Maria Blanca Salinas Viuda de Villa of Douglas, passed away on December 13,2019 at the Tucson Medical Center.  Mrs. Villa was born March 23, 1928 in Douglas, Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Armando Villa.

Mrs. Villa is survived by her son, Jesus Villa and his wife Concepcion from Cumpas, Sonora.  Also surviving are her grandchildren Morgan(Arely), Jesus, Juan Carlos(Betzaida), and Nelson.  She is also survived by 3 great-granddaughters, Chelsy Villa, Chantalle Villa, and Amelia Villa and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Villa was preceded in death by her sisters Refugia Salinas de Montaño, Celia Salinas de Valdez; three brothers, Antonio E. Salinas, Sergio T. Mendez, and Ruben Mendez

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A rosary will be recited on Friday December 20th, 2019 at 10 am at St. Luke’s Church followed by a mass at 10:30 am.  After services Mrs. Villa will be transported to Cumpas, Sonora for burial by Funeraria Barragan of Agua Prieta.

Alex Espinosa Funeral Home of Bisbee is in charge of local arrangements.