Hector Benitez Obituary

Hector Benitez
WESLACO, TX.-
Hector Benitez, 87, passed away May 2, 2013 at his residence in Weslaco.
Hector was a pioneer in the movie theatre industry and a lifetime member of the Will Rogers Motion Pictures Pioneers Foundation. His love and passion for the cinema began at an early age through his parents, who brought the first silent movies to Weslaco. From there, he and his brothers owned and operated numerous movie theatres and drive-ins throughout the Rio Grande Valley. His wife of 64 years, Aurora, was always at his side working tirelessly with him. In most recent years, he enjoyed sharing his vast knowledge of the film industry with his family.
His other passions included cheering for the Dallas Cowboys, going to Las Vegas and making his daily routine visits throughout Weslaco. Above all else, he loved chatting with his friends, the people of Weslaco.
He was preceded in death by his sons, Hector Carlos Benitez and Luis Benitez; and brothers, Reynaldo Benitez and Rene Benitez.
Survivors include his loving wife, Aurora Benitez; his sons, David (Matty) Benitez and Daniel Benitez; daughters, Dr. Diana Benitez, PhD., Dr. Rose Benitez, Ed.D., Linda Benitez and Laurie (Thom) King; a brother, Miguel Benitez Jr.; and sisters, Delia Rodriguez and Lupita Rico. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated today, Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 10am at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Weslaco. Entombment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco.
Serving as pallbearers will be his grandson David Benitez, Christopher Benitez, Tony Romero, Andrew Romero, Luis Benitez and Alex Hernandez.
Arrangements are under the direction of McCaleb Funeral Home of Weslaco. Sign the guestbook at:http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/valleystar/

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Published by Valley Morning Star on May 4, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Hector Benitez

12 Entries

Willie Cantu

May 10, 2013

Kind & soft spoken is how I remember Mr. Benitez. Two qualities greatly missing in today's world. May his memory be a blessing & always bring a smile to those who knew him

Sylvia Rivas

May 8, 2013

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND YOU WERE ONE OF MY FAVORITE CUSTOMERS.

JOSE SIFUENTES

May 8, 2013

I DO NOT KNOW WHY BUT OUT OF THE BLUE THE BENITEZ DRIVE IN WESLACO CAME TO ME AND I LOOKED IT UP ON THE WEB AND IT SAID IT HAD BEEN CHANGED TO THE CACTUS DRIVE IN AND YOUR DAD WAS SICK AND THE THEATRE HAD SHUT DOWN I REMEMBER AS A KID AT 14 GOING THERE WITH MY COUSINS I JUST WANT TO SAY THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES I NOW LIVE IN CHICAGO AND HAVE NO BEEN TO THE VALLEY FOR OVER 30 YEARS BUT THESE MEMORIES WILL BE WITH ME FOREVER AND TO MEN LIKE YOUR DAD THAT MADE THEM POSSIBLE

Sylvia & Tony Garcia

May 7, 2013

Our condolensces to the family. He was such a wonderful person(always smiling). May God bless you in your time of sorrow and great loss.

Isidoro Nieto

May 5, 2013

My condolences to the Benitez family. My prayers are with Linda Romero and David and their families.
Isidoro Nieto

Mary Molina

May 4, 2013

Aurora and family, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Benitez death. I remember going to the movies in town near my home. He would always greet us with a smile. I remember him coming to our store to buy tortillas and carnitas and barbacoa. Those were the good days. Aurora he will always be with all of you. He is now in the presence of the Lord where there is no more pain. May God give you peace in this time of grief.

Terry Esparza

May 3, 2013

Our most sincere condolences on you loss. It is certainly a sad time but we must always remember god, our father is constantly by our side. He gives us strength even in the hardest times. Our prayers are with your family.

Teresa Sancho Esparza & husband Robert

David & Rachael Arriaga Loman

May 3, 2013

Our prayers are sincerely with you and your family.

May 3, 2013

David & Matty - please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, knowing that Mr. Benitez is in heaven, sitting at the right hand of the Father, surrounded by love. Best, Nancy & Ed

Onie Quiroga

May 3, 2013

My condolances to the Benitez family. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Benitez while he was with Hospice. He was a very dear man, I will miss my visits and hearing him say SALDIVAR to me. It was a pleasure having met such a wonderful man and having been a part of serving him in the short time that he was with the Hospice Services. I truly will miss him and again my prayers to all of his family. With my deepest condolances,

Onie SALDIVAR Quiroga

Norma Sepulveda-Sahadi

May 3, 2013

God will definitely show you the way to smiling again. I know this experience will change you forever. Just remember all the good times you shared with your father and all the love he gave you throughout the years. He is not gone. He will live in your heart forever. May the memories you have keep your soul full and the love that surrounds you help your heart heal. Please accept my deepest heartfelt sympathy.

Mary R Rodriguez Gonzalez

May 2, 2013

Condolances from my family.
we are very sorry for your loss! My family was very close to your family, father was Cenovio and Petra Rodriguez and my brothers were Leo Rodriguez, Noe, Adan, Baldemar and so on. God help you.

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