Benjamín Parra
Church News 15 July 1972.
Mexican Grocer Called As Mission President
Benjamín Parra Monroy of San Marcos Hidalgo, Mexico has been called as President of the Mexico Southeast Mission. He succeeds President Samuel Boren.
President Parra owns and operates a general store in San Marcos, one of the historic spots in Mexico concerning the church. It was in this town that 2 members of the church were martyred.
President Parra also hold the post as Secretary of Agricultural Affairs in the state of Hidalgo.
He was born in Mexico City Oct. 4, 1938 a son of Bernabe Parra Gutierrez and Amalia Monroy. He married Maria Magdalena Villalobos of San Marcos on April 13, 1964. They are the parents of 3 children.
Both President Parra and his wife have been seminary teachers in San Marcos. He also has served in various auxiliary and priesthood posts including that of district and branch president. He also has served a full time mission.
He has served as second counselor and also as 1st counselor to 5 mission presidents.
Mrs. Parra was born in San Marcos on July 24, 1945 a daughter of Catarino Villalobos (Rodriguez) and Elena Monroy.
She has served in the presidencies of the branch Relief Society and Primary.
President Parra arrived in Veracruz in June of 1972.
Stories by and or about President Parra
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