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Benny went to meet our Lord & Saviour on Wednesday March 25, 2026. Born on November 15, 1933, to Ben & Agnes Horny in a Goliad, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers (Bobby and Son) and two sisters (Anita and Chick), and his loving wife of 62 years Jane Elizabeth Horny (Von Dohlen). Benny was known as Pops to his grandchildren and as Ben to the many in San Antonio that knew and loved him. Benny grew up in Goliad, Texas. He attended Catholic school through 8th grade and graduated from Goliad High School. Benny continued his education at Southwest Texas State Teachers College (now Texas State University) where he was voted as a college favorite, Who's Who in Colleges & Universities, outstanding student. Benny was also a cheerleader, and Commander in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Upon graduation in 1956, he received his commission in the United States Air Force and entered pilot training. Benny completed primary flight training in Georgia and then entered basic jet aircraft training at Webb Air Force Base, Big Springs, Texas. Following jet training he was assigned to Strategic Air Command, Biggs Air Force Base, El Paso, Texas and Turner Air Force Base, Albany, Georgia. Benny was Honorably Discharged from the United States Air Force in April 1960. Benny then began a 30-year career with IBM initially in Beaumont, Texas then in San Antonio, Texas. Benny retired from his business career aged 71. Following retirement, Benny and Jane remained very active in their Catholic Parish, Saint Matthew in San Antonio. Benny contributed many years of service at Saint Matthew engaging in numerous activities including: Knights of Columbus as a past Chapter President, Parish Funeral Outreach Coordinator, Eucharistic Minister, and many other volunteer activities. After retiring, Benny and Jane enjoyed traveling across the United States and Europe as well as spending time with their extended family and friends. Benny married his high school sweetheart Jane Elizabeth Von Dohlen on July 26, 1958. They were Blessed with five children, Tim (Debbie), Andy (Pam), Lisa (Larry), Patricia (Matthew) and Jeffrey (Kari), 10 grandchildren & 9 great-grandchildren. Benny is survived by his sister Linda Cobarruvias of San Marcos, Texas, brother-in-law Tim Von Dohlen and wife Pat of Austin, Texas, and sister-in-law Gay Von Dohlen of Goliad, Texas. Benny is also survived by many nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. Benny's life passions were his Catholic Faith, his family and Country. Visitation, Rosary and Mass of the resurrection will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Rosary is at 9:30 with Funeral Mass to follow at 10:00, held at St Matthews Catholic Church, Wurzbach Road, San Antonio, Texas. Burial will be the following day at Holy Cross Cemetery in Goliad, Texas at 1:00PM, next to the love of his life, Jane. Please in lieu of flowers, you can contribute to one or both if his favorite charities, The Alzheimer's Association or St Jude's Children's Hospital. The family would like to thank Caring Solutions, Mandy Ruiz and Prodigious Hospice nurse, Stephanie Juarez Aldrich, who provided wonderful care and comfort to Benny in his final days

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Benjamin "Benny" Horny

November 15, 1933 - March 25, 2026