Local resident celebrates her 103rd birthday

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Yuma local Carmen Zuniga celebrated her 103rd birthday at Catholic Community Services "Daybreak Adult Day Care" with family, friends and staff.

At 103-years-old, Zuniga feels blessed to be around the one's that care for her the most.

"I'm very comfortable with everyone here and with God," she said. "He's taken me into account and allowed me to be here with everyone who's given me strength."

While Zuniga truly believes she is fortunate to be with loved ones, those who are around her feel her love and liveliness, as well.

"Carmen has been such a joy," Daybreak Adult Day Care Program Administrator Nicolas Arias said. "She is such a blessing. She's so full of life. She is having the best time. It's been such a joy to work with her."

Zuniga believes she still has plenty of journey left to venture, too.

"I know I'll be given more time, because I feel it," she said.

Zuniga says she's looking forward to what's ahead and to her next birthday.