Ruben R. Benavides

Ruben R. Benavides, 65, of Odessa passed away Sunday, September 11, 2011 at Medical Center Hospital. He was born September 6, 1946 in Midland, TX to Martin & Ysidra (Rodriguez) Benavides. He graduated from Odessa High School in 1965 and attended Odessa College. He was a Navy veteran. He had worked for Sewell Ford & Webb Camper Sales.

His activities included baseball, golf, bowling, fishing & watching football. He also loved playing with his dog Sam.

He is preceded in death by his father Martin Benavides Sr.

He is survived by his mother, Ysidra Benavides, brothers, Martin Benavides Jr & wife Carolyn of Odessa, Jesse Benavides & wife Virginia of Midland, Frank Benavides & wife Gaylene of Odessa, sisters, Cecilia Benavides of Odessa, Catalina Ramirez of Odessa, Gloria Ramirez of Odessa, Victoria Thompson of Midland & Emma Benavides of New Braunfels.

A Rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.

Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Santiago Udayar officiating. Interment will follow at Ector County/Rose Hill Section Cemetery.

Services entrusted to Hubbard-Kelly Funeral Home.