Edwiges Fontes Villescas, “Mary”, of Safford, passed away on Dec. 11, 2020, in Tucson. She was born on Oct. 17, 1928, in San Francisco del Oro, Mexico to Odorico Fontes and Amalia Arellano Fontes, with siblings, Alejandra, Conselo, and Maria Luisa.
Mary met the love of her life, Ricardo B. Villescas, in El Paso, Texas, and was married in 1954. She attended and graduated from Clifton High School in 1969. Together, the couple raised their children; Juan, Rick, Blanca, Ricardo, Sonia, and Jacob.
She began working as a cook manager in the Clifton School cafeteria where she enjoyed being around all of the children. Mary also enjoyed knitting, sewing, baking, and serving others.
Mary is survived by her children, Juan Villescas, Rick Loera, Ricardo Villescas, Sonia DeForest, and Jacob Villescas; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, and her four dogs.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ricardo B. Villescas, and her daughter, Blanca S. Villescas.
Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 19, at the Apostolic Church in Safford, beginning with a viewing at 9 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 10 a.m. Interment will be in the Safford Cemetery following services.
Arrangements are under the direction of McDougal’s Caldwell Funeral Chapel & Gila Valley Crematory. Online condolences may be extended at www.caldwellfuneralchapel.com.
