Ruben Benavides of San Antonio, Texas was called home on Saturday, November 25, 2023. He spent most of his life helping others through his military service and his work in the healthcare industry as a Pulmonary Tech. Ruben was a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. He served honorably in the United States Air Force. He was passionate about helping the less fortunate and spent years working with charities such as the food bank. He helped with clinical missions in Mexico. He even helped to supply the orphanages there with food, clothing, and other necessities. He was an advocate for the Christian and Jewish Fellowship and was especially fond of the organization Operation Smile, which he worked with the most. In his free time, he was a talented painter. Ruben Benavides was a good man who tried to change the world for the better. He will be remembered by his six adult children Ruben Benavides Jr. (Rita), Bertha Ann Benavides, Margot Benavides, Elsa B. Flores (Delfino), Roland Benavides (Cathy), and Richard Benavides. He will live on in the hearts of his numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren

In place of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Operation Smile at operationsmile.org or by calling 1-888-677-6453. When you make a donation, please specify the name as Ruben Benavides at 438 Pueblo Pintado in Helotes, TX. Thank you.