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Jennifer M. Benson

1977 - 2021

Jennifer M. Benson obituary, 1977-2021, Grand Island, NE

BORN

1977

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

All Faiths Funeral Home - Grand Island

2929 South Locust

Grand Island, Nebraska

Jennifer Benson Obituary

Jennifer M. (Alafa) Benson, 43, of Grand Island, passed away Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan 16, at All Faiths Funeral Home. Dan Naranjo will officiate.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, also at the funeral home.
Jennifer was born Dec. 15, 1977, in Lubbock, Texas, to Jose and Gloria (Martinez) Alafa. She was raised and received her education in the Grand Island area. Jennifer enjoyed doing her own thing, but was always there to help others in any way she could.
Those left to cherish her memory include her mother, Gloria; children, Ana Koeppe, Emeilia Alafa, Viviana Martinez and Troy Garcia; siblings, Melissa (Alfredo) Ramirez, Angie DeLeon (Marco Torres) and Ralph DeLeon (Jami Ramirez); three daughters; a son; and a grandson.
Jennifer was preceded in death by her father.
Memorials are suggested to the family.
Online condolences may be left at www.giallfaiths.com.
Published by The Grand Island Independent on Jan. 13, 2021.

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Rose Sierra

January 15, 2021

My deepest condolences and sympathy for Gloria and all your family and friends. Words can't express how we're feeling right now.You were taken from us too soon. The only consolation is that your with the Angels that went before you. And it's your time to dance with them. You May be gone but you will always be loved we miss you but you will forever be in our hearts and prayers.Rip jenny love Tia Rosie and family

Juanitta Alcorta

January 15, 2021

R .I .P.
Heaven has another Angel
Who will be Missed

Aunt Debbie Alafa/ family

January 14, 2021

My deepest sympathies to all the family and your kids.There are no words to express how heart broken we are. You were our first niece your are loved so much I will hold your memories forever in my heart. We will miss you but never forget your smile, your laughter your big heart May you RIP Jenny until we see each other again dance with the angels that went before you.I Love you

Micki Kenyon

January 13, 2021

I am so very sorry. I remember Jennifer when she was a baby, loved Joe & Gloria. I still have a photo Gloria mailed me 40+ years ago. Years later Gloria married my cousin Ralph. Prayers to the family

Brandi J Baxter

January 11, 2021

Prayers an sympathy to all friends & family who loved Jen very much. She will be missed by all of us who loved her no matter what.

Kelley L Barnes

January 11, 2021

U will be missed by so many people at crossroads rest in piece jennifer

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

All Faiths Funeral Home - Grand Island

2929 South Locust, Grand Island, NE 68801

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Service

10:00 a.m.

All Faiths Funeral Home - Grand Island

2929 South Locust, Grand Island, NE 68801

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