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Remigio G."Willie" Williams Benavidez, also known as"The Brown Knight and Pancho Claus", 69, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2003. He is survived by his daughters, Ramona Tenorio and husband David, Lorrie Apodaca and Agnes Benavidez; grandchildren, Eugene Tenorio and Deshawn Clifton, Marissa Tenorio, Amanda Apodaca, Stephanie Apodaca and Audrey Benavidez; great-grandchildren, Reannen and Zariah Tenorio and Jorell Phillips; sisters, Ruby Orozco, Viola Maestas and husband Jimmy, and Lucille Vallejos; brother, Alfred Benavidez; brother-in-law, Pete Gomez; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dalia M. Benavidez; his parents, Bernabe and Emma Benavidez; brother, James Benavidez; sister, Mabel Gomez; and niece, Donna Lynn. Willie was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of The Knights of Columbus and he enjoyed participating in their activities and involved in other community activities. Rosary will be recited Thursday, 7:30 p.m., at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Church, 5901 St. Joseph Dr. NW, with Deacon Jerry Hietpas reciting. Mass will be celebrated Friday, 12:00 noon, at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Church, with Deacon Jerry Hietpas, Celebrant. Pallbearers will be David Tenorio, Eugene Tenorio, Alfred Benavidez, Pete Gomez, James Tenorio, and Kevin Benavidez. Honorary pallbearers will be Jorell Phillips, his granddaughters, Chris Benavidez and Richard Tenorio. Cremation will follow the service. Interment of cremains will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. French Mortuary 1111 University Blvd. NE 843-6333
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