Maria De Jesus Juarez

ELOY - Maria De Jesus Juarez, 87, died on Jan. 6, 2019, in Eloy.

Mrs. Juarez was born on June 15, 1931, to Fidal Contreras and Ventura Hernandez in Canutillo, Texas. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She also enjoyed gardening, cooking and watching TV with her husband. She was a member of St. Helen of the Cross Catholic Church.

Survivors include her husband, Francisco; 11 daughters and sons, Petra Roman of Maricopa, Alicia Ramirez and Francisco C. Juarez Jr. of Eloy, Helen Escarcega of Casa Grande, Angelita Gamez of Eloy, George Juarez of Casa Grande, Jerry and Jimmy Juarez of Eloy, Johnny Juarez of Casa Grande, Bernardo and Corina Juarez of Eloy; five siblings, Pedro Contreras of California, Rosa Juarez of Eloy, Ricardo Granado of Phoenix, Damacio Granado of Globe and Josefina Granado of Las Cruces, New Mexico; 31 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; and 51 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three children, Anthony Juarez, Ventura Montijo and Fernando Juarez; and two grandchildren, Jessica Juarez Kent and Yancy Juarez.

Visitation beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 11, with rosary recited at 10, at St. Helen of the Cross Catholic Church. Funeral Mass celebrated at 10:30. Burial in Eloy Memorial Park.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Valley Chapel in charge of arrangements.