Carmen L. Saiz, age 91 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by family and loved ones in her home. Carmen was born December 18, 1928 in Phoenix, Arizona to Jesus and Antonia Loredo. Carmen was a native, worked as riveter for the B-17 during WWII, Administration for Maricopa County, and retiring as a house wife. She was married to Joe, the love of her life for over 35 years, until his passing on January 18, 2020. She instilled virtue and wisdom in her daily life. Carmen’s favorite color was purple and her passion was shopping. She was an accomplished cook; famous for her beans and taco’s, seamstress, household manager. She was steeped in God and a devoted Catholic.
She is survived by her sons Gilbert F. Villa, George and (Tillie) Cota Jr., grandson Eric J. Cota, granddaughter Patricia Ann Cota, great-granddaughters Serenity and Siannah Cota, 7 sisters, 2 brothers, 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.
Carmen was preceded in death by her son Richard Villa and her daughter Patricia A. Cota.
Rosary prayers will be held at 10:00 A.M., with a Funeral Mass to follow at 11:00 A.M., on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1954 N. 24th Street, in Phoenix. Burial will take place at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
Melissa Saiz
You will be deeply missed Tia. You and Tio are together, may you both rest eternally!
Love Always,
Melissa
Nancy & Rudy Dimas
It is heartbreaking to see Tia’s picture because I see so much of my Daddy in her features along with so many others of that generation of our family. They, along with Tia, gave and loved so much. They knew loss, suffering, and most of all devotion. I hold dear the memory of going to Nana and Tata’s house as a little girl and seeing Tia and the boys – Richard and Frankie – and my other cousins as well. Such good times! And since those days and throughout my life, Tia was always kind and loving each time we met. Even though that is not a memory, it is a cherished feeling that will never leave me.
I know without a doubt that along with my Daddy, she was one of the strongest persons I have ever known, enduring so much loss in a single lifetime and yet, remaining kind and positive despite it all.
Dear Frankie and George, my cousins, we grieve with you and embrace you with our sorrow and also with the knowledge that she rests in peace.
Nancy and Rudy Dimas