Stella Ellen Benavidez

Stella Ellen Benavidez age 59 .Born in Gonzales Ranch N.M on May 18th 1966 . Went home to be with her savior, On November 20th, 2025. After a sudden illness. Stella was a long life resident of Gonzales Ranch N.M. She is Preceded in death by her parents Helen and Eloy Gonzales .Her Mother in law and Father in law Marina and Manuel Benavidez .Her Brother in law Frank Sandoval Sr. And nephews Frank Jr. And Joseph Sandoval. She is survived by her loving husband Of 37 years, Lawrence Benavidez Sr. Children Lorenzo Benavidez Jr. Frances Benavidez (Joel Morales) and Elena Benavidez. Grandchildren Lance, Cheyenne and Mackenzie Morales. Siblings Ester Lopez( Michael) Eloy Gonzales, Emily Martinez (Arthur) Viola Duran (Art) Danny Gonzales. Brothers and Sisters in law. Fred Benavidez (Helen) Sadie Sandoval, David Benavidez (Tina) Mary Ann Salas (David). Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousin and Friends .

Stella was very kind hearted and open to everybody. Stella had so much compassion for the elderly as a caregiver. She had the heart of a servant of God. Anyone who knew Stella knows that she would leave an imprint on their heart. With her funny stories, her jokes and being very straight up with anyone. She was always willing to help anybody no matter what.

Stella loved her Grandkids and always talked about them to anyone she saw, they were her pride and joy . Her laugh always lit up the room. Stella will be so greatly missed by her family and friends

Services will be held on Friday December 5th at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church in Villanueva N.M. Viewing will be at 8:30am followed by the Holy Rosary at 10:00 am with Mass following at 11:00am

Burial to follow at Santa Teresita/San Isidro Catholic Church in Gonzales Ranch, NM

Pallbearers will be: Mike Lopez, James Tapia, Juan Montoya, Nathan Lopez, Estevan Montoya and John Garcia.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Lorenzo Benavidez, Lance ,Cheyenne and Mackenzie Morales, Joel Morales, Phillip Talachy , Junes Gonzales, Felicity Martinez, Marivel Tapia, James Tapia Jr.