Crisoforo Inez Benavides 94 passed away on November 15, 2025 in Concepcion, Texas. He was born on April 20, 1931 to Matilde Salas and Matilde Benavides.
He is survived by his son-in-law Mario Munoz Jr. (+Patricia), daughter Palmira Benavides Pena (Silvano) of Hebbronville, TX, three sons Canuto Benavides (Debbie) of Round Rock,TX, Chris Benavides Jr. (Cathy) of Falfurrias, TX, Carlos Benavides (Palmira Dimas) of Concepción.
He is also survived by his ten grandchildren, Elouisa Garcia, Orlando Munoz, Mario Munoz III, Silvano Pena II, Samantha Pena, Seleste Pena, Chris Benavides III, Cassie Benavides, Yesenia Benavides, Marisa Benavides, and nine great grandchildren, Jose Perez III, Jayden Vela, Brylie Garcia, Orlando Munoz II, Olivia Munoz, Cinco Alegria, Aralyn Pena, Augustine Pena and Santiago Mendez.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Matilde Salas and Matilde Benavides, wife Maria Isabel Benavides, daughter Patricia Munoz, two sisters Consuelo Gonzalez and Hermina Saenz, three brothers Florencio Benavides, Juan Benavides and Raul Benavides.
A Holy Rosary will be held on Saturday November 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Alaniz Funeral home Falfurrias, Texas. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Falfurrias. Interment will follow at the San Manuel Cemetery at Salas Ranch in Concepcion, Texas.
Pallbearers are Orlando Munoz, Mario Munoz III, Silvano Pena II, Harold Saenz, Juan Jose Benavides, Ernie Perez and Eddie Perez.
Crisoforo or Chris as everyone knew him, was a veteran of the Air Force, serving from 1951-1954, including active duty during the Korean War. During Chris' younger days he was an outstanding pitcher for the Concepcion Wildcats. As the owner of South Motor Co. for many years, he utilized his mechanical expertise. Chris was a generous person who helped a lot of people whether it was not charging for mechanical services, giving advice or financial assistance. His greatest passion was the ranch life and his horses. He was a horse breeder and trainer of his own racehorses. With his final race now concluded, he will forever be honored in the winners circle. He now has the best seat from up above watching his legacy for horses that has been passed down through generations, from his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Chris was a calm soul who enjoyed sitting outside his home watching the La Chona traffic, and would offer a wave to those who honked while driving by and he will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his son-in-law Mario Munoz Jr. (+Patricia), daughter Palmira Benavides Pena (Silvano) of Hebbronville, TX, three sons Canuto Benavides (Debbie) of Round Rock,TX, Chris Benavides Jr. (Cathy) of Falfurrias, TX, Carlos Benavides (Palmira Dimas) of Concepción.
He is also survived by his ten grandchildren, Elouisa Garcia, Orlando Munoz, Mario Munoz III, Silvano Pena II, Samantha Pena, Seleste Pena, Chris Benavides III, Cassie Benavides, Yesenia Benavides, Marisa Benavides, and nine great grandchildren, Jose Perez III, Jayden Vela, Brylie Garcia, Orlando Munoz II, Olivia Munoz, Cinco Alegria, Aralyn Pena, Augustine Pena and Santiago Mendez.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Matilde Salas and Matilde Benavides, wife Maria Isabel Benavides, daughter Patricia Munoz, two sisters Consuelo Gonzalez and Hermina Saenz, three brothers Florencio Benavides, Juan Benavides and Raul Benavides.
A Holy Rosary will be held on Saturday November 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Alaniz Funeral home Falfurrias, Texas. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Falfurrias. Interment will follow at the San Manuel Cemetery at Salas Ranch in Concepcion, Texas.
Pallbearers are Orlando Munoz, Mario Munoz III, Silvano Pena II, Harold Saenz, Juan Jose Benavides, Ernie Perez and Eddie Perez.
Crisoforo or Chris as everyone knew him, was a veteran of the Air Force, serving from 1951-1954, including active duty during the Korean War. During Chris' younger days he was an outstanding pitcher for the Concepcion Wildcats. As the owner of South Motor Co. for many years, he utilized his mechanical expertise. Chris was a generous person who helped a lot of people whether it was not charging for mechanical services, giving advice or financial assistance. His greatest passion was the ranch life and his horses. He was a horse breeder and trainer of his own racehorses. With his final race now concluded, he will forever be honored in the winners circle. He now has the best seat from up above watching his legacy for horses that has been passed down through generations, from his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Chris was a calm soul who enjoyed sitting outside his home watching the La Chona traffic, and would offer a wave to those who honked while driving by and he will be greatly missed.
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