Ramiro Benavides, age 82, passed away on June 10, 2026, in Dallas, Texas. He was born on January 28, 1944, in Falfurrias, Texas, to Vicente R. Benavides and Ofelia Garza Benavides.

He graduated from Falfurrias High School and worked as a machinist for 42 years. During his career, he worked for Dresser Industries, Texas Instruments, and Halliburton.

Ramiro was a hard-working husband, father, brother, and employee. He was also known for being generous and strong-willed.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Herlinda Sauceda Benavides, who passed away in 2005; his parents, Vicente R. Benavides and Ofelia Garza Benavides; and his sister, Alda "Toni" Benavides.

He is survived by his daughter, Cassandra Benavides; his son, Ramsey Benavides; his daughter-in-law, Grace Benavides; and his three granddaughters, Victoria, Valencia, and Vivianna Benavides. He is also survived by his brother, Vicente Benavides and wife Sylvia Benavides; his sisters, Elma Hernandez and husband Arturo Hernandez; Norma Cantu and husband Homer Cantu; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 12:00 noon. Both services will be held in the chapel of Jeter & Son Funeral Home, 4830 West Illinois Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75211. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, 8301 Mansfield Highway, Arlington, Texas 76001.