Benjamin Joseph “Benny” Orens, age 86 of Seguin, passed away on January 20, 2026. Benny was born on April 6, 1939, in San Antonio, Texas to Dorothy Marie (Bell) and Benjamin Samuel Orens.
Benny proudly served his country by serving in the United States Marine Corp.
Dorcas and Benny had a golden marriage. They worked together at the Broadway Technical Institute, a job Dorcas and Benny owned and they held dear. They were mentors and loved all the students that they taught. Benny was a devoted member of his Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Seguin.
Benny is preceded in death by his loving wife of 41 years, Dorcas Ann Orens, his parents, his grand-daughter Mary Lynn, brother-in-law, Johnny Denison and nephew, Trey Denison.
Survivors include his daughters, Lori Korus, Donna Armstrong and husband Danny, Cheri Bishop and husband Kenny; step-daughter Marie; step sons Larry (Andrea), Steven (Tiffany); grandchildren, Austin Eaton (Teddy), Ashley Rose, Chelsea Bain (Tyler), Jeremy, Travis, William, Benjamin, and Charles; great-grandchildren, Parker and Oliver Eaton, Camden and Camille Rose; sister, Barbara Denison; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and friends.
Visitation will begin on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Seguin, followed by services including military honors at 2 p.m. with Bishop Tim Bird conducting. A reception will follow. Private interment will be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery later.
You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.