Diane Cordova Gentile

Diane was a native of Phoenix, Arizona and spent her early years as a housekeeper. Cleaning was her passion. Even at home, everything was always clean and in order. She was a generous giver at heart. Whether it was the landscaper, hairstylist, or bank teller, she befriended almost everyone she talked to. Diane was a mother of 3, 2 daughters and 1 son, and a Nana of 10. She loved her grandkids! She met the love of her life, James Gentile, while working as a housekeeper at Honeywell in 1991. They were together for 30 years, married for 29, and lived in Glendale and Peoria for most of them. Her favorite hobby was finding garage sales all over the Northwest valley. Nothing got her more excited than seeing a "community yard sale" sign pop up! When not finding deals at garage sales, she loved shopping at Kohl's, Walmart, Target, Old Navy, and Bath & Body Works. Diane loved having pets around. Her favorite was always a Pomeranian, but at one point, she had 2 dogs, a dozen birds, 2 rabbits, a tortoise, and an assortment of hamsters.

She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. "...to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord." 2 Cor. 5:8

Diane is preceded in death by her father, Antonio H. Torres, and her Nana, Concepcion Martinez Cordova.

She is Survived by her husband, James; her daughter Irene James and grandson Dylan; son Henry Gayton III and grandchildren Angelina, Elizabeth, Henry IV, Joshua, Nathan, and Alex; daughter Sabrina Padilla and husband Everado and grandchildren Ashley, Anthony, and Adrian. She is also survived by her mother, Susie Torres; 8 siblings, David Cordova and wife Patricia; Joe Torres and wife Mary; Frank Torres and wife Rachel; Johnny Torres and wife Stella; Teresa Torres; Tony Torres; Ruben Torres and wife Brachel; Rosie Wyatt and husband Charles; and many, many more extended family and friends.