2010/02/22 09:19
On January 31, 2010 the Gypsy Motorcycle Club lost one of its most loved and respected members. Rene Benavidez lost a two-year struggle with cancer and died peacefully in the company of his family. The following Saturday Rene was laid to rest. His family and hundreds of his friends and Gypsy brothers and sisters showed their respect by attending his visitation and funeral. The procession from Memory Gardens funeral home and cemetery to St. John Lutheran Church where services were held included over two hundred motorcycles. Black Rockers, Red Rockers and White Rockers all showed their love and respect for Rene as we both mourned his loss and celebrated his life. It’s safe to say that the positive impact and contributions that Rene made during his life was reflected in the number of members, family and friends that turned out for his services. Read More...
