Dora J. Benavidez, 75, of Carrizo Springs, Texas, passed away on May 30, 2024, in Laredo, TX.
Our beautiful and loving mother was known for her boisterous laughter, independence, tenacity, vibrant green eyes, and being a self proclaimed artist. She was always dolled up and ready for any occasion. Her love for her children, grandchildren, son-in-laws, family and friends ran deep. Her generosity towards us all was endless. She was witty and always the life of the party. She was also protective, strong, intuitive, and supportive. Our Mother never missed a moment to pay us a compliment to brighten our day. She was our Mom. She will be dearly missed. As she would say “See you later crocodile, crocodile”
Dora’s passion was sharing her talents and gifts to pass on to her children and grandchildren. She found joy in teaching them to paint, draw, sew, cook, crochet and play ball.
Dora’s memory will live on in the hearts of those she touched.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe Jaime and Catarina Ramon Jaime; brothers, Pedro Jaime and Guadalupe Jaime, Jr; nephew, Oscar Cesar Lozano and niece, Yolanda Jaime.
Dora is survived by her children: Silvia Ann Espinoza (Daniel), Corie Dilley (Javier), Lily B. Farias (Michael), Sandy B. Nava (Jose); grandchildren: Daniel Espinoza Jr., Onyx B. Espinoza, Christopher Lee Espinoza, Sabrina Maree Espinoza, Jared Kaine Dilley, Gavin Keifer Dilley, Alyssa Brianna Nava, Alexandra Nava, Christine Nava, Emma Nava, Ellie Nava; great- grandchild: Lisa Nicole Espinoza; siblings: Delia Olvera, Juanita Trevino, Catarina Lozano; and the beloved Jaime Family.
The family will be receiving condolences on Monday, June 3, 2024 in the Angelus Chapel at Fred Dickey Funeral & Cremation Services from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. A celebration of life will begin at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from the funeral home to Loma Alta Baptist Church located at 620 E. Lyon St. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 am. Interment will follow to the Calvary Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Daniel Espinoza, Onyx Espinoza, Christopher Espinoza, Jared Dilley, Gavin Dilley and Michael Farias.
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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