Aurora Vela, 81, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on October 29, 2018. Born on July 23, 1937 in Sinton, Texas to Guadalupe and Maria Martinez. Aurora is survived by her children, Elida Weaver, Norma Vela, Irma Villanueva, Erlinda Vela and Ralph Vela; 21 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; 1 brother; and 2 sisters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francisco Vela and children, Angie Villanueva and Frank Vela.