Rachel Arredondo

SANTAN - Rachel F. (Preston) Arredondo, 80, of Santan died on July 29, 2013, at Lund Family Hospice Home in Gilbert.

The wake will be from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at the District 4 Service Center. The graveside service will be at 6 a.m. Saturday in Vah-Ki Cemetery in Casa Blanca.

Mrs. Arredondo was a daughter of Elisha and Julia Smith and granddaughter of Sarah Watson. She was a homemaker and former cook for Casa Blanca Community School and Gila River Arts & Crafts. She enjoyed cooking, baking, dancing, listening to music, watching her favorite soap operas and spending time with friends and family.

Survivors include her husband, Ramon; a son, Harold Preston Jr. of Casa Blanca; a sister, Loretta Smith of Santan; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Preston Sr.; two sons, Harry and Frank Preston Sr.; and a sister, Shirley Smith.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel is in charge of arrangements.