Benicio Herevia,

Sr.

SSGT Benicio Herevia, age 74, entered into eternal rest Friday January 7, 2022 at Valley Baptist Hospital. He was born December 13, 1947 in Santa Rosa, TX to Ambrosio and Olivia F. Herevia.

SSGT Benicio Herevia proudly served his country in the United States Army for 20 years. He was a combat veteran paratrooper having served in the US 82 ^nd Airborne Division during the Vietnam War and during his military career. He was stationed in various parts of the world such as Germany and Korea before being stationed in Ft Bragg, North Carolina at the time of his retirement. Once retired he enjoyed rebuilding his trucks, visiting with family and leisure time at the casinos. He was an avid Raider and Los Angeles Lakers fan who enjoyed cheering for his teams. He was charismatic with a great sense of humor and always a lot of fun to be around. He could make friends wherever he would go. Benicio returned back to his hometown Santa Rosa about five (5) years ago after the passing of his wife, Hilda Valdez Herevia. He will be missed by all who knew him, he was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

He leaves to cherish his wonderful memory his four (4) children, son, Benicio Herevia Jr., daughter and son in law, Leticia and Eric Aldaz, son, Eddie Herevia and daughter, Shannah Albrecht. He has nine (9) grandchildren, Sabrina, Gavin, Adam, Skyler, Corbin, Josephina, Eleanor, Aubriella and Ezekiel. His sister, Alicia Olivarez and his nephew, Samuel Olivarez who was like another son to him. He is also survived by half brothers and sisters, nephews, nieces other relatives and friends and his furbaby "Panchita".

A memorial will be announced at a later date.