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Erma (Penunuri) Diaz

Posted 2019-09-26 by mhenderson
Published in Parker Pioneer from Sept. 3 to Sept. 4, 2019 -
Parker, Arizona

>> In Loving Memory of Erma Penunuri Diaz <<
>> Aug. 24, 1935 to Aug. 22, 2019 <<

Erma was born Aug. 24, 1935 in Parker, Ariz. She was a member of the
Colorado River Indian Tribes, and is of Chemehuevi descent. Her
parents were the late Ramon and Rita Penunuri of Parker. She met and
then married Robert Diaz and moved to California and had her family of
seven. Later, she moved back home to Parker until the day of her
passing. Erma enjoyed working on yard at home, where she spent many
hours. She also enjoyed her favorite TV programs, including "Wheel of
Fortune," "Jeopardy," and all the old Western movies. She also enjoyed
playing at the casino. She will be dearly missed and loved by all her
friends and family.

She is survived by her children: Olga Hilario from California, Robert
Diaz from Parker, Ariz.; Susan Diaz from Whitter, Calif.; and Brian
and Gail Diaz, also from Parker, Ariz. She was preceded by her
children, Robert Bates and Andrew Diaz. She is also survived by her
grandchildren: Paulina Veloz, Melinda Bates, Arthur Bates, Robert
Amador, Omar Hilario, Eva Garza, Sal Hilario, Vanessa Van Mysen,
Isaiah Diaz, Frank Gebhardt, Frajolie Gebhardt, Tiffany Ocha, Raymond
T. Ocha II, Bo Anthony Ocha, Tony Sanchez, Rene Sanchez, Brent Diaz,
Gabriel Diaz, Taylor Espinoza and Ryan Espinoza. She also had 31 great
grandchildren.

Her siblings are as follows: her brothers, the late Efern Penunuri,
the late Raymond Penunuri, the late Ruben Penunuri, the late Frank
Penunuri, the late Richard Penunuri, and the late Larry Penunuri. Her
sisters included the late Ester Penunuri and the late Isabel
Hernandez. She is survived by her sister, Frances Marquez.

Funeral services for rosary and viewing will be held from 6 to 9 p.m.,
Friday, Sept. 6, 2019 at Parker Funeral Home. From 9 to 10 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 7, church services will be held at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church on Joshua Avenue, with burial to follow at the Parker
Cemetery. Lunch will be announced after.


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