Obituary of Benny Pena

Our beloved Benito "Benny" Sanchez Peña, Sr., age 73, resident of Austin, Texas, was born into Eternal Life on Monday, July 6, 2020. He is reunited with his parents, Ray and Minnie Sanchez Peña. 

Benny is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Janie Salazar; his sons, Richard Salazar, and his wife, Sandra, Benny Peña, Jr, and his wife, Maria, Henry Peña, Victor Peña, and his wife, Monica, Roger Luis Peña, and his wife, Opal Vallejo, and Eric Ray Peña, and his wife, Crystal; his 26 precious grandchildren, and three treasured great-grandchildren; his brothers, Ray Peña, Jr., and his wife, Betty, Robert Peña, and his wife, Reni, Tommy Peña, and his wife, Ana, and David Peña; numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and many friends. 

Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2020, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Mission Funeral Home - East Side, 1615 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas. This will conclude public services for Benny. 

Due to the Coronavirus /  COVID-19 Restrictions from the City of Austin,

Visitation is limited in capacity.

The funeral home chapel has restricted occupancy to 50% of its maximum; about 60 persons. 

Please remember to exercise social distancing as often as possible for your safety and the safety of those around you. 

Each person entering the funeral home is required to have a mask

and practice social distancing of 6 feet or more. 

The family is so grateful to everyone for their understanding, love, and support

during this very difficult time.