Marie Benitez was born June 5, 1965 in Abilene TX to Ezekiel Benitez and Mary Donias. Marie was a life long Abilene resident, and received her primary education from Abilene public Schools. Marie loved to Dance and watch scary movies. Marie Benitez 52 of Abilene passed away Friday December 1, 2017 at Hendrick Medical Center. Marie was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Adelina Donias and Macedonio Donias, paternal grandparents John Benitez Sr. and Sara Benitez, niece Destiny Angel Dela Cruz, and nephew Anthony Angel Morales. Left to Cherish her memories are children Erica Valadez and son in law David Loya , Heriberto Valedez Jr., Christopher Valadez, Patrick Valadez, all of Abilene. Parents Mary of Abilene, Ezekiel Benitez Sr. of Abilene, Sister; JoAnn Conrad and husband Shawn of Abilene, brothers: Ezekiel Benitez Jr. and wife Antrenett of San Antonio TX,, and John Benitez, of Abilene, Fiance Dwayne Cassidy grandsons: Christopher Valadez Jr. Shawn Valadez, Blas guerrero .