Edna Young Butierez

Enedina "Edna" Butierez

April 1, 1949 - October 30, 2026

Edna Butierez passed away on October 30, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by loved ones.

Edna was born on April 1, 1949, in Tucson, Arizona to Amalia Martinez and Johnny Young. Known to many as "Güera" for her fair skin and her long, beautiful light-colored hair. She was a very beautiful woman.

Edna loved to listen to Little Joe y La Familia. The beat, the tone, and the sound of his voice helped her feel the music, and she lived to dance and sing to it.

She is survived by her three sons, Filomeno, George, and Steve. The nieces and nephews she raised, Guy, April, Jesusita, and Jason. She is also survived by her grandchildren, R.J., Filomeno III, Aaron, Katalea, and Alysia. She was preceded in death by her brother Johnny and her sister Frances, known as Coneja, and her niece, Vangle.

Edna had lots of family and friends who loved her, and she cared for them deeply.

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Services

Services will be held Friday, November 20, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Martinez Chapel - 580 S. 6th Ave. A reception will be held following the service at the Martinez Reception Hall until 7:00 p.m.

You're welcome to celebrate our wonderful mom by including her favorite color, red, in your attire.

Donations in her honor may be made to the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona at www.donate.communityfoodbank.org