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Lucia Vrizuela Obituary
Our beautiful mother Lucia Madrid Vrizuela passed away on March 9, 2011 at Hospice of the Valley, Friendship Village after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born in Puerto De Luna, New Mexico on September 8, 1919; she moved to Arizona as a small child and lived most of her life in Tempe. She is preceded in death by husband, Antonio and sons, Clemente and Tony Vrizuela. She is survived by her son, Chuy (Rebecca) Vrizuela; daughters, Lupe (Jim) Smith, Margie (Charlie) Molina, Mary Vrizuela, Belen Vrizuela; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Aurora Dean and brother, Frank Madrid. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 14, 2011 at Church of the Holy Spirit, 1800 E. Libra Drive, Tempe. Mom was a strong spiritual woman who was loved by many. She leaves us with her strong values, her great sense of compassion and her always present smile. Our family would like to thank Hospice of the Valley for the compassionate care they provided. Donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ. 85014. Arrangements entrusted to Tempe Mortuary.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lucia Vrizuela
Liz Rivas
March 28, 2011
Hi Margie...Im really sorry for you lost!!! Im been figthing cancer myself i know what tia Lucia had to go through..She really was a tia for me...i miss her already.....Liz Rivas..from Dennys
Ginger Marquez-DiCoio
March 18, 2011
Tia Lucia, I will miss you so very much. I am so grateful that you came into my life and my family's. You remind me so very much of my grandma Mary whom I miss so very dearly. I will miss hearing your voice and hearing your laugher but most of all just talking to you. You will be missed so very much by many. I know that I will see you again. My condolences to Lupe and Margie and families. I love you.
Lucy & Joe Carrera
March 17, 2011
Margie: Our most sincere condolences. Our prayers for your dear mother during 6:30 A M Mass.
March 14, 2011
My condolences to the Vrizuela Family. Nana Lucia, it was a honor to have you in my life, although it was for a short period of time. I never forgot you- You were a beautiful lady who always had a smile on your face. I love you always, christine
Lisa Dean-Llerenas
March 14, 2011
I am truly sorry for the loss of my beautiful Nina/Tia Lucia. I will miss her smile and her hugs. She had a heart of gold and was very passionate. My mama, Aurora Dean was blessed to have her as a sister. God Bless you Nina Lucia, I love you!
Lisa Dean-Llerenas
Frank Madrid
March 13, 2011
To my Nina Lucia, Thank you for the memories of your laughter, your smile and your hugs. I haven't been around much as an adult but my childhood memories are forever. Rest in peace Nina, I love you.
March 13, 2011
Were so sorry for your loss. Our condolences to the family. Carla
Gino Madrid
March 13, 2011
My condolences to the family. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
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