Esther F. Gil, age 80, of Tucson, Arizona passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. Esther was born in Tucson, on August 2nd, 1943, to Andres Flores and Josephina Flores, both of whom preceded their daughter in passing. Esther is preceded as well by her sisters Artemisa "Artie" Flores, and Maria Teresa "Terry" Segura; she rejoins them and their parents now in watching over their family. Esther is survived by her siblings Josephine "Josie" Flores, Delia "Dilly" Corral, Maria Jesus "Jessica" Flores, and Andres Flores Jr.
Esther spent many happy years married to her beloved, Heraclio "Ruben" Gil, who preceded her in passing. The two together raised three daughters, all of whom survive their mother: Mary Ellen Valle, Evangelina Escobar, and Jessica Yvette Cooke; Esther is survived by her sons-in-law as well: Claudio C. Escobar, Jose L. Soto Sr, Donald D. Cooke Sr, and Arlex "Chico" Gonzalez. Esther was the matriarch of a large and loving family, and is further survived by her grandchildren Damien Ramiro Bernal, Christopher Elijah Bernal, Krizia Amaris Soto, Jose Luz Soto Jr., Adrian Joseph Escobar, Mikeal Anthony Soto, Christian Anthony Escobar, Donald Demetrius Cooke Jr., and Tamanique Njole Cooke. Esther has as well 16 great-grandchildren, all of whom survive her.
Esther is fondly remembered for her love of flowers, of the way she found and cultivated beauty in the world. Her legacy is one of gentle strength, and kindness, carried in the hearts of her beloved family alongside her memory. She will be deeply missed and dearly mourned.
A visitation for Esther will be held Monday, September 11, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Funeraria del Angel South Lawn, 5401 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706. Immediately following the visitation will be a Funeral Service from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM, followed by the visitation continued.
A funeral service will occur Tuesday, September 12, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 5401 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706. A graveside service will occur Tuesday, September 12, 2023 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.funerariadelangelSL.com for the Gil family.
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