
Benigna T. Lucas of Cozad, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Emerald Care Center in Cozad, Nebraska at the age of 68. Benigna was born on June 17, 1952 in Lexington, Nebraska to Sixto & Guadalupe (Ceballos) Rangel. She grew up in Cozad, Nebraska and graduated from Cozad High School. Benigna was a hard worker and seemed to quickly move up the ladder at every job she held. In 1998, she went to work at Subway and soon became manager until her retirement in 2014.
Benigna married James Lucas on November 25, 1985. She loved watching her two sons, Travis & Trevor, play baseball as kids and softball as adults. Benigna enjoyed sports, coaching, and was a good softball player herself. She was very creative and gifted in arts and crafts. Benigna was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She adored her children and grandchildren. Her most treasured times were spent with her family.
Benigna was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Sistso Rangel, Jr, Johnny Rangle, Lupe Ceballos, Poncho Rangel, Alice Rangel, and Patrica Rangel; and several aunts, uncles and grandparents.
Survivors include her husband, James Lucas of Cozad, Nebraska; her sons Travis Schwietzer of Cozad, Nebraska and his children Bella, Trevor, and Deitric of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina and Trevor (Deana) Schwietzer of Rocklin, California and their children Jordon and Devon; siblings Virginia (Mike) Newman of Grand Island, Nebraka, Ysidro 'Winky' Rangel of York, Nebraska, Jessie 'Chita' Rangel of Cozad, Nebraska, Mary (Terry) Dishman of Cozad, Nebraska, Sally (Steve) Curtice of Cozad, Nebraska, Sarah Rangel (J. Santos) of Aurora, Colorado, Damian Rangel of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Simon (Deb) Rangel of Cozad, Nebraska; along with many nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Memorials are suggested to the family in her name for later designation.
Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com.
Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Cozad Church of Christ on Newell Street in Cozad, Nebraska.
Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.