Dolores D. Avila

With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved mother, grandmother, and matriarch, passed away peacefully at the age of 95. She was the heart of our family — loving, generous, and full of quiet strength. She had a sharp mind, a sweet and coy sense of humor, and a way of making people feel cared for just by being near her.

Dolores leaves a legacy of five generations who adored her: a mother of five children Lydia Ortega, Maria Perez, Louie Avila, Ernest Avila, and Alfonso Avila; grandchildren, their children and a great-great grandchild. To us, she wasn’t just a mother, grandmother, great grandmother or a great-great grandmother — she was a best friend, a confidante, and the steady presence we could always count on.

She had a gift for bringing everyone together, often around her kitchen table with a homemade meal and the comfort of her company. She showed her love through food, through gathering us close, and through the simple, thoughtful ways she cared for her family. She loved caring for her garden and everyone knew to just let her handle it her way.

She truly was an angel on Earth, and we take comfort in knowing she’s now with Our Heavenly Father, watching over us with the same love and grace she gave so freely in life.

Con el corazón pesado, compartimos que nuestra querida madre, abuela y matriarca, Dolores Avila, falleció en paz a la edad de 95 años. Ella era el corazón de nuestra familia: amorosa, generosa y llena de una fuerza tranquila. Tenía una mente despierta, un sentido del humor dulce y discreto, y una manera de deshacer que las personas se sintieran protegidas simplemente con estar a su lado.

Dolores deja un legado a cinco generaciones que la adoraban: fue madre de cinco hijos–Lydia Ortega, Maria Perez, Louis Avila, Ernest Avila y Alfonso Avila–nietos y sus respectivos hijos. Para nosotros, no era solo una madre o abuela, era una mejor amiga, una confidente y una presencia estable en la que siempre podíamos confiar.

Ella tenía un don para reunir a todos, especialmente alrededor de su mesa de cocina con una comida casera y el consuelo de su compañía. Demostraba su amor a través de la comida, de juntarnos en un ambiente íntimo, y de las maneras simples y con atención con las que cuidaba a su familia. A ella le encantaba cuidar de su jardín y nadie podía meterse con él.

Ella fue verdaderamente un ángel en la tierra, y nos consuela saber que ahora está con nuestro Padre Celestial, cuidando de nosotros con el mismo amor y gracia que nos brindó en vida.

A visitation for Dolores will be held Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary, Valley View Chapel, 3520 E Washington St, Colton, CA 92324. A funeral service will occur Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Valley View Chapel, 3520 E Washington St, Colton, CA 92324. A committal service will occur Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at Montecito Memorial Park, 3520 E Washington St, Colton, CA 92324.