Laura Benavidez

Laura Benavidez was born on February 8, 1969, in Carrizo Springs, Texas, to Joe and Tina Benavidez, and entered eternal rest on March 1, 2026, in Crystal City, Texas surrounded by her children and family.

She is preceded in death by her father, Jose N. Benavidez, and her brother, John Henry Torres Sr.

Laura leaves behind a family who will forever carry her love in their hearts: her beloved sons, Joe Mitchell (Lorraine) Salinas, and Joe Angel (Jesse) Camarillo; her cherished daughter, Marlene (Brandon) Camarillo, as well as her devoted mother, Tina De La Cruz. She is also lovingly remembered by her sister, Rosario Chari Benavidez.

She was a proud and loving grandmother to Isis, Joelene, Wooly, and Joe Angel Rene, as well as her nieces and nephews including Eric Joe Benavidez, John Henry Torres Jr., Brandon Joe Torres, Jennifer Beyoncé Torres, and Samantha Renee Torres, along with numerous relatives and friends who were blessed to know her.