Arturo BenavidezJuly 7, 3, 1924 - January 23, 2017Arturo Benavidez went home to our Lord 1.23.2017, surrounded by his family. He was born on 7.3.1924. He was a Veteran of the United States Army. A prisoner of war for 13 months. A strong courageous man, loving Husband, Father of 10, Grandfather of 17, Great Grandfather of 37, Great Great Grandfather of 21. He is now with his love, his wife, his best friend Corina Benavidez, his sons Gregio Benavidez, Michael Benavidez, Junior Benavidez, Robert Benavidez, and Billy Benavidez, his mom Mercedes, and dad Gregio Benavidez, and all of his brothers and sisters. His surviving children are Yolanda & William Carbajal, George & Olga Benavidez, Joe Raymond & Celia Benavidez, Bobby & Rosita Benavidez, Fidel Benavidez, and 5 generations of grandchildren and family. Arturo Benavidez will truly be missed. We will always honor & love you. Services will be at Meads Mortuary on Monday, January 30, 4pm-8pm; Rosary at 6pm. Funeral will be on Tuesday, January 31, at 10am at Meads, with gravesite at Mt. View.