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Rhonda Gates Obituary

Rhonda Gates Rhonda (Benge) Gates, 56, passed away in San Luis Obispo on October 16, 2017. Rhonda was born in Lodi, Calif. on March 31, 1961. She graduated from Templeton High School. She was a loving mother and wife. Rhonda is survived by her husband, Daniel Gates; mother, Annabelle Benge; father, Cleborn Benge; sons: Doug Gates and Darron Gates; daughter-in-law, Miranda Gates; brother, Randy Benge; sister-in-law, Anne Benge; and nieces: Olivia Benge and Catherine Benge of Carlsbad, Calif. Rhonda is preceded in death by her brother, Tim Benge. The family has decided to hold a Celebration of Life at 4:00 pm, Sunday, October 29, 2017, at the Legion Hall in Templeton, Calif. Sign her guestbook at sanluisobispo.com/obituaries

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Published by San Luis Obispo County Tribune on Oct. 22, 2017.

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Rhonda's Mom

October 28, 2017

On behalf of Rhonda's family thank you for your thoughts and prayers, there is just no words for the depth of sorrow that we have for the loss of our precious daughter, wife and Mother. I got a message from a very special person that I would like to share, once you have had a special relationship with someone and you lose them and are not able to see them and talk to them doesn't mean you don't have the relationship anymore

Ellen Schroeder

October 27, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with you. It has to be so very difficult to lose a child.

Roy Slade

October 27, 2017

Our thoughts and love are with you Annabelle and Cleborn and the family. Agnes and Roy.

David & Debbie Becker

October 27, 2017

Daniel, Mr & Mrs Benge, Randy & Anne, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Rhonda was such a sweet, funny and gentle person. I pray for God to give you peace and comfort in this time. Love, David and Debbie

Carolyn Kendrick

October 26, 2017

There are no words that can express my sorrow after hearing about Rhonda. My heart aches for your families as you grieve and I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Please accept my sympathy, prayers and love to all of the members of the Benge and Gate families. Carolyn Cuff Kendrick

M. S.

October 26, 2017

To the family and friends of Mrs. Rhonda Gates, you have my deepest sympathy. It's so hard when you lose a loved one, but know that you can depend on God always especially during times like these. I've found that this verse can be of comfort at Psalms the 34th chapter the 18th verse.

October 26, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Doug, Carol Ann, and Raeann Heiner, Carol Sherlock

Pamela Heilman-Johnson

October 26, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jackie Broxon-Bailey

October 26, 2017

Annabelle, Cleburn and Randy
Words fail me. I was stunned and saddened beyond belief to learn of Rhonda's passing. My thoughts and prayers will be with you as you navigate these all too familiar waters. I send you my love.

October 24, 2017

BENGE family, so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in the thought Rhonda is in the hands of a loving God. Thinking of all of you. John and Sharon Taylor

Cheryl & Jim Talbott

October 23, 2017

We had so much fun with Rhonda and Dan at the Garth Brooks concert this last summer. She will be missed dearly; especially her funny sense of humor.

Laurie Ion

October 23, 2017

Wishing you all hope in the midst of sorrow and comfort in the midst of pain. In deepest sympathy - Laurie Ion

Su Ellis

October 22, 2017

My sincerest condolences. Rhonda was a funny, sweet friend and I will treasure my memories of working together at the Castle.

Sandi (Painter) Birchfield

October 22, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about Rhonda's passing. My heart goes out to you. Praying for comfort and healing.

October 22, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. Pray constantly 1 Thess. 5:17.

James Holloway

October 20, 2017

Mr and Mrs Benge and Randy, I'm so very sorry. I have many memories of Rhonda, her funny personality, and smile.

Jim

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