David Benavides' Obituary
David L. Benavides passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2019 in San Diego, California at the age of 72. Born in Tijuana, Mexico on March 26, 1947 to Santiago & Micaela Benavides. David moved to San Diego at the age of 19 where he began working in construction. He quickly moved up and became a construction foreman and was able to retire at the early age of 54. This allowed him the time to live the life he really wanted. He enjoyed the simple pleasures such as, chatting and/or enjoying a good meal with family and friends and indulged his time in restoring classic cars. Making friends came easy to him and those who knew him enjoyed his humorously and witty personality. He loved making people laugh. David is survived by his wife, Mary; his six children: David Benavides, (Yvonne) Jacqueline Benavides, Nora Johnson (Ricky), Wendy Leeds (Joe), Eduardo Benavides (Mayra), & Nelida Benavides; 18 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
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