DEL RIO, Jobita (Jobie)

Published in The Arizona Republic on May 25, 2021 - Phoenix, Arizona - Jobita Del Rio (aka Jobie), 91, passed away in the afternoon on May 11, 2021. Jobie was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ, while living in Los Angeles for a few years. She loved to watch Western movies and enjoyed dancing at the American Legion. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary for over 10 years. Jobie also enjoyed taking long walks and cooking for family and friends. Many holidays were spent together with family at her home. She was also a big sports fan. There wasn't a time when she wasn't cheering on her favorite teams: the Arizona Cardinals, the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the A.S.U. Sun Devils. One thing she is most admired for is her tenure at North High. She worked with the cafeteria staff for over 26 years until the ripe age of 86. Preceding her in death is her daughter, Roberta Valdivia. She is survived by her husband, Ray Del Rio, son Don Solomon and his wife, Vicki Solomon, brother and sisters "Pyle" Robles, Chavela Woodard, and Connie Sonoqui, grandchildren Lisa Valdivia, Carlos Valdivia and his wife Sara Buss, Danielle Lyons, David Solomon and his wife Cristina, and great granddaughter Allyson Jenner. At her request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in her name.