Mary Alcarita Benavidez obituary: Mary Alcarita Benavidez's Obituary, Denver

In Memory Of
Mary Alcarita "Auntie Baba" Benavidez
1930 - 2015

Obituary photo of Mary Alcarita Benavidez, Denver-CO
Obituary photo of Mary Alcarita Benavidez, Denver-CO

In Memory Of
Mary Alcarita "Auntie Baba" Benavidez
1930 - 2015

Mary Alcarita (Muniz) Benavidez, 85, of Denver, passed away October 4, 2015.

She was born February 9, 1930 in Trinidad, Colorado, the daughter of Alcario and Margarita (Bernal) Muniz.

Mary married Tranquillino Benavidez in Aguilar, Colorado.

Mary loved to cook and bake. Everything was always homemade and made from scratch. Her family's fondest memories are enjoying the food made for them.

Mary is survived by three Daughters, Darlene L. Benavidez (Guzman), Lucille A. (Dean) Groman and Bernice A (Neil) Murphy; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and Sister-In-Law, Lillian Muniz.

She is preceded in death by Father, Alcario Muniz, Mother, Margarita Muniz, Husband, Tranquillino Benavidez, Son, Manuel Benavidez, Brother, David J. Muniz and Sister, Quantillio Rubio.

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Mary Alcarita (Muniz) Benavidez, 85, of Denver, passed away October 4, 2015.

She was born February 9, 1930 in Trinidad, Colorado, the daughter of Alcario and Margarita (Bernal) Muniz.

Mary married Tranquillino Benavidez in Aguilar, Colorado.

Mary loved to cook and bake. Everything was always homemade and made from scratch. Her family's fondest memories are enjoying the food made for them.

Mary is survived by three Daughters, Darlene L. Benavidez (Guzman), Lucille A. (Dean) Groman and Bernice A (Neil) Murphy; 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren and Sister-In-Law, Lillian Muniz.

She is preceded in death by Father, Alcario Muniz, Mother, Margarita Muniz, Husband, Tranquillino Benavidez, Son, Manuel Benavidez, Brother, David J. Muniz and Sister, Quantillio Rubio.

To share a memory of Mary or leave a special condolence message for her family, please click the Share Memories button above.

Services & Gatherings

Visitation

Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Newcomer - West Metro Chapel
901 South Sheridan Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80226
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Rosary

Thursday, October 15, 2015 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Newcomer - West Metro Chapel
901 South Sheridan Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80226
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Service

Friday, October 16, 2015 at 1:00 PM with visitation before Mass at 12:30-1:00PM
Presentation of Our Lady Catholic church, 695 Julian Street, Denver, CO

West Metro Chapel (303-274-6065) is assisting the family

West Metro Chapel (303-274-6065) is assisting the family

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