Angelita Benavides

Angelita Reyes (Garza) Benavides, 85, of Beeville, was called home by our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. She was lovingly surrounded by her family.

Angelita was born in Sinton on October 18, 1934 to Jose Maria Garza and Elida (Moreno) Garza. She married David R. Benavides in Kingsville on November 25, 1953. She enjoyed going to garage sales, traveling, and playing bingo. She was a faithful member of El Buen Pastor.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, David R. Benavides on February 10, 2014.

Survivors include her children, Corrine B. Stokes, David R. Benavides, Rachel Scheuerman, Sandra (Benito) Contreras, Rudy Benavides, Mable (Jimmy) Beltran, Randy (Celina) Benavides, Joe Anthony (Yolanda) Benavides and Edward (Veronica) Benavides; 22 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May 8, at Angelus Funeral Home Chapel with the funeral service at 3 o’clock. Rev. Greg Traylor will officiate.

Burial will follow at Cementerio Evangelico.

Pallbearers will be Rudy Benavides, Joe Anthony Benavides, Randy Benavides, Edward Benavides, Benito Contreras Sr. and Benito Contreras Jr.