Gloria Benavides Obituary
In loving memory of Gloria Benavides in Houston, Texas, who departed this world on February 4, 2025 at the age of 78. Gloria leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ramona Villafranca and Guadalupe Villafranca; her sister Edelfrida Villafranca; and her siblings-in-law, Delia Villafranca and Roger Rogerio.
She is survived by: her husband Pete S. Benavides; her daughters, Melanie Snader, Michele Lege (Blue) and Melissa Neiser (Anthony); her grandchildren, Ashleigh Belmontes (Zeus), Joseph Garcia (Ashleigh), Meagan Escalona, Triston Escalona, Brandon Snader, Amelia Neiser and Morgan Neiser; her great grandchildren, Zeno Belmontes and Clover Garcia; and her siblings, Julie Alvardo (Lee), Irma Rogerio, Armando Villafranca, John Villafranca (Belinda) and Oscar Villafranca (Martha).
Visitation was held on Thursday, February 13th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church (3600 Brinkman St, Houston, TX 77018). A rosary was held on Thursday, February 13th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Thursday, February 13th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Thursday, February 13th 2025 at 1:30 PM at the Woodlawn Funeral Home (1101 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX 77055). A reception was held on Thursday, February 13th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, http://www.alz.org..
