Jose Felipe

Benavidez

Jose Felipe Benavidez, age 65, died on January 4, 2023, at his home in Harlingen, TX. Jose Felipe is survived by his wife, Sylvia Soto Benavidez, of Harlingen; daughter, Regina Benavidez, of Harlingen; daughter, Chriselda (Rick) Garcia, of Arlington; son, Jose Felipe (Gloria) Benavidez Jr., of San Benito; son, Johnny Daniel Benavidez, of San Antonio; siblings, Carmen(Emilio) Villarreal, Nelda (Pepe) Quintanar, Lazaro (Mary) Benavidez, Cristina (Damaso) Ramos, Hector (Erica) Benavidez, Rosie Flores, and Ricarda (Ray) Munoz, grandchildren Alex, Marky, Terisa, J.D, Jason, Emma, Johnathan, Aria, Gianna, Ellie, J.J., Bella, Camille, and Gracely and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Felipe and Teresa Benavidez, of Harlingen; and his brothers, David, Benjamin, and Juan Manuel Benavidez.

Felipe was born on January 9, 1957 in Harlingen, TX, to Felipe and Teresa Benavidez. Since the day Felipe was born, he was a warrior fighting to survive. He was a premature baby not expected to live through the night. But with God's will, Felipe prospered and he became a young, quiet boy. He continued to grow older in their family home on East Adams where he enjoyed being the responsible older brother. As a young man, Felipe found a love of working with his hands. He was intrigued with autobody work and learned how to paint. He continued to perfect this trait and was a painter for the majority of his life. He mostly fixed and painted vehicles, but Felipe would paint anything and everything. He was a social and very active man who deeply loved being outdoors soaking up the sun, starting do-it-yourself projects and being at The Shop. He liked movies, classic cars, collectibles and music. His hobbies included building, welding, purchasing tools and gadgets, and gossiping. He enjoyed going out to eat, traveling to California and attending Hot August Nights with his brother-in-law, Pepe. Felipe's family and friends will remember him as a busy-body and not being able to sit down. As the years went on, Felipe fought a good fight, in health, to live this life of his. And in the end, Felipe's greatest pride was becoming a grandfather and he will always be remembered for being a very loving grandpa.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a prayer service of the Holy Rosary to begin at 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Interment will follow at San Benito Memorial Park Cemetery at 2060 N. Sam Houston Blvd. San Benito, TX 78586.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Jose Felipe "Joe" Benavidez Jr., Johnny Daniel "Danny" Benavidez, Alexander Levi "Alex" Benavidez, Hector Benavidez, Nicholas "Nick" Benavidez, and Johnny Daniel "J.D." Benavidez Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons, Mark Anthony "Marky" Resendez, Jason Aaron Benavidez, and Johnathan Gilberto Benavidez.

Arrangements are under the direction of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550. www.trinityfunerals.com