Lupita Fuentes Maldonado

Lupita Fuentes Maldonado,70, of Show Low, Arizona peacefully passed away on November 11, 2015 with her family near her side. Lupita was born on December 6, 1944 in Arizpe, Sonora, Mexico to the late Carlos and Francisca Fuentes. Lupita is the beloved wife of 45 years to Raul Leal Maldonado; loving mother of Rose Esther Maldonado, Michele Marie Maldonado, Robert Raul Maldonado, and David Fuentes Maldonado; five loving grandchildren, Vennessa Michelle and husband Toribio Lujan, Lauren Danielle Milano, Adam Alexander Milano, Raul David Sanchez and Juan Arnulso Sanchez; eight dear great-grandchildren, Izaiyah Antonio, Aalaeyah Gisele, Grayson King Aleczander, Tristen Aghani7, Asja Rayn, Jaizavious Arelio, the late Juan Diego and Noah Elija; loving mother, Francisca Fuentes; nine loving brothers and sisters, Margarita Felix, Carlos Fuentes, Andrea Obesa, Hector Fuentes, Lourdes Fuentes, Arturo Fuentes, Catalina Fuentes and Gildardo Fuentes.

How can one find the words to express the feelings about a truly extraordinary woman who served as a daughter, sister, tia, best-friend, confidant, nana, great-nana, mother, wife; soul-mate to your only love. You were different, rare, a priceless treasure. You exemplified love in every encounter; in every project; in every role you served. Slow to anger, quick to provide a positive solution, a negative bone in your body one would not find. You taught us to do our part and face our fears. We can hear your voice saying, “You can do anything with Jesus!” You opened the door to your heart and home when people were in need, helping many from all parts of the world and from all walks of life. You possessed the beauty of a queen and remained the most humble. You consistently put others before yourself, it was your instinct. If you said to her, “I want to be more like you” you would hear her say, “No sweetheart, be more like Jesus”. What will we do without you darling? We will honor you by following your example of making God the center of our lives, serving others without complaint and loving without limit. Until that glorious day when you hear Jesus sweet voice calling you to wake up, you will be missed beyond measure. You were undeniably the absolute best of us all.

The Memorial Service will be at 6:00 P.M., Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the Spanish Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Tucson, 1101 S. 5th Ave., Tucson, AZ. Please visit Lupita's online memorial and registry at www.greerwilsonchapel.com (623)245-0994.