Aurelia Orozco was born in Tamaulipas Mexico to Celso Garza and Maria Gamez. She migrated from Texas to California following family and her husband's Army career. She was a dedicated Army wife, always preparing her husband's clothing and items when he would receive orders to deploy, at times it was heartbreaking to see her husband go. She was a hard working mom, working in the fields to help support her family. She was loved dearly by all who knew her.

She is survived by her 3 children, Noel Orozco, Jr., Odilia Orozco Dominguez, and John Orozco, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Her grandchildren, great grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister, grandson, and mother in law