Evangelina Verdugo's Obituary
Evangelina Verdugo, 88, Died Friday February 17th, 2023 in the comfort of friends and family.
She was a beloved Great Grandmother, Grandmother, Mother, Aunt and Friend to many. She was survived by her children Eva Batson (Randy), Guillermo Verdugo, Naomi Gastelum (Michael), and Blas Verdugo (Kimberley); her grandchildren Esther Mowrey (David), Ryanne Gastelum, Angelica Verdugo, Antonio Verdugo (Shayna), Marcellina Gastelum, Melissa Cook (Brandtley), Isabel Verdugo, and Matthew Verdugo; her great grandchildren Jolynn Sanchez, Layla Sanchez, Atleigh Sanchez, Roseleigh Verdugo, Bella Gastelum and Easton Sanchez.
Family was always the most important thing to her, and her house was known as the gathering place for the family and friends to come and visit anytime. Wherever she went she brought a feeling of home and warmth with her. She often enjoyed visiting her friends at the El Rio center to create crafts, play games and share memories with others.
One of her favorite places to visit with her family was Disneyland. When her children were young, they went almost every year, the first ride always had to be It’s a Small World. As the years passed, she passed this love to her kids/grandkids and would enjoy the souvenirs they would bring back and photos of their smiling faces. When you walk into her home you would see a vast collection of photos of ranging decades of all her family. She loved being surrounded by these memories.
A viewing will be held Saturday February 25th, 2023, at Evergreen Mortuary at 10:00 AM followed immediately by burial service.
A reception will be held form 12:00pm to 3:00pm at the Ellie Towne Flowing Wells Community Center, 1670 W Ruthrauff Road, Tucson, AZ 85705, following services.
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