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Elodia Rosales Avila

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Carrillo's Tucson Mortuary - Tucson

204 S. Stone Ave.

Tucson, Arizona

Elodia Avila Obituary

Elodia Rosales Avila passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013, at her home in Tucson, AZ. Born October 14, 1933, in Litchfield Park, AZ, "Yaya" became high school valedictorian and later in life used her love of math to run her own income tax service. Ellie could often be found on the golf course and at the UA cheering for her Cats. She is survived by her children, Norma Carnaghi (Robert), Lydia Kimmens (Randy), Edward Avila and their father, Raul Avila; nine grandchildren, one great-grandson, her brother, Ray Rosales (Lela) and cousin, Robert Rosales (Rosie). She was preceded in death by her parents, Rodrigo and Elodia Rosales and her cousin, Mercedes Campas. Mass will be held Friday, August 2, 2013 at St. Joseph's Church at 10:30 a.m. A Celebration of her life will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ellie's honor to UA Athletics. Visit eravila.blogspot.com for more details.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Jul. 28, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Elodia Avila

29 Entries

Kathy Ball-Belasco

August 4, 2013

It seems like just yesterday, Ellie & I were co-workers at Hughes Aircraft. We became very good friends through our "Golf Club". She was such a loyal & dedicated person in life's many endeavors. Being a UA "Wildcat" will always bring so many memories of our friendship & her infectious smile & laughter. I will always think of her delicious tamales she made for my family. My love and sympathy to all family & friends.

August 3, 2013

Anthony you made me cry

Jefferson Fleming

August 3, 2013

Dear Anthony,
By the stories and photos you've shared of your grandmother it sounds like she was a huge role model in your life. May her lessons and memories be remembered and passed on as you continue your life and even though she is gone physically, she is still with us spiritually. Your family, yourself, and close friends of Elodia Rosales Avila will be in my prayers.

J.T. Houlihan

August 3, 2013

I didn't know Mrs. Avila, but I went to high school with three of her grandchildren, I considered Daniel my best friend. All were strong intelligent and friendly to all. It was obvious they had excellent influences in their lives, and I am sure their grandmother was one of the biggest and best. Rest in peace Grandma Golfer

Rodrigo Valenzuela

August 2, 2013

Hey Anthony,
I may not have met your grandmother, but from what you have told us about her, it appears to me that she was a wonderful woman! My condolences to you and your family! May God bless each and one of you! :)

Brian Seastone

August 2, 2013

Anthony, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your Grandma is now watching over you from high above with a big smile and eternal love. She will always be with you through your many happy memories.

Justin Kivel

August 2, 2013

Grandma Avila, I never had the chance to meet you, but you have brought a wonderful family into this world. Rest in peace.

August 2, 2013

Just from the stories and ways the family always talked about her, I knew that Mrs. Avila was an amazing, brightly spirited person. I hope that the memories provide comfort and the friends and family, strength through this period of time, and especially today. -M

Laura Roth-Shepherd

August 2, 2013

Dearest Eddie and Anthony and the Avila family, my heart aches with you as you grieve Ellie's departure from this earth. I am praying that your tender memories and the amazing comfort of our Lord Jesus will bring much peace. Praying for your family. Much love,
Laura

Elodia (Yaya and others)

Arturo Rosales

August 1, 2013

Yaya, I met you when I was one year old and even though I cannot remember those initial days I know as I became conscious of living among all of you in Amado that you and Pechi welcomed me and loved me as your baby brother. I will miss you as I do Pechi and hold those days and every year I have known you and my entire family from Amado in the deepest area of my being. Love Arturito

Esther Olson

August 1, 2013

Tomorrow we will gather to remember and celebrate the life of Ellie. We met 34yrs ago at H&R writing taxes and continued working and helping each other for 33yrs. We laughed and cried together watching her Wildcats and my WA Huskies. She loved her family and thought them by example. Ellie was a true friend and will be missed but always remembered with a smile. God's speed Ellie. Till we meet again. My Love & Sympathy to all the Family & Friends

Cecelia Perez

August 1, 2013

Ellie was like a second mother to me, and not because we saw each other daily or monthly even, but because she accepted me as a mother would! She really was always so good to me and opened her arms and heart to embrace and love me! Ellie was a tenacious woman, strong and full of life <3 She will be greatly missed and may her legacy live on...

Susan & Bill Fry (Ving)

July 31, 2013

Ellie, you will be missed, It was great growing up across the street from you. You were a great neighbor to my parents and a beautiful person. Rest in Peace..

Patsy Cortez Brown

July 30, 2013

Rest in peace Tia YaYa love you always. Patsy

July 29, 2013

I was very fortunate to know Ellie for 10 years while working at Hughes Aircraft. My condolences to the family
Dorand Lavergne

Frank and Family Catalano

July 29, 2013

The Catalano family is sadden to see Ellie go from this Earth, but she will rest in peace now and in a better place. She was our friend and tax lady for years. God Bless you Ellie and keep smiling. We'll miss you very much. No more pain now and thank you for your services.

Millie Ellis-Deal

July 29, 2013

I meet Ellie many years ago when she did taxes part time for H&R Block. We used her services for many years and my mom, Ruth Heim, worked with her at Hughes. My Mom passed away 6/26/13, so they are having a wonderful reunion in heaven.
Ellie is a wonderful lady and friend and will be missed by all who knew her.
My thoughts and prayer are with the family not only today but for the day to follow.

Laura H. Phoenix

July 29, 2013

Santiago 4:14 nos dice “ . . . que ustedes no saben lo que será su vida mañana. Porque son una neblina que aparece por un poco de tiempo y luego desaparece.” Ojala que encuentre la fortaleza para sobre pasar esto momento difíciles y tenga fe en el futuro. Tambíen Dios nos promete lo que dice en Revelación 21:4 “ Y limpiará toda lágrima de sus ojos y la muerte no será más, ni existirá ya más lamento ni clamor ni dolor. Las cosas anteriores han pasado”.

Bernie Amado (ALLOY)

July 29, 2013

My deepest condolences and prayers to the family. May she Rest In Peace. God Bless.

July 28, 2013

Miss Ellie, what a lovely woman who will be missed by so many. My deepest condolences to the family. Love & peace, Marie Carnaghi

Richie Cardenas

July 28, 2013

I will pray for your mom and family

Anthony Avila

July 28, 2013

Tom Finley: Thank you for your story and memories! I hope more people will share theirs as well. I knew her as grandma, but it's great to hear about all the other roles she played. Fortunately I never had to putt against her! Kind regards, Anthony

Tom Finley

July 28, 2013

I first met Ellie playing golf in the Hughes league back in the eighties. One of the sweetest ladies I ever met, til you got on the green. "Ten cents a putt Tom, are you in"? She usually won, but she always gave me a good deal on tax prep and the best tasting tamales on the planet. I miss you, Mamacita.

Peace be with you,

Tom

Anna Noble

July 28, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time...what a blessed woman to have had so much love.

Bill Dluehosh

July 28, 2013

Oh! Ellie. My old golfing partner. I remember her hole in one with her 7 wood out at Arthur Pack. She will be missed by
all who knew her.

Norma

July 28, 2013

I miss you Mom! I miss how we'd call each other several times a day just to chat. I still reach for the phone to call and remember you won't be there. It's a comfort that you are at peace and will love you forever! Norma

Norma Carnaghi

July 28, 2013

I will miss you forever Mom! You were such a supportive person in everything we did and I miss our daily phone calls back and forth to each other. I still wake up and the first thing I want to do is to call you to see how you are. I know you are okay now and at peace. Love you Mom-Norma

David and Karen Campas

July 28, 2013

Tia Yaya was one of my favorite aunts and I know my mom loved her very much. Even though they were officially cousins, they were truly sisters at heart(they even had a double wedding together). She will be missed. Our love to the family.

Me and Grandma, May 2013

Anthony Avila

July 28, 2013

I'm one of Ellie's 9 grandchildren, and I know we'll miss our Grandma Golfer forever.

Thank you everyone who has stopped by, who has prayed, who has sent their condolences and kind thoughts...we know you loved her and will miss her as much as we do.

I am very grateful for our family and friends who helped keep her comfortable and helped take care of her until the very end, and I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to be with her, to comb her hair, to rub her arms, to make her smile. I'll cherish the time God allowed her to be in my life and in our lives, especially these last few weeks.

Thank you, again.

We love you, Grandma!

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