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Maria Benel Obituary

May 4, 1961 - Dec. 24, 2010

Maria Rosina Benel, 49, passed away Christmas Eve in her home following a brief illness. She was born in Peru and has lived in Vallejo and worked as a daycare provider for the past 11 years.

Maria is survived by her husband, Angel; son, Jim Jhonatan Ventura Benel; daughters, Melissa Ventura Benel and Meilyn Ventura Benel; her father, Eleodoro Benel; her sisters, Pilar, Juana, Amalia and May; her brothers, Max, Fidel, Armando, Javier, Ricardo and Rafael; and the family dog, Reeki.

Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, Benicia. Burial will follow in the Benicia Cemetery. Visitation at the mortuary will be held today, Dec. 29, from 6 to 9 p.m.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Times Herald Online on Dec. 29, 2010.

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Davon Ramirez

January 6, 2011

Rosina was a such a beautiful person! Anyone who got the chance to know her was truly blessed. I never forget the love and happiness she shared with everyone that came her way. She will remain forever in our hearts. Much love to her family love you guys

Karla Garcia-Bedoya

January 5, 2011

I love you Tia, you are missed but your legacy will live on...Our family will always be UNIDA EN DIOS

Deanna Ramirez

January 4, 2011

I am truly grateful to have known Rosina.We appreciate the love she always gave to my son.She will be greatly missed.She is rejoicing in the presence of God.We love you Rosina.

January 1, 2011

Dios los guie y los Angeles iluminen sus caminos.
Su tia que les quiere mucho Juana

juana juliachs

January 1, 2011

siempre te recordare y te agradesere la fe que sembraste en mi.
te quiero mucho.
tu hermana Juana.

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December 28, 2010

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