Gustavo Benavides

Gustavo "Brandon" Benavides, 29, entered into eternal rest Friday, December 10, 2010.-His loss has profoundly left a void in the hearts of those who knew him and cared for him.

Brandon was a loving, caring and compassionate person who loved spending time with his family, including his longtime loving wife, Melissa.-He also had a passion for hunting, and most importantly, his dogs, one in particular, "China."-He was such an admirable and intelligent human being.-There was never anything you could ask him that he didn't know the answer too.-He was so amazing in so many ways, and will be greatly missed and cherished by all.

Brandon was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Jack and Dora Pollock; paternal grandparents: Refugio and Imelda Benavides, and his uncle Eduardo Benavides.

He is survived by his loving wife:-Melissa Sanchez Benavides; Father: Gustavo Guillermo Benavides; Mother: Leticia Pollock Gallegos; brothers and sisters: Leticia (Lazaro) Moreno, Danelli (Hector) Cortez, Francisco (Patti) Benavides, Gustavo Benavides, Jr., Rosita Benavides, Sheldon Gallegos,-sister-in-law:-Michelle Williams, in-laws: Linda and Adrian Hinojosa, and his aunts: Dora (Rodolfo) Vidaurri, Mercedes Perez, and Rosario Mendoza.-He is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and other loved relatives.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, December 14, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.-A Memorial Service will commence at 10:30 a.m.-Monsignor James Harris will be officiating.

You are invited to leave your condolences online at: www.joejacksonfuneralchapels.com

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the funeral service professionals at Joe Jackson North Funeral Chapels, 1410 Jacaman Road; (956) 722-8850.