Rita Adele Benegas-Martinez was born on May 9 1940, and passed away at her home in Redlands on March 22, 2021 surrounded by family. Rita was a proud mother of two daughters Kimberly and Victoria Martinez, a life-long partner to Steve Reyes, a loving grandparent to Ray, Roseanne, and Gabby Martinez, a proud “GG” to eight great grandchildren, a sister to Gerri Ynostroza, Judy Benegas, Linda Benegas, Celia “Sally” Diaz, and Virginia Chacon. She was a mother-in-law, a sister-in-law, an aunt, a cousin, and great friend to many. She joins our heavenly Father, her father Jerry, her mother Victoria, her brothers Bobby, Vincent, and Ruben Benegas and her beloved kitty “Martini” in eternal peace. She is under the care of Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer Mortuary. Catholic Services to be scheduled soon (upon availability), with a Celebration of Rita’s life to follow………..