BORN

1944

DIED

2013

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Jose Benavides Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 14, 2013.

Jose Luis Benavides de Posada of Marietta, Georgia, died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Atlanta, on October 12, 2013. He was 69 years old. He was a loving husband and father, a devoted son and sibling, and a cherished friend and patriot.

Mr. Benavides was born in Havana, Cuba, on July 19, 1944. His parents were Raul and Carina Benavides of Havana, Cuba, and had extended family in Camaguey, Cuba, where his descendants settled upon their arrival from Spain. His family, including his brother Raul and Aunt Esther Maria, lived in the Vedado section of Havana and they fled the Fidel Castro regime in August 1960 to Miami, Florida, eventually settling in San Juan, Puerto Rico. While in Havana, Mr. Benavides attended Colegio de la Salle, enjoyed sports at the Vedado Tennis Club and the beaches of Tarara, Cuba. He always had cherished memories of his childhood in Havana and, unfortunately, was never able to return.

While in Puerto Rico, Mr. Benavides lived in Santurce, graduated from the University of Puerto Rico, and helped his family start a new life. After graduation, Mr. Benavides married Edna Frances Valdespino on August 11, 1967. He became an officer in the United State Army, reaching the rank of Captain. Stationed first in Ft. Eustis, Virginia, he later served in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War in the 519th Transportation Battalion. After an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army, Mr. Benavides returned to San Juan, Puerto Rico, became employed by The International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), joined the Army Reserves, and started raising a family. During his time with IBM, Mr. Benavides was transferred to Phoenix, Arizona, Boca Raton, Florida, and eventually Atlanta, Georgia.

Mr. Benavides was an avid reader, especially of history, an enthusiastic football fan and maintained active relationships with U.S. military veterans. His children remember afternoons in El Morro, trips to Rio Mar, Abuelo's domino games, vacations to Disney World, wonderful Christmas times, his unconditional love and his lifelong words of advice. He was best loved by his family and friends for his jovial and spirited personality.

Mr. Benavides is survived by his wife, Edna F. Benavides of Marietta, Georgia; his brother, Raul Benavides and his wife Letty Ann of San Juan, Puerto Rico; his children, Jose L. Benavides and his wife Stephanie of New York, NY, Javier F. Benavides of Marietta, GA, Carina P. Stankiewicz Benavides and her husband Hubert, Edna F. Benavides and her husband Carles Asenjo of Valencia, Spain; and eight grandchildren. They all greatly miss "Papi" who left too early.

Funeral arrangements and services were handled by the H.M. Paterson & Son-Canton Hill Chapel in Marietta, Georgia. A funeral mass will be held at St. Ann's Catholic Church of Marietta, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 16th, at 11am and a Military Honors burial will be held on Thursday, October 17th, at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia.

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November 8, 2014

Earl Litz

Alas, Jose....we knew ye well! One of the most patriotic men I have ever met! Will always remember the reunions we had so much fun at. Looking forward to our reunion in eternity.

October 28, 2013

Herb Neeland

Dear Benavides family....This is Herb Neeland, the "Ghostman". I remember my wife bandaging Jose in Fla. at the reunion in 2003. Jose had fallen, and was terribly embarrassed, and angry. Leslie took him aside and just put a good old big bandage on him. I will miss our brother in the TLCB, God bless you and God bless my brother,,,,Herb Neeland, "Ghostman"

October 23, 2013

Ed Klaas

Dear Carina and family,

We are very saddened by the news of the passing of your father. I know I can speak for the entire Silver Bullet team and their parents when I say that Isabella, John Paul, Peter, you and Hubert were exactly where you needed to be!

May God bless your father, your entire family and all of our families. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to be of assistance.

Un fuerte abrazo and warm regards,

Ed

October 23, 2013

Maria de Valle

Mucha pena al leer de la muerte de José Luis, cierro los ojos y lo veo en el querido Tenis... Paz para ti y su familia, confio en qué Los velara desde el cielo.
Un abrazo,
Maria Elena

October 23, 2013

Suzy Glazer

Dear Carina and family,

We are so sorry to hear that your Father passed away. I remember what a sweet man he was and know what joy you always brought him. We send prayers and special love to you and the family.

Love, Suzy and Suzy

October 23, 2013

Jorge Planas

Raulon,

Siento mucho la muerte de tu hermano Jose Luis. Nunca le dijimos pero mi esposa Yoyita y yo sentiamos admiracion por el en su patriotismo y sus convicciones tan profundas. No se lo deciamos a nadie pero si comentabamos sobre muchos de sus emails. Lo extranaremos mucho. Que Dios lo tenga en la gloria. Se te quiere.

Jorge Y Georgina Planas

October 23, 2013

Luis Aceituno

Raul, que pena me da lo de Jose Luis, buen amigo, vecino, compañero lasallista , marques, y hermano de uno de mis mejores amigos....Siempre lo recuerdo sonriente, noble y aunque mas joven, en nuestro grupo....Me imagino que esa enfermedad lo hizo pasar por mucho....Luchador por sus convicciones hasta el final. Lucho mas de la cuenta por su pais adoptivo. Gran patriota y amigo....Por favor, a su familia directa, la cual nunca tuve el placer de cononcer, mi mas sentido pesame. Para Letian y tu, ahota ustedes tienen que hacerse cargo de sobrinos y sobrinos nietos!!! El esta con Dios...nosotros tenemos que seguir batallando!!
Un fuerte abrazo Lucas,
Naranjo!

October 23, 2013

Raimundo "Oso" de Castro

Querido Raúl
Monsina y yo nos unimos a extenderles a ti, a Letty y tu familia nuestro más sentido pésame por el fallecimiento de José Luis. Siempre lo recordare en el colegio, VTC y jugando en nuestras casas.
José Luis ya descansó y esta gozando de una paz que nosotros no conocemos
Recibe un fuerte abrazo
Oso

October 23, 2013

Carina Benavides

I never imagined that my father on earth, Jose Luis Benavides, could give me the greatest gift on earth. My father's passing has revealed to me Christ - ever merciful and ever loving. It is a type of heaven on earth to experience this love and be united to Christ in this way. It is a gift beyond words. Being at my father's bedside at his death, I have truly witnessed God's unconditional love and mercy for humanity and God's plan for all of us - living for the prize of heaven.

I know my dad is smiling from above. Though he can't read this email, he can read my heart as I write these thoughts.

I so appreciate all the kind words and prayers for our family. Our hearts are grieving but at the same time, they are overflowing with joy knowing that our father- Jose Luis – is at peace.

Blessings,
Carina Patricia Stankiewicz (Benavides – of course!)

October 23, 2013

Chiqui Lamar

Dear Carina:

I didn't have the chance to meet you, but you are a splendid gift from Jose Luis to the rest of us, specially because I can see your deep faith and convictions. Jose Luis is at peace, and it is a fact that he fought against all ods, and kept his faith and perseverance in a Christian America intact. We can only follow his footsteps..he was a true undefeated leader. I will miss his writings knowing there will be no one to take his place with such dedication and patriotism.

There are only good memories left from Jose Luis: in our teenage parties, fun, music, dances, smiles, and a great personality... this is a great tribute for those of us that shared wonderful times together...We were indeed blessed.

You will always remain in our prayers,

Carinos,

Chiqui

October 23, 2013

Raul Benavides

AYER (12 OCT) FALLECIO MI HERMANO JOSE LUIS.
ESTABA ACOMPAÑADO DE SU ESPOSA E
HIJOS. YA DESCANSO Y AHORA GOZA DE
LA GLORIA ETERNA. AYUDENME A DARLE GRACIAS
A LA SAGRADA FAMILIA POR LA BENDICION
DE HABER PODIDO COMPARTIR CON TREMENDO
SER HUMANO.

AGRADEZCO SOBREMANERA TODAS SUS PALABRAS
DE ALIENTO Y SOBRE TODO SUS ORACIONES.

LOS QUIERO A TODOS Y

VAYAN CON DIOS,

Raul

October 23, 2013

Gene Garcia

Me considero afortunado de haber podido conocerlo, sentimos mucho su partida de este mundo por el que el lucho siempre y estamos seguros de que ahora descansa en los brazos del Señor.
Cariños,
Yolan y Yini

October 23, 2013

Angela Luaces Fernandez

Thank you Carinita. You are a Gem. I was able to participate with all of you in the beautiful Eucharist.
Please extend my most sincere concrescences to your Mami, Edna Frances, to your brothers Jose Luis and Javier and to Edna Frances. To all the beautiful grandchildren.

My memories of your Dad are part of who I am today. It was fun times at our farm house where he spent time during the Summers. He joined us not one or two but many Summers. From these Summers we shared many fun stories. Hide and seek during a peach black night. Horse back riding...etc.... When we were together we repeated these stories over and over.

Your Dad to me was a gentle, affable, fun loving, intelligent family man. He really loved his country and for that I admired him. He was a relentless freedom lover who was not afraid to say what he believed in his heart.

Jose and I respected and loved for each other dearly. He was a good man.

May He Rest In Peace.

I send my love,

Angela Luaces Fernandez
Araceli's twin

October 23, 2013

Jose Benavides, Jr.

Some of the good things I remember about dad:
- gaining my interest in history from him
- Cuban food, el metropol lunches with Abuelo Raul and how he said "anha"
- military things, trips to the PX, trips to his base, climbing on jeeps and trucks, stapling my finger at the desk on the base
- playing with GI Joe
- asking about NASA missions, space travel developments in the 70s
- John Wayne, world war ii and western movies - all I love to this day
- trips to Rio Mar Resort and browsing for a condo in dorado
- the Disney vacation in 1977
- going to movie theatre for first time of watching Star Wars
- trips to El Morro, flying kites
- trips to El Campo to visit Tio Raul and Titi Letty and her family
- trips to Miami to visit the Luaces, Joaquin Y Carmita Posada, and all the others from Havana
- going to Apollo in Puerto Rico to visit more Posada relatives
- eating at La Carreta, great medianoches
- great Christmas times
- the Jerry Lewis Telethon
- baseball games in Puerto Rico dirt fields with little or no grass, the smell of the baseball gear
- Cub Scout meetings
- going to church in San Ignacio
- picking up Abuelo in Canals and walking to the corner store to get butterscotch candy
- the Canals apartment
- moving Abuelo and Tia to Diez the Andino
- having Tia babysit and play w la bobona while parents went out
- playing in the IBM office in kings court
- the house in sauco and watching the Adam 12 in the little black and white tv of my parents room
- sleeping in the room with Javy and the red carpet
- waiting out hurricane David in 79
- all the moves to new homes and schools
- switching flights in Dallas end route to Phoenix, walking out into 115 degree heat and seeing my first Mountain Dew, cactus, tumbleweed and longs drugstore
- the visit from Abuelo and Tia to Phoenix
- seeing the Phoenix house being built and playing in the desert with Javy
- going to rawhide and all the cowboy stuff we got there
- our trips to the Grand Canyon, the stay in flagstaff with Jim Babbitt in their haunted old house, the Indian rain dance near four corners, Sedona, carefree, and seeing snow for first time in my life
- listening to eagles and western music
- choking on ice and his help
- running thru the house and taking a head dive into the sharp corner of a speaker and being driven to emergency room for stitches in the white, beat up 2 door impala
- visits to cremin and playing pong
- tennis lesson at rio mar
- the guava and banana tree in backyard
- getting the dog joe and his running away
- watching the 6 million dollar man and mash
- his volunteering in condado for the Jerry Lewis telethon
- his voice and big personality
- him coming home very late in 70 s
- his taking us and helping us at soccer games in boca raton
- the drive to Felo Luaces funeral from Atlanta to Miami
- driving to see him for his heart surgery in Miami in 1994
- the move to boca raton and him showing us the big IBM campus
- taking Abuelo to domino games
- being with him when Abuela Carina "kika" passed away
- much about our visit to Puerto Rico in 1987, last time I saw Abuelo and he came to el campo in Aguas buenas
- many times in Tio and Titi's kings court apartment and the smell of the elevator
- reading his books with his name on the front pages of the book ( which I do also )
- Abba, bee gees (especially Saturday night fever) and grease (music and movie)
- Neil diamond and Barry manilow (ESP listening to the very Cuban copacabana)
- suit and tie dress code, and learning how to tie a tie
- how to play football and watching Monday Night Football with Howard Cossell
- his hugs
- teaching me and Javy how to use a punching bag, the everlast one
- swimming with him at the caribe Hilton
- learning how to shine shoes
- learning how to play baseball
- 70s music
- starsky and hutch
- the Lego toys (the fire station with no people, and others) I built in their bedroom with the little black and white tv
- his guayaberas
- picking out the grey citation with red seats at the dealership, and sitting in the hatchback trunk area when we picked up Abuelo
- his driving us to see our new house at 3189 wicks creek trail in 1985 on a misty day
- the drives to Disney world from boca raton on the turnpike
- staying in Felo Luaces house when we visited the Luaces and Santayana's
- his baseball caps with the mesh backing
- his red, itchy and allergic legs
- watching the pool being built in Phoenix
- going to Howard Johnson and eating ice cream out of a baseball cap cup
- visit to Phoenix Giants minor league baseball game and getting a mini blue bat as a souvenir
- staying up late, listening to stories, usually with Abuelo, Tio, Titi and Tia and recording one or two of them with blue cassette player
- he brought home an IBM PC in 1984 when were has the stomach flu in boca
- him picking me up at 4am from my flamingo joes late shift in 1986
- mowing the lawn with the motor less lawn mower in Arizona
- his driving us to St Theresa and stopping at a jack in the box en route
- eating at Arby's in Phoenix
- arroz con leche, Caldo Gallego, turron, natilla, bistec empanado, lots of black beans and rice
- eating swansons TV dinners on little, flimsy folding tables
- going to church at San Ignacio, st Theresa, st Ambrose and st Ann's
- him showing us Edna's birth announcement
- lunches at Swiss chalet
- going to the gun range with him
- his big, wide shoes, his tube socks, and his shorts
- his love for Ronald Reagan
- his great dislike of bacalao, about the only thing he would not eat
- watching Swat in the 70s
- Atari 2600 as a Christmas gift in Phoenix
- his white undershirts and boxers
- la pipa
- sip of cerveza with Abuelo at lunches
- sleeping in el campo in the room with the two lamps shaped like black servants and sneaking into their room when scared
- guantanamera, one of my favorite songs by the sandpipers and by Celia Cruz
- his help learning English in 1980
- making pancakes
- that he called me Jose Luis often
- that he did a lot of work in wicks creek to finish the bonus room himself with his friend
- how red he would get in the sun
- reading the world book encyclopedia he got us, over and over again
- when I would get scared in sauco and run into mom and dads room
- when the side terrace in sauco was converted to our den with the wooden and Formica desks that are now in wicks creek trail and we would watch our first color tv with him in there
- how he became friendly with my German soccer coach, Dieter,in Phoenix
- el pan the pepin
- his love of coca cola and his cafe con leche concoctions
- how he jumped in the pool in Aguas buenas with his clothes on one night
- his snoring
- watching the wonderful world of Disney on Sunday nights
- his long talks with Todd Gorsuch about the military
- his "panuelos"/handkerchiefs
- his thick rimmed black glasses and the huge metallic framed ones
- his Jose Marti books
- the lladro's he would get for mami
- the time carina fell into the pool in Phoenix when it was cold and he jumped in with his clothes on to get her out
- the walk in dollhouse he wanted to get and bought for the carina and Edna in Phoenix
- teaching me how to test the ph levels of the pool and adjusting the chlorine levels
- the time we built the ladder in Phoenix from extra pieces of 2 x 4s
- the trips to Athens, Ga to visit his old colonel from the army
- his amway products
- the times we went to see mami after her surgery in Phoenix
- how much he cared for his kids
- how much I looked up to him as a my dad and his love, he was my hero once upon a time
- much more but this is a start

October 23, 2013

Elena Santayana

Mi Familia,

I was saddened to learn of Jose Luis's passing. I remember your family coming to stay at my abuelo's house when we were kids. Those visits were something I looked forward to as I loved playing and spending time with Edna Chicken. I have many fond memories with Jose and your family. I send you a warm, virtual hug and the hope the pain of loss is overshadowed by joyful memories.

Love,
Elena Santayana

October 23, 2013

Don Bass

Dear Edna,
I just heard today of Jose's passing. I did not have a home address for you or would have send an appropriate card but I wanted to express my sympathy to you and your family for your loss. Jose will be missed by his many friends. I have sent notification to several others who knew Jose from our time in the military. Hope you are well and my thoughts are with you .- Don Bass

October 23, 2013

Bob Wheatley

Dearest Edna,

Yesterday (Friday) I just heard from our TLCB Chaplain of Jose's death last Saturday. I wanted to send condolences and let you know you have our heartfelt sympathy. Jose was known by all in TLCB as a good man and a passionate patriot who loved our nation. Not only was he a brother in arms, he was a good friend. Though we didn't see each other often, I cherished those times we had together with him and you at the Fort Walton Beach, Cape Canaveral and Atlanta reunions. I'm sure I can speak for our TLCB brothers, Jose's smiling face and jovial spirit will be missed among us. I'm attaching a couple photos from the Atlanta reunion. I hope they bring back sweet memories.

May God grant eternal peace and happiness to his spirit, and may He grant you and all who loved Jose solace in this time of grieving. If you wish, please feel free to write me any time at this email address, and if there is anything you wish me to relay to any of the TLCB, I will be more than happy to do that.

With our love and deepest sympathy,
Bob and Rosie Wheatley and Jeff

Posted by Bob Wheatley

October 22, 2013

Sarah Tramonte

Carina and family,
My heart shares in your sadness but also rejoices in our faith that your dad is now resting with our Heavenly Father. Prayers to you and your family, with love
Sarah Tramonte

October 21, 2013

Sidney mcanulty

Jose and I served together in Thailand He being a brand new spanking 2nd Lt. so eager to learn and please asking me questions to which sometimes I really did not really know the answers! For example the time we thought we were under attack But thank God we were not. Or the time I completed a 972 convoy and He ran up to me and Said" Sid you broke my record { time}" so generous and unselfish He was. I was so proud that he wrote about our battalion and 972 and all the miles we did.. Because he was so proud {as I was} of the things we did that would have never even have been noticed. Or the one reunion I went to at Ft Eustis He and I along with LT Bob Steinburg and Lt Don Bass sat at the table talking about how we all had the same things wrong with us but of course they did not have Agent Orange In Thailand !!! Jose you will not be forgotten a smile comes to my face when I remember you saying to me SSSSIIID What...{ My inept version of his endearing accent back then:} WE are all so very different but yet the same.



Your friend and fellow Patriot
LT Sidney J. Mcanulty

October 21, 2013

Phyllis Hughes

RIP Jose...Your presence will be missed..

October 21, 2013

Len Scheid

Jose...thank you for your friendship over the years. Although we never met in person, we shared many great conversations over the Internet. Thank you for your passionate patriotism and love for America which served as a great inspiration to many. You will be severely missed by your family and friends but you will never be forgotten. Thank you for your friendship and thank you for your service to our country. Rest in Peace Brother Jose... Hand Salute.
Len Scheid
U.S. Army, Korat Thailand

October 21, 2013

John Sweet

Jose's passing leaves all those who knew him in the Thailand Laos Cambodia Brotherhood (TLCB) with a bit of emptiness in their heart as he was such a warm caring brother to us all. Jose will be missed and remembered until we all cross to the other side of The Wall and are reunited once again.

John Sweet
TLC Brotherhood President

October 21, 2013

Terry Colvin

Again, thank you for your service Jose. You will be missed by one and all.
We exchanged e-mails on various mailing lists over the years. Hand Salute !

Terry W. Colvin (near Hua Hin, Thailand)

October 21, 2013

Lauren Browning

Carina and family,
What fond memories I have of visiting your home during our Nashville years and getting to know your Dad's warm and jovial personality. I cherish the conversations we had about chorizo and so much more! His engaging and intellectual nature were very memorable for me. Even more memorable was his love for his family. I saw this shine through first when I met him on the Vanderbilt campus during your weekend visit as a high school senior. What a proud and glowing father then and every time I saw him after that. I am truly sorry and sad to hear this news and I am praying for you all during this time. Sending much love.

October 20, 2013

To the Jose Benavides family: all of you are in our thoughts and prayers as we will miss one of our brothers who served in Thailand. Jose, RIP.
Fred H. Simmonds
Captain. USA
Thailand 1972-73

October 20, 2013

Charles Williams

R.I.P. American Hero. May God comfort and bless your family and friends.

October 19, 2013

Bob Baer

I am so saddened by news of Jose's passing.
We exchanged so many e-mails over the past 4-5 years. His were quite thoughtful, mine ranged from funny to absurd, but Jose appreciated them all.
I know he laughed at my calling him Obi Juan Can O'Beans and I considered him a true friend though we never met in person, much to my regret.
He ranks very highly on my "Good Guys I Know" list.
May he rest in peace.

October 19, 2013

Vernon Rice

Jose, my brother in arms, my comrade, my friend. I loved talking about food and cooking with you. You, me and our tight knit small computer group had lots to say. Your input and humor will be missed as you will be missed, but as God is my witness, you my friend will never be forgotten, not even for a minute. One day we shall meet, so save me a seat at the table. With the deepest regards and love and forever your brother in arms.
Edna my dearest lady, I sit here with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes, and I know your loss is a huge one. If for any reason you ever need to talk to one of Jose's old friends, just look me up on his computer or email me at::: [email protected] or call me at 503-559-9115. I live in Oregon and we are 3 hours earlier than you. God bless you and your entire family and God bless Jose. He improved my life, just by knowing him. Love to you all.

October 19, 2013

I didn't know Jose in Thailand as I was at Ubon most of the time. I enjoyed meeting him at the TLCB reunions, however. The passing of a brother saddens us all. Rest in peace, dear friend.

Dr. Vernon Wagner, Lt Col, USAF (Ret.)

October 18, 2013

Allen Person

Jose was my boss for a short time in Thailand. I could not ask for more, he was a true patriot.

October 18, 2013

Amanda, RN

Such an inspirational story of strength, faith, family and love. It was an honor to meet you all and a true blessing to care for "Mr. B." As you lean on one another, may time bring you comfort and cherished memories. Much love~

October 18, 2013

Jimbo Drever

Dear Enda,

I have only just now learnt of Jose's passing and it's a very sad day for me. Thanks to one of his many email friends, I was nade aware of your loss and I hope you and The Family are all coping as best you can.

I will never forget the day I asked Jose what 'pastrami on rye' was, as I had heard it mentioned on many American T.V. programs. Jose jumped on the phone and rang The Carnegie Deli in New York, placing an order with them! The next morning, I answered your front door and there it was; a package from The Carnegie Deli which had been flown down overnight and delivered to your house - I couldn't believe it, but we certainly enjoyed it!


My Brother Jose' is now at peace with his Maker.

Edna, Javier, Carina and Hubert, little Edna and Carlos; it was my pleasure to have known you and I feel your pain.

All my love,
Jimbo Drever - Vietnam Veteran - Australia.

Posted by Jimbo Drever

October 18, 2013

Marietta Martinez Aenlle

Dear family,
I enjoyed exchanging emails with Jose Luis in the last few years. I am a second cousin who came into contact with him again after I wrote the book Cuban Stories in 2010 and where I mentioned his mother and other relatives. My mother Marietta was very close to Carina, Jose Luis' mother and we all send you our most sincere sympathies. We will miss him and keep him and all of you in our prayers.

October 18, 2013

Linda-Jim Young, Jr

Jose we will miss you so much on our criminal chats God Bless You and Keep you in his care!

October 18, 2013

Teresita Rodriguez

Sentimos tanto el fallecimiento de Jose Luis. Siempre los recordamos con mucho carino. Teresita, Edward y Gabriela Mullen

October 18, 2013

Bill Person

We never met but I enjoyed emails with Jose for many years.
We shared some territory in Thailand back during the war there.
I shall miss a great comrade in our Vietnam War.
God Bless him and all his family.
Bill Person

October 18, 2013

Angie & Mario Fernandez

Queridos Edna Frances and Primos:
Que los buenos recuerdos de Papi les de consuelo en estos duros momentos. Matenganse unidos y hagan que sus hijos no olviden a su abuelo. May happy memories warm your heart, and you find comfort on each other. With love and prayers
Angelita Luaces and Mario Fernandez

October 17, 2013

Berta FH Canto

Queridos Edna y familia,
Reciban nuestro sincero pesame por el fallecimiento de Jose Luis.
Despues de la muerte de mami, habiamos perdido el contacto con la familia y al reencontrarnos en el exilio, Jose Luis nos incluyo con cariño en sus emails contandonos con orgullo de la vida de los suyos y claro esta, hablandonos de historia y de politica.
Para mi fue una alegria cartearme con el todos estos años, y estoy segura de q la huella q ha dejado en todos lo q tuvimos la suerte de llamarle amigo, sera imborrable.
Un fuerte abrazo,
Bertica

October 16, 2013

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October 16, 2013

Maria del Carmen Peña

Querida Edna y fam.
Un abrazo en este momento, nuestras oraciones están con Uds. Adios compadre, nos vemos en el más allá.
Cariños a todos,
María del Carmen

October 16, 2013

Kelley

Dear Edna,

I wish I could be there now to spend time with you and give you a big hug. All my love and prayers are with you as you transition to the next phase of your life. I pray that grief passes quickly and you are comforted by the happy memories of your husband.

Joe, Carina, Edna, and Javier, something that was evident in all of the time I spent with your dad is that he loved each of you immensely and was proud of all of you. My prayer for all of you is peace, now and always.

With Love, Kelley (NYC)

October 16, 2013

Familia Echemendia

Por favor acepte nuestras mas sinceras condolencias. Nuestros pensamientos están con usted y con tu familia.

-Suzanne, Jennifer y la familia Echemendia

October 16, 2013

Dear Edna and family, Your cousin Charlie and I hold you in our hearts at this difficult time. May you find peace in the memories of happier times when you and Jose Luis met, married and raised your beautiful family together.
Please call on us if there is any way we can help you. Love,
Christine Caragol

October 16, 2013

Dear cousins -- Jose Luis was my dear cousin. You were always part of my life. I will miss you dearly. You were a good man --- a good man ---
May God Bless you ...
Araceli Luaces Salvador Prenat

October 16, 2013

BJ

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

October 16, 2013

Carina and family,
Sorry for your loss.My prayers and thoughts are with you all, at this time.
God bless
BJ

October 16, 2013

Carina and family,
Sorry for your loss,My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
God bless.
BJ

October 16, 2013

Barbara Dondiego

Edna, Carina and family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you, we are so sorry for your loss. I have such a clear picture in my head of your Dad when we were growing up - hanging out at your house, working the concession stand at pope for the football boosters, taking pictures of us before the senior prom. These are all happy memories for me. God Bless

October 15, 2013

Carina and family, My prayers are with you at this time. God Bless all of you, Renee Neiner (CHOA)

October 15, 2013

Jereall Gardner

Carina and family,My prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of bereavement.May the Love and Strength of our Heavenly Father keep you and bring peace to your hearts.With all my Love,Jereall L. Gardner ( CHOA)

October 15, 2013

Chaplain Tim Kinnersley

It was an honor to be with the Jose and the family during their time here at Saint Joseph's Hospital. My prayers and thoughts will continue be with you.

October 15, 2013

Carlo Severo

Sorry for your loss.
Please accept our sympathy - The Severo Family

October 15, 2013

Adios primo, RIP, love, Faico Luaces

October 15, 2013

Frank Lopez

I've never forgotten the time he took me to visit his office at IBM when all the other kids went to spend a day with their own parents when I was in middle school. I got to see what he did, I met his coworkers, and, at the end of the day, he sent me home with all the random IBM branded trinkets he could find around the office.

It was something I had been unable to do with my own father, due to his illness since I was very young. It was a way of experiencing what I had felt I missed with him, and it meant the world to me. I have always been grateful for that experience.

Likewise, when my own father passed, he was right there, telling stories of their old days at work together, both the good and the bad, helping me to learn about what kind of man he had been when he was still healthy.

My prayers and love go out to all of you.

October 15, 2013

Querido amigo jose Luis, de niño viviamos a tres cuadras de distancia, fuimos a La Salle juntos, al Vedado Tennis, a Tarara. Tu hermano Raul y yo fuimos compañeros desde el primer grado. Pero tu, aunque mas joven siempre fuistes parte del grupo de "los mayores"..Siempre te recordare como parte de "aquella epoca"...Descansa en paz! Y cuida a tu familia y amigos desde el Cielo..
Tito Aceituno.

October 15, 2013

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October 15, 2013

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October 15, 2013

Pennie Bedsole (Barcelli)

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

October 15, 2013

Carles Asenjo

Querido Suegro: Te deseo la paz y el descanso en la Gloria celestial. Intercede por nosotros desde tu nueva morada en el Cielo. Le dije a nuestra patrona, la Virgen del Pilar, que ya que nos dejaste el día de su festividad, te acompañara y guiara hasta tu encuentro con Dios, así que tranquilo, que vas recomendado por mí. Te quiero mucho, abuelo.

October 14, 2013

Henry,Gayle & Tony Molinet

Our love and sympathy goes to the family of our dear, long-time friend.
Many memories come to mind as we reflect on getting moved around by
IBM, and being happy with our children's experiences. Jose Luis, Henry and other friends from Puerto Rico were the perfect lunch club to try all the Cuban/Caribean restaurants in the north Atlanta area. He will missed in so many ways. Love, Henry, Gayle & Tony Molinet

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