Carmen Benavides, 89, of San Antonio, TX passed away April 3, 2021. She was born in San Antonio, TX on February 2, 1932 to Pedro and Narcissa Villarreal. She was married to Joe Benavides for 69 years. Carmen was a loving women who took care of her family and her home. She had a passion for cooking gardening, reading, and of course her novellas.
She is preceded in death by her husband Joe Benavides and son Joe Benavides Jr.
She is survived by her children Sylvia Rodriguez (Javier), Linda Reyes (Tony), Elida Saucedo, Robert Benavides, Carolina Martinez (Steve); grandchildren Roberto Gonzales, Jason Gonzales, Jennifer Lopez, Mark A. Reyes, Mandy Montemayor, Christopher Montemayor, Melinda Benavides, Valerie Gomez, Natalie Huizar; 17 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Family will be receiving guest for a visitation Wednesday April 14, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Trevino Funeral Home, 226 Cupples Rd, San Antonio, TX 78237. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held the Thursday April 15, 2021 at 10:30 am at Trevino Funeral Home. Burial will follow at San Fernando Cemetery III, 1735 Cupples Rd, San Antonio, TX 78226.
Due to Covid 19 restrictions, only 25 guests will be allowed in the chapel.
Facial coverings are required at all times while in the building.
