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Maria Magdaleno-Gatewood Obituary

Magdaleno-Gatewood, Maria Esther
born July 29, 1948 passed away May 14, 2011. Predeceased by her husband John. Survived by Richard and Clara Magdaleno, her children Frank (Elizabeth), Kenneth (Norma), Shawn, and Rosalinda. Sisters Patricia, Cecilia, Liz and brothers Arnulfo, Richard Jr., and 14 grandchildren. Mass will be held at Queen of Peace 141 N. Macdonald, Mesa AZ on Friday May 20th at 3:30pm.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on May 19, 2011.

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Stephanie erran

May 19, 2011

I, love my tia mary she was and always will b an amazing tia..u are resting now..i cant express how much I miss u ,yr smile ,yr happiness..i hurts to know yr gone..may u r.i p tia till we meet again..i love u

Frances Chica Ramos

May 19, 2011

Pat & Cecelia I did not know your sister but I wish to send you my condolences. Our thoughts & prayers go out to all the family.

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