ZAPATA, TEXAS---Rigomar Benavides Fuentes 64, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 in Zapata, Texas.

Mr. Benavides is preceded in death by his parents, Edelmiro Benavides and Eva Funetes de Benavides; brothers, Dago Benavides, Jaime Benavides and Edemiro Benavides.

Mr. Benavides is survived by his wife, Celeste Tapia de Benavides; son, Rogelio Rigomar Benavides and by numerous brothers, sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and other family members and friends.

A memorial mass will be held at Mary Mother of the Church Parish in Brownsville, Texas on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Mr. Benavides was born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas on October 4, 1956. He was a resident of Brownsville, Texas. He passed away while enjoying his favorite hobby which was hunting in Zapata County.

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