Marilyn Lydia Benke of Rio Medina, passed away on June 1, 2022 at the age of 68. She was born February 17, 1954 in San Antonio, Texas to John Ernest Benke and Selina Rose Wilkie Benke.

Survivors include her children and their spouses, Craig and Kim Bourquin of Helotes, Cara and Michael Rakowitz of Rio Medina, and Crista and Cody Buckaloo of Rio Medina; grandchildren, Paige Bourquin, Seth Rakowitz, Kylie Bourquin, Allyson Rakowitz, Cailyn Buckaloo, Colt Buckaloo, and Cenzie Buckaloo; siblings, Barbara Rose Gass (David) of San Antonio, Martin Benke (Leslie Lunt) of Dinero, Nancy Schmid (Joe) of Castroville, Malvern Benke of D'Hanis, Louis Benke (Beth) of Schertz, David Benke of Big Foot, Shirlyrene Haby (Curtis) of Helotes, and Russtin Benke (Melissa) of Mingus; brother-in-law, James Wright of Castroville.

Marilyn was a 1972 graduate of Medina Valley High School. She worked for 30 years at Southwest Oncology Group in San Antonio. Prior to her years at Southwest Oncology, she worked in the offices of Dr. Dan McGrath and Dr. Patricia Chandler. Marilyn was a 4-H club leader and manager while raising her children in Rio Medina. She loved her grandchildren, nieces and nephews and enjoyed following all of their activities.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, John and Selina Benke; and her sisters, Eugenia Wright and Gloria M. Benke.

Visitation will be Thursday, June 23, 2022 beginning at 9:30 a.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church with the the Memorial Mass of Resurrection at 10:30 a.m. A Bereavement Meal will follow the Memorial Mass at the Braden Keller Community Center.

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

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