Benito Guajardo, 59, of Temple, died Monday, June 16, 2008 in a local hospital.

Funeral mass was held June 21 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Temple. Father Don Loftin officiated. Burial was in the North Belton Cemetery.

Benito was born to Raymond and Emma Gonzales Guajardo in Salado on Feb. 6, 1949. He was a lifelong resident of Bell County. He married Anita Rodriguez in Belton on Jan. 30, 1970. He was employed with Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple for the past 23 years. He was a member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Temple.

Survivors include his wife, Anita Guajardo of Temple, two daughters, Amanda Hernandez and Sophia Hernandez, both of Temple; four sisters, Lupe Guajardo of Belton, Ramona Ortiz of Temple, Susie Luna of Heidenheimer and Mary Lou Gallegos of Temple; six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple was in charge of the arrangements.