Cristobal R.

Benavides Jr.

Cristobal R. Benavides, Jr., 92, was called home to be with the Lord Friday afternoon of August 29, 2025 at Sun Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility.  He was born November 26, 1932 in Harlingen, TX to Cristobal and Maria R. Benavides Sr. He was a lifetime resident of Harlingen, retired from the Harlingen Waterworks Dept. after years of loyal service. Cristobal was an avid golfer, wrestling fan and enjoyed watching western movies. He also loved staying busy working on his yard landscaping. Cristobal was his wife's strong right arm, devoting his time to assist and contribute at the family church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Efren Benavides, Enrique Benavides, Ezequiel Benavides, Rev. Esteban Benavides and sister, Alejandra Vargas.

He leaves to cherish his wonderful memory, his beloved wife of 63 years, Josefa Ida M. Benavides, three children, Cristobal Benavides III (Magda), Rodolfo Benavides (Martina) and David Benavides (Christina), seven grandchildren, Leilani Hernandez (Gabriel), Alana Andrade (Matt), Alyssa Jimenez (Danny), Cristobal Isaac Benavides IV, Rodolfo Benavides Jr. (Stacey), Hannah Benavides and Kenaniah David Benavides; one brother, Rev. Francisco Benavides (Rosie). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Visitation is scheduled to be held on Wednesday September 3, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a prayer service to begin at 7:00 pm with Rev. Pastor Francisco Benavides Jr. officiating prayer and Committal. Chapel Service of Christian burial will be held on Thursday September 4, 2025, at 10:00 am at Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Interment will
follow to Las Rusias Cemetery.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be Gabriel Hernandez, Matt Andrade, Danny Jimenez, Rodolfo Benavides, Jr., Cristobal Isaac Benavides IV and Hannah Benavides. Honorary pallbearer will be Kenaniah David Benavides.