Naomi Apodaca

Naomi Apodaca, 88, born February 25, 1938, entered into eternal rest on October 3, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was one of 7 daughters born to Pedro and Esperanza Lucero. She was born in Bayard, New Mexico, where she later met the love of her life Benjamin Apodaca on the basketball court in Silver City. They were married in 1957 and relocated to Arizona in 1958. Naomi worked at Magma Copper Company for many years in the Human Resources department, hiring and changing lives of thousands. She then worked in various administrative positions with Pinal County and State of Arizona before retiring. Naomi was special to many people with her infectious smile, sweet soul, and her ability to make all laugh with her positive attitude. She loved her Honey, her children, her grandchildren, and great grandchildren with all her heart. She enjoyed going to casinos, yard sales and traveling to Tacoma, Washington to spend summers with her granddaughter, Tisha and her Tacoma family. Last but not least, Naomi loved her University of Arizona Wildcats and had season tickets to football games for many years. She will be missed by all those who loved her. She is now dancing in heaven with her Honey for all eternity.
Survived by her children; Laurie Corbett (Eddie), Eddie Apodaca (Tammy), Donna Estrada (Emilio), and Monica Carter (Stacey). Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren; 5 sisters; Gloria Acosta (Alex), Teresa Martinez, Yolanda Ramirez (Eddie), Loretta Benavidez (Gary), and Denise Juarez (Ernie). She is preceded by the love of her life and her Honey of 54 years, Benjamin, son Michael, grandson Devin, great grandsons Christopher and Maximo, sister Patsy, mother, Esperanza, and father, Pedro.
A Memorial Service will be held on October 24th, 2026 at 11:00am at Vistoso Funeral Home located at 2285 E Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Oro Valley Az 85755 and reception will follow.
In celebration of Naomi, please show up in your Wildcats apparel for her love of U of A Wildcats.