Omar

Benavides

Omar Benavides, 57, entered the Kingdom of the Lord on September 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 11, 1968, to Vidal Atkinson and Gloria Donez.

He is preceded in death by his stepfather, Juan S. Donez; his uncle, Leonardo Benavides; his grandparents, Leobaldo and Clemencia Benavides; and his aunt, Graciela Medrano.

A lifelong resident of Harlingen, Omar will be remembered for his generous spirit, kindness, and love for life. He had a passion for riding horses and enjoyed fishing. Omar dedicated 25 years of service to the HCISD District Operations Team, where he became affectionately known as the "Sodfather" for his unmatched care and dedication to maintaining the district's athletic fields—especially the historic Boggus Stadium.

Omar also took great pride in preparing for every graduation ceremony, ensuring that students and families could create lasting memories in a beautiful setting. His work, passion, and devotion touched countless lives and will forever be remembered.

Omar will be greatly missed but will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

He leaves behind his wife Elizabeth C. Benavides; mother, Gloria Donez; children, Kimberly M. Benavides; stepdaughter, Vanessa Tapia (Alvaro), stepsons, Vitas James (Koren), Austin (Nivia) James; grandchildren, Kayden Benavides, Emma Ramos, Kylynn and Kaleb James, Ava and Ellie Tapia; brothers, Xavier Donez(Claudia), Gabriel Donez (Ashley), Nathan Donez (Crystal), Jesse Donez, Marcus Donez; sisters, Guillermina Reyna (Jose De Jesus), Rose Atkinson, Priscilla Figueroa (Daniel), Tracy Atkinson (Sandra).

Visitation will begin on Wednesday September 24, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. with prayer of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

A chapel service will be held on Thursday September 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Pepe Cervantes officiating.

Interment and Comital Service with Pastor Robert Rodriguez officiating at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, La Feria.

Honored to serve as pallbearers will be his close friends and brothers, Xavier Donez, Gabriel Donez, Alvaro Tapia, Jesse Donez, Austin James, Nathan Donez, and Vitas James. Honorary pallbearers will be Marcus Donez and Kayden Benavides.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Omar Benavides have entrusted his funeral arrangements to Lenny Elizondo, funeral director/owner of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave. Harlingen, Texas 78550. You may contact us at (956)364-2444 or visit us at www.trinityfunerals.com