Benito Enriquez

Benito P. Enriquez, 47, of Wharton, a loving father, brother and son, passed away Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Enriquez; his son, Benny Joel Enriquez; and daughters, Amanda Enriquez and Ciera Enriquez, all of Wharton; by his father, Panfilio Enriquez of Bay City; his brothers, Johnny Enriquez of Boling and Jesse Enriquez of Sweeny; sisters, Lora Winn, Linda Mata and Darlene Chavez, of Bay City; half-brother, Luis Solis of Needville; and half-sister, Olga Mata.

He was preceded in death by his mothers, Petra Enriquez and Petra Mata; his half-brothers, Pete Mata Jr, Oscar Mata and Eiddie Mata.

Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2008 at the funeral home. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008 at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City with Rev. Saul Garcia officiating. Interment followed at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Pallbearers were Benny Joel Enriquez, Roy Cantu, Pete Zepeda, John Resendez, Andy Reyes and Willy Montoya.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at taylorbros. net.

Arrangements were with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City.