Benjamin was born on May 19, 1982 to Rudolph and Carolotte Snell in El Paso, Texas. After he graduated from Eastwood High School in 2000, he would go on to become a licensed barber at La Navaja Barberia.
As a kid, Benjamin loved and was quite talented at playing the drums both in school and in church. He also really loved sports - football was his favorite. Later in adulthood, Benjamin would explore life outside of El Paso, but would eventually move back home in 2012 to help his mother care for his father as his health began to fail.
In life, Benjamin was able to experience the joy of fatherhood through his sons Tajee Carrasquillo, Ymani Holland, and Nevaeh Benjamin Snell, all of whom he shared with their mother Perlicia Snell of Tacoma, Washington. He was preceded in death by his beloved Father, Rudolph Snell and sister Sandra Snell - both of whom passed away suddenly in 2013. Benjamin is survived by his Mother Carolotte Snell of El Paso, Texas, sisters Susan Snell of El Paso, Stacey Brown of Dallas, Texas, and Edna McMillian of Tallahassee, Florida, as well as his grandmother Thelma Armstrong, godparents Gerallyn and Ronald Jones, Melvin Dockery, Minerva Bugarin, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and friends.
Benjamin was a unique light in a world that is often far too dark. His love for his family was ever present and he did his best to be the kind of father and son that his parents could be proud of. His light was extinguished far too soon and he will be sorely missed by those who love him.
Acknowledgements
A special thanks to Bethlehem Temple Church Family, Christ Temple Church Family, Minerva Bugarin, Colleen James, Rodrigo Gonzalez owner of La Navaja Barberia, Eastwood High School and alumni.
Pallbearers
Melvin Dockery Tajee Carrasquillo
Ronny Jones Ymani Holland
Craig Williams Neveah Benjamin Snell
Honorary Pallbearers
Jason Fredericks Greg Drones
Jason Golston Rodrigo Gonzalez
Mando Ortiz Deacon Phillips
Arrangement Entrusted to: Funeraria Del Angel Evergreen East 12400 East Montana El Paso, Tx 79938 (915)855-4007
Interment
Evergreen East
