It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maria L. Benavides. Maria was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend to all. Maria enjoyed cooking, listening to music, and spending time with her family.
Maria was born November 16, 1940, in Kingsville, Texas, to the late Francisco Pena and the late Alcaria Ochoa. Maria is survived by her 4 daughters and her 4 sons; Mary Jane Zamora (Robert Rocha), Yolanda Zamora, Maria L. Zamora, Ruben Zamora (Maria Zamora), Jesse Benavides Jr,(Yvette P. Benavides), Robert Benavides, Steve Benavides (Michelle Salazar), Yvette Benavides (Jimmy Solis). She had 22 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Jesus Jose Benavides Sr., her daughter Rose Ann Riojas, and her brother Raul Pena Sr.
Pallbearers will be Ernest Rivas III, John Christian Benavides, Stephen Benavides, Humberto (Lolo) Zamora, Edward Obregon, and Anthony Garza Jr.
The Family would like to thank all those who visited Maria while she was ill, especially her dear friend, Diana Ybanez.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm with Rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm on Wednesday March 18, 2020 at Memory Gardens Chapel. Funeral Service will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Thursday March 19, 2020 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.