Cecile Theresa Benz

Cecile entered heaven at the age of 93. Born in San Francisco to Charles and Theresa Duerner, the family moved to Morgan Hill and she attended Live Oak High continuing to Westmont College in Santa Barbara. In 1950 she married Danny Benz the love of her life. For 65 years they lived in Morgan Hill and raised their children Karen (Burch), Cheryl (Kern) and Danny Benz Jr (Kim). Proud Grandma to Breeanna (Chad) Cabrera, Lindsey (Tommy) Lacey, Brandon, Danielle and Lauren Benz, and Great Grandma to Kayla Cecile, Azlan, Jonah and Uriah Cabrera and Tailor and Mazzy Lacey.

Cecile had a zest for life that was infectious and a great sense of humor. Her smile and sparkling personality was contagious to everyone she met. Many adopted Cecile as a "surrogate mother" because of her loving and caring ways. She was always ready to celebrate a birthday, event, holiday or just have fun. She worked in the Benz Construction office but her true love was her family, family outings and travel. She also loved cooking, baking, reading, games, the beach, Disneyland, and Sees Candy. She loved the Lord and was a lifetime member of Crossroads Christian Center/ First Assemblies of God, serving in many capacities teaching Sunday School, Womens Ministries, donating and arranging fresh flowers each Sunday and fundraising events. Cecile was predeceased by her loving husband, Danny Benz, her brother, Chuck Duerner and her sister, Jane Manion. Survived by her sister, Helen Arvidson, her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous loving relatives and friends. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 2pm Saturday, August 21st at Crossroads Christian Center, 145 Wright Avenue, Morgan Hill, CA.

Published in Morgan Hill Times · June 10, 2021