Esmeralda Benavidez's Obituary
Esmerelda Benavidez was born October 7, 1965 in San Antonio, TX to Ralph and Natividad Benavidez. and passed away on October 23, 2023 in Henderson Tx. Mrs. Benavidez loved her doll collection, and making family and friends laugh. Esmerelda was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Esmerelda is survived by her daughter Tina Ortiz and husband Jessie Sanchez of Henderson. Her grandchildren, Alaysia Anderson, Arianna Ortiz and Srianna Ortiz all of Henderson. Brothers, Ralph Jr and wife Kathy Benavidez of Henderson, Albert and wife Cathy Benavidez of Long Branch, TX, Manuel Benavidez of Henderson, Frankie and wife Norma Benavidez of Victoria, TX, and Lupe and wife Angela Aguilera of Houston, TX. As well as numerous nieces and nephews. Esmerelda was reunited with her parents, Ralph Sr and Natividad, her sisters Angelita Benavidez, Lupita Sanchez, Janie Moreno, Josephine Roberson and Maria Tienda.
A celebration of life for Esmerelda will be held on Friday, October 27 at 11am in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home of Henderson. A visitation will be held the night before at the funeral home between 6 and 8pm.
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