Belia Medina Diaz

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Belia Medina Diaz, age 81—a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and loving partner.

Belia was born in Las Cruses, New Mexico in 1944. She moved to Tolleson, Arizona in 1968 to raise her family. Belia worked for the local high school, TUHS for many years. She then moved to Avondale/Cashion.

Belia is survived by her devoted significant other of 34 years, Manuel Pino; children Olga Lopez (Pancho) and Ricky Diaz (Francis); stepson Benjamin Pino; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; as well as 4 siblings.

She is preceded into death by her parents, Manuel and Elvira Medina; her son Tudy Diaz; grandson Tudy Diaz Jr; and brother Daniel Medina.

Belia is at peace and pain free. She will forever be missed and loved.

A private burial will be held with family at Holy Cross Cemetery.

♥

A Silent Tear

Just close your eyes and you will see

All the memories that you have of me

Just sit and relax and you will find

I’m really still there inside your mind

Don’t cry for me now I’m gone

For I am in the land of song

There is no pain, there is no fear

So dry away that silent tear

Don’t think of me in the dark and cold

For here I am, no longer old

I’m in that place that’s filled with love

Known to you all, as “up above”