May God bless you and your...
Bobby, sorry for your loss. She lived an amazing life, in that 'little' adobe home. The California Durazzo's
August 08, 2017


Tucson, Arizona
Oct 28, 1911 – Jul 31, 2017
BENTON, Amelia Tellez passed peacefully in her sleep July 31, 2017 in her Barrio adobe home where she was born on October 28, 1911. She was 105 years old. Amelia, a descendant of Presidio San Agustín del Tucson soldier José Gausino Tellez, is preceded in death by her parents, Ciriaco and Angelita...
Read MoreBobby, sorry for your loss. She lived an amazing life, in that 'little' adobe home. The California Durazzo's
August 08, 2017
My condolences go out to the entire family. She will never be forgotten. She gave love unconditionally. You will forever be missed. God came and took his angel home. With love JJ Sabori...
Jay Sabori
August 07, 2017 | Tucson, AZ
Nuestras sinceras condolencias, a toda la familia Benton. Tuve el gran honor y gusto de conocerla y siempre la admire mucho. Que Dios la tenga en su Gloria al lado de su querido hijo, Gene.
ESPERANZA BEJARANO
August 06, 2017 | Tucson, AZ
So sorry, Bobby. Lucky you, you had her for such a long time.
Mary Ann Rosas
August 06, 2017 | Tucson, AZ
May she rest in peace. My prayers are with all of you. Sister Corina Padilla
Corina Padilla
August 06, 2017 | St. Catharine, KY
So very sorry. My love to the family. Terry Mendez
August 04, 2017
Condolences to the family. Amelia Tellez Benton
was one of the early pioneers of Tucson and in particular El Barrio Anita. Frank(Chito) and Bonnie
Cruz.
Frank (Chito) Cruz
August 03, 2017 | Laguna Niguel, CA
dear bobby and family our most sincere condolences for the loss of your lovely Mother .from Manuel & Nancy Contreras.
Manuel Contreras
August 03, 2017 | Tucson, AZ
What a special lady! Sra Benton was strong to live 105 years. God truly blessed her and gave her courage to continue her journey and is now resting in her Eternal Rest! God and Gene and all her loving family and friends are happy to welcome her home. Love and prayers for Bobby & Pat & all her beautiful family, peace and healing as you grieve. God be with you and comfort you.
"Cookie" Clara Flores Bjornson & Family
August 03, 2017 | Tucson, AZ