Benilde "Benny" Martinez Duron Salinas, of La Coste, Texas, passed away July 27, 2026 at the age of 83. She was born November 18, 1942 in San Antonio, Texas, to Enicasio Lopez Martinez and Jesusita "Bessie" Martinez Martinez.

Benny graduated from Medina Valley High School. She and her husband, Francisco 'Frank' Duron, Jr., were part owners of Duron Brothers Grocery in La Coste. She was also a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in La Coste.

Survivors include her daughter, Kristian Bailiff (Steven); twin grandsons, Luke and James Bailiff; brothers, Hector "Marty" Martinez (Taryn) of Hensbrook, Kansas, Enicasio "Nick" Martinez, Jr. of Converse, Lionell Martinez (Lilly) of La Coste, and Fernando "Freddy" Martinez of Castroville; sisters, Matilda "Mati" Cuellar (Joe) of Lytle, Sylvia Lipe (DeWayne) of Salina, Kansas, and Yolanda Vann (George) of San Antonio; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Benny was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Francisco 'Frank' Duron, Jr.

Visitation will be Monday, August 3, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home, with the Holy Rosary recited at 5:30 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in La Coste. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Cemetery in La Coste, Texas.

Memorials may be made in Benny's memory to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. www.tondre-guinn.com