- OBITUARY
Domitila "Tillie" Yanez
Born June 12,1924, originally from Pirtleville, and a lifelong resident of Douglas, Arizona was welcomed to heaven on January 12, 2004. Proceeded in death by her husband, Henry (Garza) Yanez; her sister, Refugia "Cuca" (Joe deceased) Torres and her brother, Narciso "Chico" Robles.
Survived by her sister, Esther (Chio deceased) Cocio, from Tucson; daughters, Lucy (Salvador) Aguilar and Camila "Cammy" Yanez; sons, Guadalupe "Rocky" (Laura) Yanez and Enrique "Rocco" (Martha) Yanez; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Tillie was very active within the Douglas Community throughout her lifetime participated in the YWCA for over 20 years. She was a member of the Douglas Planning and Zoning Committee for 15 years. She also was a member of the Guadalupanas for the Sacred Heart Chapel for more that 40 years. Tillie, died as she lived always providing a warm smiling face and a caring hand. Always putting family, friends and people first. She touched the lives of many and will always be remembered in our hearts and mind.
A Rosary will be recited at the Sacred Heart Chapel, 17th Street and I Avenue. Douglas, Arizona on Thursday, January 15, 2004 at 7:30 pm. A Memorial Service will follow on Friday, January 16, 2004 at 10:30 am. at the Sacred Heart Chapel with Father Gilbert Malu officiating. Interment will follow at the Calvary Cemetery, 1501 5th Street, Douglas Arizona. After burial there will be a gathering at St. Luke's Hall, 1211 E 15th Street, Douglas, Arizona.
Pallbearers who will serve are: Guadalupe "Rocky" Yanez, Enrique "Rocco" Yanez, Salvador Aguilar, Antonio Plancencia, Ruben "Guero" Yanez and Marko Yanez. Honorary Pallbearers: Salvador "Sal" Aguilar, Saul Aguilar, Enrique "Rick" Yanez, and Christopher Perez. Arrangements done by: Brown Page Mortuary, 910 F. Avenue, Douglas, Arizona 85607.
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1924 - 2004 (79 years)
