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Elia AGUILAR Obituary
Born in Durango, Mexico on July 20, 1934, passed away on November 15, 2012. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister and a delight to all who knew her.
Lila was a native of Sacramento for over 55 years and worked for Del Monte Cannery for 25 years.
Preceded in death by her loving husband Manuel Aguilar of 42 years and her parents, Bernardo and Ignacia Villapudua, and her brothers and sisters; Nolberto Villapudua, Bernardo Villapudua, Rosa Gonzales, Lidia Guardado and Estella Jara. She is survived by her two daughters Blanca Santos and Nancy Arashiro and her four granddaughters Elia Santos, Alexandria Santos, Erica Arashiro and Michelle Arashiro, and one great-granddaughter Cambria Mariah. She is also survived by her sister Esperanza Hernandez and her brothers Jorge Villapudua and Armando Villapudua. Lila leaves behind many cherished memories and she will always have a place in our hearts and will always be remembered by all who knew and loved her.
Family memorial was held privately.
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Ernie Bautista
November 24, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to you at this time of sorrow. She is in God's care now and what better care could we ever ask for her? Now we pray for your comfort in the days ahead. God bless you and keep you in His tender care and love for all eternity. Lila, we will always love you.
Familia Bautista
Josie Sanchez
November 22, 2012
So sad to read this. Lila was loved by our family. She lived next door to my in laws pat and raul. My kids ( Alex and breanna) always went over to check on Lila. And just say hi. Lila loved them like her own. So sad to read this. But have to believe she's happy with Manuel watchin over us
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