JUAREZ, Lydia

Griffith Mortuary Kearny, Az. 22 April 2012 Lydia Lopez Juarez, 80, of Hayden, AZ passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012 at her home with her family by her side. Lydia was born on August 26, 1931 the daughter of Faustino and Anita (Quintana) Lopez. She is survived by her children: John (Jessie) Ruiz, Thomas (Melanie) Renteria, Linda Gonzalez, Steve (Carol) Juarez and Denora (Sean) Buben. She was a lifelong resident of Hayden, Arizona. Lydia’s greatest joys in life were her grandchildren. She leaves behind 14 Grandchildren: John (Tanya) Ruiz Jr., James F. (Kristina) Ruiz, Thomas (Stephanie) Renteria Jr., Amber Dawn Renteria, Patrick Gonzales, Shadow Reynoso, Amanda Juarez, Steven Juarez Jr., Wedo (Yvonne) Gonzalez, Vanessa Ortega, Eric Gonzalez, Ashley Buben, Derek Buben, Erika Buben; and 19 great-grandchildren, who all filled her life with laughter and love. In addition to her children and grandchildren, Lydia is survived by her siblings: Rudolph (Carmen) Lopez, Alex (Molly) Lopez, Alfonso (Beva) Lopez, Alicia (Norman) Garcia, Anita Noriega and Josie Lagunas; as well as numerous family members and friends, who will forever hold her memory in their hearts. Lydia is preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Enrique, Tino, Octavio, Jose and Rafael Lopez; and sister: Armida Garcia. No burial will be held.