Cynthia Taylor-Monique Benavidez's Obituary
Cynthia Our Hearts Flutter at the Thought of You
Cynthia Monique Benavidez was born in San Bernardino, CA on December 31, 1999.
Cynthia was full of emotion, with an enlightening sense of humor, and remarkably stubborn. At the same time she had an uncanny way of being sensible, upbeat, and down to earth.
Cynthia forever dreamed of education and becoming a mother. Cynthia’s dreams came true when she graduated from Sierra High School in 2018.
Cynthia also gave birth to three children: Nicole, the first, then Nathaniel, and finally Christian.
Cynthia could charm anyone without saying a word. She carried herself with so much confidence. Many were mesmerized by her satiny fair skin, glittering brown eyes, long, beautiful, thick dark hair, lovely sincere smile, and contagious laughter.
Cynthia was very close to her children. She loved dressing herself and her children in stylish clothes. Cynthia particularly had a lot of fun taking pictures with Nicole because they could both pose for the camera.
Arcie recalls telling Cynthia one day that “you are my hero for demonstrating inner strength and maturity beyond your young age.” Arcie was in awe of Cynthia being able to keep herself together, even when Cynthia herself was scared.
Her older brother Carlos gave her the nickname “heavy” when she was a kid and “Cyn” when she was older. He recalls having a good time with Cynthia because she was funny, making their conversation complete with their laughter.
Cynthia passed away on October 14, 2020 at Linda Loma Medical Center, in Loma California. She is survived by her mother Arcie Benavidez, Brother Francisco (Frankie) Benavidez, Arturo Benavidez, Carlos Almaraz, Jonathan Almaraz, Giovanni Almaraz, Patrick Astilleros, and Sisters Tiffany Benavidez and Debra Astilleros.
Cynthia was a free spirit, just like a butterfly. Her beautiful soul and energy will forever live in our hearts.
Services for Cynthia will be held at Preciado Funeral Home in San Bernardino, California on October 18, 2020.
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