After construction of the new church, the old church deteriorated quickly, even though it was being used a parish hall. Fr. Norm Whalen made plans to build new classrooms and a new parish hall. In April of 1967 the bell tolled for the old church when it was demolished. It stood for 72 years in service to the Lord and the people of Benson.

Parishioners helped tear down the old building: (Top)Rudy Aldinger (on wall)
Left to Right: Adolf Martinez, Ramon Hernandez, Tony Lopez.

Rudy Aldinger, Tony Lopez, Ben Caballero, Adolf Martinez, Demetrio Quintero (in doorway)