Consuelo F. Siqueiros was born on February 7, 1960, to Roberto and Carolina Siqueiros. Consuelo passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on May 8, 2020, after a fierce two-year battle with multiple myeloma, a bone marrow cancer.
Consuelo lived her entire life in Yuma, Arizona, where she attended Alice Byrne Elementary School, Woodard Jr. High School, and Kofa High School. Soon after graduation in 1978, Consuelo obtained employment at the Yuma Proving Ground, and later at the Bureau of Land Management, and the Valley Health Center in Somerton; however, she dedicated the greater part of her career to the U.S. Border Patrol where she worked for 32 years. One of the highlights of her Border Patrol career was personally meeting then President George W. Bush. Consuelo also worked as a secretary for St. Francis of Assisi Church and volunteered as a catechist for many years.
Consuelo is survived by her two beloved dogs, Esme and Tori, and sisters, Mercedes (Jose) Reyes and Elizabeth (Glenn) Dahin, both of Yuma, and her brother, Alberto (Jacqueline) Siqueiros of Tucson. She is also survived by 10 nieces and nephews: Mercy (Michael) Ammerlaan, Sarah (Chris) Jongeward, Katie Reyes, Robert Siqueiros, Albert Siqueiros, Jack Siqueiros, Brent Siqueiros, Samantha Dahin, Alexandra Dahin, and Cassandra Dahin; and six grand nieces and nephews: Caroline Ammerlaan, Benjamin Ammerlaan, Ada Jongeward, Lulu Jongeward, Mac Axl Jongeward, and Quinn Siqueiros. She adored her nieces and nephews and enjoyed watching them grow and pursue their passions. The family extends a special thanks to cousin Maria “Conchita” Flores, who accompanied Consuelo for several weeks to the Mayo Clinic for a stem cell transplant. Consuelo also regarded two generations of U.S. Border Patrol agents and staff as part of her extended family.
Consuelo touched many lives and hearts, and was known throughout the community as someone who was greatly loved, and who loved and cared for others in return. She always went the extra mile to help not only those she loved, but anyone who needed it. She was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be sorely missed.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, services on Friday, May 15, 2020, will be *private; however, the rosary, mass, and graveside service will be live-streamed:
Private Viewing: 8:30 am - Funeraria del Angel Kammann
Private Rosary: 9:00 am - Funeraria del Angel Kammann, Hector Martinez reciting - live-streamed on Connie Siqueiros Facebook page for public viewing
Private Mass: 10:00 am - St. Francis of Assisi, Father Emilio officiating - live-streamed on St. Francis Facebook page for public viewing
*Public procession: 10:45 am - from St. Francis of Assisi to Desert Lawn Cemetery - friends and family are invited to follow procession
Private Graveside Service: 11:00 am - public viewing from vehicle permitted - live-streamed on Connie Siqueiros Facebook page for public viewing
Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.
