Fidela Sanchez Ochoa Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Fidela Sanchez Ochoa in Thatcher, Arizona, who passed away on July 24, 2025, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Fidela Sanchez departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Fidela Sanchez. Though Fidela Sanchez may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her husband Refugio Ochoa; and her parents, Mosies Sanchez and Rosa Sanchez. She is survived by: her siblings, Linda Vian, Raymond Sanchez, Beatrice Montez, Natalia Lozano and Arnold Sanchez; and her children, Ruth Merrill (Phil), Rocky Ochoa (Sandi) and Paul Ochoa.
Viewing will be held on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the McDougal Caldwell Funeral Chapel (112 E Main St, Safford, AZ 85546). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, August 2nd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Thatcher Cemetery.
