Celia was happily married to Felix Diaz. They were together for 42 ½ wonderful years when Felix passed away on August 21, 2009.
Celia is survived by her Children, Mercedes Diaz, Guillermina “Mina” Diaz-Barlow, Alfredo Diaz and Daughter-in-law, Brenda Diaz; Grandchildren, Anthony Stukey, Danielle Diaz, Angel Diaz, and Greg Barlow; and Sisters, Guadalupe Avila Ruiz, Trinidad Castañeda Ruiz, and Maria de Jesus Orosco Ruiz.
Celia’s family would like to express their gratitude to the Doctors, Nurses, and Staff, especially Dr. Shakeela W. Bahadur, M.D. and Michele Sazama, NP, PA, at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center for 2 ½ years of love and support while Celia was fighting cancer.
A Visitation will be held on Friday, August 8 from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care, 6747 East Broadway Road, Mesa, Arizona 85206. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 9 at 11:00 am at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1244 South Power Road, Mesa, Arizona 85206. Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care. Please visit www.MariposaGardens.com to leave a tribute to Celia.
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