Rodolfo Elias Benavides Sr.

Rodolfo Elias Benavides, Sr., age 85, of San Antonio, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, March 12, 2018. He was born April 25, 1932 in Crystal City, Texas to the late Gilbert and Juanita (Jiminez) Benavides.

He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps.

He married Josephine Ramon in 1959

In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing in the great outdoors; working on his property and riding his John Deer tractor and lawn mower. He loved animals; he had horses, chickens, dogs, and cats. You could find him relaxing on his porch listening to the radio or watching Family Feud and Western movies. He enjoyed a great meal and an ice cold beer. He was a consummate problem solver, a very intuitive man—always thinking ‘outside the box.’ He loved his family and his beloved wife; he was a proud provider and loving family man.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Ramon Benavides; siblings, Alicia B. Yabarra, Gilbert Benavides, Jr., Julio Benavides and Bertha B. Castro.

He is survived by his children, Rudy Benavides, Jr. and John Benavides; grandchildren, Abilene Benavides and John Austin Benavides; siblings, Raul Benavides, Sr. and Aida Sucedo; and many close friends he considered family.

Family is receiving friends during his visitation on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the funeral home from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Celebration of Life services will be conducted on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 10:00 am at Cornerstone Church (18755 Stone Oak Parkway, San Antonio, TX) with Rev. Boots Levine officiating. Graveside services with United States Marine Corps Honors will take place at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 1:00 pm. Expressions of sympathy and online condolences may be offered to the family by signing his online guestbook at: www.SunsetNorthFuneralHome.com