De La Paz was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her father is from Mexico and her mother is from Las Vegas. Her family has blended different cultures to form their own unique traditions.
From the description of De La Paz family folklore : the art of making fun of others, 2001. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367933389
De La Paz grew up in Las Vegas in a home that blended American and Hispanic cultures. She attended Brigham Young University.
From the description of Baby blankets, 2002. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 76896168