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Manuel Benavides Obituary
Manuel Benavides passed from this life and entered eternal rest on October 14, 2010. He was born August 31, 1920 in Laredo, Texas to his parents Juan and Feliciana Benavides. Manuel married Maria Hortencia Benavides in Laredo, Texas on August 18, 1945. He is preceded in death by his parents, Juan & Feliciana Benavides; wife, Hortencia; brother, Pedro; and sisters, Jane Brown & Chita Arizola. Manuel is survived by his sons, Manuel (Lillian) Benavides, Juan (Sherrie) Benavides, Luis Benavides; daughters, Hortencia (Albert) Preciado and Julie (Eddie) Gamez; grandsons Matthew Gamez, Jared Gamez, Adam Preciado and Lorenzo Benavides; grand daughters, Rose Preciado, Jeannie (Jeremy) Bushnell, April Benavides and Sandy Esber; great grandsons, Callum Ryker Gamez, baby Bushnell; and numerous nephews, nieces, and family friend Celia Acevedo. After serving as a Communications Specialist in the Pacific theater during WWII, he returned to Laredo, Texas and married his high school sweetheart in 1945. Manuel worked as a civil servant at Fort Sam Houston until his retirement in 1977. He played as well as enjoyed professional baseball; the Atlanta Braves was his favorite team. Manuel was also an avid bowler throughout his life. He even bowled with his walker in his later years. Mr. Benavides will be missed by his family and many bowling friends.
SERVICES
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Monday, October 18, at Brookehill Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, October 19, at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery; with military honors.
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for Manuel Benavides
October 19, 2010
My condolences go out to the Benavides family. It's been a pleasure knowing him and he will be missed dearly. His excitement for the game of bowling definitely rubbed off on the Alonzo family. We are fortunate that Mr and Mrs Benavides brought wonder children into this world. I see the Benavides family and the Alonzo family as one. Our relationship through the years created outstanding memories that I know will last forever. Thank you for sharing your life with me and my family.
Robert, Debbie, Ember, Marina and Natalie Alonzo
Senator Leticia Van de Putte
October 19, 2010
Dear Friends and Family of Mr. Manuel Benavides:
It is with deepest sadness that I extend my condolences to you on the loss of your beloved. There are no words that I can say that will make your loss any easier. However, I would like you to know that I am sincerely thankful for his bravery and great sacrifice to our great country.
As Chair of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations, I pray that the deep hurt you feel is in some part eased by the feeling of great pride for his valor and deep sense of patriotism.
He will be dearly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him. May God give you and yours strength and courage. May the love and the wonderful memories you shared with him help you when you need it most. Please know that he will never be forgotten and your family will be remembered in my prayers.
Charles Russell
October 19, 2010
Mr. Benavides, you are such a caring and generous person, and were a second father to my dad. You will be deeply missed
Lori Adams
October 18, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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Dale Bowles
October 18, 2010
My sincere condolences to you. Mr. B will be missed.
Ronnie Alonzo
October 18, 2010
Mr.B; the man and your son Luis who are responsible for introducing the "Alonzo Family" into the game of BOWLING. Because of you, the Benavides family and the Alonzo family continue the game. You were the first family I met who were bowlers and because of you , our families continue to enjoy this sport to this day...In my eyes Mr.B is Mr. BOWLER. You will be missed dearly, but you will always be in my thoughts especially, whenever I walk into a bowling center.
Ernest B. Giron
October 18, 2010
The world has loss a wonderful and very generous person. Manuel "Mr. B" was the most kindness man I ever had the pleasure of calling my friend. He will missed by many and now he is having fun in heaven with Ralph "Pops". May they count the "pin money" together forever and watch over all of us forever.....
Mary Lou (Preciado) Franco
October 18, 2010
My condolences to all of you, Benavides Family. You were blessed to have had him for so many years, and his presence in your lives will have an everlasting impact. Always remember the good - never the bad.
Sandy Alonzo
October 18, 2010
Blessed we are all to have had you as our dear friend "Mr. B". Our lives are much better for having you in it! Our families have been through happy and sad times together.
So today, let us celebrate his life with us. I know there is some good bowling going on somewhere between your angel and ours! Love you all always! Sandy and the Alonzo Crew!
Familia Correa
October 17, 2010
Familia Benavides. Quiero compartir con ustedes, una esperanza que Jehova Dios nos da, cuando un ser querido se duerme en la muerte, La resureccion. Jesucristo hablo de esto en Juan 5:28,29 : "No se maravillen , porque viene la hora en que todos los que estan en las tumbas conmemorativas, oiran su voz - la de Jesus - y se levantaran". Sentimos mucho su perdida y esperamos que estas palabras de Jesus , les fortalezcan.
Ralph Caliendo, Jr.
October 17, 2010
We will miss Manauel very much. He was a dear friend and person. I will especially miss him and the birthdays we shared for so many years. I remember telling him that every year I was getting closer to his age and he would just laugh and smile and tell me he more years than I could catch up to.I trully want to give my deepest sympathy and condolances to all of his family.
Ralph and Bertha
Caliendo, Jr.
My Grandpa
Rose Preciado
October 17, 2010
Grandpa, home is so different without you. Know that you are missed very much and we will always love you. We were so blessed to have you in our lives, and you'll live on in our hearts forever! Love, Rosie
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