Mary J. Rubalcava, "Chuca"

was born March 24, 1932 and passed away peacefully at home in Tucson, Arizona on September 5, 2022. She was lovingly surrounded by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, George M. Rubalcava and their beloved daughter, Terri Rubalcava.

She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. She was known for being a great cook, a crafter and a skilled knitter and always shared her beautiful handmade gifts with family & friends.

She will be forever missed by her children, Fran Boyd, George (Rosie) Rubalcava, Laura (Bob) Kern; Grandchildren, Brian (Christy) Boyd  and George (Nicole) Boyd; Great-grandchildren, Madeline Boyd, Hudson Boyd, Ariana Boyd and Damian Rivera. She was also a loving Nina to her many Godchildren, Sandy Mozingo, Gerald Rubalcava, Arthur Ruiz, Eleazar Garcia, Brian Boyd and George Boyd.

Mary's life and legacy will be celebrated by family and friends in a memorial service on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Most Holy Trinity Parish, 1300 N. Greasewood Rd., Tucson, AZ. A Rosary will be held at 9:00 a.m. with a Mass to follow at 10:00 a.m. https://www.mostholytrinityparish.org/