Celia Mendez Avila

1925 - 2022

Celia Mendez Avila obituary, 1925-2022, Mission Hills, CA

Celia Mendez Avila

1925 - 2022

BORN

1925

DIED

2022

Celia Avila Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 3, 2022.

Celia M. Avila , age 96, entered peacefully into rest, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, May 19, 2022. Celia was born November 12, 1925 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Concepcion Castaneda Moreno and Jesus Gutierrez Mendez.

Celia married the love of her life, Henry P. Avila, and celebrated 50 years of blissful marriage.

Celia is survived by her children Robert (Linda), Margaret, Gerardo "Jerry", Henry Jr, Sylvia, Gabriel, and Magdalena "Nena" (Edgar). She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Celia is preceded in death by her loving husband Henry P. Avila, who passed away on August 27, 1997.

 A "Celebration of Life" reception will follow the burial the location of the reception will be announced at the burial.

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June 17, 2022

MaryHelen Avila Carlos posted to the memorial.

June 13, 2022

Margaret Avila and family planted trees.

June 9, 2022

Tony & Becca Avila posted to the memorial.

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MaryHelen Avila Carlos

June 17, 2022

It's like losing another mother for me. My Tia Celia was such a giving and kind hearted person. If she wasn't at our house on the weekends, my Mom and Dad and brothers and I would be at there home. We would visit for hours and had so much fun. These 2 family's were inseparable. She always made us feel welcome'd. She always had a smile. I will always cherish the memories I have close to my heart of my Tia. R.I.P Tia celia, you will greatly be missed. I love You!

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Margaret Avila and family

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Tony & Becca Avila

June 9, 2022

We will miss you Tia! We will never forget you, Love You Always!

Lenny Sanchez

June 6, 2022

My deepest and most heartfelt Condolences are extended to the entire Avila Family.
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MaryHelen Avila Carlos posted to the memorial.

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