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EXPRESS YOUR APPRECIATION FOR THE LIFE AND WORK OF POPE JOHN PAUL II Announcing a special registry signing in his honor. To observe the passing of Pope John Paul II, Dignity Memorial (R) funeral service providers invite you to express your condolences by signing special register books to celebrate his life. The books will be added to similar registers from more than 1,800 other Dignity Memorial funeral homes and cemeteries throughout North America and forwarded to the Vatican as a gesture of compassion and mourning. Admired around the world for his spiritual leadership and efforts to be closer to the faithful, Pope John Paul II will be remembered as one of the most remarkable and loved Pontiffs in history. Register signings will take place at the Dignity Memorial locations listed below between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. through April 15th. Dignity (R) Memorial West Valley Chapel of the Chimes 7924 N. 59th Avenue Glendale, Arizona 85301 Ph. 623-937-9297 Green Acres Glendale Mortuary 5830 West Missouri Avenue Glendale, Arizona 85301 Ph. 623-939-8321 Lundberg Mortuary White Rose Chapel 5310 West Northern Avenue Glendale, Arizona 85301 Ph. 623-247-1111 Resthaven Park Cemetery 6290 W. Northern Avenue Glendale, Arizona 85301 Ph. 623-939-8394 Sunland Memorial Park and Mortuary 15826 Del Webb Blvd. Sun City, Arizona 85351 Ph. 623-933-0161 Central Phoenix A.L. Moore-Grimshaw Mortuaries Bethany Chapel 710 West Bethany Home Road Phoenix, Arizona 85013 Ph. 602-249-2111 Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary and Cemetery 719 North 27th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85009 Ph. 602-272-5639 Mortensen Kings Funeral Center 2225 North 16th Street Phoenix, Arizona 85006 Ph. 602-271-9799 Shadow Mountain Mortuary 2350 East Greenway Road Phoenix, Arizona 85022 Ph. 602-971-7350 East Valley Green Acres Mortuary and Cemetery 401 North Hayden Road Scottsdale, Arizona 85257 Ph. 480-945-2654 Lakeshore Mortuary 1815 South Dobson Road Mesa, Arizona 85202 Ph. 480-838-5639 Lakeshore Mortuary 1815 South Dobson Road Mesa, Arizona 85202 Ph. 480-838-5639 Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care 400 South Power Road Mesa, Arizona 85206 Ph. 480-830-4422 Melcher Mortuary Mission Chapel 6625 East Apache Trail Mesa, Arizona 85205 Ph. 480-832-3500 Melcher Mortuary Chapel of the Roses 43 South Stapley Drive Mesa, Arizona 85204 Ph. 480-964-4537 Resthaven Park Mortuary and Cemetery 4310 East Southern Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85042 Ph. 602-437-0436 Valley of the Sun Memorial Park and Mortuary 10940 East Chandler Heights Road Chandler, Arizona 85248 Ph. 480-895-9232

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Apr. 8, 2005.

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Love and prayers and rosaries

Lydia

January 6, 2023

In loving memory of
Saint Pope John Paul ll
'Karol Jozef Wojtyla'
18 May, 1920 - 2 April, 2005
Entered into God's care and Eternal Life 16 years ago God Bless
Spoczywaj z Bogiem+

Jane Nawacki

Friend

April 2, 2021

18 May 1920 - 2 April 2005
In loving memory of
Saint Pope John Paul ll
'Karol Jozef Wojtyla'
Happy 100th Birthday
in Heaven +
This candle light will shine brightly & everlasting with love & respect for you always
In death as in life you remain a God given symbol of faith hope & dedication & an inspiration to so many all around the world
God Bless you xxx
Spoczywaj z Bogiem +

Jane Nawacki

Friend

May 18, 2020

18 May 1920 - 2 April 2005
In loving memory of Pope John Paul ll (Karol Jozef Wojtyla) 15 years have passed. You are always thought of with love on your 'Eternal Life' passing day. My mother Helena passed the day before on April 1, 2005 in Hobart Tasmania, Australia and I think of her reuniting again with her loving Polish family members in Heaven. I also think of her meeting your Holiness together with your loving family members beside God in Heaven. This brings me great comfort and peace.
God Bless You RIP xxx
Spoczywaj z Bogiem +

Jane Nawacki

April 2, 2020

18 May 1920 - 2 April 2005
In loving memory of Pope John Paul ll (Karol Jozef Wojtyla) 15 years have passed. You are always thought of with love on your 'Eternal Life' passing day. My mother Helena passed the day before April 1, 2005 in Hobart Tasmania, Australia and I think of her reuniting again with her loving Polish family members and also meeting your Holiness along side God in Heaven. It gives me great comfort and peace.
God Bless You RIP xxx
Spoczywaj z Bogiem +

Jane Nawacki

Friend

April 1, 2020

You were a huge influence.

Taras Hlynka

May 3, 2019

To my Holy Father I pray to you because you are a great inspiration to me.Since you passed away I still pray to you to grant me peace of mind and my health.It is deteriorating.I am scared I know you say do not be afraid.So I keep telling myself this.I hope you pray for me as I pray for you.Grant me a miracle.Cure my cancer.I will be in your hands forever.

Antoinette

July 16, 2017

ONE MOMENT OF SILENCE

Valenda Newell

May 26, 2017

Holy father saint saint Pope jean paul.I pray my cancer will go away but it is acurse to me because I don't want to die I have lung cancer.I pray to you.xxxxx. Cause I have no where to turn I have heard that did miracles you have cured many. Please help. I pray for a miracle to you. I. Want to live. Not ready to leave this earth.love you your Holiness. Please Help me.thank you.

Antoinette

March 20, 2017

Your Holiness.I we need a miracle of peace of mind and on earth.I hope my cancer disapeared I don't want anymore torture with radiation and chimo I'm scared.Please pray for me.I will pray for us.Thank you.

Antoinette

January 2, 2017

We need a miracle Please Pray for us Your holiness.I ask you please bring us to peace on earth.Thankyou for being there for us.I will pray for you as you pray for us.Love and understanding.I have cancer and I am afraid.But you have said don't be afraid.It conforts me to know that you are listening.Prayers for my cancer to disapear.I will believe forever.Bless us all.Thankyou.

Follower of Peace

November 27, 2016

Why are we so divided cause of religion.I always thought it would bring peace instead its spreading war.So many people are suffering..Why is that there is only one God no matter what you call him.The creator of all life as we know it.I hope you let me understand. Pope Francis is trying the best he can but nobody is lisening.Please Help this world from above.Peace on earth.

lo,lo

November 21, 2016

You are peace I pray for you and the world everyday.We need peace and health in this world.Love each other.The power of love.

Antoinette

November 11, 2016

Your Holiness I am very sad that you left this earth. But I guess you were suffering.I know that you came to me in my living room after you passed. I was afraid cause I did not know what it meant you blessed me and than just disappeared.I know you are the one that does make miracles.You always said don't be afraid.I pray every day.You were like my father He to died of Parkinson. I always look to you as the closets to God.Prayers for us all.We need peace in this world.Love you forever.Till we meet again.xxxxxxx

Antoinette

October 26, 2016

Your holiness, I know we will be alright ! Cause everyone that believes knows that god will take care of what is going on in this world . They only have to believe !!!!! I can sometime get nervous .
I've had many surgeries .
I 'm still here. But why do drs. Prescribe all these drugs. I thought that god made each one perfect .

Edythe Marie Patricia Gaine

May 28, 2016

Thanks for coming to holy Angeles school orpanage and for food You gave me in1960 drummer Boy Joseph Weaver And veteran you are going to be truly miss

joseph weaver

December 22, 2015

Happy 10th anniversary dear Holy Father. Pray for me.

Sister Bernadette Marie

April 2, 2015

Happy Feast Day-Saint John Paul 11

Sister Bernadette Marie

October 22, 2014

Dear Saint John Paul II, I rejoiced in your canonization on April 27th of 2014. I have always admired you for your saintly ways and have read numerous of your books as well as books of Blessed Mother Teresa who was so close to you in this world. Please intercede for me that I may be faithful in my vocation. I pray for your intercession that I may grow in holiness and humility. Please intercede for my mother who is old and sick. I thank you for your beautiful examples. You taught us how to live and you taught us how to die. I feel very close to you. May you find much happiness in the presence of Our Heavenly Father and our dear spiritual Mother-YOU ARE TOTALLY HERS NOW. Much affection to my dear Holy Father, Sr. Jocelyn

Sister Jocelyn DuBois

August 21, 2014

SUN

CECIL SUN LAMONT MCLAUGHLIN

May 16, 2014

Krystyna

May 31, 2013

I miss you ,I miss your kind eyes and friendly smile,the World was better place when you walked with us.

Krystyna

May 31, 2013

I'll always remember you, Blessed John Paul II. Please always pray for me too, such that I may be a success in this life! free from all ailments, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

David Kiyimba

February 17, 2013

the year you got shot by a bullet was the year i was born 1981. i see your story in tv they give it all the time, now your with the holly father in heaven, you could see your family in the kingdom of heaven.

saul jr

July 29, 2012

Pope John Paul II is the Hero for Jesus
Christ for his Church

Grady Youngblood

June 15, 2012

To God be the Glory for a Good and Faithful Servant!

Freddie Vallier

April 15, 2012

The Pope John Paul II in Heaven with God in
Christ Forever Rejoicing with the Living
God.

Grady Youngblood

October 31, 2011

You are now called Blessed. Pray for us.

Denita Arnold

May 25, 2011

Un vero leader spirituale della Chiesa Cattolica Romana.
Un pioniere per l'Unità delle Chiese!
Possa la sua memoria sia eterna.

Padre Nicola Basili Gamva

April 4, 2011

Pray for us!

Erin M

February 1, 2011

thomas alvarado

January 3, 2011

Your mother was a very beautiful woman. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in a special way during this time.

Joe and Kathy Scherr

July 9, 2010

Our very sincere condolence to you and your family and may happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.

Larry & Roxanne Whitney

July 8, 2010

In the name of our Dear Lord..
You are our Saint~pray for
us in these sad..hard times.
Dear~Pope John Paul II

Brenda O'Neil

June 19, 2010

PLEASE TAKE GOOD CARE OF THIS WORLD BECAUSE IT IS REALLY NOT DOING SO GREAT AND MY FAMILY IS MISSING YOU AND I BELIEVE COMPLETELY IN YOU AND HAVE ALWAYS HAD FAITH

EDYTHE GAINE

June 8, 2010

june 6,2010

praise be jesus christ! we love you and miss you.

rolsyn aitken

June 6, 2010

Our world misses you dearly. Keep watching over our children Holy Father.

Liliana Nunez

May 28, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

May 6, 2010

robert alexander

May 1, 2010

God bless you.

Sheila Smith

April 23, 2010

Raymond Silvestre

April 19, 2010

El Señor es mi Pastor Nada me Falta

Aleja Torres

September 25, 2009

Hay una persona que buscaba y Gracias al Seños creo haberla encontrado.
"El Señor es mi Pastor Nada Me Falta"

Aleja Farigola

September 25, 2009

Ya encontre la familia buscada, gracias Señor

September 25, 2009

great man

jeff jay

August 15, 2009

Sr. Alfredo,mi nombre es Rosa Ma. Baladron Manduley,hija de Yolanda Manduley Sanchez.Si por milagro de Dios,ud. fuera la misma personaque presiento, entonces seria mi tio,o mi primo.Si asi fuera y desea contar con una sobrina o una prima mas le envio mi direccion de correo particular para que se comunique.Si fuera mi tio,las ultimas fotos que vi fueron de una graduacion hace muchos años atras.Tambien tengo una tia llamada Sara Acacia que no conozco ni por fotos...
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ROSA MARIA BALADRON

May 13, 2009

You are still profound. In life and in spirit. The impact you made not just on the individual, a community, a country, but the entire world still gives us comfort and hope. I am blessed, we who live are blessed to have lived in your time. May the love and peace you extended to the world be yours forever more.

Rosanne Reed

April 21, 2009

thanks i recive bellssings

vindu sunil

February 4, 2009

You are in my thoughts.
Bob Bernier

Robert Bernier

January 5, 2009

"Be not afraid . . ."

Miss You and Your Divine Spirit!

Carolyn Brown

August 6, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Susan Adcock

July 11, 2008

A great servant of God and a leader of men. If only the world were filled with more of the same.

Lee Morest

July 10, 2008

I sorry to hear about your lost and I would like to share with the family a comforting scripture at John11:25" Jesus said I am the resurrction and the life he that exercises faith in me, even though he dies will come to life.

Miracle

June 21, 2008

Your picture graces my mantle and I see you everyday. Look upon me and my family daily from Heaven and guide us to follow you to the glory of God. Rest In Peace.

Gregoria Delgado

April 1, 2008

A GREAT SAINT OF OUR TIME TO REMEMBER. REST IN PEACE A--MEN.

EMMANUEL OBELE MARIA

March 3, 2008

thank you

tara hendren

February 24, 2008

Pope John Paul II

You are the Pope of the People. Growing up in the seventies, you were my Pope. God was great to have given you to us. In your years of loyal service you served your faithful followers and your deeds will not go unrecognized. I come to you today, as your humble servant and ask for you to grant my brother G.P. a miracle of healing and restoration. In my dream last night I saw you on the side of a mountain, your name engraved upon the stones. There were floral offerings all around you. People looking to you to heal their loved ones. A voice called out to me and said to take flowers to you the morning of Tues, 02.26.2008 on behalf of my brother G.P. I will go to you in the courtyard of St. Mary's Basilica and I will offer flowers to you on behalf of my dear brother, G.P. I ask you to look after your son, heal him of his ailments and offer him peace and comfort to start a new life. I thank you in advance and know in my mind and heart that all of our thoughts, prayers and intentions are being heard and in Jesus' name, you my Pope will work a miracle on my dear brother, G.P. I will continue to work in your honor.


Your humble servant and faithful follower.

C Pena

February 22, 2008

It's been a while now but your love is forever God Bless you and God Bless us all,,

James Gaughan

November 29, 2007

PJPII: God bless you - for you are still missed. R.I.P.

Lily Gordon

November 4, 2007

dennis bosano

September 25, 2007

I love and miss you, my beloved Pope.

Kathy Kha

September 19, 2007

Sandra Pshak

August 27, 2007

your remember as a big grand father

jose a vargas

August 15, 2007

Papa ... you know the prayers of my heart. Things have never been the same since you left. You know what I'm asking. Thank you.

D. B.

July 26, 2007

Thank you for the miracle you are doing in my mother Maria's healing. I promise you that I will let it be known. We feel the blessings from above. Our faith is strong.

Elizabeth Ortiz

July 6, 2007

I love and miss you. You are indeed a Saint.

Beverly Waterson

July 2, 2007

Please pray for my husband and my sons. That they may be healed.

June 11, 2007

Pope John Pual II "Peace with God the creator, Peace with all creation."

Pope John Pual II "God made man the steward of creation."

Ernest Mwila

June 5, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

SHIREY O'Donnell

May 19, 2007

Dear John Paul II
I dearly remembered your birthday. I pray for you because your the HOLY FATHER and God takes away are sins. He blessed you to be the best person you can be. I am very happy with all the accomeplishments that you have done for your people. Your placed in my binder the meaning that I love you and I support because I believe in the HOLY FATHER AND YOU. I AM blessed that you worked hard but it was your time. We still love u and always YOUR IN HEAVEN talking to OUR SAVIOR...God bless you

Love Shirley'

Shirley O'Donnell

May 19, 2007

i love u pope john paul the II UR THE BOMB

PAOLA GAMEZ

April 29, 2007

Oh Holy Father, please tell my Angel Babies that Mommy thinks about them and loves them ever so much!! Ask them to pray for me, oh and could you give Aunt Lil and My Dad a kiss for me. Thank you.

Bernadette Pinnataro

April 20, 2007

Take care of my grandmother in heaven. Rest in peace...

J Holland

April 8, 2007

Jacob Johnson

Jacob Johnson

April 6, 2007

two years have already passed since you left this world. you will never be forgotten and will always be in our hearts. may you rest in peace.

christine lamontagne

April 4, 2007

walter pitney

April 4, 2007

Not since Padre Pio have we seen a person so holy and connected with our father in heaven. I wish i could have touched them both. I am sure that these two great ones have touched the hand of GOD our Father.

Walter Pitney

April 2, 2007

Almost two years now since you left us. We'll remember you forever. Santo subito!

Rosemary Rowlands

March 29, 2007

Thank God for the blessing of your ministry and papacy. Pray for us.

Art Jaramillo

March 26, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

albert ciafre

March 18, 2007

Thank the Good Lord above for sending us this man who arrived just when the world needed him.
Thank you for all your blessings.
I miss him.

Kenneth Hagan

March 11, 2007

Deepest sympathy Pope John Paul 2 family John Paul Pope John john Paul I did not know him but watched about him on tv and he seemed liked a great person You are now in Peace John Paul 2 God is watching over you

Andrea Sager

March 6, 2007

Bernadette Pinnataro

March 2, 2007

Richard H. Herrick

February 27, 2007

Your life was filled with hope and love.When you see my wife in heaven, please bless her and tell her she will forever be in my heart.One day we will be together again.

Rick S

February 21, 2007

Tina Huckins

January 11, 2007

Nancy Chamberland

January 11, 2007

Germaine Cyr

January 11, 2007

PRAY FOR ALL YOUNG PEOPLE.
PRAY FOR MY FAMILY AND I.
PRAY FOR PEACE IN IRAQ, RUSSIA, CHINA, U.S.A..
PRAY FOR ESTHER, LYLE, SANDY, GARY, MARY, MATTHEW, and MICHAEL.

GARY HENTZ

January 6, 2007

Scott Chamberland

December 24, 2006

I love You PAPA...I miss You so much...

Kamila Wojkiewicz

December 1, 2006

STEVE ATWELL

October 17, 2006

Riposo in Pace. Mio pensiero e preghiera sei con te.

Michael Iezzi

October 11, 2006

Scott Chamberland

September 24, 2006

DEAR PAPA JOHN PAUL.. thank you for favors granted in the health of my daughter and in the resolution of her conflict in college...thank you for listening to my prayers and for being with me...Blessed Papa John Paul pray for us now and always...

carol Cassidy

August 30, 2006

God Bless Pope John Paul for teaching us the truth and for being a strong voice for life. Please pray for me as I pray for you.

Sue Myatt

August 25, 2006

"I will give you the holy and sure blessing promised to David."God is good and his love will endure forever and take the heavenly peace with harmony in you home.Help and pray for blessed revival soon.Thanks andbless.keijo sweden

keijo leppioja

August 18, 2006

terri lehr

August 17, 2006

Dear Papa,



Thank you for the strength you send me in the trials of my life.



Please pray for us!



Thank you for your loving example of suffering and infirmity.



Please pray for us in our own earthly struggles!



Please pray for the peace of Jerusalem!!

Mary

August 17, 2006

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 1998-2006

We love you dear Papa!! You are remembered fondly in our hearts!!

August 17, 2006

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