Evangelina G Borjon

Evangelina G. Borjon 83, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home and surrounded by her family, on Thursday, March 9, 2023. She was born on May 12, 1939 in Ajo, AZ to Raul and Consuelo Grijalva. Evangelina graduated from Ajo High School, where she enjoyed culinary and homemaker courses, was a majorette in the high school band, played various sports, and enjoyed life amongst friends and family. After high school, she graduated from CHENAULT'S Marinello School of Beauty Culture. In 1960 she married her husband Juan and moved to Morenci AZ where they raised their nine children. Evangelina was a dedicated wife and mother for 62 years, she was an excellent cook, seamstress, planned family vacations, birthday parties, loved music, loved to dance, played softball, bowled in women’s and couple’s leagues, golfed, and with her husband was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church Cursillo group. In 1984 she and her husband moved their home to Tucson, AZ where she worked for the US Postal Service and retired after 20 years. Evangelina had a great love for her family.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband Juan M. Borjon Jr., her brother Frank Grijalva and her sister Lucila Montijo. She is survived by her nine children Juan Borjon III, Nydia Borjon, Lorena Cates (Don), Francisca Borjon, Tomas Borjon (Teresa), Elisa Patino (Rick), Lucinda Borjon, Ysette Higgins (Travis) and Griselda Borjon (Al), 14 grandchildren, Marcus Borjon, Jaime Borjon, Marisa Borjon, Vanessa Cates (Roger), Armand Borjon, Sydney Infanti (Jesse), Keenan Cates (Kayla), Christopher Borjon (Samantha), Casandra Blair (Michel), Timothy Wilson (Rachel), Anthony Wilson, Rene Patino (Elizabeth), Eric Patino, Matthias Borjon, 11 great-grandchildren Lianna Madrid, Aleece Jacobs, Austin Borjon, Kiera Borjon, Callie Jo Borjon, Blakley Borjon, Sadie Borjon, Milo Wilson, Harlee Patino, Oaklynn Blair, and Monroe Patino and her sisters Berta Hollis and Delcia Garcia.

A rosary service for Evangelina will be held Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Funeraria del Angel South Lawn, 5401 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706. A visitation will occur Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, 5401 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706. A funeral service will occur Friday, March 24, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 602 W Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713. A graveside service will occur Friday, March 24, 2023 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.funerariadelangelSL.com for the Borjon family.