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Benjamin Avalos Obituary
He was in active duty in the Army during World War II and married Lupe Napoles Avalos at Saint Isidore in Los Alamitos. His house was built for him in 1956 and he has been known to receive City Pride Awards. Ben retired after 25 years from Sully Miller Paving and Asphalt, worked again for Los Alamitos Unified School District for another 15 years, and then became Los Al high school's "Can Man" for almost two decades. He was a familiar face bringing avocados and smiles to staff, while supporting Griffin football. Papa, as his grandkids call him, was a supporter of Los Al football, a fan of USC Trojan football, loved mariachi music and enjoyed vacationing in Laughlin and Hawaii with his family.
Ben is survived by his brother, Alfred Avalos of Los Alamitos; his two sons, Anthony Avalos of Cypress, California and Phil Avalos of Los Alamitos; seven grandchildren, Julianna Avalos, Matthew Kraus, Kristina Kraus Peterson, William Avalos, Ashley Avalos Ziemba, Jonathan Avalos and Ryan Avalos; and two great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Saint Isidore's Historical Plaza at 10961 Reagan St., Los Alamitos CA, 90720.
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Memories and Condolences
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Margie/Lupe De La Torre
November 6, 2023
To My dearest Nino,
Words cannot express how much you mean to us and how much you are missed. I will always remember the Sunday visits with you bringing a Pizza for our Grandson Ian and talking to him about soccer. We will always remember the stories about you and dad when you were kids growing up. You fought hard to the end. We love and miss you very much. Give my Nina and my cousins a big hug and kiss from us.
Vera Manfro
October 22, 2023
My deepest sympathy . May he rest in peace.
Vera Manfro
Hortensia T Breton
October 19, 2023
Hortensia T Breton
October 19, 2023
Hortensia T Breton
October 19, 2023
Ben and Lupita were part of the St. Isidore´s, Sunday Rosary family. After Lupita died Ben continued to pray the Rosary and join us afterwards for pan dulce and 2 cups of black coffee. When there was food he enjoyed it with fresh hot chilies. He told us stories of growing up in Los Alamitos. He had the first bicycle. When 7/8 Coyote Creek overflowed when he was walking his cow in the Eucalyptus forest (Rossmoor). He told me of the station wagon his father bought as they traveled to Oxnard to pick vegetables from the fields. Because of this his education was spotty. He was a man of small build and was often recruited to go into crawl spaces in St. Isidore Church. He was known to wear caps. During football season he rooted for the USC Trojans. And also proudly wore an LA Angels caps and one honoring him as a WWII Vet. When he could no longer join us on Sunday mornings a group of us would visit and bring him pan dulce. Most recently he appreciated the chicken enchiladas I made for him. I´ll miss Ben. His stories. The history he brought to life. And his smile. Rest In Peace my friend.
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