Mary Xochtil Juvera

September 6,1938-December 13, 2024

Mary Xochtil Juvera, known for her self-reliance, strong Catholic faith and courage to persevere through adverse life challenges, passed away peacefully in her home on December 13, 2024 at the age of 86.

Mary will lovingly be remembered by her sons Samuel (Diane) Juvera, their three daughters Graciela, Samantha and Gabriella; Daughter Monica "Mo" Juvera (deceased March 10, 2015); Joey (Mandie) Juvera, their two sons Oscar and Harry and previous wife Jami with son Aaron (Stevi) great granddaughter Charli and daughters Victoria and Elizabeth (David) Kominsky; David (Patricia) Juvera, son Jonathan great granddaughter Marisabel and great grandson Jonathan Jr., daughters Sabrina with great granddaughter Luna and Isabella and many others whom affectionately referred to her as Nanna Mary.

Mary was born in Sonora, AZ to Regino and Maria Munoz joining three older step-brothers Pete, Tony & Richard (Huerta), she was the oldest of five siblings Abelardo, Gilbert,  Velica and Patsy. Upon graduation from Ray HS, Mary went on to earn her cosmetology certification securing a job in Mammoth where she met her husband Joe. Together they raised their children and built a lifetime of memories shared by their families and many in the tri-community through their willingness to help others. Joe worked at Magma for most of his life and preceded Mary in death in July 2002. Mary was known to many as the cake lady for many families in the Mammoth community, along with her love for baking and cooking her other interests include; traveling, especially in the outdoors, fishing, camping, gardening, pottery, painting, birding and especially her cockatoo Willy!

Services for Mary will be held December 21 at Blessed Sacrament Church in Mammoth. Viewing will be at 9:00, Rosary at 9:30, Mass at 10:00, burial to follow at Valley View Cemetery. Luncheon to follow burial at the home of David and Patricia Juvera's house.