Esther Huerta Saenz

Esther Huerta Saenz, age 96, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Morenci, Arizona, and spent her life rooted in the warmth and culture of her home state.

Esther was the beloved daughter of Sophia Murillo and Lazaro Huerta Sr., and is preceded in death by all her siblings: Margaret Solares, Hortencia Rios, Connie Chavarria, Beatrice Garcia, and Lazaro Huerta Jr. She was the last surviving member of her generation and now joins her parents and siblings in eternal rest.

She was married to the love of her life, Donald “Cisco” Saenz Sr., with whom she shared a beautiful life and raised four children. She is preceded in death by her husband Cisco, and by her son Robert Saenz. She is survived by her children Patricia Gonzalez, Donald Saenz Jr., and Tency Chavez.

Her love and legacy live on through her grandchildren: the late Tommy Gonzalez and Che Saenz; and those still living Lorenzo Gonzalez Jr., Melissa Rivera, Kelly Gray, Adrianna Leonard, Tiffany Saenz, Jennifer Saenz, and Colby Saenz.

She was a proud great-grandmother to Denise Botello, Priscilla Gonzalez, Sienna Rivera, Daniel Rivera, Alexander Gonzalez, Maximilian Acero, Angelica Gonzalez, Savannah Acero, Christian Saenz, Isabella Rivera, Atom Leonard, David Saenz, Rosie Saenz, Dominic Saenz, Roman Saenz, and Evan Saenz. Her joy grew even greater with her two great-great-grandchildren, Tommy Botello and Sophia Botello.

Esther’s heart was full of love for her family, her faith, and the simple joys of life. She had a passion for dancing and a laugh that lit up every room. She was an Elvis Presley fan through and through, and she spent countless peaceful hours working on puzzles and her beloved puzzle books.

Her life was a blessing, her memory a treasure. She was deeply loved and will be missed beyond words.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ, with a Viewing from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, and a Service to begin at 10:00 AM.