Benitez Carmen

Carmen retired from Arizona Public Service in 1990. She was devoted to her family and had deep faith in God. She was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Goodyear since 1962.

She is survived by her companion of 40 years, Oscar Hony of Phoenix; children Belén Herner of Phoenix, Miguel A. and his wife, Debra of Goodyear, Steven J. and his wife Martha of Laveen, Mary E. Barr and her husband Thomas of Glendale, and Juan R. and his wife Krista of Phoenix; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fidencio L. “Benny” Benitez; brothers, Socorro, Plutarco, and Johnny Alvarado; sisters, Soledad Trujillo and Refaela Trevino; and son-in-law, Robert R. Herner.

A visitation will be held at 9:30, with a rosary at 10:30 and a funeral at 11:00 am, Monday, June 24, 2019 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 539 W. La Pasada Blvd, Goodyear, AZ 85338. Burial will be at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 10045 W. Thomas Road, Avondale, AZ 85392. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Hospice of the Valley, or the charity of your choice.