Former Texas resident Desideria Tapia, 71, passed away peacefully on Sept. 9, 2020, at her home in Fort Worth, Texas, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. At her request, no service will be held. Desideria was born March 12, 1949 in Belen, New Mexico to Edwardo and Ursula Saiz. Desideria was full of passion and loved her family very much. She cared deeply for her family and neighbors. She did this not out of obligation, but because of who she was. She was always the first to offer help. And she always ensured that every child who crossed her threshold was safe and healthy. She spent most of her life in Southern California before making her way to Texas to live closer to her children. She was proceeded in death by her son Raymond Tapia Jr. She is survived by her a husband of 52 years, Raymond Tapia Sr; daughters, Cindy Tapia, Nadeen Suarez; son, Inez and son in law Mark Suarez; Including her grandchildren Corina, Andrew, Nick, Monique, Rocky, Mikala, Neaveh, and Ray, and 4 great grandchildren.