- Date Of Birth: March 31, 1933
- Date Of Death: May 20, 2019
- State: New Mexico
On Monday May 20th, 2019, Benjamin Bustos, loving husband and father of five children passed to eternal life at the age of 86 years. Ben was the youngest of 6 children born in Las Jaritas, New Mexico on March 31st, 1933 to Luis and Eduvigen (Estrada) Bustos. He is preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Lena (Pacheco), children Elizabeth, Benjamin, Kathryn, Joan, and Jennifer, sisters Jenny and Herminia, 12 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.
Benjamin was the first of his family to graduate from High School before serving in the United States Air Force. He later attended New Mexico Highlands University, earning a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Business Administration. Ben retired as a civil servant from the United States Department of Labor.
