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72, of Glendale, AZ passed away on October 24, 2010. Born October 31, 1937 in Phoenix, AZ he will be joining his Son Emilio "Beagle" his Parents 2 Brothers and 5 Sisters in heaven. He retired from Associated Grocers as a Personnel Director, served in the National Guard and was and advocate for the disabled. Wife, Lidia, Mother of his Children Tillie Norris, Daughters, Priscilla "Penny" Ethier, Rita Monroy, Estella "Star" Lopez, Christine Klinger, Sisters Anita Arvizu & Delphine Leon. October 27th, 6-8pm (Rosary 7pm) Rude Family Northwest Mortuary, 4033 North 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85015. October 28th, 9am (Mass 10am) St. Gregory's Catholic Church 3424 North 18th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85015.
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LUPITA PEARSON
November 1, 2010
TO STELLA AND HER SISTERS MY PRAYES GO OUT TO AND YOUR FAMILY. I FOUND OUT JUST YESTERDAY THAT YOUR FATHER PASS AWAY. I COULD JUST IMANGE WHAT YOU GIRLS ARE GOING THRU. IT'S BEEN 11 YEARS TODAY MY FATHER ENTER THE DOOR OF HEAVEN. MY DAD WOULD ALWAYS TALK ABOUT YOUR DAD. STORIES DURNIG HIS TRUCKNG DRIVING DAYS. MAY YOU ALWAYS CHERISH HIS MEMORIES FOREVER. LOVE ALWAYS LUPITA Q. PEARSON AND FAMILY
Peggy Martinez
October 29, 2010
Heaven is so much brighter today. The Angels have been laughing so much at your jokes. And I am sure everyone in heaven loves your magic tricks. You were always a STAR. Miss you much.
Lonnie Carr
October 28, 2010
The world is missing a very good man who will be missed not only by family but by those who had the privilidge of knowing this man!!! I count myself as being bless to know him not only as a man but a friend that cared greatly about others. Hoping you all celebrate his life and keep him in your hearts. Bless you all and sorry I learned late about his arrangements and did not make it!!
Lonnie Carr
4415 W Sandra Terrace
Glendale, AZ 85306
602-938-1394
[email protected]
Frank Napoles III
October 27, 2010
Tio Tommy,
Being so young, I didn't know you very well but from what I remember of you, you were a happy man with a big heart. You were one of my inspirations to working to become a writer. You gave me a few of your poems you wrote a few years back and i still have them today. I hope someone thinks to get your work published. You could inspire so many more. You will be greatly missed by all who knew you.
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julie ulvog
October 27, 2010
Uncle Tommy : I will never forget the joker born on the perfect day it fit him so well. He always made us kids smile and laugh always had jokes or magic tricks to share. I have your poem about the tree/stroke hanging in my house and it will always be their. Thank you Uncle tommy for always bringing a smile to our face. Love Julie Ulvog
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Becky Sanchez/Mosher
October 27, 2010
So many fond memories of Tommy Martinez. I went to school with Penny and Tillie worked with my mom, Virginia. Our families became more than just friends, we became family.
Tommy always had a smile on his face, a joke on his lips and so much love in his heart.
Thanks for being a part of our lives.
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