Aurora M Magana Obituary (1919 - 2022)

Aurora came to the Imperial Valley from Guadalajara, Jalisco in 1947 with $1.00 in her pocket and huge dreams in her heart. Widowed with three young girls Maria Isabel, Martha, & Maria de la Paz Higareda, determined to make a better life for her children. She met Ramon Magana who told her I want you for the rest of my life, and true to his word they were married for over 50 years. Together they had one son, Edward Magana, and adopted Jorge, Sirenia, and Joel Chaidez. Aurora leaves behind many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and one great-great-great grandchild. She was a strong-willed woman who lived life on her own terms. She will be missed for her generosity, honesty, delicious meals, unconditional love and will be remembered with great love.Services will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022, from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Mass will be held on Friday, May 20, 2022, beginning at 8:30 am at St. Margaret Mary with burial to follow at Riverview Cemetery in Brawley, CA.