Eva L. Bayze 86 years old passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 30 at her home in Surprise AZ in the company of her two daughters Eva and Gina, son in law Richard and her granddaughter Jennifer. She was born in Cananea, Sonora to Alberto and Ramona Lopez on October 26, 1930.
Eva is preceded in death by her husband, Jaime Bayze, her mother, Ramona Lopez, her three sons, Albert Bayze, Alfred Bayze, George Bayze and nephew, Ramon Garcia.
Eva is survived by her sister, Fidelina Manriquez of Tucson; daughters, Eva (Richard) Macias, Georgina Bayze and Clarissa Johnson (Mel); and son, Jaime Bayze (Maria); as well as grandchildren, nieces and nephews too many to mention individually but all loved her very much.
Throughout her life, she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many, who even now are being changed by her witness of constant nurturing love and faith. Her signature gift of joy, shown through her constant smiling and laughter`, will never be forgotten. Through Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family and friends she never complained, maintaining a brave and cheerful outlook of an optimistic future. Filled with compassion and interest in others, Eva made friends easily and maintained contact with many.
The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support.
Funeral services for Eva will be on Saturday, Dec. 10, at Blessed Sacrament Church in Mammoth, starting at 9:30 a.m. with a Rosary. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. and interment will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Mammoth. A reception is planned after the graveside services at the Blessed Sacrament Hall.