Manuel Benavidez Pedroza aka "Pachuco" formally from Cotulla, peacefully passed away on January 7, 2021 at the age of 86.  He was born October 24, 1934 to Francisco Pedroza and Guadalupe Benavidez Pedroza in Woodward Texas.
Manuel took great pride working in the Agriculture Industry.  Dedicating  his years working as a truck driver for Delavan Farms/Rodriguez Brother's (Delavan Wisconsin), James Dahl (Minnesota), Chiodo Farm, Dilley Feed & Grain (Dilley Texas), and Pedroza Trucking (Marengo, Illinois).
Manuel is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Manuel Pedrosa (Manuel grande) and Alejos Pedroza; sisters, Amelia P. Rivera, Francisca P. Rios, Olivia Mendoza and Margarita Pedrosa.
Manuel is survived by his wife of 36 years Francis Mendez.  Survived by his children, Manuel G. Pedroza, Jr. (Cleo), Ricardo G. Pedroza (Adelmira), Ernesto G. Pedroza (Debi), Pablo Garcia, Maria Elena Pedroza, Guadalupe Pedroza Alvarez, Jose Pedroza Alvarez, Jerry Mendez (Lisa) and Grace Ayala (Valdo).  He is survived by his brothers, Jose B. Pedroza and Francisco B. Pedroza Jr.; sisters, Fidela P. Casillas, Paulina P. Loera, and Maribelle Benavidez.  Loving Grandfather of 24 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Peters Funeral Home from 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. with a Rosary at 5:30p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 10:00a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Cotulla Southwest Cemetery.