She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Sanchez and Bernarda Garcia; husband, Juan H. Medina Sr.; son, Hector S. Medina and son-in-law, Jose M. Garcia Jr.
Benina is survived by four children, Edelia Medina, Norma Garcia, Juan Medina and Benito Medina Sr.; 15 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank Julie Ann Garcia (granddaughter) and Opus Hospice Health Care for the care they provided to Benina.
Visitation will be held at Memory Gardens Funeral Home on Monday, May 21, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a Prayer Service to be held at 7:00 pm that same evening. Chapel Services will be held at Memory Gardens Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 10:00 am with entombment to follow at Memory Gardens Mausoleum. The family will be receiving family and friends at The Pan American Golf Association at 801 Horne Rd. for a luncheon after the services.