Virginia Yescas Doumis

Virginia Yescas Doumis, age 79, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 22, 2026, at Banner Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona.

Virginia “Virgi” Doumis was born on December 16, 1946, in the copper mining community of Ray, Arizona, to parents Santos A. Yescas and Irene Rodriguez Alvarez.  Virgi was raised in Winkelman, Arizona, and graduated from Hayden High School in 1964.

After graduating from high school, she went to live and work in Tucson, Arizona.  There she married Jose Barajas and after moving to Phoenix, Arizona, had two children, Eduardo and Cecilia.  Later, she married Dan Allmon and welcomed her third child, Christopher.

Virgi worked for Revlon in Phoenix, Arizona, and retired after 30 years of service, holding various positions during her career.  After living in Sun City for a while, she moved to Gilbert, Arizona, where she lived with her son Edward and was well taken care of.

Edward, Christopher, and “adopted” son Richard, blessed her with 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.  They quickly became the focal point of her life and she became the extremely proud Nana to each and every single one of them.  She had no problem bragging about her children and grandchildren.  They were her life.

Virginia was well known for her outgoing personality, beautiful smile, and sassy disposition.  Even when faced with life’s challenges, she always had a smile on her face.  Her faith in God allowed her to make the best of every day and ready for the next adventure.  She loved all kinds of music and was always ready to visit places she had never seen or experienced.  Virgi was a great cook and was always willing to share her “secret” recipes.  She was determined to be happy and wanted everyone around her to be happy too.

Virgi will be greatly missed, but we will always have a special place in our heart for her.  Our Lord Jesus Christ will welcome her with open arms into His Heavenly Kingdom.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Santos A. Yescas Jr., Irene and Ralph Garcia, Sr.  Also, brothers Armando, Robert, and sister-in-law Dixie Garcia. She is survived by her children, Edward and Cecilia Barajas, Christopher (Amy) Allmon, 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Her sisters and brothers, Lupe (Nick) DeLa Torre, Patricia (Antonio) Arvizu, Art (Nanette) Yescas, and Ralph Garcia Jr. Many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends, all whom she loved dearly.

A funeral mass will be held at St. George Catholic Church in Apache Junction, Arizona, on February 12, 2026. Rosary at 10:00am with Mass following at 10:30am.  Luncheon to follow at Edward Barajas residence, 3761 E. Sundance Ave., Gilbert, Arizona.

Arrangements by Bunker’s Garden Chapel, www.bunkerfuneral.com. Should this obituary appear anywhere but bunkerfuneral.com, please check our website for accurate details and service information.