Leonel

Benavides

Leonel Benavides, 97, who was born on March 10, 1927, in Mexico, entered eternal rest on August 20,2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonardo Benavides and Socorro Puente; a son, Leodegario Benavides and his devoted wife, Estefana Arreola Benavides.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his children, Maria Espindola (Ruben), Aurelia Leyva (Juan+), Rosalva (Antonio Banuelos+), Blanca Bueno, Lourdes  (Jose Luis Vasquez), Elodia Montante (Jesus), Nereyda Contreras (Ernesto), Nelida (Emilo Moreno), Leonel Benavides (Isabel), Beatriz Rodriguez, (Jaime), Estefana Benavides;  He also leaves behind 33 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; 9 great-great grandchildren; and sister, Sofia Alonzo.

Honored to be pallbearers are his son Leonel Benavides II, along with his grandsons Leonel Espindola, Josue Benavides, Isai Moreno, Edgar Vasquez, Carlos Banuelos and Ivan Montante.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. with a prayer of the Holy Rosary at 7:00p.m. at Trinity Funeral Home.

A chapel service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Trinity Funeral Chapel at 1:00 p.m.

Interment will follow at Heavenly Grace Memorial Park in La Feria, Texas.

With love and remembrance, The Family of Leonel Benavides' funeral 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.