Juan Anthony(Johnny) Benavidez

Juan Anthony (Johnny) Benavidez March 28,1949-February 23,2025

Juan Anthony (Johnny) Benavidez of Socorro, NM passed away peacefully on February 23rd. 2025 in Albuquerque, NM

Johnny served in the Army National Guard. He married Mary (Vega) Benavidez and then they resided in Polvadera, NM for many years. They were blessed with four children, John Alfredo, Elena Christina, and twins Lorenzo Anthony and Alfonso Alberto Benavidez. Johnny used to coach the Polvadera kid's baseball. He also enjoyed playing in the men's league. Johnny worked at the Cotton Mill in Lemitar NM. He then went off to work for his brother-in-law, Lencho at Socorro Auto Clinic. Johnny enjoyed fishing, hunting, and riding his motorcycle and most of all, he enjoyed playing his guitar with family and friends. Johnny was a blessing to us all. Full of love, kindness, and grace. Johnny is survived by his children. Son, John Alfredo Benavidez Wife, Shelley. Grandchildren, Alfredo John Benavidez. Wife, Kierra Great-grandchildren, Brayden, Brody, Charlotte, Aiden, and Jake. Grandchildren Brandon Jacob Benavidez. (Miquala). Great-grandchildren, Hunter, Harley, Mia and Emilio. Daughter, Elena Christina Benavidez (Richard) Grandchildren, Nadia Amalia Rodriguez. Husband, Seth. Great-grandchildren, Jasleen, Azariah, Jazmine, Mireya, Micah, and Seth Remington. Granddaughter, Joslynn Rachelle Bustamante. Great-grandchildren, Kennedy and Jaylynn. Grandchildren, Kenneth Clement Bustamante. Wife, Shaina. Great-grandchildren, Kasen, Ryland and Callahan Bustamante. Son, Alfonso Alberto Benavidez (deceased) Grandchildren, Natalia Estrella Benavidez Gonzales. Husband Kristopher. Great-Grandchildren, Matteo Alfonso Gonzalas. Grandson, Eric Anthony Benavidez. Grandson, Alfonso Alberto Benavidez Jr. Son, Lorenzo Anthony Benavidez. Wife, Veronica. Grandson, Lorenzo Anthony Benavidez Jr. Great-grandchild, Aryanah. Granddaughter, Amberli Mary Benavidez. Grandson, Robert Anthony Benavidez Grandduaghter, Kendra Juneal Benavidez. Great-grandchildren, Elijah, Tessa, Jayla, Erik and Zaylie. Johnny is also survived by his brothers and sisters. Brother Aruther (Rose) Benavidez. Brother, John David Chavez (Gretha). Brother, Jim Henry Chavez. Sister, Prescilla Benavidez Parra (Pancho) Bencomo. Sister, Helen Griego. Sister, Pauline Chavez Lamphere. Sister, Irene Lupita Chavez. Sister Christina Mildred Chavez. Many nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces. He is now reunited with his son, Alfonso Alberto Benavidez, who passed before him. He was predeceased by his mother, Bernice Pollock Chavez. His brother Isaac Benavidez. Grandparents, Lorenzo and Pabita Bevavdez, (Little Grandma). Funeral Services Rosary-Saturday, March 8, 2025 @ 10 a.m. Mass-Saturday, March 8, 2025 @ 11 a.m. St Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church, Estancia, NM Burial- Estancia Catholic Cemetery Estancia, NM Rest now in God's loving arms, where there is no more pain or sorrow, and know that you'll always be with us in our hearts today and tomorrow.

Psalm 147 3. He heals the broken hearts and binds up their wounds.