Paulette “Beetle” L. Benites

     Paulette “Beetle” Lindsey Benites, 18 years old, died suddenly November 18, 2023, in an automobile accident in Green Bay, Wisconsin.   

     Beetle was born August 15, 2005, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. At the age of four, Beetle moved permanently with Beetle’s father, Wilder, and they moved to California. Beetle attended Franklin and Burlingame Intermediate School, and Compass High School all in San Mateo County, CA. In 2020, Beetle returned to Wisconsin and attended Sturgeon Bay High School concurrently with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) High School program in Wisconsin, graduating in 2022. Presently, Beetle was a student at University of Wisconsin, Green Bay, pursuing a bachelor’s in psychology with the goal of becoming a psychologist.    

     Beetle was a very kind and thoughtful person, always willing to help those in need. For instance, while in San Mateo County California, Beetle prepared and distributed free meals to those in need and helped to provide free English and Citizenship classes at local libraries. Also, Beetle was wise beyond years and very supportive to people struggling with mental and emotional health issues. Beetle loved bunnies, kittens, and especially the family dog, Cocoa. Beetle’s talent for singing led to participation in Our Lady of Angels Church choir, in Burlingame, CA, and trying out for America’s Got Talent a few years ago.      

     Surviving family include Beetle’s father, Wilder Benites-Arcibia; mother; siblings; stepparent; grandmother; special uncles and aunts; and many friends and family members in the U. S., Peru, and Spain.   

     The Benites and Arcibia family would like to extend a special thank you to everyone who has shown their love and support during this difficult time.

     A Mass of Christian Burial will be prayed at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, December 22, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 110 N. 5th Ave., Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin with Fr. Matthew Rappl officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, 3737 Egg Harbor Rd., Sturgeon Bay.   

     Those wishing to view Beetle may do so at Huehns Funeral Home, 1414 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin on Friday, December 22, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. with closing prayers to begin at 11:45 a.m.

     The visitation will be streamed via Zoom. If the Mass cannot be streamed via Zoom, it will be recorded and uploaded at a later time. To log in to Zoom, the Meeting ID is: 874 220 7796 and the password is: HFH2001.

     Memorials to the family at this time of need may be made to Beetle’s father, Wilder Benites-Arcibia, and mailed to the Huehns Funeral Home, P.O. Box 6, Sturgeon Bay WI 54235.

     Expressions of sympathy and memories of Beetle may be shared with family through the tribute page at www.huehnsfuneralhome.com.

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