Cecilia Florez

Cecilia "Chila" Chavez Florez
Of San Manuel, Arizona

Born November 22, 1945 in Bisbee, Arizona. Cecilia/Chila was 80 years old. Cecilia passed away at Oro Valley Hospital on Monday, March 09,2026

Chila was born November 22,1945 to Carmen and Magdalena Arana Chavez in Bisbee, Az The only daughter and 3rd child of 5. Chila had 4 brother's. Lupe Chavez, Carmen Chavez, Pancho Chavez and Tony Chavez.

Cecilia departed this earth and entered into eternal rest, Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ welcomed her with open arms into his Kingdom. Carlos Lazos Florez , Cecilia's husband of 51 years, awaited her, along with all those who knew her, loved her and she loved and had gone before her.

Cecilia was a devoted and loving wife to Carlos. They were wed in Holy Matrimony in 1971. They were highschool sweethearts. They moved from Bisbee to San Manuel where Carlos worked at Magma. They built a beautiful life. They welcomed their first born, a son Carlos "Carlitos" in 1977. And a daughter Cecilia "Cecy" in 1979.

Cecilia was a devoted Wife, Mother, Daughter,Tia and Daughter in law and especially Nana. She cherished her family and friends with all her heart, loved all wholeheartedly, unselfishly and was the Best Momma in the whole world. And the best Nana too!

Cecilia loved playing bingo and going on the bus to the casino to play bingo with her prima and binguerra ladies. She attended mass on Sunday in Mammoth with her Tia's. Chila loved company and having visitors that she would greet with a smile , a cup of coffee and her delicious food. No one ever left her home hungry.

In 1999 she was blessed with her 1st 2 grandson's. With more grandchildren to follow, 8 in total, she would say my grandkids are my life and my heart. She affectionately called them her cheplaies. She also had 3 great grandchildren.

Cecilia worked as a custodian for the Mammoth San Manuel School District for 13yrs. Once she retired she enjoyed spending time with her husband Carlos, her children, grandchildren, family and friends.

Her legacy will live on in her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and in all who knew her.

She loved The Lord Jesus Christ , as well as all her family and friends.

Cecilia is survived by her son Carlos (Silvia) Florez of Morenci Az, her daughter Cecilia (Gregory) Smith of San Manuel, her grandchildren Miguel (Alma) Florez, Ivan Florez, Marcellina Florez, Hector Smith, Adrian Florez, William Smith and Jasmine Florez. Her great grandchildren Rome Florez, Armando Varela Jr, and Versailles Florez. Her brother's Lupe (Jessie) Chavez of Thatcher Az , Pancho (Hope) Chavez of Benson Az Antonia Uribe (Reymond-deceased) of Thousand Oaks,Ca , Susana (Greg) Samborski of Tucson Az, Margie Roy (Joe) of Scottsdale Az, Irene Chavez of Bisbee Az. As well as many nephew's and niece's, cousins and one living Tia/Nina (maternal side).

She is preceded in death by her Husband Carlos L. Florez, parents Carmen and Magdalena Chavez, her baby brother Tony (Gerra) Chavez and family, brother Carmen (Irene-living) Chavez. Nephew's Frank C. Chavez and Jose C. Chavez, Father in law Hector Florez and Mother in law Overta Florez.

There will be no funeral services per Cecilia's request. She will be cremated and her ashes to be buried with her Tia at the Mammoth Valley View Cemetery.

The family of Cecilia would like to thank Soulistic Hospice and their staff who helped Cecilia with her end-of life-care.

Matthew 5:4 KJV
Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted.
Psalms 34:18KJV
The Lord is nigh with them that are of a broken heart and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.