Pedro Benavides

Pedro Benavides passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at a hospital in Laredo, Texas at the age of 67. He was born December 26, 1948 to Dario Benavides and Aurora Lopez in Laredo. He was a foreman for the Tex Mex Railroad for many years before his retirement. Pedro is preceded in death by his parents; son, Pedro Benavides, Jr.; brothers, Dario Benavides, Jr. and Juan Benavides.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories his son, Mario Juan (Monica) Benavides of Oilton, Texas; daughter, Julia (Salvador) Cantu of Mirando City, Texas, mother of his children, Josefina Benavides of Mirando City; aunt, Guadalupe Rodriguez of Mirando City and uncle, Preciliano Lopez of Laredo; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Benny Lira, Cris Rojas, Meme Lopez, Salvador Cantu, Rudy Rodriguez and Allen Jackson. Honorary pallbearers will be Pablo Hernandez, Robert Gomez, Eliberto Vela, Regino Lopez, Jaime Lopez and Leo Lopez.

Holy rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2016 at Funeraria Del Angel Howard-Williams in Hebbronville. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Oilton, Texas.