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Stephen Benit Obituary

Stephen (Steve) Paul Benit, age 53, entered into eternal rest on October 8, 2016, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Steve was raised in Metairie and was a current resident of Clinton, Utah. After retiring from the US Army, Steve continued to be active in serving his community by working with the National Guard's Youth Challenge program, as well as the Honor Guard. He is preceded in death by his parents, Butch and Kay Benit. He is survived and will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Dawn, two children Kathryn Hatch (Aaron) and Lucienne Samayoa (Johnny); his brother Jay and sisters, Barbara and Vanessa; four grandchildren (Allyson, Sariah, McKay and Chloe) and numerous nieces and nephews. A private memorial service in celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, 2016.

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October 17, 2016

May your family find peace and comfort in knowing it has been promised pain and death will one day be no more.

Lou Ann Pluta

October 16, 2016

Dawn, Kathryn & Lucy-Steve was sweet beautiful man that was taken too soon-damn cancer-I met Steve in June 2013 at Kelly's Roadhouse-I went to listen to Bill n Diane-at the break Diane introduced me to Steve-we both rode cycles & loved music so we became instant friends & rode together that summer to many of Bill n Diane gigs-I was so happy when he found Dawn-he wanted the stability of marriage. He loved his girls & grandkids. In May Phil & I met him in New Orleans & he gave us a 5 hour personal tour-I'll have that memory forever. Steve will forever be in our hearts.

October 16, 2016

Even knowing it was coming doesn't make it any easier for those who loved him... Thinking of all of you -- Tom and Carol Benit...

GG

October 16, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the Benit family for your loss. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you. - 1 Peter 5:6-7

October 16, 2016

Sorry to here about Steve passing I remember seeing him when I used to go stay at his grandparents in Metarie . This was when he was a little boy Cousin David Benit

LouAnn Pluta

October 16, 2016

Dawn, Kathryn

Patricia Maus Benit-Laing

October 16, 2016

Memories of Steve are always vivid and strong. He was always their when Jay and I needed him and loved his children and family immensely. My deepest condolences to you all as I know he will be missed.

John Smith

October 16, 2016

Steve We All Love You and know you made it Home. Much Love Johnny & Wendy

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