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Beatrice Avilez Obituary
She was married to the late Robert C. Rico in 1949 until his passing in 1984. Beatrice is survived by five children; Frank (Sue Lujan) of Oracle, Robert (Ginger) Rico, Gene Rico, Cindy Gittins (Rick), and JoAnn Moreno (Rudy), all of Yuma.
She leaves sixteen grandchildren and thirty-four great grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings, Eugene Gill, Bertha Chavez, Stella Mesa, Angie Martinez, Hilda Corea and Norene Fregozo.
She remarried in 1990 to the late, David Avilez. They were members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Yuma and Prescott, where they enjoyed spending their summers.
Our beautiful Mom, Nana, and sister has gone to be with her family in Heaven. Those who left before her are her daughter Melinda Rico, who she missed dearly, brothers, Eddie, Ramon, Clyde, Alfonso, and Victor Gill with sister Eva Chavez.
Tukie was all about family. Her love for family gatherings was always evident in her smiles and laughter, watching as her family grows. Something she learned from her Mother. She was a dutiful daughter and helped raise her siblings. She enjoyed reading her romance books, newspaper, doing word search and watching her novellas. Don't interrupt her when she's watching them. She loves the color red but recently found she enjoyed wearing blue. We know Melinda will meet her, and immediately take her aside to fix her hair before giving her a beer and a spin on the dance floor.
Wake and Rosary will be held on June 6th, 5-9 pm at Yuma Mortuary. Funeral Mass will be held on June 7th, 2019 at St. Francis at 10 am with burial immediately following at Desert Lawn Cemetary.
Pall bearers will be her grandsons, Bobby, Ray, Nick, and Eric Rico, John and Joseph Faz and Ricky Gittins.
Honorary Pall Bearers will be the rest of her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Mother you left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide, although we cannot see you, we know you're at our side.
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Jackie Bruno
June 12, 2019
Robert,Ginger and the whole Rico family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
June 8, 2019
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
Becky Leffler (Herrera)
June 6, 2019
My dear friend Tukie: you always had the most sincere smile on your face and the kindest words to say to me whenever I would see you. You always made me feel like I was a part of your wonderful family and for this I will always be grateful. I hope you found your reunion with your beautiful daughter, Melinda, and all your relatives gone before you, as wonderful as I imagined that it would be.
I know your kids are going to miss you but I, too, am going to miss you. Your legacy will live on forever. Prayers going up for your kids, Robert, Frank, Gene, JoAnn and Cindy, and all the rest of your family who loved you so much. Special prayers to Ginger who I know was an integral part of your family, who helped care for you, and I know who you considered a daughter, not a daughter-in-law.
Love,
Becky
June 5, 2019
Beautiful memories, love and peace are the gifts you leave this family behind. We will always love and miss you Auntie Tukie.
Anna O. and Fam.
June 5, 2019
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Barbara Rojo
June 5, 2019
JoAnn I am so sorry for your loss, you are all in my prayers.
Lolly Rodríguez
June 4, 2019
My condolences to the family. May she rest in peace in the arms of our heavenly father in heaven. Lolly Rodriguez
Carrie Ozcan
June 4, 2019
I just want to extend my deepest condolences to Ricky Jr. and family. I am so sorry for you loss and I hope you find all the comfort God can provide. Hold on tight to each other. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Light and Love,Carrie Ozcan
June 4, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."
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