Ramon Benavidez (Tulia)

Tulia, Texas-Ramon Benavidez, 93, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in Tulia. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 10:30 AM in the Kornerstone Funeral Directors Chapel with Dr. Glyndle Feagin officiating. Interment will follow in Kress Cemetery under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Tulia.

 A prayer service will be held on Friday, April 12, 2019 at the Kornerstone Chapel from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

Ramon was born on August 16, 1925 in Robstown, Texas to Jose Maria and Florinda (Zapata) Benavidez. He married Manuela M. Martinez on April 22, 1945 in Rosebud, Texas.  She preceded him in death on January 17, 2010.

He is survived by two daughters: Isabel Longoria & husband John of Claytonville, TX and Marianne Noriega & husband Johnny of Kress, TX, two sons: Felix Benavidez of Cuero, TX and Emmett Benavidez of Tulia, TX, 20 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and 31 great great grandchildren.

Online condolences may be made at www.kornerstonefunerals.com.