Alvino M.

Benavides

Harlingen, TX – Alvino M. Benavides, age 90, was called to eternal rest on November 26, 2024. He was born on September 28, 1934, to Encarnacion and Angelita Benavides in Harlingen, TX.

Alvino is preceded in death by his wife, Petra D. Benavides, with whom he shared 68 years of marriage; daughter, Leticia B. Galvan; parents, Encarnacion and Angelita Benavides; siblings, three sisters, Elida Benavides, Delia Herrera, and Dora Degollado; and two brothers, Encarnacion (Coton) Benavides Jr. and Porfirio "Pilo" Benavides. Alvino was the last living sibling in the Encarnacion Benavides family.

Left behind to cherish his loving memory are his children; Belia (Lionel) Zavala, Ricardo (Evelyn) Benavides, Minerva (David) Sanchez; his grandchildren, Priscilla (Raul) Flores, Jr., Melissa Zavala (Javier Castillo), Leonel Lee (Lindsay) Zavala, Jr., Richard "Ricky" Benavides (Adriana Ceja), Daniel J. Benavides (Melissa Ballin), David Sanchez Jr. (Lisa Rodriguez), and Samantha A. Sanchez; twenty great-grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren, numerous nephews, nieces and extended family who loved him dearly.

Alvino was a passionate golfer and a dedicated Pan American Golf Association (PAGA) member. He volunteered as a Marshall at the Tony Butler Golf Course in Harlingen, TX, and managed the rental of the Pan American Building for many years. Musically gifted, Alvino enjoyed playing the guitar, accordion, piano, and harmonica and even performed with the band Los Tropicales in his younger years. He served as the head custodian at Harlingen High School in the Harlingen Consolidated School District during the early 80s. Amidst all his life's accomplishments, he was our Tata—a wonderful singer, talented musician, childcare provider, excellent BBQ cook, and a great fisherman—cherished by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

We will always remember his favorite sayings: "Take it on bon back!" "Calamasuwayah!" and "Hello Josephine, how do you do?"

The family extends its heartfelt gratitude for the thoughts, prayers, condolences, and words of kindness. Special gratitude goes out to his primary caregivers, his daughters Minerva Sanchez and Belia Zavala, and son-in-law Lionel "Leo" Zavala, as well as the Sun Valley Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center.

Visitation and viewing will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, with a Christian prayer service at 7:00 PM at Trinity Funeral Home.

Cremation will follow.

A private graveside inurnment will take place on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. for immediate and close family members at Heavenly Grace Memorial Park in La Feria, Texas.

With love and remembrance, The Family of Alvino M. Benavides arrangements are entrusted to Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home at 1002 East Harrison Ave. in Harlingen, TX 78550.

You may contact us with any questions at (956) 364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com.