Consuelo “Hermana Chelito” Benavides Mendiola, passed away on Oct. 11, 2022, in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Visitation was held on Oct. 17, 2022, at Heritage Funeral Home in Fort Stockton. Funeral services were held on Oct. 18, 2022, at Heritage Funeral Home with Pastor Vicente Cabello of Templo Agua Viva Iglesia officiating. Burial followed at East Hill Cemetery.

Consuelo was born in Mexico to Cristobal Benavides and Trinidad Gonzales on March 2, 1930. A strong woman of faith and active in the church, she inspired and guided countless people through her life. She loved drawing, singing, cooking, laughing, music, her family, friends, and her Lord.

To know Consuelo was to have laughed with or to have shared a kind word, whether a close friend or stranger. Being humbly social was a special gift upon which Consuelo was bestowed. Those around her were drawn to her infectious and charismatic personality. Selflessness and generosity were two traits that highlighted her personality. She was so special.

Consuelo represented the good that we all need every day in our lives. Our hearts hurt from our loss, but our souls are rejoicing in her happiness to finally unite with the Lord she served and loved so completely, so faithfully.

Consuelo was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and two sisters.

Consuelo is survived by her son, Gregorio Mendiola of San Antonio, Texas; daughters Maria Zepeda of Florida, and Rosa Leyva of Iraan, Texas; 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Abel Leyva, Joe Mendiola, RJ Gallegos, Cedric Gallegos, and Anthony Mata.

Arrangements were entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend in Fort Stockton.

If you would like to send your condolences to the family, you may do so by signing her guestbook at heritagefuneralhomeofthebigbend.com