Cora Ronquillo, 78, died January 5, 2021 with her family by her side in San Manuel AZ.
She was born June 19, 1942 in Bell CA to her parents Helen and Karl Graham.
Cora was known for her sense of humor and "no filter personality" and brought laughter
to everyone she came in contact with. Even those who met her once would walk away
with a story to tell… Life is an adventure was her motto. She was "Mamo" to countless
individuals who's lives she impacted and adopted into her heart.
She spent many years as the camp cook at the YMCA. She loved antiques and after
retirement worked at the Country Cottage along side her best friend Dorothy Clifton.
Her hobbies include cooking, singing, fishing and painting. She also looked forward to
her yearly Mardi Gras festivities in Louisiana.
She is survived by her daughters/step-daughters and step-son, Shelly (Michael)
Barriga. Candi Velasco (Amaro Tovar). Kim (David) Nolen. Sarah (Ray) Barney. John
Ronquillo. Cindy (Albert) Ortiz. 18 grandchildren 34 great grandchildren and 7 great
great grandchildren. Her sister Mary Kay Madrid.
She was preceded in death by husband, John Ronquillo. Stepdaughters, Irene
(Raymond) Romero and Sue Sue Ronquillo. Sisters, Lillian (Rick) Barton and Helen
(Gilbert) Martinez. Brother, Kenneth Graham and Brother in Law Romolo Madrid.
She will be laid to rest next to her husband in the Oracle Cemetery.