Francisco R. Benavides Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Francisco R. Benavides of Harlingen, Texas, who passed away on October 19, 2025 at the age of 79. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Cristobal Benavides and Maria Benavides; his siblings, Efren, Enrique, Cristobal Jr., Ezequiel, Rev. Esteban Benavides and Alejandra Vargas; and his parents-in-law, Salome R. Villarreal and Maria A. Villarreal.
He is survived by: his wife Rosie V. Benavides; his children, Francisco Benavides, Jr. (Ana), Rose Mary B. Loya (Jaime), Elias Benavides, Misael Benavides (Kimby) and Rebecca Gomez (Abram); his adoptive son Marcelo Castro (Vicky); his grandchildren, Andrew Benavides (Lissy), Alexis Tovar (Ralph), Hannah Mayorga (Aldo), Sarah Loya, Isaiah Simpson-Loya (Autumn), Josiah Loya, Madelyn Castro, Jocelyn Castro, Victoria Castro, Maya Benavides, Joseph Benavides, Isabella Gomez and Jude Gomez; and his great grandchild Matthew Tovar. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews.
