Angelita

Benavides

Angelita Benavides, born on May 1, 1935, passed away on November 11, 2026, leaving behind a family shaped by her strength, generosity, and enduring love.

Angelita will be remembered as a wonderful cook whose kitchen was a place of comfort, tradition, and togetherness. She was especially known for making traditional foods, including tamales and capirotada, bringing family and loved ones together through meals prepared with care. She had a spirited personality and a joyful presence, even becoming a two-time champion at her nursing home for throwing gritos. In her home and in her example, she instilled in her family the importance of being responsible and working hard, lessons that remain part of her legacy.

She found happiness in simple and meaningful things. Angelita enjoyed making quilts, attending flea markets, garage sales, and the trade center. She loved taking her family to the lake, where there was always watermelon to share and memories to make. Her kindness reached beyond her own household, as she donated clothes and food to families in need. She lived by words that reflected both her humility and her strength, often saying, “Ropa vieja, pero limpia,” and, “Por las buenas me llevas con un cabello, peno por las malas ni con caballos me jalas.”

Above all, Angelita was devoted to her family. She is survived by her children, Domingo Benavides, Benito Benavides and Cordelia, and Bethany Gomez and Geardo. She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren, Leonard Benavides, Michael Benavides (Isabel), Laura Delgado (Daniel), Leslie Benavides, Domingo Benavides, Daniel Benavides (Marissa), Christina Adams, and Christal Benavides, 14 Great-Grandchildren and 15 Great-Great Grandchildren. Each of them carries forward the values she taught, the traditions she cherished, and the love she gave so freely.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Pedro Benavides; her son, Pedro Benavides Jr.; her father, Pascual Briseño; her mother, Estanislada Veliz Briseño; her brothers, Frutoso Briseño and Pascual Briseño Jr.; and her sisters, Estefa Prieto, Maria Ramirez, Gravrela Amaya, Porfiria Rivera, Tomasa Flores, and Paula B. Gonzales.

Angelita Benavides will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered for her warmth, her resilience, her traditions, and the steady love she gave to her family and community. Her memory will live on in shared meals, treasured sayings, lakeside afternoons, and the many lives she touched.

Family and friends are invited to honor Angelita’s life at a visitation on November 16, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Winsteads' Funeral Home, 121 N Duval St., Mathis, Texas 78368. A rosary will be held that same evening at 7:00 p.m. at Winsteads' Funeral Home. The Mass will be celebrated on November 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 217 W San Patricio Ave, Mathis, Texas 78368, followed by interment at 11:30 a.m. at Descanso Eterno II on Montana Street in Mathis. For those who wish to express their condolences, you are welcome to send flowers or sympathy gifts directly to the family using the button provided below. Additionally, you may share your heartfelt condolences with the family below by adding an entry on the online guest book below.

For those who wish to express their condolences, you are welcome to send flowers or sympathy gifts directly to the family using the button provided below. Additionally, you may share your heartfelt condolences with the family below by adding an entry on the online guest book below.

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of the professionals at Winsteads' Funeral Home. (361) 547-3224 www.winsteadsfuneralhome.com