During the early part of Arizona’s statehood, vast acres of farm fields sprung to life in this part of the Valley. During World War I, the demand for cotton surged. Thousands of migrant workers from Mexico were brought in to work these farm fields. When the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic struck, Goodyear Farms established this cemetery to bury the farmworkers and their families who died from the flu. Over the years, the cemetery has served as a the final resting place for Goodyear Farms workers and their descendants. This historical site is preserved and cared for by the City of Avondale, which is committed to preserving the history of the pioneers who transformed the arid desert into agricultural fields.

• The City reserves the right to compel all persons coming into the cemetery to obey all rules and regulations established herein under the Avondale City Code.

• No person will be permitted to use profane or boisterous language or in any way disturb the quiet and good order of the Cemetery.

• The City reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to remove any decorations from the Cemetery when deemed unsightly, weathered, or otherwise dangerous or when necessary for proper maintenance of the Cemetery.

• The City is not responsible for the loss or damage to anything placed on graves or lots.

• No person may break or damage any tree or shrub; or any landmark, marker or memorial; or in anyway deface the grounds of the Cemetery.

• No vegetation of any kind shall be planted on graves or any part of the Cemetery unless by consent of the Parks & Recreation Director or designee. 

• No person, unless authorized by the Director or designee.  shall remove from any part of the Cemetery, plant or flower, either wild or cultivated, or otherwise disturb any landscaping within the Cemetery.