Amelia Ochoa Garcia

1941 - 2017

Amelia Ochoa Garcia obituary, 1941-2017, Yuma, AZ

BORN

1941

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Desert Lawn Memorial Park

1415 South 1st Ave

Yuma, Arizona

Amelia Garcia Obituary

It is with great sadness that the Family of Amelia Ochoa Garcia announce her passing on December 28, 2017 at the age of 76.

Amelia was a devoted mother and nana who devoted her life to the care of her daughter Debbie. She will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Born June 22, 1941 in Yuma, AZ to Abraham and Aurelia Ochoa. Amelia is survived by her two daughters Sylvia Gastelum (John) and Debbie Garcia. Grandchildren Johnny Gastelum (Jessica) and Jason Gastelum (Matt Keeling); Great grandchildren Mykenzie, Jaxson, Jaddex Gastelum. Brothers, Raul Ochoa of Yuma and Gilbert Ochoa of Hacienda Heights, CA and lots of nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by Husband Fernando Garcia. Parents Abraham and Aurelia Ochoa. Sister, Helen Chaparro. Brothers, Eddie Ochoa, Gabriel Ochoa, Abraham Ochoa Jr.

Services will be held on Monday, January 8th at Yuma Mortuary. Viewing 6pm-9pm and Tuesday Jan. 9th at 12:00 p.m. Mass at I.C. Church. Burial to follow mass at Desert Lawn Memorial.

Pallbearers, Raul Ochoa, Gilbert Ochoa, John Gastelum, Johnny Gastelum, Jason Gastelum and Bob Trejo.

Published by Yuma Sun on Jan. 3, 2018.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.

Dido & Yoly Ponce

January 8, 2018

Sylvia & Family,

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your Family

Joey & Phyllis Martinez

January 5, 2018

My condolence in my Nina Amelia passing. Prayers for the family.

Rachel Martinez

January 4, 2018

My condolences to the family. May God bring her eternal rest, and comfort all her loved ones.

Celia "Sally" Hernandez

January 3, 2018

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