Aurelia was born on November 12, 1927. She was the 4th of seven children of Miguel and Maria Tamayo Lopez Zaragoza. Aurelia met and married her husband Benjamin Navarro Diaz on April 29, 1950, until his passing on March 17, 2013. Aurelia and Benjamin had 4 children, Marion, Pauline, Ronald and Thomas. Aurelia worked at Design Gifts International from 1974 to 1992 when she retired.
Aurelia enjoyed traveling on cruise ships with Benny. She also enjoyed camping and fishing with her children and grandchildren. Her favorite campground was Mountain Lakes which she was able to enjoy before her passing.
Aurelia is survived by her children; Pauline Berg (Tracy), Thomas Diaz (Janet), her grandchildren Steve Atencio Jr., Melissa Ankrum, Jennifer Boughman, Julie Reveles, Erin Lugo, Braddon Berg, Ronald Diaz Jr., JoAnn Quintero, Andrea Hernandez, Thomas Diaz Jr. and Samone Espejo, 32 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson.
Aurelia is proceeded in death by her husband Benjamin, son Ronald and daughter Marion.