Tomasa L. Benavidez went to be with our Lord on Thursday, July 9, 2026. She was born in Melvin, Texas, on April 1, 1928, to Carlos and Santiaguita Lopez. She married Benito H. Benavidez on September 28, 1946, and was married 65 years. They have two daughters, Yolanda Montez and Emma B. Muzquiz. In 1967, her family moved from Melvin to San Angelo. She was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Cathedral for more than 50 years and a devoted servant of God.
Tomasa was an amazing quilter, talented seamstress and wonderful home baker. She poured love into every quilt she stitched, every garment she made, and every loaf, pie, and cookie she baked. Her creativity, patience, and generosity touched everyone who knew her. The warmth of her handmade gifts and home cooked treats will always remind us of her love and the special place she holds in our hearts. Her hands were always busy creating something beautiful, but her greatest creation was the love and memories she left with all of us.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents; her sisters, Bertha Perez, Concha Ramirez, and two brothers, Carlos and Gregorio Lopez. She is survived by her daughters Yolanda Montez, Emma B. Muzquiz; eight grandchildren, Mario Muzquiz (wife Kim) of The Colony, Joey Muzquiz (wife Lori) of Ovalo, Jorge Muzquiz of Fort Worth, Maida Rojas (husband Elias) of San Angelo, Monica Kibbe (husband Matthew) of Georgetown, Rafael Muzquiz of San Angelo, Daniel Muzquiz of San Angelo, Rebecca Schkade (husband Stephen) of San Angelo; ten great-grandchildren; Brianna Mitchell (husband Jeffery), Jando Diaz, Luke Muzquiz (wife Rilee), Ethan Muzquiz, Alyssa Muzquiz, Isabela Kibbe, Maddox Kibbe, Ava Muzquiz, Gemma Schkade, Sophia Schkade, Ben Schkade; one great-great-granddaughter Millie Mitchell. Also surviving Tomasa are two sisters, Linda Benavides, Margie Camargo, one brother Bill Lopez, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Though we will miss her deeply, we are so grateful for the legacy she leaves behind. Every quilt she made will remind us of her comforting hugs. The family would like to extend a special thank you to West Texas Rehabilitation Center Hospice of San Angelo for their dedication and compassion.
Rosary will be held at 6:00p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00a.m. Friday, July 17, 2026, at Sacred Heart Cathedral. The burial will follow at the Melvin Cemetery n Melvin, TX.
Services and arrangements are entrusted to the care of Johnson's Funeral Home.
