Joan Marie Bender Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joan Marie Bender (Fort Worth, Texas), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joan left this world on August 12, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan Marie Bender to show support.
As Joan departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Joan. Though Joan may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her husband Andrew George Bender, Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Patricia Bender Joaquim and Stephen Allen Bender; her grandsons, Ryan Anthony Joaquim, Jared Andrew Joaquim (Rebekah), Clint Michael Joaquim and Andrew Allen Bender; and her great grandchild Jax Liam Joaquim.
