Benigno Maura

Benigno Maura (Ben) 99 years.

Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Benigno Maura, passed away after a short illness, surrounded by his family

Ben was a long time Walla Walla Valley Resident since 1977, when he retired from his job with the City of Mountain View CA.  Hard working, even in retirement, he built four homes in the valley.  He enjoyed keeping his yard beautiful and his daily trips to Starbucks.

Ben was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico in February 1921, the eldest of 10 children.  Three siblings still survive.

Ben married Ruth Lopez in February 1946 in Santurce, Puerto Rico after serving in the US Army during World War II.  He remained married for 74 years, until his death on July 31, 2020.

He was a member of the College Place Village SDA church.  He and Ruth were instrumental in forming a Spanish speaking church in Mountain View, California.

Besides his wife, Ruth, he is survived by children: Charlie Maura, Bernice Maura and Betty Maura Stombaugh, five grandchildren, Including Carlos Maura, who they raised, and eight great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by 2 sisters and 1 brother, Migue, Manuela and Ismael.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday August 12, 2020 at the Mt. Hope Cemetery.

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