Born in Corpus Christi and resided in Dallas. Survived by his wife of 44 years, Minerva Martinez Benavidez; son, G. Marc Benavidez; daughter, Gina Miriam Benavidez. He honorably served and retired as Master Sergeant from the U.S. Army after 31 years of service. Retired from Dallas County Adult Probation after 22 years. Veteran of two wars; Vietnam 1968-1969-USMC and Desert Storm 1991-807th Medical Brigade. Cheered on the Dallas Cowboys since the days of Tom Landry. The family will receive friends, Sunday, February 15, 2015, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM, with a Rosary service to begin at 7:00 PM, Sparkman/Crane Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held, 11:00 AM, Monday, St. Pius X Catholic Church, with interment to follow at DFW National Cemetery at 2:00 PM.