Arnulfo G. Benavidez, 91, of San Benito, Texas, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2015. The idea of living a long life may be the dream of many. Our father, Arnulfo Benavidez Sr. was a humble living testament of just that. After 91 years of bringing smiles to many, caring for us and helping not only his immediate family he is called to reap his great reward from God that created him Left to cherish his memories are her his daughter, Santos Benavidez; sons: Juan Saldana (+), Benito (Elizabeth) Garcia, Santiago (Maria), Arnulfo (Ramona) Jr., Juan (Reyna), Damian and Seberiano Benavidez as well as 18 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., at Thomae Garza Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10 AM on Monday, June 1, 2015, 2015 at St. Benedict Catholic Church. Interment will follow at San Benito City Cemetery, Texas. You may sign the online guestbook and send words of comfort, flowers, or sympathy cards to the family of Arnulfo G. Benavidez at: www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.