Obituary of Maria Mejia

Maria Cecelia Mejia (Sheila), aged 66, passed away on January 16, 2017 at her home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Sheila was born on November 18, 1950 in Contreras, New Mexico. She was the daughter of Roger and Ramona Griego. There was never a dull moment with our mom. She kept you on your toes and at the edge of your seat. We laughed at stories (some real and some not.) We argued….a lot. We sang songs that played on your stereo. You let us travel to the coolest places, (even when it was only meant for two). You made fun of the colors we dyed our hair and how we cut it (even though you've had your hair every color of the rainbow from long to shaved.) You told us you didn't care what we did as long as we were happy (even after tattoos, bad relationships, and moving away from you.) You told us you loved us so much even after all of our bad fights and the things we said to each other. We hope you know you were always loved, and we know with all our hearts, that you loved us. Sheila is preceded in death by her parents, Roger and Ramona Griego; her loving husband, Ricardo Mejia; sister, Kathy Romero; grandchildren, Analissa Barba and Grace Barba. She is survived by her daughters, Marla (Joe)Barba, Carla Herrera, and Monique Apalategui; her grandchildren, who were the loves of her life, Salina Mejia, Ricardo Apalategui, Thomas Apalategui, Diego Apalategui, Houston Barba, Samuel Barba, and Max Barba; sisters, Sarah Flores, Clara Esparza, Judy Herrera, and Lisa Griego; four nieces and four nephews; and all of her beautiful family and friends. Services will be at 4:00pm, February 3, 2017 at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home, Lake Havasu City, Arizona. The family wished to thank all of those who cared for Sheila. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NAMI in our name online or by mail to NAMI, P.O. Box 62596, Baltimore, Maryland 21264-2596. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the Mejia family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.