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Rodolfo Benavides Obituary

Rodolfo (Rudy) Benavides Our loving husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2009, at the age of 82. He was born February 11, 1927 in Del Rio, Texas. Rudy was preceded in death by his loving parents, Jesus and Maria, daughter Gloria and brother Hector. He will be deeply missed by his wife Heriberta, 11 step-children, 5 children Linda Sanchez Gazella (Mike), Delia (Tim) Wade, Victor, Irma (Rick) Mireles and Rudy, 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, many nephews and nieces and step-grand and great-children. Brothers, David (Jackie), Tony (Carmen) and Sisters, Ophelia Reyner, Virginia Flores and Elena (Jesse) Maysonet. Rudy worked construction for many years before joining General Motors where he retired after 35 years of service. He was a member of Local 652. He enjoyed reading, listening to music, dancing and telling jokes. A memorial service will be held at Cristo Rey Church, 201 W. Miller, Lansing on Friday, August 7, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. with Father Fred Thelen presiding.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Aug. 5, 2009.

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Shawn Kelly

August 14, 2009

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers and Blessings to all of you in your difficult time.

Jesse Cao

August 6, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Jesse Cao

August 6, 2009

Linda, we are very sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you all and help you in these hard times. Know that we are here for you if you need anything give us a call.

Mario Sanchez & Family.

EVA MAZUCA

August 6, 2009

Linda, Delia & family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I have special memories of overnight stays with Gloria and her sweet parents.

God Bless,

Eva Mazuca

Angela Zamora

August 6, 2009

Our prayers go out to the familia of Rudy Benavides. Que Dios te bendiga.
Angela and Lucia Zamora

August 6, 2009

Delia,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers.

Patty Peek (Albertson)

Gloria Johnson

August 5, 2009

I will always remember your hats ! May you rest in peace.

God Bless You.

Gloria Johnson (Sotelo)

Maria Mukherjee(Reyner)

August 5, 2009

May God Bless you Tio Rudy. You will be missed, but you are now watching over us now.

~Maria Mukherjee (Reyner)

Pulido Grandchildren

August 5, 2009

We will miss you "GRANDPA" and miss your music and dancing but you will stay in our hearts forever!
Until we meet again and dance in the Heavens;
Your loving grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren - Pulido's!

Pulido Family

August 5, 2009

God's finger touched him, and he slept.

Dad,
You will be missed!
Emma Pulido
Raul (Debbie) Pulido
Herlinda Pulido
Sally (Kevin) Tucker
Raymond (Lori) Pulido
Joe Ray Pulido
Richard Pulido
Rudy Pulido
Rolando (Karen) Pulido
Rosendo Pulido
Patsy (Mike) Meunier
Roy (Debra) Pulido
Ruben Pulido (deceased)

Andrea Rodriguez & Evangelina Palma Ramirez

August 5, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with Rudy and the family. Nuestros pensamientos y oraciones estan con la familia.
Que Diosito los bendiga. May God be your comfort and strength.

jackie benavides

August 5, 2009

Rudy, rest in PEACE with our good God...we love you & miss you... David & Jackie

August 5, 2009

What a handsome man and loving uncle. I have such good memories and love for him. May God bless him and all of our family.

Theresa Page

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