George Crighton Benvie
March 26, 1932 — August 7, 2010
George Crighton Benvie was born on March 26, 1932 and entered eternal life on August 7, 2010. Crighton was surrounded by his family when he was peacefully born to new life with God. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and later moved to Hatch, New Mexico with his parents when he was young boy. He graduated from Hatch Valley High School in 1948 at the age of 16 and attended New Mexico A...
George Crighton Benvie was born on March 26, 1932 and entered eternal life on August 7, 2010. Crighton was surrounded by his family when he was peacefully born to new life with God. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and later moved to Hatch, New Mexico with his parents when he was young boy. He graduated from Hatch Valley High School in 1948 at the age of 16 and attended New Mexico A & M for a year before joining the U.S. Army. He met his sweetheart Louise Franzoy on December 5, 1952 at a dance and they were later married on April 11, 1953. Crighton worked as a farmer, handyman and carpenter all of his adult life. He was the oldest of four children born to the late George Andrew and Mary Anne Benvie. He was the beloved husband of Louise for 57 years. Crighton is survived by his loving children; Sister Betty Benvie; Terry (Jeff) Snyder; David (Karen) Benvie; George Benvie; and Peggy (Michael) Treadwell. His treasured grandchildren include: Marie Snyder, Susan Snyder, Heather Gunderson, Dominic Treadwell and Austin Treadwell. Also surviving him is his devoted sister, Nancy Pricer, along with countless other friends and family whom were blessed to know him. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Gunderson and sisters, Peggy Rose and Mary Tibbs. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, singing, working at the computer, making greeting cards, completing crossword puzzles, taking photos, creating canes and walking sticks from yucca stalks, traveling and most...
George Crighton Benvie was born on March 26, 1932 and entered eternal life on August 7, 2010. Crighton was surrounded by his family when he was peacefully born to new life with God. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and later moved to Hatch, New Mexico with his parents when he was young boy. He graduated from Hatch Valley High School in 1948 at the age of 16 and attended New Mexico A & M for a year before joining the U.S. Army. He met his sweetheart Louise Franzoy on December 5, 1952 at a dance and they were later married on April 11, 1953. Crighton worked as a farmer, handyman and carpenter all of his adult life. He was the oldest of four children born to the late George Andrew and Mary Anne Benvie. He was the beloved husband of Louise for 57 years. Crighton is survived by his loving children; Sister Betty Benvie; Terry (Jeff) Snyder; David (Karen) Benvie; George Benvie; and Peggy (Michael) Treadwell. His treasured grandchildren include: Marie Snyder, Susan Snyder, Heather Gunderson, Dominic Treadwell and Austin Treadwell. Also surviving him is his devoted sister, Nancy Pricer, along with countless other friends and family whom were blessed to know him. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy Gunderson and sisters, Peggy Rose and Mary Tibbs. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, singing, working at the computer, making greeting cards, completing crossword puzzles, taking photos, creating canes and walking sticks from yucca stalks, traveling and most of all he loved being with his family and friends. Crighton was a man of deep faith in God and he was devoted to his family and friends. He touched the lives of many people with his gentleness and compassionate presence. He will live on in our hearts and memories as one who gave his life to others with love and generosity without counting the cost. Friends and family are invited to attend a viewing on Monday, August 9, 2010 from 5 to 7 pm followed by a Prayer Vigil at 7:00 pm at Our Lord of Mercy Catholic Church, 120 Hall Street, Hatch, NM. The Funeral Liturgy will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 103 East 6th Street, Truth or Consequences, NM. Officiating will be Fr. Tony Basso and Fr. Ray Flores. At Crighton's request cremation will follow. A covered dish dinner will be served at Our Lord of Mercy Catholic Church Parish Hall in Hatch, NM following the funeral. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be given to those in need, send cards or notes to his family, and/or offer Masses for the repose of his soul. A very special thank you is extended to everyone who has supported and prayed for Crighton and his family. We are especially grateful to the nurses and doctors of Mountain View hospital who gave Crighton such wonderful care during his illness. PDF Printable Version
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