Elena Marez Dodge was welcomed into God's loving arms on April 8, 2024, at age 97. Elena was born to Gabriel Marez and Demesia Rael Marez in Puerto De Luna, New Mexico on October 16, 1926.   She married Domingo Dodge on January 7,1949 in Sonora, Arizona where they lived for 6 years. They moved to Ray, Arizona, where Domingo built a house for her. Then to Superior, Arizona, not only did the family of six move, but also, they moved the house Domingo built.

Elena and Domingo had four children, Merlinda, Robert (Bobby), Gloria, and David, ten grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren.

Elena was a Prayer Warrior for the Diocese of Tucson and was called often. She was very active with her church, St Francis of Assisi. She was a lector and taught religious class to the youth of the parish. She was very active with the Cusillo Movement, she not only participated, but several times was part of the team, that presented fifteen talks (rollos). She was devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary the Mother of God and prayed the rosary two – three times a day. She found peace and tranquility. She prayed that the family was safe, kind and at peace.

Elena was a member of clubs and organizations in her community. She was very proud of her associate degree and her travels, including to the Holy Land and rafting down the Colorado River.  Elena always encouraged her children, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren to further their education. She was so proud of all their accomplishments.

Elena said her most important role was being a Wife, Mother, Grandma and Great-Grandma. Elena's Family was her world!

Elena is survived by her husband of 75 years Domingo, and her children, Merlinda Provencio, Bobby Dodge (Viola), Gloria Dodge, 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, brother Abe, and sister Mela.

She is reunited in Heaven with her father Gabriel, mother Demesia, her son David, her son-in-law Pro, brothers, Joe and Paul, and sisters Eva and Marcella.