He was born on June 2, 1948 in Muleshoe, Tx. To Santos & Mary Rando.
Bene joined the Army in 1968 and was trained at USAAC St Louis, MO. He was then transferred to Korea where he served for 2 years then joined the Reserves until 1986. He lived his life to the fullest through simple pleasures. He never met a stranger. Everyone who knew him knew him as a jokester. He always had a joke to tell. He lived to make people laugh. Most importantly, He was a man of faith and instilled his love and faith for Christ in his family's life. He was resilient and never gave up, he was a fighter and true warrior.
He is survived by his wife, Maria Armida Gomez Rando, Daughter, Esmeralda Neinast, her husband Joe, Son, Joel Rando and his wife Nicole, Daughter, Leonora Rando. 7 Grandchildren, Joe, Chandler & Mackenzie Neinast, Luke & Hannah Rando, July Chambers & her husband, Stëvën & Phillip Rando, 7 brothers & 6 Sisters..