On April 11, 2021, our dear father, Benny Luera passed away peacefully in his sleep in the home he shared with his wife of 64 years, Emma. He was 86 years old. Benny's journey was a life well lived that always focused on his faith and family. His kind and generous heart touched so many lives throughout the years. After serving in the Army in the Korean conflict, Benny enjoyed a fulfilling advertising career with the Houston Chronicle for 43 years. He devoted his advertising and fund raising skills to his church activities at Nuestra Senora de San Juan de los Lagos, Houston. For over 35 years, he joyfully worked along side many wonderful friends in various Parish fundraisers and projects. He served as the Founding Grand Knight for Knights of Columbus Council 8734, Parish Council President, Finance Committee, Lector and Eucharistic Ministry.
He was preceded in death by his father Leandro Luera; mother Viviana Luera Ortiz; sister Udelia Rodriguez; step-brothers Robert Ortiz and David Ortiz.
Survived by Emma, his loving wife of 64 years. Step brother Seferino Ortiz, Jr.; Children: Benny, Jr.,Jorge Ricardo and daughter-in-law Dalia, Michael Anthony, Juan Gilberto and daughter-in-law Patricia. Grandchildren: Tamara Michelle, Nicole Elizabeth, Caroline Marie, Juan Gilberto, Jr., Ana Alicia, Adrian Johnathan, Joshua Angel, Matthew Anthony, John Michael; Great-grandchild: Mateo Elijah. Numerous loving nieces and nephews.
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