Esteibi Benitez Martinez

Esteibi Benitez Martinez, 46, of Siler City, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at UNC Hospital.

Esteibi was born in Paso de Guayabal, Mexico on December 1, 1977, to Orfanel Aguirre Benitez and Josefina Martinez Gonzalez. Mr. Benitez Martinez loved being outdoors, his favorite times were spent fishing or bicycling and enjoying the country and farming. He also was very interested in how things worked, he would take thing apart just to put them back together again.

Mr. Benitez Martinez is survived by his parents; his brother, Isidro Benitez and sisters, Albina Benitez, Gabilit Evans, Maria Benitez, Yenet Benitez and Sindy Benitez. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dionica Aguirre, Marcos Benitez, Albina Gonzalez, and Ricardo Martinez; and brothers, Antonio Benitez and Leonel Benitez Martinez.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Chapel, from 1:00 - 2:00 PM. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM, with Valentin Vasquez officiating. Burial will follow at Loves Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Benitez Martinez family.

Online Condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com