Carmen Araiza Esparza Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Carmen Araiza Esparza (Phoenix, Arizona), who passed away on April 18, 2026 at the age of 82. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Carmen Araiza Esparza to pay them a last tribute.
As Carmen departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Carmen may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Carmen leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her husband Adolfo Mendoza Esparza; her brother Abraham Araiza (Abe); and her parents, Abraham E. Araiza Sr. and Carmen R. Esparza. She is survived by: her children, Theresa Esparza, Lisa Esparza and David Esparza. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, as well as great-nieces and great-nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society (https://donate.cancer.org) or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
