MACIAS, Concepcion

The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ June 10, 1998, p. 16 & June 17, p. 14 Conception Maldonado Macias of Wickenburg died June 3 in Phoenix. She was 78. Mrs. Macias was born February 22, 1911 in Tucson, Arizona-Territory, to Jesus (Juan) Maldonado and Margarita “Rita” Sesmas Maldonado. She had lived in Arizona her entire life. Her grandparents Ygnacio and Conception Maldonado ranched in the Tucson area. She married Manual Macias, the oldest son of one of Wickenburg’s pioneer Hispanic families. They resided on seven acres of the original 160 acre Macias Ranch. She is survived by one son, Manuel “Shorty” Macias and wife Dolly; daughter Nadine Champlin and husband Bruce; daughter Ersie Randolph and husband Ervan; 10 grandchildren: Julia Macias Brooks and husband Art, Debora Macias Griffiths and husband Don, Mike Macias and wife Terry Baum, Frank Macias and wife Ranae Vaughn, Alex Macias and wife July Whited, Christine Champlin Pierce and husband David, David Champlin and wife Cindy Radovich, Carol Randolph Rupert and husband Rusty, John Randolph and wife Marta, and Edwin Randolph; 18 great-grandchildren: Michael Brooks, Lisa Powell, Michael Macias, Michael Stanaland, Megan Stanaland, Channing Tyler and Trever Macias, DJ and Katy Pierce, Jake and Matt Champlin, Andrew and Marc Buckholz, Tanner and Christian Rupert, Courtney and Colin John Randolph, and another great-grandchild due in December; sisters Anita Bosquez and Mary Lou Garcia; brother Mike Pablos; sister-in-law Caroline Macias Hershkowitz; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friend. She was preceded in death by two infant children; husband Manual R. Macias; sister, Francisca Franklin; father Juan Maldonado; mother Rita Maldonado Pablos and brother, Bentura Pablos. Grandmother treated each of us in a special way, loving unconditionally and included us in prayers daily without fail. Her special stories on family life, and the legacies from her mother, and from her other relatives in Mexico and Tucson were intertwined and passed on to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her genuine hospitality was gift she inherited from her mother, grandmothers, and extended family. The Macias Family home was open to all, her children’s friends, neighbors and relatives who lived in Wickenburg and those who traveled from Tucson, Phoenix and out of state…knew they would have a welcome reception and visit with Manuel and Chonita. She was a loyal and dedicated friend to all, servicing her family and church throughout her life…the shared memories we have of her will enable us to go on, knowing that she is in a much better place, without ills and at peace. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 8 with a Catholic Rosary at 7 p.m. at the Wickenburg Funeral Home Chapel followed by Mass on Tuesday, June 9 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Wickenburg, with Father J. Saul Madrid officiating. Interment is at the Wickenburg Cemetery.