Eusebia Benavides

Eusebia G. de Benavides
AUGUST 14, 1936 ~ SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Eusebia G. de Benavides, 74, an outstanding Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother was called to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 8, 2010.

As a wife, married for 50 years, to an extraordinary man, she was that great woman the bible talks about, that encourager, that woman who edified her home.-She stood by her husband side by side in the great, and in the not so great moments.-Her husband loved her so much, he called her, "La Reina," The Queen.

As a mother of five, she dedicated all her life to loving her children, and through her actions instilled great morals and values that will be passed down to the future generations of this family.

As a grandmother, she did what grandmothers do best, she unconditionally loved each grandchild and cooked and cooked"..Those memories of eating at Grandma's home will never be forgotten.-Also, in times of illness, Grandma's home was always the perfect place for a quick recovery.-"That house was founded upon the Rock and therefore, God's provision was forever present."" (Matthew 7:25).

For a period, Ms. Benavides belonged to the Guadalupanas from Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and assisted with meal preparations.-For many years, she volunteered her house to the Church for Annual Posada Celebrations.

She will be greatly missed by all her family and all the many friends she made along the way.-A special thanks goes to all those who participated in her care, and-a very special thanks goes to another great lady, Amelia Flores who helped care for both Mr. and Mrs. Benavides in their last years.

Ms. Benavides was preceded in death by her husband, Ernesto Benavides (December 2007).

She is survived by her children, Ernesto Benavides III, Hector Benavides, Juanita (Jose) Ovalle, Doris Benavides, Linda (Ricardo) Pena, her 12 grandchildren, Ernie and Eric Benavides, Star, Moonique, Xena, Damian and Italia Angelina Benavides, Jose Alberto, David and Shari Ovalle, Rene, Bianca and Jessica Villarreal, Alex and Kassie Pena, her 2 great-grandchildren, Aiden Ovalle and Victoria Morales.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 10, 2010 at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels, 1410 Jacaman Road from 5 to 9 in the evening.-A Vigil will be held at 7 in the evening.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m.-Cortege will depart at 9:30 a.m. from Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels.

Interment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Thank you God for letting us witness once again your Everlasting Love and Mercy.

The family encourages you to sign the guestbook online at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com-

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels, 1410 Jacaman Road, (956) 722-8850.