Benito Brizeno was born on March 21, 1928, to Florencio and Jesusita Cardenas Brizeno in Artesia, NM.

Benito 97 passed away on July 30, 2025, in Sparta Wisconsin.

Benito was raised in Artesia, New Mexico. He served his country and was a veteran of the United States Army.

Preceded in death was his loving wife Catalina Villa Brizeno, his parents Florencio and Jesusita Brizeno, brothers Antonio Carendoz, Raymundo Cardenas, Juan Brizeno, Santiago “Jim” Brizeno, Frank “Bugar” Brizeno, sisters Herlinda Huerta, Rita Dominguez, Miguela Florez, Marcelina Brizeno.

Bentio is survived by sister Ricarda Salsberry of Artesia, brother Paul Brizeno and wife Imelda, from Edgewood NM. Prior to his death, Benito lived with Kurt and Terry Ritter, daughter and son-in-law, Monica Logan, and Mary Kae Orcutt(granddaughters). He is also survived by several grandchildren, nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

Benito was an Elder and member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness in Hobbs NM, and Artesia NM. He also was a member in Sparta, Wisconsin. Benito had a special relationship with Jehovah and loved to spend time reading his bible daily.

Benito spent time in Colorado farming. He then relocated to Hobbs NM and worked numerous years for the city of Hobbs where he retired. He relocated to Sparta in 2013 and spent his retirement years there. He enjoyed the location and spent his days going for long walks and enjoying nature and woodland animals.

Special thanks from the family to his daughter Terry Ritter and Kurt, son-in-law and granddaughters, Monica and Mary Kae, for lovingly providing a happy safe home for Benito until his passing. No local services are pending at this time.