Emilio Mayorga |
| Posted 2009-07-16 by Judy Wight Branson |
| Emilio Mayorga Born in Flagstaff, Arizona on Feb. 14, 1928. Departed on Jan. 4, 2004 and resided in Cottonwood, Arizona. Emilio Mayorga, 75, of Cottonwood died January 4. Emilio was born February 14, 1928 in Flagtsaff. He attended St. Anthony Catholic School and Flagstaff High School. He entered the U.S. Marine Corp in 1946. He also served with the National Guard. Emilio married his High School sweetheart Lucy in 1948. Lucy was at his side at his time of passing. Emilio started Mayorga's Welding in 1963, where he worked together with Lucy until they retired in 1991. Retiring to Cottonwood, Emilio volunteered at Verde Valley Medical Center and Yavapai Headstart where he was everybody's Grandpa. He also enjoyed his woodshop and woodcarving. He is survivied by his wife Lucy, Cottonwood, daughter, Yolanda Shoemaker, Tucson, sons, Mike, Seaport, Tx., Frank, Flagstaff who is running Mayorga's Welding; sister Carmen Lopez, Flagstaff; granddaughter Chandra Savage, Chanti Savage and Madeline Mayorga and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Edwardo, mother Maria, brothers Albert, Richard, Fred and Carlos and sister Cecilia Navarro. He will remembered for his gentle smile and generous heart. A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, January 8 in Our Lady of Guadelupe Church at 10 a.m. Donations in his memory may be made to the Northern Arizona Hospice, 269 S. Candy Lane, Cottonwood, Arizona, 86326. Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood and Camp Verde, Arizona. ~~~~~~~~~ 14 Feb 1928 - 4 Jan 2004 Emilio Mayorga, 75, of Cottonwood, AZ, passed away January 4, 2004. Military Service: US Marine Corps. Memorial Mass Thurs., Jan. 8, 2004, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 224 S. Kendrick, Flagstaff. Contributions: Northern Arizona Hospice, 269 S. Candy Lane, Cottonwood, AZ 86326. Published in the Arizona Republic on 1/8/2004. |
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