Juanita C. Sifuentes, 89, of San Benito, Texas, passed away on May 29, 2013 in San Benito surrounded by her loving family. She was a strong woman and wonderful, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be missed dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Silvero Sifuentes; her parents: Felipe and Sostenes Cervantes; two sisters: Soleda Cortez and Guadalupe Machuca; and her granddaughter, Penny Jones. Juanita is survived by her daughter, Minerva Villarreal; grandchildren: Janie Jones, Rejino Elizondo, and Priscilla Elizondo. She is also survived by 16 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 2, 2013 from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, with a holy rosary at 7:00 pm, at Thomae-Garza Funeral Home in San Benito. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, June 3, 2013 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in San Benito. Interment will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park. You may sign the online guestbook and send words of comfort, flowers, or sympathy cards to the family of Juanita C. Sifuentes at: www.thomaegarza.com. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.