ZAPATA, TEXAS---Benjamin Benavides Garcia 93, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020.

Mr. Benavides is preceded in death by his wife, Maria Concepcion Garcia de Benavides; parents, Rafael and Maria Josefa Benavides.

Mr. Benavides is survived by his sons, Ignacio R. (Sonia S.) Benavides and Mario Benavides; grandchildren, Jesus Mario Benavides, Maria Daniela Benavides, Ignacio Benavides, Jr., Alejandro Benavides, Oscar Benavides, Jacqueline Benavides; great-grandchildren, Gisela Benavides, Mariana Benavides, Genasis Benavides, Israel Benavides, Angel Benavides Ilene Benavides, Adelyn Benavides, and by numerous nephews, nieces and other family members and friends.

Visitation hours will be held on Monday, January 27, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Rose Garden Funeral Home.

A Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Panteon Municipal in Nueva Cd. Guerrero, Tamps.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rose Garden Funeral Home Daniel A. Gonzalez, Funeral Director, 2102 N. US HWY 83 Zapata, Texas.