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Augrelia “Janie” Benavidez, 99, of Aransas Pass, Texas, passed away on June 3, 2025, in Aransas Pass after a brief battle with dementia. She was born on June 16, 1925, in Goliad, Texas, to Trinidad Jaurequi and was an only child.
Augrelia was a dedicated housekeeper, skilled seamstress, and avid crafter who especially loved sewing for her children. She cherished family gatherings, especially during Christmas when she upheld the tradition of making tamales and reminiscing about the good old days.
She is survived by her children:
Guadalupe “Mary” Moreno (Joseph) of Rosemead, California, Jesusa “Sue” Campbell (Jerry) of Texas City, Texas, Manuela “Mamie” Tijerina (Thomas) of Victoria, Texas, Gregory Benavidez (Anna) of Aransas Pass, Texas, Diane Garcia (Ralph) of Victoria, Texas, Emma Benavidez of Aransas Pass, Texas, and Amelia “Mimi” Sanchez (daughter-in-law).
She also leaves behind 27 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers: Christopher Benavidez, Matthew Benavidez, Marion “Lee” Lightfoot Jr., Clay Johndrow, Marcos Reyes, and Trey Cantu
Honorary Pallbearers: Michael Sanchez, Cade Garcia, and Samman Shah
Augrelia was preceded in death by Antonio Sanchez, Maria Elva Rodriguez, Jose Benavidez, and her nephew, Antonio Sanchez Jr.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025, at: Charlie Marshall Funeral Home & Crematory 2003 West Wheeler Ave Aransas Pass, Texas 78336
Family Viewing: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Public Viewing: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Funeral & Graveside Services: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Followed by burial at Cementerio San Antonio de Padua, Cemetery Rd, Aransas Pass, TX 78336)
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2003 W Wheeler Ave, Aransas Pass, TX 78336
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