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Gloria Clark Obituary
Beloved Daughter, Wife, Sister, Aunt and Friend left this life on March 17, 2011 to be with family and friends in heaven. She was born in Williams, AZ on March 26, 1932. She was preceded into heaven by her parents Margarita and Frank Ornelas Sr, brothers Fred Ornelas Sr and Frank Ornelas Jr, sister Felice Ornelas and husband Roger Clark. She is Survived by brother John Ornelas, sister-in-law Mavis Ornelas; nieces, Luci Murphy, Mari Wright, Marge Bumpus, Caroline Coronado, Molly Ornelas, Polly Vega, Dolly Celaya, Kathy Ornelas & Nita Ornelas. Nephews Frank Ornelas III, Dan Ornelas, Mark Ornelas, Fred Ornelas Jr and Sylvester Ornelas and many grand to great-grand nieces and nephews. Gloria lived a very full life; employed by Motorola Semiconductor as a line supervisor much of her life. She was gracious, considerate, caring and giving of herself to all that she met. Her contagious smile and passion for life will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Memorial services will be held 11:00 am on March 26, 2011 at Double Buttes Cemetery, 2505 W. Broadway, Tempe AZ. Eulogy will be by Grand-Niece Stephanie Torres. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Dobson House, Valley of the Sun Hospice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gloria Clark
March 28, 2011
Dear Aunt Gloria,
You were loved by all! You were such a loving, easy going, full of life person and you have left behind alot of wonderful memories for all of us to cherish. With all my love,
Nita Ornelas
Grandma i will always love you and think of you every day. Thank you for all you taught me in my 17 years with you. Love you, Matt (your baby)
March 28, 2011
sally and matt arredondo
March 28, 2011
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
luci murfitt
March 25, 2011
Thank you Aunt Gloria for all you have done throughout my life. I have enjoyed our visits and I know I will really miss this in my life. My only consolation is that you are not in pain. Thank you for the memories and your love. Luci M. Puyallup, Wa.
Deborah Ornelas Hernandez
March 24, 2011
Aunt Gloria....May you rest in peace...Thank you for all the wonderful memories throughout the years. I remember the ranch in south Phoenix...We always had so much fun there, especially when Grampa Frank was alive and the parties you had there....Love you always, Deborah
Michelle and Frankie Avila
March 24, 2011
"At least you are in Heaven with Jesus and the angels:)"
Alice Coronado
March 24, 2011
Aunt Gloria RIP. Thank you for all the memories, especially the parties at your ranch with Grandpa Frank. May you be at peace!
Cynthia Lopez-Avila
March 23, 2011
Aunt Gloria, you were the one who always made sure that grandma had everything she needed to raise us. You were the one who had the ear to listen and the voice to reason and the smile that proved you cared. The angel who held our family together, I miss you now and will the rest of my life, I will continue to share all of my accomplishments with you as well as my problems, you were the one who I knew was proud of me and inspired me to make my decisions, thank you for everything. I'll love you and there will be a place in my heart for you forever, till we meet again, "God Bless". Love, Sindie Lopez-Avila, Alyssa, Freddie, Michelle, and Frankie
Kathy Ornelas
March 23, 2011
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Jan Plante
March 23, 2011
Aunt Gloria will always be remembered by her wisdom, graciousness, and kind thoughts she shared with others. She always lent that listening ear and gave wonderful advice to get us through our problems. She always made sure we were "taken care of". Aunt Gloria is at peace now and very happy to be in heaven where she is with her family looking down on us! Aunt Gloria, we love you with all of our heart and will truly miss you! All of love, Jan, Rob, and family
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