Ramon Morales Benavides, 82, of Fort Stockton, TX, passed away peacefully on Friday February 11, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones at his home.

Ramon M. Benavides was born in Manuel Benavides, Mexico to Ambrosio Benavides and Maria Del Refugio Morales on November 20, 1939. Ramon was married to his beautiful wife Leonarda Hernandez Benavides for 55 years. Before his retirement, Ramon worked as a Ranch hand. He was a very dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend. On his spare time, Ramon enjoyed gardening especially planting jalapeños, and he also enjoyed watching western movies.

Ramon is preceded in death by his parents, son Ramon Benavides Jr., brothers Jesus Benavides, and Manuel Benavides, sisters Anguelita Benavides, Maria Benavides, and Rosa Benavides.

Ramon is survived by his wife Leonarda Benavides, sons Bocho (Rosa Romero) Benavides of Fort Stockton, TX, Oscar (Elisa) Benavides of Fort Stockton, TX, Walle Benavides of Acuna Mexico, Israel (Sabrina) Benavides of Fort Stockton, TX, daughter Terry Benavides (Trini Pacheco) of Midland, TX, grandchildren Veronica Rodriguez, Rachel Benavides, Ramon Benavides III., Jeremy Benavides, Kasandra Benavides, Yasmin Benavides, Javier Benavides, Oscar Benavides Jr., Juan Benavides, Janeth Benavides, Alex Benavides, Isabel Benavides, Adriana Benavides, Isaac Benavides, Israel Benavides Jr., 10 great grandchildren, sisters Carmen Benavides, Lidia Benavides, and Concha Benavides.

Pallbearers: Oscar Benavides Jr., Juan Benavides, Javier Benavides, Jeremy Benavides, Ramon Benavides III., Israel Benavides Jr.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, beginning at 10:00 a.m. with a wake to continue throughout the night at Iglesia Apostolica El Paraiso located at 136 G. St., Fort Stockton, TX 79735.

Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, 2:00 p.m. at Iglesia Apostolica El Paraiso with Pastor Jacobo Alcala officiating. Burial to follow at Fort Stockton Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Eternity Funeral Home.