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Obituary: Cleofas (Padilla) Benavidez

RichardGarcia84 — 2012-04-16 06:40:49Z

Cleofas (Padilla) Benavidez was born April 9, 1923. She was born in a place called La Caniada close to a community known as El Rito in New Mexico. She worked very hard as young girl. Her family used to make syrup and she worked in the fields. Cleofas' brothers were Sotero, Furtoso, Fildelfio, Arsenio, and Candelario. Her only surviving sibling is Onecimo Padilla. She had one sister was Miquela - the two were close and visited often. In this small community in New Mexico; they married opposite siblings. Cleofas Padilla married Jesus Benavidez, Miquela Padilla married Antonio Benavidez and her brother Onecimo Padilla married Rafelita Benavidez. For this reason the family says that they are strongly related with strong genes. She had a close relationship with Rafaelita and her nephew Rudy who have both passed. She was very proud of a rosary that Rudy had given her. Cleofas enjoyed making blankets, she loved to knit and crochet. She made manteles (dollies) and taught her daughters and granddaughters this art. She enjoyed cooking and made various specialities; like bread, bread pudding, tortillas, and panocha. She loved to have company and whenever someone would visit she was quick to offer something to eat. She was of strong faith. She went to church with her husband and and they prayed in their home with their children. She had spiritual candles lit throughout her home. It is certain that she lit them with special intentions for those she loved.

She is preceded in death by her husband; Jesus Maria Benavidez, infant son Herminio, sons Rudy, Phil, and her daughter Dora.

Cleofas is survived by her children. Brigido (Emily), Jose Ramon (Ruth), Ofelia LeFebre, Angie Vasquez, Robert (Eleanor), Matias, Viola (Dan), Dimas (Rose). She is also survived by her brother, Onecimo Padilla, Son-in-Law, John Nucci and Brother-in-Law, Luciano Benavidez. She is survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great- great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.

Cleofas loved her family. It was only fitting that she pass with her family around her as she took her last breathe on April 1, 2012. She has given us the gift of life and we return her to our Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus Christ. Que Dios te Bendiga!

Adrian-Comer Garden Chapel

family info?my grandfather eusivo benavidez

keltron24 — 2012-02-29 12:13:15Z

my name is kelly shannon benavidez and my father larry salvadore benavidez was born 12/28/1949 and passed away 1/18/2012 , i've been curious about my family history and hoping someone maybe have some info. his father was eusivo benavidez born in new mexico, was married to petra LIamas from Los Angelas ca, i would apreciate any info anyone may have

Re: Benigno Benavidez from El Guzano, NM

Louwegee — 2011-12-23 20:44:56Z

Benigno BENAVIDEZ
BEF 12 NOV 1855 - ____
NAME: Benino BENAVIDEZ
OCCUPATION: Sheep Farmer
1880, La Concepcion, San Miguel County, New Mexico
BIRTH: BEF 12 NOV 1855, Anton Chico, New Mexico
BURIAL: 2 JUL 1934, Valencia, New Mexico
BAPTISM: 12 NOV 1855, Anton Chico, St. Joseph Catholic Church, New Mexico
CENSUS: 1880, La Concepcion, San Miguel County, New Mexico
CENSUS: 1900, Pajarito, Guadalupe County, New Mexico
CENSUS: 1910, Conant, Guadalupe County, New Mexico
CENSUS: 1920, Benavidez, Guadalupe, New Mexico
CENSUS: 1930, Valencia, New Mexico
DEATH: Y

Father: Domingo de la Cruz BENAVIDEZ
Mother: Dolores GONZALES

Family 1 : Maria Ylaria LOPES
MARRIAGE: 25 JAN 1876, Anton Chico, St. Joseph Catholic Church, New Mexico [176610] [176611]
+Dolores BENAVIDEZ
Modesta BENAVIDEZ
Dominga BENAVIDEZ

Paul Benavidez

Canadian101 — 2011-11-08 19:11:24Z

looking for information on Paul Benavidez, Born 12 Dec 1879 in New Mexico, died 8 Feb 1935 in Longmont, Colorado spouse Trinity Flora Mary Chavez, born 11 Jan 1888, in San antonio, New Nexico to Dario and Placida Chavez, children: Robert, Fred, Florence,Richard and Annabell. Any information you can give me is most appreciated.

Jose Napoleon Benavidez

mm2nzano — 2011-09-29 23:45:31Z

I am looking for the sister and brothers of Jose Napoleon Benavidez who was born in Jemez, New Mexico about 1882. His sister Faviana was born about 1887. His brothers were: Delfino born about 1883, Sicilio born about 1884, and Alfredo born about 1894.
Alfredo was married to Elviria. Their children were; Alfredo, Josefina, Jose L, and Geronimo.

Obituary: Manuel Benavidez

RichardGarcia84 — 2011-09-22 03:59:39Z

Manuel was born on August 13, 1924, in La Mesa, New Mexico. He passed away on September 7, 2011. Manuel is survived by his wife, Angelita S. Benavidez; children, Robert Frank Benavidez and his wife Kiyoko, Benjamin S. Benavidez Sr., Betty Jo Benavidez, Maxine Castanon and her husband Jimmy and Lawrence Ray Benavidez and his wife Sandra; 14 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; eight great great-grandchildren; his siblings, Antonia Duran and Ysidro Benavidez. Visitation will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home, on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Recitation of the Holy Rosary and a Memorial Service will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home, on Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at 1:00 p.m.
Published in the Fresno Bee on September 11, 2011

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Re: i'm looking for family

GTBenavidez — 2011-09-18 01:18:20Z

Dear Linda I don't know if I will be of any help for you in the research of your descendants. My birth name is Gina Theresa Benavidez, born in San Pablo, CA March 28, 1958. My father was Enrique Benavidez born Sept 25 or 26, 1933 in I believe, Mineral Hill, NM, He died May 21, 1994 in our home May 21, 1994. His parents were Fedrico(or Fredrico) Benavidez and Efren Trujillo both from the San Geronimo/Las Vegas area of New Mexico. I was always told that my Grandfather's mother was Gabriella Benavidez. He (my grandpa) was born Sept 15, 1910. Please let me know if this is of any help to you and/or if we are distantly related.

Obituary: Robert Benavidez

RichardGarcia84 — 2011-08-26 04:52:16Z

Robert Benavidez, 77, of Barstow, entered into eternal rest August 7, 2011. Born in Pobadera, New Mexico on July 13, 1934, he was a resident of Barstow 70 years. Robert was married to his wife Irene for 57 years, and was employed with the Marine Base NEBO for 42 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and had a fondness for being a pitching coach for Little League Baseball, woodworking and playing horseshoes. He is survived by his wife, Irene; and children, Chris Benavidez, Marlene Sanchez (husband Rick), Gloria Marecek (husband Bill), Diana Shirtcliff (husband Dennis), Theresa Duncan (husband Kenney), Roberta Benavidez and Lisa Boyt (husband Charlie); his grandchildren, Ashley Mackinnon, Tracy Martinez (husband Manuel II), Steven Marecek, Kenney Duncan, Eric Marecek, and Dakota Duncan; his great-grandchildren, Ariana Martinez, Manuel Martinez III, Xzavier Delozier and Silas Duncan; his brother, Morris Chavez; and his sister, Erlinda Gurril. A Celebration of Robert's Life will be held Friday August 12, 2011 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 505 East Mountain View in Barstow. A visitation will begin at 9 a.m., with Rosary at 10 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park, 37067 Irwin Road in Barstow. Arrangements entrusted to Horizon Memorial Services of Barstow, 760-252-5222.
Published in the Daily Press from August 10 to August 20, 2011

BENAVIDEZ Benjamin J - Vietnam Wall section 4W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-06-17 12:33:32Z

BENAVIDEZ Benjamin J - Vietnam Wall section 4W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 221,954 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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BENAVIDEZ Trino B - Vietnam Wall section 15W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-02-23 12:59:56Z

BENAVIDEZ Trino B - Vietnam Wall section 15W

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Obituary: Ruth C. Benavidez

RichardGarcia84 — 2011-02-13 06:11:52Z

Ruth C. Benavidez Aug. 27, 1919 - Feb. 09, 2011 Resident of San Leandro Born near Las Vegas New Mexico and married to her childhood sweetheart, Miguel Benavidez. She will be missed by her devoted children, Pita , Edwina, Joe, Annabel and John Michael. 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 6 great- great-grandchildren, sister Dolores Cabral and brother Tony Chavez. Her life was filled with everything creative and adventurous graciously donating her time to the Catholic Daughters and Loaves and Fishes. Visitation will be 12pm to 8:30pm Sunday with a Rosary at 4pm at Santos-Robinson Mortuary 160 Estudillo, San Leandro. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10am Monday at St. Felicitas Catholic Church 1650 Manor Blvd. San Leandro. Burial will be at Golden Gate Cemetery, San Bruno at 2pm Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Loaves and Fishes in care of St. Felicitas Catholic Church. Santos-Robinson Mortuary San Leandro 510-483-0123 www.santos-robinson.com
Published in Inside Bay Area on February 12, 2011

Benavidez,Tx

sandyb93706 — 2010-04-24 21:36:12Z

I am surching for family history and to put my father in touch with family. My Great Grandfather's name is Lorenzo Benavidez,
sons: Ezeikiel lived in Los Angeles were he drowned in a swimming pool, Rudy lives in Washington, Emilio lives in Washington, Danny lives in MESA AZ. And Gilbert lives in Texas, Jose Maria Benavidez in Fresno,CA, 2 sisters who are deceased, Nelly and Florence. If you are related to any of the above, your family in Fresno, Ca ( Children of Jose & Pauline)would love to hear from you. Hope to hear or even see you soon. God Bless

Re: Obit: Francesca Lenore Benavidez

doublebubbles91 — 2010-04-20 18:59:47Z

I miss my aunt. I loved her so much.

BENAVIDEZ Adrian Michael 2000

t42MountOlivet — 2010-03-14 14:03:00Z

BENAVIDEZ Adrian Michael 2000

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Re: Benigno Benavidez from El Guzano, NM

pmartin165 — 2010-02-06 01:40:18Z

I might be able to help with a lookup. Get back to me and maybe I can help.

Paul Benavidez

Canadian101 — 2009-12-17 19:13:21Z

Looking for information on a Paul Benavidez, born 1879 in New Mexico, has 5 brothers, and four sisters, names unkown. Spouse is Trinity Flora Mary Chavez,born 1888 in New Mexico children: Robert, Florence, Fred,Richard and Annabel. Resided most of his life in Longmont, Colorado. Any information you can give me is appreciated.

BENAVIDEZ Armando Rey 1971-1992

t42MountOlivet — 2009-11-26 22:47:28Z

BENAVIDEZ Armando Rey 1971-1992

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Obituary: Jose Nash Benavidez

RichardGarcia84 — 2009-11-08 07:00:00Z

Jose "Nash" Benavidez passed away with his family at his side after a battle with a rare blood disorder. He was born in Tucumcari, New Mexico to Nash and Sista Benavidez. Nash resided in Colorado Springs and retired from Civil Service at Fort Carson's Army Hospital where he worked for over 39 years. He is preceded by his son Gene Benavidez of Cortez, CO and survived by his loving wife Bernardina, and his children Patricia Benavidez, Cortez, CO, Bonnie Sproull, Dallas, TX, Noel Benavidez, Phoenix, AZ, Maribel Benavidez, Colorado Springs, CO, Lorena Benavidez, Denver, CO and 14 grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 14, 2009 from 4:00PM - 8:00PM, with a Rosary at 6:00PM at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 E. Platte Avenue. Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2009, 11:00AM at Calhan Cemetery, north side of US 24 at Eurich Road.

Published in The Gazette on October 14, 2009

Re: Obituary: Gilbert Daniel Benavidez

benavidezdaniel1 — 2009-10-01 03:25:05Z

R.I.P Tio..... Love you , n miss you ......

BENAVIDEZ FAMILIA IN CALIFORNIA

ROSIEBENAVIDEZ1218 — 2009-08-21 04:28:40Z

IM A BENAVIDEZ IN CALIFORNIA. IS ANYONE ELSE FROM CALIFORNIA AND ANCESTRY CAME FROM MEXICO? LET ME KNOW. OUR FAMILY MOSTLY RESIDES IN LOS ANGELES. !!!!

BENAVIDEZ Lucy 1918-1977

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-16 17:27:04Z

BENAVIDEZ Lucy 1918-1977

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Re: Trying to find my Fathers Family Benavidez/ Appelzoller

BenerandaBenavidez — 2009-04-30 18:07:24Z

Hi Jacob,

My name is Beneranda Benavidez or Bennie. My father is Patricio Benavdiez, brother of Severo. My father was married to my mother Eva Gomez from Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico. They met in El Paso Texas, when my father was working for White Sands. I also have a sister Dora Patricia Benavidez.

I remember visiting my grandmother in La Mesa in an Old House on a big lot of land with a lot of farmer machinery. She used to make all her grandchildren homemade flour tortillas. I believe my grandfather Jacobo built that house when they were newlyweds back in the 1920's.

If you are interested in contacting me please contact me at my home email address bennie56@sbcglobal.net.

I am so glad to have come across this email. My mother Eva recently passed away on September 06, 2008. And my father passed away 10 years ago. I also want to trace my ancestry roots. I know I have a lot of half brothers and sisters thru my father Patricio.

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benavidezlp — 2009-04-23 00:45:51Z

looking for my family tree member from new mexico

Re: Obituary: Abel Benavidez

pmartin165 — 2009-03-11 23:14:27Z

Abel was my Maternal uncle. If someone is looking for information drop me a line.

BENAVIDEZ Ashley 1986-1999

t42justin — 2009-01-01 22:01:04Z

BENAVIDEZ Ashley 1986-1999

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Obituary: Abel Benavidez

RichardGarcia84 — 2008-08-27 22:14:06Z

March 18, 1909- August 5, 2008 In loving memory of Abel Benavidez who went to be with his Lord on August 5, 2008. He was born March 18, 1909 in Rowe, New Mexico. Survived by his daughter, Ernestina (Larry) Davis, grandchildren, Steve, Tina, Jimmie (Lori) Schultz, and Carla(Boston) Westfall, great-grandchildren, Ashley (Simon) Tapprich, Luke (Rachel) Schultz, Lance Schultz, and Raychel Crouch, and great-great-grandchildren, Nathaniel, Olivia, Alexa, and Ruby. He is also survived by his nephews, Damian, Joseph, Ronnie, and Tuni, and nieces, Stella, Amelia, Vina, Celeste, and JoAnn. A memorial service will be held this Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 2:00pm and Mountain View Mortuary where Jeffery Baxter will be officiating. His smile and love will be missed by many family and friends.

Re: Trying to find my Fathers Family Benavidez/ Appelzoller

msjcordova — 2007-11-27 21:21:16Z

I am currently trying to find out more about my mothers side of the family. Her father's last name was Benavidez and i belive he was born in La Mesa, New Mexico. I do not know if he had any brothers or sisters, my mothers thinks he might have had a few.

Searching for Family of Felipe Benavides & Emilia Enriquez Trevino

hllwn31 — 2007-07-12 21:58:12Z

If any of this looks familiar email me at laura_b1031@yahoo.com, I would love to meet family members and get more information on the Benavidez Family

FELIPE BENAVIDES married EMILIA ENRIQUEZ TREVINO
Emilia lived at 2435 E 13th St Brownsville,TX

Children of FELIPE BENAVIDES and EMILIA TREVINO are:
FELIPE BENAVIDEZ, b. 22 Aug 1902, Ranchito Cameron County, TX; d. 31 Jan 1992, Corpus Christi,TX - Nueces County.
CONSUELO ALVINA BENAVIDES
PETRA BENAVIDES
JOSE BENAVIDES
ALBERTO BENAVIDES

FELIPE BENAVIDES married MARIA EUFEMIA ZAMORA
Married: 25 Nov 1925, Cameron County
MARIA "EUFEMIA" ZAMORA was the daughter of VICENTE ZAMORA and CANDIDA LANDA. She was born 24 Mar 1904 in Cerralvo, NL - Mexico she and died Dec 1986 in Corpus Christi, TX - Nueces County.
FELIPE BENAVIDES b: 1902
Second Marriage He married ESTELLA CHAPMAN
MARRIED: 13 Sep 1943 in Nueces County.

More About FELIPE BENAVIDES:
Occupation: Bus Driver, SHERIFF, VERY POLITICAL

Child of FELIPE BENAVIDEZ and MARIA EUFEMIA ZAMORA is:
ENRIQUE BENAVIDES3 ZAMORA, b. 17 Aug 1926, Brownsville, TX.
He married ELIDA VEDIA ZAMARRIPA, daughter of IGNACIO VEDIA and ANASTACIA VIDAURRI. She was born 14 Nov 1929 in Nuevo Laredo, Mex - Tamaulipas, and died 03 May 1997

Children of ENRIQUE BENAVIDEZ ZAMORA and ELIDA ZAMARRIPA MORQUECHO are:
MARIA REFUGIO4 BENAVIDEZ, b. 04 Jul 1957.
OFELIA BENAVIDEZ, b. 04 Apr 1949.
ENRIQUE BENAVIDES VEDIA, b. 06 Oct 1951, Mexico.
BLANCA ESTELLA BENAVIDEZ, b. 11 Aug 1954.
NELDA BENAVIDEZ, b. 10 Dec 1962.
NOELIA BENAVIDEZ, b. 10 Dec 1962.

ENRIQUE BENAVIDES VEDIA was born 06 Oct 1951 in Mexico. He married GRACIE BOLADO 30 Oct 1971 in Corpus Christi, TX - Nueces County, daughter of RAMON BOLADO and DOLORES SOLIZ. She was born 13 Nov 1952 in Corpus Christi, TX - Nueces County.

More About ENRIQUE BENAVIDEZ VEDIA and GRACIE BOLADO:
Marriage: 30 Oct 1971, Corpus Christi, TX - Nueces County

Child of ENRIQUE BENAVIDEZ VEDIA and GRACIE BOLADO is:
LAURA ANN BENAVIDEZ, b. 31 Oct 1972, Houston, TX - Harris County.

Obituary: RAMONA R. BENAVIDEZ

RichardGarcia84 — 2007-05-18 08:04:59Z

Ramona R. Benavidez, 75, beloved wife, mother, sister, and grand mother, and a resident of San Ysidro Sur, passed away at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe on Sunday, Oct 08, 2006, following an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Candido and Sofia Bowles Ruiz; a son, Lawrence Benavidez, and a grandson, Adam.She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Benancio Benavidez of San Ysidro Sur; five sons, David Benavidez and Edwin Benavidez and wife Susan all of Pecos, NM; Ben Benavidez Jr. and wife Nessy of El Paso, TX, Richard Benavidez of Albuqeruque, and Fred Benavidez and wife Mary of Rockledge, FL; two daughters, Veronica Lopez and Belinda Stallings and husband Cliff all of Gilbert, AZ; two brothers, Luciano Ruiz and wife Priscilla of Denver, CO, and Fidel Ruiz and wife Cora of Pecos, NM; three sisters, Clara Blevins and husband Eugene of Canadian, TX, Louise Palomino and husband Baltazar of Santa Fe, and Natividad Lucero and husband Joe of Belen, NM; 27 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was born in Colonias, New Mexico on April 3, 1931 and married Benancio Benavidez on December 31, 1952 in Pecos, NM. She was a member of the San Miguel del Vado Parish and was a member of the San Miguel Church Choir.A rosary will be recited this evening at 7:00 p.m. from the San Miguel del Vado Church in San Miguel, NM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. from the San Miguel del Vado Church. Following the services cremation will take place and the committal service will be held on Thursday afternoon in the San Ysidro Sur Catholic Cemetery. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.gonzalesfunerals.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Billy G. Rogers at Gonzales Funerals and Cremations, 2315 Hot Springs Blvd., 1-888-525-9319.

looking for information

Canadian101 — 2007-05-11 19:36:17Z

Looking for information on a Paul Benavidez Born 21 Dec 1879 in New Mexico, died 8 Feb 1935 in Longmont, Colorado. Wife is Trinity Flora Mary Chavez born 11 Jan 1888 in San Antonio, New Mexico to Dario and Plasida Chavez. Children are Robert, Fred, Florence, Richard and Annabelle. Any information you have is most helpfull.

Re: Benavidez family information needed

Canadian101 — 2007-03-13 19:15:12Z

Can you give me any more information on Paul Benavidez. Looking for a Paul Benavidez, born in New Mexico, wife is Trinty Mary Flora Chavez, also born in New Mexico. Do you have any family members with these name.

BENAVIDEZ, ROY PEREZ - Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient VIETNAM

jasche — 2007-01-13 16:21:22Z

BENAVIDEZ, ROY P.

Rank and Organization: Master Sergeant, Detachment B-56, 5th Special Forces Group, Republic of Vietnam. Place and Date: West of Loc Ninh on 2 May 1968. Entered Service at: Houston, Texas June 1955. Date and Place of Birth: 5 August 1935, DeWitt County, Cuero, Texas. Master Sergeant (then Staff Sergeant) Roy P. Benavidez United States Army, who distinguished himself by a series of daring and extremely valorous actions on 2 May 1968 while assigned to Detachment B56, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, Republic of Vietnam. On the morning of 2 May 1968, a 12-man Special Forces Reconnaissance Team was inserted by helicopters in a dense jungle area west of Loc Ninh, Vietnam to gather intelligence information about confirmed large-scale enemy activity. This area was controlled and routinely patrolled by the North Vietnamese Army. After a short period of time on the ground, the team met heavy enemy resistance, and requested emergency extraction. Three helicopters attempted extraction, but were unable to land due to intense enemy small arms and anti-aircraft fire. Sergeant Benavidez was at the Forward Operating Base in Loc Ninh monitoring the operation by radio when these helicopters returned to off-load wounded crewmembers and to assess aircraft damage. Sergeant Benavidez voluntarily boarded a returning aircraft to assist in another extraction attempt. Realizing that all the team members were either dead or wounded and unable to move to the pickup zone, he directed the aircraft to a nearby clearing where he jumped from the hovering helicopter, and ran approximately 75 meters under withering small arms fire to the crippled team. Prior to reaching the team's position he was wounded in his right leg, face, and head. Despite these painful injuries, he took charge, repositioning the team members and directing their fire to facilitate the landing of an extraction aircraft, and the loading of wounded and dead team members. He then threw smoke canisters to direct the aircraft to the team's position. Despite his severe wounds and under intense enemy fire, he carried and dragged half of the wounded team members to the awaiting aircraft. He then provided protective fire by running alongside the aircraft as it moved to pick up the remaining team members. As the enemy's fire intensified, he hurried to recover the body and classified documents on the dead team leader. When he reached the leader's body, Sergeant Benavidez was severely wounded by small arms fire in the abdomen and grenade fragments in his back. At nearly the same moment, the aircraft pilot was mortally wounded, and his helicopter crashed. Although in extremely critical condition due to his multiple wounds, Sergeant Benavidez secured the classified documents and made his way back to the wreckage, where he aided the wounded out of the overturned aircraft, and gathered the stunned survivors into a defensive perimeter. Under increasing enemy automatic weapons and grenade fire, he moved around the perimeter distributing water and ammunition to his weary men, reinstilling in them a will to live and fight. Facing a buildup of enemy opposition with a beleaguered team, Sergeant Benavidez mustered his strength, began calling in tactical air strikes and directed the fire from supporting gunships to suppress the enemy's fire and so permit another extraction attempt. He was wounded again in his thigh by small arms fire while administering first aid to a wounded team member just before another extraction helicopter was able to land. His indomitable spirit kept him going as he began to ferry his comrades to the craft. On his second trip with the wounded, he was clubbed from additional wounds to his head and arms before killing his adversary. He then continued under devastating fire to carry the wounded to the helicopter. Upon reaching the aircraft, he spotted and killed two enemy soldiers who were rushing the craft from an angle that prevented the aircraft door gunner from firing upon them. With little strength remaining, he made one last trip to the perimeter to ensure that all classified material had been collected or destroyed, and to bring in the remaining wounded. Only then, in extremely serious condition from numerous wounds and loss of blood, did he allow himself to be pulled into the extraction aircraft. Sergeant Benavidez' gallant choice to join voluntarily his comrades who were in critical straits, to expose himself constantly to withering enemy fire, and his refusal to be stopped despite numerous severe wounds, saved the lives of at least eight men. His fearless personal leadership, tenacious devotion to duty, and extremely valorous actions in the face of overwhelming odds were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service, and reflect the utmost credit on him and the United States Army.

Source: http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/moh1.htm

BURIAL INFORMATION

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Cemetery: Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Born: 1935 Cuero, TX

Died: 1998

Source, additional information and cemetery monument photo:

http://www.homeofheroes.com/gravesites/states/pages_af/benav...

Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Benavidez

Note: This is not my ancestry. I have NO additional information. I am just passing along information that may be useful.

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Obituary: Calros Benavidez

RichardGarcia84 — 2007-01-05 21:11:01Z

CARLOS E. BENAVIDEZ Of Hayward entered into rest December 8, 2006 at the age of 86. Loving husband of 60 years to Willie Mae Benavidez of Hayward. Devoted father to Betty Jo High of Hayward, Charles Benavidez of Fremont, Fredrick Benavidez of Turlock, Gregory Benavidez of Hayward, and the late John Benavidez (1970). Dear brother to Margaret Telles of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Cherished grandfather to fourteen grandchildren and sixteen great- grandchildren. Born August 3, 1920 in New Mexico. Carlos was a Carpenter, Local #713 and Steel Worker for many years. He enjoyed working in his yard, fishing, and hunting. Services will be held Saturday, 1 p.m. at the Bridge of Faith, 27343 Whitman Street in Hayward. Interment will be at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Gustine.
Published in the ANG Newspapers, Northern California on 12/14/2006.

Re: Trying to find my Fathers Family Benavidez/ Appelzoller

2006-04-14 19:56:24Z

I sure you already know this but just in case....My grandfathers name is Edwardo Benavidez and married Vitalia Arvizo. They had 3 sons and 1 daughter....Edwardo Benavidez died 11/02..(i think) anyway My grandfather might be brothers with your grandfather...

Obituary: Gilbert Daniel Benavidez

SONOFNM — 2006-04-08 14:37:12Z

BENAVIDEZ, Gilbert Daniel

A native of Lumberto, New Mexico passed away in Roseville Kaiser Hospital; he was 69 years of age. As a young man he loyally served his country in the United States Army for 14 years. Gilbert moved to Roseville one year ago after living in North Highlands for 39 years. Gilbert was known as Mr. B. and the guy who waived to everyone. He was a wonderful, supportive husband and father, and a good friend. He is missed greatly by his loving wife of 45 years, Tommie; his children, Mark and his wife Agnes "Pollock" of Roseville, Gilly and wife Tanya of Roseville and Kim and husband Tyrone of Antelope; grandchildren, Antony, Celina, Sammy, Jazzani, Jaziah, Jake, Alicia and Markie; sister, Cecelia; brothers, Louie, Jimmy, Rudy and Aaron; and many more family members and friends. The visitation is 4-8pm, with the rosary service at 7:00pm, Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at Lind Brothers Mortuary, 4221 Manzanita Avenue, Carmichael. The Mass of Christian Burial is 9am, Thursday, March 23 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 4325 Don Julio Blvd, North Highlands. A reception will be hosted by the Knights of Columbus following the Mass. Services entrusted to Lind Brothers Mortuary 916-482-8080

Published in the Sacramento Bee from 3/22/2006 - 3/23/2006.

Benavidez, Lorenzo , Texas

2005-12-17 03:44:09Z

I am surching for family history and to put my father in touch with family. My GG name is Lorenzo Benavidez,
sons: Ezeikiel lived in Los Angeles were he drowned in a swimming pool, Rudy lives in Washington, Emilio lives in Washington, Danny lives in MESA AZ. And Gilbert lives in Texas, Jose Maria Benavidez in Fresno,CA, 2 sisters who are deceased, Nelly and Florence. If you are related to any of the above, your family in Fresno, Ca ( Children of Jose & Pauline)would love to hear from you. Hope to hear or even see you soon. God Bless

Miguel Benavidez 1890 - 1980

BasketLady420 — 2005-10-20 14:50:36Z

I am looking for information on Miguel Benavidez, b. Feb. 1890 in Valencia Co. and died Feb. 1980 in Alburquerque, Barnalillo, N.M.
He married Maximana Marquez, b. Oct. 1900 in Socorro Co. and died March 1988.
They were married before 1930.
I would like to find more information on the parents and siblings of Miquel.
Thanks, Joyce

Obit-Antonio "Nap" Benavidez, 1937 NM, 2005 NV

2005-09-25 16:53:56Z

Trying to find my Fathers Family Benavidez/ Appelzoller

Jacob_Benavidez — 2005-06-21 01:18:09Z

My Fathers name is Severo H. Benavidez, he had 4 brothers and 3 sisters they lived in La Mesa, New Mexico their father was Jacobo Benavides/Benavidez their mother's name was Concepcion Benavidez. Our family is also related to Jacob Appelzoller from La Mesa N.M. if those names look familiar please email me I am trying to know more about my father's family, my father currently lives in La Mesa, New Mexico he is owner of Severo's Restaurant/Lounge across from (Chopes Restaurant) Jose Benavidez also related after he married my mother Leticia Alvarez Benavidez from El Paso ,Texas.

Re: Trying to find my Fathers Family Benavidez/ Appelzoller

Jacob_Benavidez — 2005-06-21 01:18:09Z

My Fathers name is Severo H. Benavidez, after he married my mother Leticia Alvarez Benavidez from El Paso ,Texas.

He had 4 brothers and 3 sisters they lived in La Mesa, New Mexico their father was Jacobo Benavides/Benavidez their mother's name was Concepcion H.Benavidez.

Our family is also related to Jacob Appelzoller, from La Mesa N.M. If those names look familiar please email me, I am trying to know more about my father's family.

My father currently lives in La Mesa, New Mexico he is owner of Severo's Restaurant/Lounge across from (Chopes Restaurant) Jose Benavidez also related.

RITA (Martinez) BENAVIDEZ b. 1924/25 NM, Lived South Dakota

@@rherrera@cfaith.com — 2005-03-31 20:44:17Z

RITA (MARTINEZ) BENAVIDEZ was born between 1924-25 in the state of New Mexico. She lived in Rapid City,
South Dakota in the 1980's.
Her mother was Eloisa (Madrid) Martinez born 1904 also in the state of New Mexico.
I have been working on a family-tree. Please contact me if you are related to these families.
Thank you.

TRANQUILINA Ortega married Jesus Maria Benavidez 1893 NM

@@rherrera@cfaith.com — 2005-03-31 20:44:17Z

TRANQUILINA ORTEGA was born about 1873 in the county of San Miguel, in New Mexico.

She married in 1893 to,
JESUS MARIA BENAVIDEZ. They were married in the
San Miguel County, NM.

TRANQUILINA ORTEGA BENAVIDEZ is listed in the
1930 Census of San Miguel County, NM.

Does anyone know if GONZALO BENAVIDEZ was her son?

I am researching Tranquilina Ortega Benavidez's family-line.
Her mother was, Maria-Nepomocina Sanchez born in 1850 in
San Miguel County, NM.

Maria-Nepomocina Sanchez had a sister named,
Maria-Ramona Sanchez born in 1855.

Maria-Ramona Sanchez married LUIS HERRERA. Date of their marriage is unknown.
They had a daughter named,
MARIA-CANDELARIA HERRERA born in 1868.

Maria-Candelaria Herrera married in 1882 to,
MARTIN VIGIL. (Marriage in San Miguel County, NM).

Does anyone know MARTIN VIGIL's full name?
Names of his parents?
Names of his siblings?

Please contact me if you have any info, or questions.
Thank you

Re: Benavides/Benavidez of New Mexico

2004-10-21 22:02:51Z

Lou,
I sent you a lot of info some time back. However, I did not receive any answer and/or name info from you whatsoever. Please post your info.I got zip about any names that look like your line.
Are you going back to Juan Esteban de Benavides, b. c 1660? Or what?
His son, Nicolas, married Juana de Ojeda in 1702?
I have no idea of what family names you refer since you never said one name, place or date on anyone. I can post where the Benavides/Benavidez name comes from if you like history.
Is your line from New Mexico. Do you have names and dates?
K Mae

Re: Benavides/Benavidez of New Mexico

2004-10-20 20:45:41Z

K Mae
Are you related to the BENAVIDEZ/BENAVIDES family?
I hope you got the information I sent you.

Miquel Benavidez, b.1890

BasketLady420 — 2004-10-10 23:52:11Z

I am looking for information on Miquel Benavidez, b. Feb. 1890 and died Feb. 1980 in Alburquerque, Barnalillo, N.M.
He married Maximana Marquez, b. Oct. 1900 and died March 1988.
They were married before 1940.
I would like to find more information on the parents and siblings of Miquel.
Thanks, Joyce

Re: Benavides/Benavidez of New Mexico

2004-09-30 20:43:41Z

Hello, I read your notice on the Benavidez/Benavides surname board and was surprised to read many names that are also listed in my family. I would like to exchange information with you. Please contact me.
Louwegee621@aol.com

Benavides/Benavidez of New Mexico

2004-09-07 21:00:59Z

Finding my Father's familymembers

CherylnBenavidezGonzalez — 2004-02-12 03:57:27Z

My Father's name was Ralph William Benavidez, he had a twin brother name Cecil Benavidez, they both lived in El Paso, Colorado their mother's name was Senaida Benavidez please if those names look familiar please email me I am trying to know more about my father's family, my father lived in Oakland, California after he married my mother Clarice Benavidez from Colorado Springs.

Jesus Maria & Juana BENAVIDEZ, TAPIA - Trinidad CO area

rolexexplorer1 — 2004-02-09 20:32:12Z

Jesus Maria (b.1847) & Juanita Benavidez (b.1925), Tapia lived in the Trinidad CO area. They had 12 children. Rosario was the eldest and the youngest Samuel, was my Grandfather. I am searching for decendents of the fascinating family. Contact me at rolexexplorer@cox.net. Elaine

obit for Frank N. Benavidez Jr. of Cheyenne, Wyoming

2004-02-07 16:13:17Z

The following obit is reprinted from the Feb. 7, 2004 edition of the Wyoming Tribune-Eagle with
permission of Cheyenne Newspapers, Inc. Copyright 2004. All rights reserved.

Frank N. Benavidez Jr.

1947-2004

Frank N. Benadivez Jr., 56, of Cheyenne, died Jan. 30 in Cheyenne.

He was born July 22, 1947, in Pierce, Colo.

Mr. Benavidez was a manager at Grand Auto in California for 19 years.

He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

Mr. Benavidez is survived by two sons, Rodney Allen Benavidez, of Sacramento, Calif.,
and Anthony Frank Benavidez, of Cheyenne; a daughter, Barbara Ann Benavidez, of
Cheyenne; a brother, Fred Benavidez, of Liberty, Mo.; four sisters, Lillian Nocera, of
Cincinnati, Betty Smith, of Elk Grove, Calif., Patsy Tenorio, of Concord, Calif., and Linda
Valdez, of Phoenix; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sadie and Frank N. Benavidez Sr.; a brother,
Max Benavidez; and two sisters, Rose Petrocelli and Emma Ortega.

A memorial service will be 6 p.m. Monday at St. Jospeh's Catholic Church with the Rev.
Ray Moss officiating.

Cremation has taken place at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.

Note: I am of no relation, but my sympathies go out to those of you who are.
This is here as a lasting memorial for Mr. Benavidez Jr.