Maria Isabel Benavides

Maria Isabel Ruiz Benavides, 85 went to be with our Lord on October 18, 2025 in Round Rock, Texas. She was born on September 14, 1940 to Raul Ruiz Sr. and Rafaela Martinez Ruiz.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Crisoforo I. Benavides Sr. Of Concepcion, TX, son-in-law Mario Munoz Jr. (+Patricia), daughter Palmira Benavides Pena (Silvano) of Hebbronville, TX, three sons Canuto Benavides (Debbie) of Round Rock,TX, Chris Benavides Jr. (Cathy) of Falfurrias, TX, Carlos Benavides (Palmira Dimas) of Concepción.
She is also survived by her ten grandchildren, Elouisa Garcia, Orlando Munoz, Mario Munoz III, Silvano Pena II, Samantha Pena, Seleste Pena, Chris Benavides III, Cassie Benavides, Yesenia Benavides, Marisa Benavides, and nine great grandchildren, Jose Perez III, Jayden Vela, Brylie Garcia, Orlando Munoz II, Olivia Munoz, Cinco Alegria, Aralyn Pena, Augustine Pena and Santiago Mendez.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Raul Ruiz Sr. and Rafaela Martinez Ruiz, daughter Patricia Munoz, three brothers, Raul Ruiz Jr., Carlos M. Ruiz and Ramiro Ruiz.
A Holy Rosary will be held on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM at the Alaniz Funeral home in Falfurrias, Texas. Funeral Mass will follow at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Falfurrias. Interment will follow at the Salas Ranch Cemetery in Concepcion, Texas.
Pallbearers are Arturo Martinez, Orlando Munoz, Mario Munoz III, Silvano Pena II, Raul Edwardo Ruiz and Omar Ruiz.
Maria Isabel or Chavela as everyone knew her, was a pillar of the community. Her selfless dedication to the Concepcion Civic Center, where she volunteered and assisted with events, will be fondly remembered.
She took immense pride in serving as the Civic Center's Valentine Queen for multiple years. In her leisure time, Chavela loved playing Bingo, Chalupa, cards and enjoyed the horse races. As a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she is cherished for her vibrant spirit, generous laughter, and of course we all know she definitely wasn't afraid to speak her mind and would tell you how it was. Chavela's presence will be greatly missed.

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