Brenda Lee Vazquez “My Mom” (Benjamin, Russell), 54 of Mount Morris Rd in Mount Morris, NY passed unexpectedly September 17th, 2021 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester NY.
She was born May 18th, 1967 to Beverly (Horton) and Robert Benjamin in Montour falls, NY.
She was predeceased by her twin brother Bryan, Mother Beverly, Father Robert and Step Father Gerald. Best friend Anna Cratsley.
She is survived by her Husband, Alfonso Vazquez; Children, Matthew Benjamin of Leicester, Shannon(Brandon)Baker of Corning, Amber Russell of Leicester, Joshua(Kristina) Russell of Corning, Step Daughter Alicia Russell of Odessa;
Grandchildren Dakota, Kiara, Blake, Slade, Serenity, Linkyn, Eduardo, Perryn, Demi, Riley, Analee, Skarlett, Ryker and Rayn;
Siblings Robert Benjamin of Depaulville, Luann Benjamin(Pat Girouard) of NH, Melanie(Floyd) Sharma of Corning, Jeff Benjamin and Karen Belmonte of Painted Post, Glenna Clark Morrow (Todd) of Beaver Dams; Close friends Becky Zambito, Debbie Geiger, Missy Potter, Colleen Springer, Stephanie Spezzano and Neighbor Holly; also many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews.
Brenda graduated from Corning-Painted Post West High School in 1985 . After raising her kids, she went on to work for Ponderosa in Geneseo then to Walmart in Geneseo, where she worked for many years. She had many coworkers that she loved and adored. Brenda was a loving person with such a huge heart. She loved spending time with her Kids and Grandkids, going to church and being at the beach, especially Myrtle Beach. She will be missed terribly.
A Memorial Service will be held for Brenda on Saturday October 9th at 11am at the Village Baptist Church in Mt Morris, NY located at 39 1/2 Chapel St, Mount Morris, NY with Pastor White officiating. All are welcome.
Rest In Peace Aunt Brenda
RIP Brenda, I have so many good memories from our childhood. Playing tag on Grandpa Hotans Farm, the many birthday we celebrated
together, and a lot more.You will be missed.
Starla Jordan
I love you Brenda… such a beautiful soul and usually always happy..haha..life here on earth will never be the same.. but memories can never be taken. You smile, your laugh… I am in such shock right now.. you will be missed by many..I love you through eternity..
Its inconceivable that she is gone… im selfish and wish she were still here… she is and always will be missed… love to you all..
Brenda was a wonderful woman. We had great times when we were neighbors. Rip my friend
Rest in peace my friend. Life is emptier without you.
This lady was such a caring, loving, trustworthy woman I know. Everything I saw her she would be sure my husband and I were ok and not needing anything. She called to check on us. My heart is broken 💔 and I’m missing you. RIP Brenda. We will see each other again.
I am sorry for the family loss and I hope she lives in heaven just like she lived on earth.
You’ve been my friend and mother figure since I was 11… you showed me how to laugh and enjoy life even on my darkest days. Your spirit lifts us all up. I love u and I will miss u everyday. Grams is heat broken over this and told me to say she loves u and she wishes you were still here. She misses u. RIP my friend. Gone but never forgotten. Xoxo
Hey sis even though we grew apart, my heart aches with your passing.. I love you so very much, the times we spent together will never be forgotten. You will alwsys live in my heart and my love for you will never go away. Rest in peace my beautiful sister!
Brenda you were and always be a friend. Are children grew up together! Fly high my friend
Brenda was the sweetest always there with a kind word and a hug. She will always be remembered for her sweet smile. She was like a sister too many and will be greatly missed.
Ohh brenda I, I loved you very much we should have been together, my condolences to the family, sweet and loving hearted rip hummingbird
Mommy I miss you so much life is not the same without you, sometimes I wonder why you and not me , I wish we could change places , I would have gave my life for yours, everything we went through together, you taking care of me to me taking care of you, you were my best friend and my everything, I love you and miss you so much.
Love;
Your Daughter
Amber Lynn
R.i.p Brenda u was always so kind to me as a kid and adult I have so many memories as a kid in the highlands u will be missed