Tomas Benavides, Jr
September 4, 1928 — October 31, 2015
EDCOUCH- Tomas Benavides, Jr., 87, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. He was born September 4, 1928 to Tomas, Sr. & Eduarda Benavides in Goldfinch, TX.
Tomas is preceded in death by his parents and son, Tomas Edward Benavides. He is survived by his wife, Modesta F. Benavides; daughters, Odilia (Jose Eligio) Madrigal, Olga (Raul) Gonzalez, Sandra Hernandez; sons, Oscar Benavides and Rafael Orlando Benavides. Also surviving him are 13 grandchildren.
Mr. Benavides, a lifelong resident of Edcouch, retired from TX DOT after 37 years of service. Tomas had a great passion for fishing and the outdoors. He was loved by all, his community and family.
Viewing will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Viewing will continue Wednesday, November 4, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Edcouch. Interment will follow at Highland Memorial Park in Weslaco.