Helen Aguilar Galaviz Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Helen Aguilar Galaviz (Phoenix, Arizona), who passed away on October 23, 2025, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Helen Aguilar Galaviz to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Tomasa B. Ochoa and Antonio Aguilar; her significant other Antonio Galaviz of Manuel's Mexican Restaurant; and her siblings, Tony B. Aguilar, Esther Jackson, Annie Avalos and Lucille Silva.
She is survived by: her children, Stephen D. Loya (Veronica) and Elizabeth A. Galaviz (Geno) of Phoenix, AZ.; her grandchildren, Santiago Lopez (Kayla), Selena Lopez, Sophia Lopez, Chris Chavez and Analiese Loya; and her siblings, Tommy Ochoa of Globe, Quintin Ochoa of Globe and Otilia Toscano of Phoenix. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 21st 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home (4800 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018). A rosary will be held on Friday, November 21st 2025 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Mary's Basilica (231 N 3rd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004). A burial will be held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at the Green Acres Mortuary & Cemetery (401 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85257).
