Odem - Teresa Benavidez Ortiz passed away peacefully July 24, 2025. She was 80.

Teresa was born August 14, 1944 in Sinton, Texas to Guadalupe (Beltran) and Roman Benavidez. She was a lifelong resident of Odem. Teresa was employed by Odem ISD in the food service department. She was a devout Catholic and Guadalupana, always attending mass and church events at Sacred Heart Church. Teresa was a kind woman with a big heart who was always willing to help anyone who called upon her. She was especially willing to lend a helping hand, offer a home-cooked meal or simply take care of her family and grandchildren. Teresa enjoyed fellowship and eating out with her friends. She was a well-known presence in the Odem community, and will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her. Teresa will always live on through us a loving mother, grandmother, sister-in-law and friend.

She is preceded in death by her husband Emerenciano “Chano” Ortiz.

Survivors include a son: Eric Ortiz (Vanessa) from Odem, Texas; 2 grandchildren: Nicole Ortiz and Mark Ortiz; sister: Alicia Candela from Odem, Texas; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will begin Sunday, July 27 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Resthaven Funeral Home in Sinton. The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held the same evening, 6:00 PM at the funeral home.  The Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, July 28, 2025, 1:00 PM at the Sacred Heart Church, Odem with Fr. Peter Elizardo as celebrant. Interment will follow in San Pedro Cemetery, Odem.

Guestbook available online at www.resthavenfunerals. com

Arrangements and care entrusted to Resthaven Funeral Home, Sinton.