Jose Maria Benavides

JOSE MARIA BENAVIDES

September 17, 1963 – November 1, 2023

Jose Maria Benavides, 60, joined our Lord in His heavenly kingdom on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

Jose M. Benavides (Joe B.) will be remembered as a man of faith, who valued family and his service to the community. Born in Laredo, Texas on September 17, 1963. Joe was a devoted catholic and the youngest of nine children. He grew fond of music and was in numerous bands such as, “Los Amigos de Laredo”, “Jerry G and the Badd Boyz band”, and “La Formula Band”. Joe enjoyed playing the bass in the “conjunto” style. He played in many weddings and quinceaneras and did special Mother's Day serenades. Joe was married to the love of his life Patricia Belinda Benavides for twenty-nine years. He had five children: Joseph Patrick Benavides, Christopher Neil Benavides, Ashley Michelle Benavides, Kelly Alison Benavides, and Dennis Bryan Benavides. Joe valued the art of customer service and put much pride in his work. He worked at (UPS) United Parcel Service for thirty-three years as a delivery driver. He enjoyed making a difference in his customers' lives, making them feel special. He always gave warm greetings and love to everyone he encountered. Joe was a humble man who was taken too soon unexpectedly, and will be missed by many family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Leonardo and Alejandra Benavides; his siblings, Ninfita Benavides, Erasmo E. Benavides. 

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife Patricia Belinda Benavides; children, Joseph Patrick Benavides, Christopher Neil Benavides, Ashley Michelle Benavides, Kelly Allison Benavides, and Dennis Brian Benavides; siblings, Jesus Antonio (San Juanita) Benavides, Vilma B. († Gary) Mackey, Rebecca B. (Juan) Cabriales, Leonardo Benavides, Jr., Bartolome B. (Graciela) Benavides, and Ninfa (Frank) Funke, Jr.; sister-in-law, Bertha Benavides; as well as numerous relatives and friends.

The family will be receiving condolences on Friday evening, November 10, 2023 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Rd.; where a Vigil for the Deceased and Rosary will commence at 7 p.m.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday morning, November 11, 2023 departing at 9 a.m. from Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels to Christ the King Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m.

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

Pallbearers will be: Joseph Patrick Benavides, Christopher Neil Benavides, Erasmo Benavides, Jr., Bartolome B. Benavides, Jr., Frank Funke, Juan Cabriales, Jr., Leonardo Cabriales, and Gary Mackey, Jr.

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 North Funeral Chapels & Cremation Services, 1410 Jacaman Rd., Laredo, Texas 78041; (956)722-8850.