ZAPATA, TEXAS---Maria R. "Lupita" Benavides 76, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2024 at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas.

Mrs. Benavides is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Antonio Benavides; grandson, Randy Joel Heinlein; brothers, Alfredo (Rafaela) Rivera, Jose Antonio Rivera; sisters, Adelfa (Agapito) Hinojosa and Maria Cadelaria (Adan) Alaniz.

Mrs. Benavides is survived by her sons, Raul (Linda L.) Benavides, Harold G. (Claudia Y.) Heinlein; grandchildren, Samantha L. Heinlein, Harold Heinlein Jr., Selena L. Heinlein, Elizabeth J. Heinlein, Rebecca L. Salazar; brothers, Armando (Enedelia) Rivera, Ramiro (Sylvia) Rivera; sister, Maria Magdalena Rivera and by numerous nephews, nieces and other family members and friends.

Visitation hours will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Rose Garden Funeral Home.

On Monday, April 8, 2024 we will open at 10:00 a.m. with a chapel service at 11:00 a.m. at Rose Garden Funeral Home.

Committal services will follow at Zapata County Cemetery.

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