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Benigna Delgado y Dantis (Bennie), a lifelong New Mexican, died on Friday, September 16, 2005. She is survived by her children, John Dantis and wife, Judy of Albuquerque, Linda Romero and husband, Leonard of Santa Fe and Lena Gonzales and husband, Carmen of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Tina Martinez, Joseph and Raymond Gonzales, Melissa, J.J., and Jamie Dantis, Mario, Jeff and Matt Romero; great-grandchildren, Shawntianna and Marqus Martinez, Lauren, Emilee and Roman Romero; along with nephews, Tony Baca and wife, Marian of Santa Fe, Edward Baca and wife, Lorena of Las Cruces, and Phil Baca and wife, Stella of Las Cruces; Lisa Delgado of Santa Fe; and many great-nieces and -nephews. Bennie was preceded in death by her husband, Nick Dantis; son, Nick L. Dantis; parents, Emilio and Manuelita Gonzales Delgado; sisters, Josefita Baca and husband, Antonio, Adelina Armijo and husband, Al, Agripina "Tina" and husband, Allan Craig; brother, Leopoldo Delgado and wife, Tita; nephew, Felipe Delgado; and niece, Lucy Armijo and husband, Alex. Benigna is a member of the prominent Delgado family with roots in Santa Fe dating back to the year 1780 to Captain Xavier Chavarria and is a direct descendant of Captain Cristobal Vaca, who with his family came as a settler to the Santa Fe area in the year 1600 with Juan de Onate. She was a graduate from the former Loretto Academy in Santa Fe. She worked at Kahn's Shoe Store and the Santa Fe Public Schools. She is also a former member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday with many, many relatives and friends. Through the efforts of her great niece Cecilia and husband Charles Tafoya the event was also recognized with a birthday card from President and Laura Bush, framed card and signed picture from Senator Pete Domenici and a beautiful proclamation from Mayor Larry Delgado of Santa Fe (a relative, of course) proclaiming May 20, 2005 "Benigna Delgado-Dantis Day" in Santa Fe. Bennie will always be remembered for her engaging smile, friendly nature and willingness to share with others. The family would especially like to thank the staff at St. Mary's Rest Home for their support and many kindnesses and her "extended family" at Rallis 4th Street Grill and Lindy's, her two favorite restaurants that she visited weekly. Everyone made her feel at home and so special. A viewing is scheduled for Monday, September 19, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE in Albuquerque. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Santa Fe at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1301 Osage Ave, on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. with interment and reception to follow. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, J.J. and Jamie Dantis, Joseph and Raymond Gonzales, Mario and Jeff Romero. Honorary Pallbearers will be surviving nephews, Tony, Edward and Phil Baca; grandnephew, Moses Delgado; grandsons, Tommy Martinez and Matt Romero. For additional information please contact French Mortuary at (505) 275 3500. French Mortuary, Inc. 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE 275-3500
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