Derrick Ray Benavidez Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Derrick Ray Benavidez of Albuquerque, New Mexico, who passed away at the age of 18, on April 27, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Derrick is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Derrick's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Ramona Benavidez and Crystal Vanchalk; and his grandparents, Annie Benavidez, Sisto Gonzales and Andrea (Guillermo Rios).
A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 18th 2026 at 8:00 AM at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (820 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102).
