PEñA, Jaime C.

Arizona Silver Belt, Globe, AZ Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Jaime C. Peña, age 50, of Globe, Ariz. was taken from us on Monday, March 21, 2011 at his residence in Globe, Ariz.. He was born on May 28, 1960 in El Salto, Jalisco, Mexico, the son of Josefina and Rafael Peña. Jaime was a man of great traits and bold characteristics. He worked in the construction business and took pride in his jobs. As many people know, there was no job too big or too small. Jaime was blessed with the ability to rein horses, and was an extravagant horseman. He participated in Mexican rodeos “Charreadas” for many years and was very well known all over the U.S. and Mexico for his roping events known as Piales. Jaime enjoyed riding horses, drinking Bud Light with many friends and family under his tree. He was a phenomenal father, a devoted husband, a loyal friend and the best “Poppa” in the eyes of his grandchildren. Jaime Peña leaves behind in loving memory his wife of 30 years, Marlene A. Peña of Globe; his three daughters, Jessica (Jaime) Peña of Phoenix, Lillian Peña of Phoenix, and Juanita Tarango of Globe; his son, Jaime (Cynthia) Peña, II of Globe; his mother, Josefina Peña of Mexico; four sisters all of California; two brothers from Mexico; and eight grandsons. He was preceeded in death by his father, Rafael Peña. Jaime Peña impacted many lives in the short amount of time he was with us. He will never be forgotten and his legacy will live forever. Funeral services for Jaime were held on Tuesday, March 29 at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in Miami, Ariz. Interment followed at Mountain Breeze Memorial Gardens in Miami, Ariz. Memorial contributions can be made to Memorial Fund, c/o Wells Fargo Bank in Globe, Ariz. Assisting the family; Lamont Mortuary of Globe.