Jennifer Michelle Pacheco

Jennifer Michelle Pacheco left this world peacefully with many of her loved ones by her side on Monday, January 13, 2014 at Yuma Regional Medical Center. She was one of five children born to Rudy and Socorro Miranda on March 14, 1974 in Downy, California.Jennifer is survived by her father, Rudy Miranda; her brothers, Rudy and Mark; her children, Robbie and Isabella; step-daughter, Victoria; grandson, Aiden; numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. Jennifer was preceded in death by her mother, Socorro Miranda; her sisters Barbara (Sister M. Michelle) and Monica; and her husband, Victor.Jennifer was employed by the Yuma Union School District, Gila Ridge High School, as an instructional aide. Jennifer will be fondly remembered at school for her smile that brightened up the hallways and her attitude that lifted everyone's spirits as well as her endless love for the students.A viewing will be held on Monday, January 20, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at the Funeraria del Angel Mortuary, 795 W 28th St., Yuma, Arizona. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. (AZ time) at St. Thomas Indian Mission, 350 Picacho Rd., Winterhaven, California. Internment will take place on Friday, January 24, 2014 at Resurrection Cemetery in Montebello, California.