Evangelina Armenta Bracamonte

Evangelina “Lena” Armenta Bracamonte, age 82, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Lena was born in Tucson, Arizona to Aurelio Salgado Armenta and Guadalupe “Lupe” Martinez Armenta. She graduated from Pueblo High School. Lena married Agustin Megariz Bracamonte on June 21, 1965, and were married for 59 years. Lena worked at Desert View High School as a school secretary in the English Department. She enjoyed her job and the dear friends she made along the way. She also enjoyed our summer vacations, where we would mostly spent in the White Mountains camping and fishing. Her most recent passion was her grandchildren. She loved her babies and making memories.

Lena was preceded in death by her son Agustin A. Bracamonte, her parents Aurelio and Lupe Armenta and her brother, Aurelio Armenta II. Lena is survived by her husband, Agustin Megariz Bracamonte; her daughter Gloria Christina Quintana and son-in-law Carlos Quintana; and her grandchildren Gabriel and Daniella Quintana; her sisters Margie Gomez (George †); Mary Saenz (George); her brother Alberto “Beto” Armenta; her dear niece Marie “Liz” Bustamante; and many cousins, God children, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A visitation for Evangelina will be held Friday, December 13, 2024 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM at Funeraria del Angel South Lawn, 5401 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706. A rosary and prayer service will occur Friday, December 13, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 5401 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706. A graveside blessing and burial will occur Friday, December 13, 2024 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at South Lawn Cemetery, 5401 S Park Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706.