Jose Benito Gonzales was born on November 30, 1932 to Marcos and Elisa Gonzales in San Miguel, NM. Benny was called home to be with our Lord on November 24, 2016.He was proceeded in death by his parents. He is survived by Stella and Ted Jones of Las Cruces, NM, Amado and Carmen Gonzeles of Deming, NM, Marcy Hewitt of Las Cruces, NM, Joe and Louise Gonzales of Las Cruces, NM, Gloria and Author Montellano of Deming, NM, Loly Montalleno of Deming, NM, Gilbert and Michele Gonzales of Las Cruces, NM, Mark Gonzales of Las Cruces, NM and Corina and David Aguilar of Valley Center, California.Benny served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he also was in the Air Force. He enjoyed walking, singing, going to Walmart and McDonalds. He also loved the snow and rain.Benny was wonderful brother, friend and will greatly be missed. There will be a memorial ceremony at a later date.