ZAPATA, TEXAS—Rafael Benavides 84, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at his residence in Zapata, Texas.

Mr. Benavides is preceded in death by his parents, Rafael & Josefa Benavides; sister, Otila Beanvides; brother, Benjamin Benavides.

Mr. Benavides is survived by his wife, Rosa G. Benavides; children, Maria Benavides, Rafael A. (Alma Flores) Benavides, Rosa Bertha (Rogelio) Buruato, Maricela (Rafael) Guerra, Mara D. (Luis) Delmar; grandchildren, great- grandchildren, great-great- granddaughter; sister, Hermila (†Angel) Garcia and by numerous other family members and friends.

Visitation hours will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Rose Garden Funeral Home.

On Thursday, October 22, 2026, family will meet at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. for an 11:00 a.m. funeral mass.

Committal Services will follow at Zapata Co. Cemetery.

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