Kathy Magaly Aviles

“Anything is possible.” That is what Kathy Magaly Aviles believed about life. She was a creative woman, a perpetual inventor, who seemed to be able to find a solution for any difficulty confronting her. She had faith in her ability to find those solutions. Kathy thoroughly enjoyed understanding how things worked. She possessed an inquisitive, confident, and rational nature matched with a versatile and agile mind. Kathy was a person who believed that she could achieve whatever she set out to do.

Kathy was born on August 7, 1984 at White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. Her parents were Sylvia and Luis Aviles. Kathy was raised in Los Angeles and Pomona, Califonia. She showed her ingenuity even as a child. When she was confronted with a problem, Kathy could develop an imaginative solution, and she derived satisfaction from knowing she had that ability.

This same talent for finding solutions had a positive bearing on Kathy's family relationships. Kathy was raised with two siblings. She had one brother Luis and one sister Savai. When a difficult situation or dilemma arose within the family, Kathy was always there to help figure out a solution for making things work.

As a young girl, Kathy could be found building and inventing new and different things. She was curious, resourceful and interested in anything original. She was in the "Yearbook" Club. In her spare time she liked cars. Kathy's memorable achievements included.

Endowed with an appetite for knowing how her world worked, Kathy enjoyed school, especially when the learning experience involved dissecting and probing the unknown. Kathy was adept at scrutinizing different possibilities and designing innovative solutions. She enjoyed some courses more than others, having favorite classes and teachers. Her favorite class in high school was Yearbook. She always had the best grades.

Kathy was socially resourceful, an expressive person who was willing to try new things. These qualities drew a lively circle of friends around her. Always interested in her friends’ activities and interests, Kathy was uncritical of her acquaintances. She was sought after by people who recognized that she was generous with her time and energy, and these same friends found Kathy to be very stimulating company. Kathy's humor and curiosity were contagious for those around her. While growing up, some of her best friends were Samantha and Rocio. Later in life, she became friends with Samantha, Rocio, Mary, Briseida, Paula and Martha.

As a born inventor, Kathy was definitely in her element in her work place. She could easily create new and innovative systems, and incorporate those changes to bring a fresh approach to any work situation. Kathy was a focused worker with a strong drive for achievement. She could assess all of the options before her and, using her analytical skills, could comfortably find answers that no one else had even considered. Her personal initiative inspired those around her. Kathy was always good at getting a project started and then, at the appropriate time, handing it on to a colleague. Her primary occupation was Safety Coordinator. Kathy worked since she was 17 years old, primarily in Staffing. Kathy always made an effort to be a team player, doing what needed was necessary in order to get the job done.

Kathy's passion for finding a better way to do things was often an end in itself for her. In fact, that interest by itself became something of a hobby for this perpetual problem solver. Since Kathy was always searching for new and unusual activities, she developed many interests and leisure pursuits. Some of the things she became an “expert” in might come as a surprise to those who knew her, but most friends and family understood that Kathy simply couldn’t be limited to just a few activities or ideas. Her favorite pursuits were family and friends.

Kathy's calm demeanor and eternally positive outlook served her well in sports. Kathy was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed following her favorite events whenever she got the opportunity. Tops on her list were Soccer Real Madrid.

Kathy's talents were well suited for being actively involved in professional and community organizations, something she did throughout her life. She enjoyed being involved and was willing to jump in and help out in most any situation. Kathy could bring a breath of fresh air to any organization, simply by introducing her novel ideas and problem solving strategies. In high school, Kathy was a member of the Yearbook.

With all of her talents, her ingenuity, her solutions and inventiveness, it is no surprise that Kathy received public recognition for her competence. With the drive and ability to meet any challenge, Kathy accumulated a long list of achievements throughout her life. Some of her most prestigious awards included Supervisor of the Year.

Kathy was a lover of animals and cherished her pets. One of Kathy's favorites was Bailey, an English Bulldog, Ralph, a Pittbull and Brandy, a Yorkie.

Kathy passed away on July 13, 2017 at Kaiser Hospital in Fontana, California. She fought a brave battle against cancer. She is survived by her mother and father, Luis and Sylvia Aviles and her brother and sister, Luis Alberto and Sarai Aviles. Services were held at Funeraria Del Angel Chino Mortuary. Kathy was laid to rest in Montecito Memorial Park in Colton, California.

During her lifetime, nothing appeared impossible to Kathy. She met the words “it can’t be done” with the enthusiastic challenge of a “wanna bet” attitude. Kathy was able to recognize the possibilities a new idea held, even when those around her could not. For Kathy, the traditional way of doing things fell short of her expectations, especially if there were original and untested methods for handling a challenge. For Kathy Magaly Aviles, the fun of living her life could be found in the challenge.

Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria del angel Pierce Brothers Griffith, Chino, CA.