Anna Maria Benavides, a devoted Catholic and beloved daughter, sibling, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, entered Eternal Rest and joined our Lord in His Heavenly Kingdom on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the age of 81.
Born on June 5, 1943, Anna lived a life full of faith, love, and selflessness. She dedicated herself to her family and faith, leaving a legacy of kindness, wisdom, and devotion to God. Anna was a faithful member of the Catholic Church, where she found joy and strength in prayer.
Anna is now joyfully reunited in Heaven with her beloved parents, Jose Gilberto and Anita Garcia; her dear grandson, Jaedon Chase; and her cherished siblings, Oralia, Mary.
Her memory will be cherished by her loving family, including her husband, Jose Guadalupe; her children, Joe (April) Benavides, Rosie (Mike) Gutierrez, Hector (Kelley) Benavides, Lilly (Manuel) Benavides, Gilbert (Anel) Benavides, Dr. David (Lora) Benavides; her grandchildren Jose Roel, Javier Roldan, Yovanna, Amber (Alvaro), Miguel Angel III, Anali, Ashley, Kassandra, Christopher, Manuel, Aleksandra, Matthew, Emmanuel, Gilberto II, Victoria, Alyson, Braelyn, Joaquin; and her great-grandchildren, Andreanna, Weston, and Taetum. She is also mourned by her siblings, Jose Gilberto,Jr. Grisela, Dinora, Sylvia, Teodoro G., and many cherished friends and relatives.
The family will be receiving guests on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in the Angelus Chapel at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm. Funeral Services will be Monday, November 25, 2024 from the funeral home to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Funeral mass will begin at 10:00 am. Funeral services will conclude after mass and cremation will be held at a later date.
We rejoice in the promise of the Resurrection and take comfort in knowing that Anna is now in the presence of our Lord, surrounded by His eternal love and light. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Funeral arrangements are by Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services, 1320 Trey Dr., Laredo, Texas 78041 (956) 723-3611. For your convenience, you may leave your condolences to the family online at www.freddickey.com
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