Maria Elena Banda Obituary

We announce the death of Maria Elena Banda (Eloy, Arizona), who passed away on October 18, 2026, at the age of 70. Maria will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Maria Elena Banda to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Max H. Banda and Maria Elisa C. Banda; and her siblings, Seferino Banda, Francisco J. Banda and Jesse C. Banda.

She is survived by: her daughter Veronica M. Banda Grado of Phoenix; her grandchildren, Leticia M. Grado-Velasco and Marc A. Grado-Velasco; and her siblings, Max Banda Jr. of Coolidge, Juan Manuel Banda of Chicago, Rosie Anzaldo of Eloy, Jose Luis Banda of Casa Grande and Jose Anhil Banda of Casa Grande.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30th 2026 from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM at the J. Warren Funeral Services Valley Chapel (601 C St, Eloy, AZ 85131). A prayer will be held on Friday, October 30th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the same location. A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 30th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Eloy Memorial Park (5839 E Milligan Rd, Eloy, AZ 85131).