Maria is survived by her son Jorge Carvajal; her daughter-in-law Maria Carvajal; her son Oscar Carvajal; and her daughter-in-law Christina Carvajal; her sister Antonia Benitez, her brother Ignacio Benitez, her brother Sixto Benitez, her sister Concepcion Benitez and her brother Isidro Benitez; her granddaughter Angelica Carvajal, her granddaughter Samantha Carvajal, her grandson David Carvajal, her granddaughter Heidi Carvajal, her grandson Daniel Carvajal and her granddaughter Shania Carvajal.
Maria was preceded in death by her father Catalino Benitez and her mother Juana Lagunas.
Ms. Benitez also leaves behind numerous family and friends to cherish her memory.
A visitación for Maria will be held Thursday, August 31, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Funeraria Del Angel Fresno, 475 North Broadway, Fresno, CA 93701. A celebración de la vida will occur Thursday, August 31, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, 475 North Broadway, Fresno, CA 93701. A visitation will occur Thursday, August 31, 2023 from 7:00 PM to 11:59 PM, 475 North Broadway, Fresno, CA 93701. A visitation will occur Friday, September 1, 2023 from 12:00 AM to 10:00 AM, 475 North Broadway, Fresno, CA 93701. A servicio funerario will occur Friday, September 1, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 475 North Broadway, Fresno, CA 93701. An entierro will occur Friday, September 1, 2023 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Mt. View Cemetery, 1411 W. Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93728.
Serving as pallbearers are Jorge Carvajal, Oscar Carvajal, David Carvajal, Daniel Carvajal, Isidro Benitez and Alfredo Reyes.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.tinklerfuneralchapel.com for the Benitez family.