Juanita E. Tanguma (Preciado) peacefully passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Blythe Nursing Care Center. She was 71 years of age.

Juanita was born on May 10, 1948 in Roma, Texas. Juanita is the loving daughter of the late Pablo B. Tanguma and Delia (Gomez) Tanguma. She was preceded in death by her beloved brothers: Pablo Tanguma Jr., Joe Canales and Nick Canales.

Juanita married Benjamin Llamas Sr. of Zacatecas, Mexico. She later married Ramon Preciado of Tucson, Arizona. She is survived by her children, Dale Llamas of Palm Springs, CA, Cindy Llamas of Blythe, CA, Donna Llamas of Cherry Valley, CA, Kaylynn Llamas of Moreno Valley, CA, Christy (Dario) Cruz of Beaumont, CA and Benjamin Llamas Jr, of Blythe, CA; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. It is with great sadness and heavy hearts, she will be deeply missed by all.

Services will be held on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Frye Chapel, 633 N. 7th Street in Blythe, California. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 am and funeral services will begin at 11:00 am.