Danny Pena

Benavides

Danny Pena Benavides 77 entered eternal rest on July 4, 2025, in Harlingen, Texas. He was born on October 2, 1947, to Egosipo Benavides and Elueteria Pena in Harlingen, Texas.

He is preceded in death by his father, Egosipo and stepmother, Marie Benavides  and biological mother, Elueteria Benavides; brother, Richard Benavides; sisters, Irene Benavides, and Rosalinda Benavides.

Danny served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era and was honorably discharged. He was a skilled mechanic and He was the best Dad ever.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 38 years, Maria A. Benavides; 7 children, Jose Julian Mullens, Victor Mullens (Juanita Vuittonet), Nelda Vanessa Benavides (Joe Fernandez), Damian Alejandro Benavides, Pedro Adrian Benavides (Pamela Olivo), Aurelianna Benavides (Juan Zamora), Adrianna Benavides, Dora Mullens; grandchildren, Christopher Salazar, Victor Mullens, Alicia Maria Benavides, Pedro Adrian Benavides Jr., Adrian Alexander  Mullens Fernandez, Abigail Fernandez, Angelina Mullens, Averyanna Mullens, Jose Zamora, Ashley Vuittonet (Israel Monsivaiz), Jonathan James Hernandez (Dominique Jasmin Mancillas); Great-Grandchildren, Israel Joy Monsivaiz, Israley Nicole Monsivaiz, Isaiah Ble Monsivaiz, Isaleah Sage Monsivaiz, Tyler James Hernandez and Cataleya Hernandez, His Siblings, Patricia Benavides, Norma Benavides and Robert Benavides. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Monday July 7, 2025, from 1:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

Cremation will follow.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Danny Benavides have entrusted his funeral arrangements to Freddy & Lenny Elizondo-Funeral Directors/Owners of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Avenue Harlingen, TX 78550. You may contact us at (956) 364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com