Our Beloved Mother Dolores ¨Loli¨ Rosetta Rios Garnica, 78, went to be with the Lord in Peace surrounded by Family and Friends on September 26th 2019.

Dolores ¨Loli" was born August 30th 1941 in Phoenix Arizona to Theodora and Alejandro Rios. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and especially loved to role of ¨Nana¨. Loli was also a very loving big Sister to her siblings and loved having them over to visit her frequently.

She was a great homemaker and was well known for her big Heart, great cooking and healing hands by Family and Friends. Her Tacos and Tamales were like no other and were just the tip of the iceberg of her many great recipes and dishes. Her joking manner, spanish slang, Infectious smile and laugh made you want to sit there for hours enjoying her company. Her Heart and Home were always open and you never left thirsty or hungry if you came in.

Her devotion to her husband the Love of her life and children was far beyond anyone could ever imagine. She shared a wonderful marriage with her husband Salvador for 63 years before his passing in 2018. She was very close with all of her children and loved them all unconditionally each and everyday. She will truly be missed by her Family and the many she touched.

She is survived by her 9 children: Art (Ana) Garnica, Albert (Cecilia) Garnica, Raul (Martha) Garnica, Ruben (Naomie) Garnica, Anthony (Claudia) Garnica, Debra Moreno, Gracie (Ruben) Esparza, Norma (Noe) Rivera, Nancy Garnica, 25 Grandchildren and 25 Great-Grandchildren.

Sisters: Sara Garcia, Virginia Martinez, Margie Hernandez, Rachel Rios
Brothers: Alex Rios, Billy Rios, and Ralphie Gurule.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Salvador Garnica, Her Parents Theodora Cruz and Alejandro Rios, Siblings Frank Rios, Gilbert Rios, Mary Madrid, and Helen Figueroa.

A special thank you to her Daughters Nancy and Norma who cared for her unconditionally until her last day here on earth, Nurse Cathy Goodwin, Palm View Staff, and Dr. Renelli Gonzales

Funeral Services: Friday October 4th 2019 9am-2pm Desert Valley Mortuary

Funeral Mass: 3pm @ Immaculate Concepcion Ave B Yuma Az 85364

Recepción: following Mass TBA