Faye Benefield Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Faye Benefield of Carlsbad, New Mexico, whose life came to an end on May 28, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frankie Funk and Juanita Funk (Whygles); her grandparents, Leonard and Jewel Whygles; her brothers, Frankie Don and Jimmy Ray Funk; and her son Jim Bill Benefield.
She is survived by: her husband J. Sam Benefield; her children, Lisa Speights (Jerry) of Americus, GA and Jason Benefield (Celeste) of Destrehan, LA; her granddaughters, Jaslin, Addison and Eden Benefield of Destrehan, LA; her sister Linda McFarland (Mike) of Roswell, NM; and her sister-in-law Sharon Funk of Carlsbad, NM. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 28th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the West Funeral Home (401 N Guadalupe St, Carlsbad, NM 88220).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Carlsbad Community Kitchen at 402 S. Alameda Street Carlsbad NM 88220 or any charity of your choice.
June 2, 2025
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