Born on May 31st 1952 in Tucson, AZ. Gene was a graduate from Amphitheater High school. He worked for The City Of Tucson over 40years.  Gene Preciado, 71 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24th 2024.

He loved camping, fishing, hunting and enjoyed bowling and worked on cars. Gene didn't have any children although he loved his nieces and nephew as his own.

Gene was preceded in death by his mother Maria Felipa Preciado his father Ben Preciado Sr and brother Ben Preciado Jr. Survived by his sister Melba Preciado and nieces Ursula Valenzuela, Melva Hernandez, Elia Hernandez and nephew Francisco Mejia.

Though his physical presence may be gone his spirit will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him.

We will miss you greatly. May your soul rest in peace, your work on earth is now complete.

John 16:22 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.