Mary Cecelia Riley-Benge, wife of Ronald S. Benge. Mary was the second child born to Joseph H. and Mary Agnes Riley in Tucson, Arizona. She is survived by 11 brothers and sisters and their families. 

She graduated from Salpointe Catholic High School and attended Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. She received her Bachelors of Science from Northern Arizona University and her Masters of Science from the University of Arizona in Tucson.  Mary was a speech pathologist with Tucson Unified School District, Glendale (Arizona) Union High School District, and Dysart Unified School District.  

Visitation will take place at Tucson Mortuary, 204 S. Stone Ave. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.  There will be a Rosary and Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Desert Church, 7101 W. Picture Rocks Rd., Tucson, AZ, on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 9:00 am, burial will follow at Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson, AZ.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice.