Benny Garcia Albino, 56, of Laurel Fork passed away on January 16, 2009 at his residence. He was survived by his wife, Maria Albino of the home; daughters Aida Young of New Jersey, Catherine Alvarez of Connecticut, Shelash Albino of California, Jeanette Albino of Connecticut, Christine Albino of Connecticut; step-children and spouse Marisol & Kenneth Thomas of Laurel Fork, Raymond Marquez of Indiana, Alenda Marquez of Connecticut; seven brothers and sisters; and thirteen grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Salisbury National Cemetery in Salisbury, NC, with Rev. Kenneth Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the Salisbury National Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 18, 2009 from 7 to 9 PM at Vaughan Guynn McGrady Chapel.