Martha Bylas

Martha R. Bylas age 72 of Bylas, Arizona passed away on October 14, 2020, at Chandler Regional Medical Center in Chandler, AZ. She was born in Bylas, Arizona on August 21, 1948, to her late father, Raymond Duryea, and her late mother, Millie Kindelay Wright who was joined by her late stepfather, Allen MZ Wright. She gave her full support in being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed sewing and being creative with beadwork. She became known for her Mexican and Apache tamales. She is survived by her spouse, Dempsey Bylas, Sr. and their children: Anna & Chat Goseyun of Peridot, Sandy & Al Karnopp of Minnesota, Danny Bylas of Bylas, Dempsey Bylas, Jr of Bylas, Melissa & Greg Peaches of Glendale, Marthalin Bylas of Bylas, Garrett & Mabeline Bylas of Morenci, Cordaryl & Roshandra Cody of Bylas with 22 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Her siblings include Veronica Wright, Anthony Wright, Burnette Wright, and Mary Lou LaParo all of Bylas. Her sisters-in-law: Victoria Rambler of Bylas and Elesta Morrison of Washington. She was preceded in death by her brother, Wyman Wright, and her mother, Millie Kindelay Wright. A graveside service was held on Monday, October 19, 2020, at 10:00 A.M with Pastor Joe Dietrich officiating. Interment was at Middle Mesa Cemetary, Bylas, Arizona.