Octavio Benavides

Mr. Octavio S. Benavides, 80, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012 peacefully at his son's home surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born in Old Guerrero Viejo, Mexico. Octavio was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a honest hard working person that always provided a good life to his family. A simple man that always was willing to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Servando Benavides and Aurora Saenz Benavides; sisters, Aurora (Tomas) Dominguez, Isabel Benavides; brothers, Mauro Benavides, and Guadalupe Benavides.

Octavio is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Enriqueta Sandoval Benavides; children, Enriqueta Benavides Limon, Piedad Benavides, Octavio Benavides Jr., Servando (Norma) Benavides; grandchildren, Carlos Limon, Christian Limon, Christina Limon, Carina Limon, Norma Alejandra Benavides, Isabel Carolina Benavides, Servando Benavides Jr., Karla Liliana Benavides, Natalia Benavides, Octavio Benavides, Mauro Benavides; sister, Maria (+Manuel Jesus) Benavides Dominguez; sister in law, Elena Benavides, Nidia Benavides; as well as numerous loved relatives and friends.

We would like to thank Noemi Soliz Ortegon for being there with the family at a time of need and all the staff from Laredo Hospice Care,-Mr. Hector Alaniz, Mr. Jose Alvarado, Mr. Madrigal, and Silvia... Thank you all.