Maria Benavente Ito

Maria Benavente Ito was born April 17, 1926 in Dededo, Guam, passed away April 14, 2016 at the age of 89. Maria was one of 5 children born to Joaquin A. Benavente and Ana San Agustin Lujan. Maria married Vicente Santos Ito on May 21, 1948. They have six children Eleanor (Ellie), Vincent (Benny), Robert (Sonny), Jean (Jeanie), Anthony (Tony) and Kookie. She was a wonderful Mother in Law to Rick, Donna, George, Mae, Kevin. The greatest Grandma to Cindi, Jenny, Erick, April, Billy, Dena, Kim, Creed, Robert, and Trina. The best Great Grandma to Benjamin, Ethan, Riley, Lucas, Emmaline, Hazel Rose and Robin. Aunt to many nieces and Nephews. Maria loved her bingo and trips to Reno, but her love for her family extended to all who were welcome in her home, cooking and taking care of many. She will be missed by all. Mass/Celebration of Life will take place at 12noon, Wed April 27th at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church 4595 Snyder Ln, Rohnert Park, Ca. Visitation will take place from 5-7pm with a Rosary at 7pm on Thursday April 28th at Keaton's Redwood Chapel of Marin 1801 Novato Blvd., Novato, Ca. Burial Service will take place at 1pm at Lone Tree Cemetery 24591 Fairview Ave Hayward, Ca. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude's Hospital, Novato Spirit, or Heartland Hospice.