Obituary of Magaly De La Paz-Proenza

Magali De La Paz Proenza,56, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born in Mexico City, Mexico to Bertha Josefina Rendon Szilady and Enrique Martin De La Paz. In 1972, Magali moved with her brothers and sister to Las Vegas, where she grew up and graduated from Clark High School. Magali was married to Kayle Stephens from May 1980 to April 2001 and together they had Charlie Nicole Melvin and Bianca Vanessa Stephens. She was later married to Mario Proenza in November 2001 adding his daughter, Chelsea Proenza to the family. Magali spent her life as a devoted mother and wife. She was a writer, producer and entertainer in Latin programing and was also a talented recording artist who wrote and performed her own music. Magali also enjoyed spending time with her daughters and grandchildren every chance she had. Magali is survived by her spouse, Mario Proenza, her children Charlie Nicole Melvin (Joshua), Bianca Vanessa Stephens, Chelsea Elizabeth Parker (Larry) and her five grandchildren. She is also survived by her mother, Bertha Josefina Rendon Szilady, her father, Enrique Martin De La Paz and her siblings Enrique De La Paz, Alberto De La Paz, Frida De La Paz, Edward Fernandez, Robert Fernandez, Mark Fernandez, Carlos De La Paz, Jimena De La Paz, and Karen De La Paz. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 12:45 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Tule Springs Building at 7500 Tule Springs Road. Viewing will be held from 11:00-12:30. Graveside service will be held at 2:30 pm at Bunkers Memory Gardens Cemetery at 7251 W. Lone Mountain Road. Funeral arrangements provided by Kraft Sussman Funeral Services