Ben Veanueva, Jr. 72, 0f Denton, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2011 at Denton Regional Medical Center. He was born July 9, 1938 in Denton to Ben Sr. and Mildred (Garza) Veanueva. He was a graduate of Denton High School, and a member of the Catholic Church. He was married to Cadella Sebastain on June 16, 1967 in Denton, TX He served in the U.S. Army He was an Appliance Technician.

Mr. Veanueva is survived by his wife Cadella Veanueva of Denton, Sister, Gloria V. Anderson of Dentonj, brother Barry veanueva of Sanger, nieces and nephew, Vicki Rinehart, Tammy Fetting, Tina Shoemake, Penny Smith, and Chip Pruett, and several Great Nieces and Nephews and other extended family members.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, March 14, 2011 in the Chapel of Mulkey-Mason, Jack Schmitz and Son Funeral Home, 705 N. Locust, Denton, with Rev. Sam Redfearn, officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Park. The family will be at the funeral home, on Sunday, March 13, 2011 for visitation from 5 P.M. until 7 P.M. for visitation. Pallbearers will be Wheeler Sebastain, Eldon Ray Sebastain, Wendell Sebastain, Quentin Sebastain, Miles Sheeder, and John McBee. Homorary Pall bearers Thomas McGalliard, and the Bronco Friday Gang.