Benito (Ben) V. Marquez Benito Marquez, April 20, 1944 - April 20, 2013, age 69. Benito was born to Estanislado and Ynosencia Marquez in Artesia, NM. Ben went home to be with our Savior on Saturday, April 20, 2013 surrounded by his beloved family at his side. Ben joined the U.S. Air Force and served for 4 years and fought in the Vietnam War. Ben enjoyed the outdoors and loved boating, fishing, and camping. For many years, he had a tradition of celebrating his birthday every year up at Kaweah Lake and inviting all his nephews and nieces for a weekend of camping. Ben is survived by his wife, Elsie Marquez and a son, Benito Santini Marquez; brothers, Roberto Marquez, Christopher Marquez, and Michael Marquez; sisters, Elfida Huerta, Patricia De Leon, Gloria Holguin and Kathy Alafa. Preceded in death are his parents, Estanislado and Ynosencia Marquez; brothers, Estanislado (Stan) Marquez, Jose Marquez, and Anthony Marquez; 1 sister, Esther Moreno. Burial is private. A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 29, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Visalia Veterans Memorial Building at 609 W. Center St., Visalia.
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Love n miss you very much ♥. U took us nieces and nephews in as your own.. Family was important to you At least that's what u taught us that I hold deep in my heart. So, when I sit at Kaweah lake alone I rewind the reel of memories♥ cry a little, smile and laugh. RIP Tio Ben
Elizabeth Moreno
Family
April 25, 2021
My love n condolences to aunt ruth n santini. Thank u Lord for the time u gave us. Tio u kept ur word took care of me n mines, and will forever b greatful to u. My prayers go out t all
Liz Moreno Torres
April 30, 2013
I have fond memories of my Tio Ben. I'm going to miss you. Rest in Peace.
Love, Nadine Huerta Ayala & family
Nadine Ayala
April 30, 2013
GOD BLESS THE FAMILY THROUGH THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME....
RIP BENNY.....KEEP YOUR EYES FIXED ON THE WORLD THAT IS TO COME.....PEACE TO ALL OF THE FAMILY...LIL JOHNNY AND FAMILY
MIREYA SANCHEZ
April 29, 2013
To the Marquez family, Ben will be greatly missed at Exeter Small Engine Repair. He was a great employee and a great friend. We will miss you, Ben!! Were sorry for your loss.
Eunice Burns
April 26, 2013
Thank you uncle for all the great memories. You are truly going to be missed. Love you always.
Corina Holguin
April 26, 2013
Elsie and all the Marquez Family, you are in my prayers.
Aaron Marquez
April 26, 2013
Our prayer and thoughts go out to Elsie and all the Marquez Family.
Antony and Heather Marquez
April 26, 2013
Elsie and family, our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. We were so saddened to hear of Benny's passing. We have so many fond memories of our cousin Benny.
Martin and Mirea Marquez
April 26, 2013
My deepest condolences to the Marquez Family my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Some of you may not know me I'm related to my Tia Ester she was my aunt.. God bless all of you may The Lord comfort all of you at this time and always!!
Rosalie Martinez
April 26, 2013
Tio you will always be in my heart what a great honor it was to have spent all that speacial time with you. Love you tio
Vincent Fraire
April 26, 2013
Our prayers and condolences go out to the Marquez Family for their lost. Ben was a good guy that I was honored to have known during our working days at Montgomery Wards. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
John & Ismelda Vasquez
April 26, 2013
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