Born Thursday, February 6, 1936 in Beaumont, Texas he was the son of the late Santiago and Aurora Cuellar
Surviving are his beloved wife Marilyn, sons, Tom Cuellar and Rick Cuellar, daughter, Tina Kay, step-children, Torrie Lahti Cable, Todd Lahti, granddaughters, Danielle Cuellar, Alicia Lahti, and Ashley Lahti.
He was preceded in death by his son, Benjamin Cuellar.
Ben was a quiet and gentle soul he was very talented and loved playing his guitar