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Lucy T. Benitez

December 5, 1936 — August 31, 2025

Tucson

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Lucy T. Benitez, 88, was born on December 5, 1936, and passed away on August 31, 2025.

She was born and raised in Globe, Arizona to parents Isidro and Manuela Tellez. Lucy graduated from Globe High School.

On July 10, 1955, she married the love of her life, Henry Benitez. In 1959, they moved to Tucson, Arizona where they built their forever home and continued to grow their family. Lucy worked for many years as a hairdresser.

Lucy is preceded in death by her husband, Henry; parents, Isidro and Manuela; brother, Richard; sister, Dolly and grandson, Skye.

She is survived by her children, Sonny (Terry), Miriam (Frank) and David, sisters Frances and Kathy.

She was blessed with eleven grandchildren, twenty-three great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren as well as many nephews and nieces.

Viewing, 10:00 AM, Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Funeral Service, 11:00 AM at Sensible Funerals and Cremation, 109 W. Grant Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705

Burial, 12:00 PM, Thursday, October 16, 2025, Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 15950 N. Luckett Rd., Marana, AZ 85653

The family asks that you arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled service.

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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Thursday, October 16, 2025

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15950 North Luckett Road, Marana, AZ 85653

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