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BENAVIDEZ, CONRADO J. 47, in Loving Memory and celebration of a life redeemed through Jesus Christ, Conrado James Benavidez Jr., known as "James" or "Papa" born on January 2, 1965 in ABQ., NM., born again by the blood of Jesus on October 5, 2011, and went home to meet his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 24, 2012. He was preceded in death by his daddy, Conrado Benavidez Sr.; grandparents, Silivano and Soleme Benavidez, Juan and Andrea Montoya and nephew, Augustine Reyes all of ABQ. He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate of twenty five years, Emilia or as her "Papa" called her his "Millybug" who together proved to the world two shall become one, until death do we part, really is possible; his loving and caring mom, Jean Benavidez; mother in law, Felicita Lucero, both of ABQ.; three sisters, Beverly Gurule and husband Ernest, Eva Benavidez and Margaret Romero, all of ABQ.; two brothers, Daniel R. Benavidez Sr. and wife Michelle, Lawrence Benavidez and wife Laurie, both of ABQ.; two brothers in law, George R. Lucero of PHX, AZ., Manuel Maldonado of ABQ.; sister in law, Maxine Vega and husband Pete of Denver, CO.; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and one great-great nephew, who he loved and prayed for; Church family, Potters House Christian Center, who he loved and was grateful for knowing; several aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and acquaintances. The family would like to thank Sol Amor Hospice for the care, compassion and dignity they showed Conrado. Special thanks to his nurses Amanda, Joshua and his favorite Jonaska. Deep gratitude to Sarah and Chaplain Steve. Special thank you to Sloan and Marcia for all your help. A Celebration of Conrados life will take place at The Potters House Christian Center, 8551 Bluewater Rd. NW. ABQ., on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 2:00pm. Burial to be announced. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ., 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Tue January 01, 2013