Mary Filomena Avila

February 15, 1959 - March 30, 2022

Mary Filomena Avila, a sister, aunt, cousin and friend died unexpectedly on March 30, 2022, at the age of 63 at Tulare Adventist Hospital. Mary was born to Frank G. Avila and Mary A. Avila on February 15, 1959. Mary was retired from K Mart after working there for 38 years. Mary was a person of faith, a parishioner of St. Rita's Catholic Church in Tulare, California. Mary loved animals but Kittens/Cats were her favorite. She loved her, "Rosie" a cat that she had from many years. Rosie was her companion and her daily company. Mary is survived by her brothers, Frank G. Avila (Sheek) and Manuel Avila, her nieces Rhonda Lee Avila Andrada (David), Rachel Marie Avila. Great nephews Joseph (Joey) Gabriel Avila and Skyler Frost along with numerous cousins and friends. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Frank G. Avila and Mary A. Avila. Her brothers Frank and Manuel would like to express their thanks to everyone that visited, called and helped Mary during her life. Also, a big thank you to Twin Oaks and Tulare Adventist Hospital. Mary's wishes were any memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Sansum Clinic Diabetes Research Foundation. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 6 at Salser and Dillard, 127 E. Caldwell, Visalia at 10:00 a.m. with interment at Tulare Cemetery on 900 East Kern Ave., Tulare, California. A Family Mass will be scheduled and announced when confirmation on the date is set. "What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, not the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him" Corinthians 2:9