Alejandra Benavides

ALEJANDRA M. BENAVIDES

NOVEMBER 3, 1922 – NOVEMBER 5, 2019



Mrs. Alejandra M. Benavides, 97, entered into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on November 5, 2019, surrounded by her family at her side. She was a woman of great faith who never lost hope and instilled the Catholic values to each of her children and family. She now rests in the presence of the Almighty after a long and fruitful life and in a place where there is no more pain, no more suffering, but only joy. Rest in Peace.



She was preceded in death by her husband: Leonardo Benavides; daughter: Ninfa Benavides; son: Erasmo Benavides, son-in-law Gary J. Mackey Sr.; siblings: Juan Jose Martinez, Sara Gutierrez, Gregoria Lerma, Simon Martinez, Jose Maria Martinez, Josefa Martinez and Maria del Refugio M. Benavides.



Left to cherish her memory are her children: Jesus A. (San Juanita) Benavides, Vilma Mackey, Rebecca (Juan) Cabriales, Leonardo Benavides Jr, Bartolome (Graciela) Benavides, Ninfa Teresa (Frank Jr.) Funke, Jose Maria (Patricia) Benavides; daughter in law, Berta Benavides; 38 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren; siblings: Santos (Lupita) Martinez, Luis (Enedina) Martinez; sister in law Berta Martinez, as well as by a great number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends that will greatly miss her.



A great and gracious thanks to CIMA Hospice Service for their generosity, care and support during her illness.



The family will be receiving condolences on Thursday, November 7, 2019 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services, 719 Loring at Cortez; where a Vigil for the Deceased and Rosary will commence at 7:30 p.m.



Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 8, 2019 departing at 8:40 a.m. from Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapels to Christ the King Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 am



Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the family plot in the Calvary Catholic Cemetery.



Pallbearers will be: Jesus A. Benavides, Leonardo L. Benavides, Bartolome B. Benavides, Jose M. Benavides, Juan M. Cabriales Jr., Gary J. Mackey Jr., Frank C. Funke III, Erasmo J. Benavides.



You may express your condolences, share your favorite memories, and sign the guestbook online at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com.



Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson Heights Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services, 719 Loring at Cortez, Laredo, Texas 78040; (956)722-0001.