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Emerita Herrera
Leyva
Jan 25, 1937 — Feb 10, 2026
Emerita Herrera Leyva
January 25, 1937 – February 10, 2026
Emerita, a beloved mother and grandmother, was welcomed into the Lord's presence on February 10, 2026, at the age of 89, in Yuma, Arizona. She was born in Moyahua, Zacatecas, Mexico, on January 25, 1937. She was raised in Mexico and migrated to California in 1969 and in 1981 relocated to Arizona.
Emerita lived a life dedicated to her family and faith in God. She was an independent
provider with a steadfast determination to raise her children. For many years, due to her strong
work ethic and perseverance, she worked in agriculture to provide for her family as a single
mother. She will be remembered for her many sacrifices, loyalty and commitment to her family.
Emerita prided herself in obtaining U.S. Citizenship and independently purchasing her home and
paying it in full; however, she was known to have often stated, that her proudest accomplishment
was having successfully raised her children and committing her life to our Lord Jesus Christ. She
leaves behind a legacy of faith, strength, perseverance and a family who loved and cherished her.
"Ustedes saben que los quiero – yo quiero a todos mis hijos -
Dios me los bendiga y me los cuide." -Emerita
Emerita is survived by her children, Irma, Martha (Antonio), Martin, Alma (Amador), Yolanda
(Jose), Leticia (Richard), Sara (Javier); twenty-five grandchildren; sixty-four great-grandchildren; six
great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Enrique (Rosa), Juanita, Consuelo (Jose), Armida (Francisco);
and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
She is preceded by her children, Maria Guadalupe, Francisco Javier, Manuel Jesus; parents, Hilario
and Cipriana; brothers, Placido, Isaias, Juan, Unibeldo, and Jaime.
A Celebration of Life will be held on February 20, 2026 at Desert Valley Mortuary, followed by a
graveside service at Desert Lawn Memorial Park
.
Emerita, una amada madre y abuelita, fue llamada a la presencia del Señor el 10 de febrero de 2026, a la edad de 89 años, en Yuma, Arizona. Nació el 25 de enero de 1937 en Moyahua, Zacatecas, México. Fue criada en México y emigró a California en 1969, trasladándose posteriormente a Arizona en 1981.
Emerita vivió una vida dedicada profundamente a su familia y a su fe en Dios. Fue una mujer independiente y determinada, que trabajó incansablemente para sacar adelante a sus hijos como madre soltera. Durante muchos años, gracias a su fuerte ética de trabajo y perseverancia, laboró en la agricultura para proveer a su familia. Será recordada por sus innumerables sacrificios, su lealtad inquebrantable y su compromiso constante para su familia.
Emerita se sentía muy orgullosa de haber obtenido la ciudadanía estadounidense y de haber comprado su hogar de manera independiente y pagarlo en su totalidad. Sin embargo, ella decia que su mayor logro fue haber criado exitosamente a sus hijos y haber entregado su vida a nuestro Señor Jesucristo. Deja un legado eterno de fe, fortaleza, perseverancia y una familia que la amó y la valoró profundamente.
"Ustedes saben que los quiero - yo quiero a todos mis hijos - Dios me los bendiga y me los cuide." -Emerita
Le sobreviven sus hijos, Irma, Martha (Antonio), Martin, Alma (Amador), Yolanda (José), Leticia (Richard), Sara (Javier); veinticinco nietos; sesenta y cuatro bisnietos; seis tataranietos; sus hermanos, Enrique (Rosa), Juanita, Consuelo (José) Armida (Francisco); gran cantidad de sobrinos, sobrinas, sobrinos-nietos y sobrinas-nietas.
Le precedieron sus hijos María Guadalupe, Francisco Javier, Manuel Jesús; sus padres Hilario y Cipriana; sus hermanos, Plácido, Isaías, Juan, Unibeldo y Jaime.
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