Omar Benitez Jr.

Beloved son, grandson, great-grandson, and friend, OMAR BENITEZ, Jr., 22, of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Please take a moment and share a kind thought or memory with Omar’s family at www.andersonbethany.com. SERVICES: There will be a Viewing at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, followed by a Memorial at 6:30 PM. A Funeral Service for Omar will be held at Church on The Move on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery. On July 1, 1998, Omar was born to Omar Benetiz Sr. and April Aguilar-Hunter in Roswell, New Mexico. He was a graduate of Goddard High School. Omar worked as an oilfield operator for Sweatt Construction. His spirit, smile, and presence will be dearly missed by his family and friends. SURVIVORS: Those left to cherish memories of Omar are his parents, Omar Benitez Sr. and April Aguilar-Hunter; grandparents: Eva and Sergio Saenz and Joe and Beth Smith; great-grandparents: Nick and Velia Aguilar; siblings: Gilbert Benitez, Jonathan Benitez, Azaleeya Benitez, David Talamantes, and Valicia Benitez; aunts and uncles: Jr. and Tish Benitez, Rico and Monica Aguilar, Noami Najar, Lynette Lopez Najar, and Joe and Chelsea Samario; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. PRECEDED: Omar is preceded in death by his grandparents: Guadalupe Serna and Danny Najar, Sr., and Donald "Duck" M. Aguilar; great-grandfather, Jose Serna; good friend, Zayne Carrillo; and his uncle, Dan Dan Najar. HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Blessed to serve as Honorary Pallbearers are Jonathan Benitez, Azaleeya Benitez, Ethan Benitez, Jr Benitez., Vato Molinar, Jr Serrano, Joe Smith, Rico Aguilar Jr., Armando Vega, Tino Sigala, David Garcia, and Gonzalo Bonilla. PALLBEARERS: Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Gilbert Benitez, Richie Toscano, Eric De La Cerda, Dominic Lomeli, Nathaniel Fuentes, and Roman Garcia. Omar’s family would like to give a special “Thank You” to his employer, Sweatt Construction, Inc. and everyone that has taken the time to support the family in their time of need. A LETTER FROM HEAVEN When tomorrow starts without me, and I’m not here to see, if the sun should rise and find your eyes, filled with tears for me. I wish so much you wouldn’t cry, the way you did today, while thinking of the many things, we didn’t get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, and each time you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too. When tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me, I’m right there in your heart.

Omar Benitez Jr.

July 1, 1998 - July 9, 2020