In Loving Memory of .... my fathers Aunt. His daddy's sister.

You may be gone, no longer living on this earth; but you will live on - in the memories of your family and friends. There will always be a part of you living in your kids, your grandchildren and those who knew you. You will live on because we remember you!

In Memory of Alejandra B. Garcia
July 6, 1919 - November 4, 2010

Alejandra B. Garcia (Hana), age 91, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was called home by our Lord on Thursday November 4, 2010 at a Corpus Christi Hospital surrounded by her family that loved her and will truly miss her.

She was born July 06, 1919 to Pedro and Doratea Abrego Benavidez in the town of Encino, TX.

Alejandra was preceded in death by parents, husband Alberto Medina Garcia, a son Albert (Sara) Garcia Jr., a daughter Anita (Mike) Salinas,
seven brothers:
1. Ramon,
2. Esraine,
3. Santiago,
4. Domingo,
5. Bonifacio,
6. Maximo, and
7. Simon Benavidez,

six sisters
1. Clara Huerta,
2. Rosario Benavidez, 3. Apolonia Garcia, 4. Andrea Benavidez
5. Praxedes Hernandez, and
6. Carmen Benavidez,
her grandparents Simon and Ramona Pena Benavidez, Basilio and Rosario Altamira Abrego.

Alejandra was a cattle rancher and during WWII was responsible for maintaining a dairy farm.

She also received a certificate as a LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) and would visit and nurse the ill in the surrounding area.

Alejandra retired from the Encino school cafeteria after thirty years of service. She was generous and loved children. Hana was considered a second mother by many.

Alejandra was a devoted member of St. Anne's Catholic Church where her Father and herself donated the land. She contributed endless hours raising funds for the building of the church.

She is survived by her daughters Maria (Dario) N. Puig and Gloria H. (Pedro) Cantu Mendoza both of Corpus Christi, TX. Eighteen grandchildren, thirty two great grandchildren and a special person in her life Samantha (Chica) N. Croft.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. with the rosary being recited at 7:00 p.m. Sunday November 7, 2010 at the Funeraria Del Angel Howard Williams.

Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday November 8, 2010 at the St. Anne's Catholic Church in Encino, TX. Viewing prior to funeral at 9:00a.m..

Interment will follow at the Benavidez Cemetery on Las Cuatas Rd Encino, TX.

Pallbearers will be Albert and Jiame Garcia, Michael, Richard,Ricky and Frankie Salinas Jr., Albert, Eric and Carlo Lopez, John Huerta and Gilbert Benavidez.
A special thanks to Vista Care Hospice and Angel Bright Home Health. A special thanks to Yonie Cramer, Tina Castillo and Tammy Lozano for their compassionate service during her illness.

Please join us in honoring our loved one, Alejandra B. Garcia, by visiting our memorial website at www.dignitymemorial.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Howard-Williams of Falfurrias, your Dignity Memorial provider.

Visitation
Sunday, November 7, 2010 | 04:01 PM - 09:01 PM
Funeraria Del Angel Howard-Williams
1208 South St Mary's P. O. Box 386, Falfurrias, TX 78355 | 3613252323

Rosary Service
Sunday, November 7, 2010 | 07:01 PM - 08:01 PM
Funeraria Del Angel Howard-Williams
1208 South St Mary's P. O. Box 386, Falfurrias, TX 78355 | 3613252323

Funeral Service
Monday, November 8, 2010 | 10:01 AM - 11:01 AM
St Ann's Catholic Church
Encino, TX

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"United States Census, 1920"
Name: Pedro Benavidez
Titles and Terms:
Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1920
Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Brooks, Texas, United States
District: 15
Gender: Male
Age: 59
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Own or Rent: Own
Birth Year (Estimated): 1861
Birthplace: Texas
Father's Birthplace: Mexico
Mother's Birthplace: Mexico
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Pedro Benavidez M 59 Texas
Wife Dorotea A De Benavidez F 38 Texas
Son Domingo Benavidez M 13 Texas
Daughter Apolonia Benavidez F 11 Texas
Son Bonifacio Benavidez M 9 Texas
Daughter Andrea Benavidez F 6 Texas
Daughter Praxedes Benavidez F 4 Texas
Son Maximo Benavidez M 2 Texas
Daughter Alejandra Benavidez F 0 Texas

"United States Census, 1940"
Name: Pedro Benavidez
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Brooks, Texas, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 79
Marital Status: Widowed
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Birthplace: Texas
Birth Year (Estimated): 1861
Last Place of Residence: Same House
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Pedro Benavidez M 79 Texas
Son Simon Benavidez M 16 Texas
Son-in-law Alberto Garcia M 23 Texas
Daughter Alejandra B Garcia F 20 Texas
Granddaughter Anita Garcia F 1 Texas

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Alejandra Benavidez – Spouse: Alberto Garcia. She was 91 years of age.
Alberto Garcia and Alejandra Benavidez were married.
Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Nov. 7, 2010 at Funerarial del Angel Howard Williams in Falfurrias, Texas.
Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. November 8, 2010 at St. Ann's Catholic Church.
Burial will be in Benavidez Cemetery.

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Great Great Great Great Grandfather and Grandmother -
Gregorio Benavidez.
Spouse: Ana Maria de la Garza. Gregorio Benavidez and Ana Maria de la Garza were married. Children were: Dionicio Benavidez.

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Great Great Great Grandfather and Grandmother -
Dionicio Benavidez.
Parents: Gregorio Benavidez and Ana Maria de la Garza.
Spouse: Maria Rita de la Garza. Dionicio Benavidez and Maria Rita de la Garza were married. Children were: Simon Benavidez.

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Great Great Grandfather and Grandmother -
Simon Benavidez.In about 1880 they moved to Encino, Tx
Parents: Dionicio Benavidez and Maria Rita de la GARZA.
Spouse: Ramona Pena was from Cadereyta,N.L.. Simon Benavidez and Ramona Pena were married. Children were: Domingo Benavidez, Pedro Benavidez, Rita Benavidez , Prajedis Benavidez.

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Great Grandfather and Grandmother -
Pedro Benavidez Born: May 31, 1986 and Died: June 19, 1944 Encino, Texas.
Spouse: Dorotea Abrego - Born: February 5, 1882 Died: July 22, 1937 in Encino, Texas , she had one son, Ramon Parents: Simon Benavidez and Ramona Pena. Pedro Benavidez and Dorotea Abrego were married.

Their Children:
1. Rosario Benavidez – No dates
2. Santiago Benavidez – No dates
3. Clara Benavidez – Spouse: Julio Huerta. Julio Huerta and Clara Benavidez were married. Children were: Ramon Huerta,
Estella Huerta, Margarita Huerta, Julia Huerta.
4. Bonifacio Benavidez – Born: June 5, 1910 Died: Sep. 18, 1937.
5. Maximo Benavidez – Born: May 29, 1917 Died: December
28, 1934
6. Domingo Benavidez – Died: April 30, 1931
7. Alejandra Benavidez – Spouse: Alberto Garcia. Alberto Garcia and Alejandra Benavidez were married. She was born 1919, Brooks County, Texas, USA and died Nov. 4, 2010 in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas, USA.
8. Andrea Benavidez – was born on February 7, 1913. She
died on June 14, 1932 in Falfurrias, Brooks County, TX,
9. Carmen Benavidez - Born: July 10, 1925 - Encino, Tx
Died: December 24, 1938 – Encino, Tx
10. Efrain Benavidez - No dates
11. Simon Benavidez - Spouse: Ernestina Yzaguirre. Simon Benavidez and Ernestina Yzaguirre were married. Died: November 17, 2008 – Victoria,Tx – Married: Petra Ibarra. Their son is Gilberto Benavidez and his son is Christopher Benavides.
12. Apolonia Benavidez – was born on March 10, 1908 in
Encino, Brooks County, TX, USA. She died on February
15, 1938 in Encino, Brooks County, TX. Jose Garcia Ramos and Apolonia Benavidez were NOT married. Children were: Luisa Maria Benavidez, Jose (Pache)Benavidez, Leonel Benavidez, Guadalupe Benavidez.
13. Praxedis Benavidez – Prajedis Benavidez. Spouse: Tiburcio Hernandez.
Tiburcio Hernandez and Prajedis Benavidez were married.
Born: July 21, 1915 Died: April 11, 1942 – Married:
Tiburcio Hernandez
14. Ramon Pedro Benavidez – October 17, 1900 Died: April 18, 1987 – Married: Natividad Benavidez

* * * Ramon was adopted by Pedro Benavidez after he married
his mother Dorotea Abrego.

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