Helena Childs Bonito

Helena Childs Bonito of Carrizo, Arizona passed away surrounded by her loving family on August 22, 2019 at her home. She was 55. Helena was born on November 4, 1963 in Carrizo to her parents, William and Helen (Cook) Childs.

Helena loved the outdoors. She loved working the land; growing and tending to her own corn fields.  She especially loved her Carrizo community in which she spent her whole life. She was a Sunday School teacher for the Carrizo Assembly of God church and would make canvas and calendars for the whole community.

Helena raised many children that she would love as her own. Her home was always open and she would welcome everyone with open arms. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She is survived by her husband, Leroy Bonito; children, Matthew (Diane) Bonito, Lyla Bonito, Aaron Foster, Delberta Childs, Roberta Tessay, Delbert Childs, Jr., Richard Childs, Sr., Joycelyn Lupe and Raymond Lupe; brothers, Delbert (Judy) Childs, Sr., Gilbert (Darlene) Childs and Daniel Childs.

A two night wake will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at the family home in Carrizo. A home service will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday, September 6, 2019 with the interment to follow in the Family Plot in Upper Carrizo.