Dolores "Lola" Benavides was born April 7, 1922, in Mogollon, New Mexico to Eugenio and Braula Rodriguez. She went home to be with her Lord on June 2, 2024, at the age of 102 from her home in Barstow California.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Salvador; her son, Joel, David, and Paul; and her daughter, Suzanne (Chadwick).
She is survived by her brother, Ephriam; her daughters, Anna Martinez (Mario), and Martha Bernt (Alan);and her son Bobby(Linda). She also leaves behind a large family of at least 16 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.
Dolores was the 3rd born into a family of 13 children, two of whom passed away at an early age. She came to Barstow at the age of 12 and attended school up to the 8th grade. She had to leave school to help raise her younger siblings.
My mom was a wonderful lady and loving mother, sister, wife, aunt, neighbor, and friend. She worked for 32 years as a "Pink lady", volunteering at the hospital and helped many people there. She met and knew many people in Barstow. She was a kind and loving person and met everyone with a smile. Whenever you saw her, you could not help but notice she greeted you with a hug and a smile that always made you feel good.
She enjoyed reading her Bible and going to church. She also enjoyed doing her word search puzzles. She enjoyed watching the old television shows on TCM and the old movies in black and white.
Mom's loving kindness touched so many that she will be greatly missed and remembered by many who knew and loved her.
A chapel services for Dolores will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Mead Mortuary, 36930 Irwin Road, Barstow, CA 92311. Following the chapel services will be a comittial service from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Mt View Memorial Park, 37067 Irwin Rd, Barstow, CA 92311.
Mead mortuary chapel is open for services at 100% capacity. If you need assistance, please call 760-256-5671 to speak with our staff. Our office area is open to the public however, we highly suggest that you call for an appointment before coming in so that you'll have our full attention and care. Our beautiful reception room is available with many options from Breakfast, Appetizers, Light lunches to Hearty meals. Thank you for your cooperation, we appreciate your understanding during this time
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