Lupe Margarita Benegas

Lupe Margarita Benegas, 90, of Rio Rancho, NM, beloved and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully,  Saturday, August 31, 2019, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin on December 11, 1928, to Francisco and Josephina Delgado. Lupe graduated from Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosi in Mexico with a degree in Education and she was a preschool teacher for over 30 years. On March 11, 1958 she married the love of her life Raymond M. Benegas in Pampa, Texas and they have celebrated 62 years together. More than anything, Lupe loved to spend time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents. 

Lupe is survived by her loving husband, Raymond M. Benegas; daughters, Rita Ramona Benegas Newell (Michael) of Los Gatos, CA and Consuelo "Connie" Maria Benegas Stone (Brad) of Irvine, CA; sons, Tony Richard Benegas (Lisa) of Richland, WA and Raymond Martin Benegas Jr. (Cindy) of Lawrenceburg, IN; grandchildren, Jacquelyn Elaine Benegas, Jessica Benegas, Brenden Tyler Stone, Christina Rae Stone, Cory Devon Stone, and Cole Ray Benegas; her beloved cat, Heidi; and numerous more relatives and friends. 

A celebration of Lupe's life will be conducted Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sara Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Road SE Rio Rancho, NM 87124. Entombment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park.

Lupe's care is entrusted to:
Daniels Family Funeral Services
Sara Chapel
4310 Sara Rd., SE
Rio Rancho, NM  87114
(505) 892-9920