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Timothy Frakes Obituary
was born on March 19th, 1994. On June 21, 2016, the Lord took him home at the young age of 22. He is survived by his parents, Tim Sr. and Liz; his two brothers Mark and Michael; his grandparents Ed and Gen Hendricks; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
As a product of Jesuit Education, Timmy had a strong faith in God and love for his family and friends. He attended St. Francis Xavier Elementary (Class of 2008) and Brophy College Preparatory (Class of 2012), where he swam on numerous state championship teams and was team captain his senior year. Timmy recently graduated from Boston College (Class of 2016) with a degree in Economics. He just moved back home to begin his adult life, which was full of hope and promise.
He stood at 6' 4", but it was not his size that filled the room. Rather, it was his smile, his pure heart, his beautiful spirit and his sensitive nature that was his presence. You could feel all of these things when he wrapped his long arms around you with a hug. He was the oldest brother and the oldest cousin in a large family, and you could see all of these things when you watched him love his younger brothers and little cousins.
He loved music and sunsets, sharing these passions with friends and family at every opportunity, playing songs to sing along to and insisting they join him on his favorite mountain top at sun-down. This is a testimony to his love of life, friends, and family. He will be missed dearly.
A Wake and Rosary will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. at Brophy Chapel, 4701 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his memory to Brophy College Preparatory programs in honor of Timothy Frakes, Jr. To donate online use: http://www.brophyprep.org/in-memory-of-timmy-frakes-12/
Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.
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Scott Feuer
July 5, 2016
I am sorry to learn of your family's loss. As a fellow BC alum, I had been looking forward to meeting and sharing Boston stories with Timmy. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
July 1, 2016
We are very sorry to hear of your loss and extend our deepest condolences. May the God of all comfort embrace you during this difficult time and may peace of mind find its way to you with each passing day.
D.Psalm 128:1 A.
June 30, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Lizzy L
June 29, 2016
♡ my deepest condolences... I will continue to pray for you all... the Frakes, Hendricks and Markham families. ... ♡
John Clark
June 29, 2016
What a great loss. I will keep him in my prayers
Dan Smith
June 29, 2016
Tim & Liz, I'm very sorry for your loss. Heartfelt sympathy from the Smith clan.
June 29, 2016
No words can express our sorrow for your loss. He was a fine young man. Our prayers for you and the boys are constant. May The Lord give you strength.
Cathy & Kerry Marine
June 28, 2016
So very sorry to hear of your loss. He is with his grandparents in heaven.
Chris & Jim Ronstadt
June 28, 2016
Tim, Liz and Family: I am so sorry to hear you are suffering another family loss. My heartfelt condolences and may God give you the strength to get through this tragedy. Barbara Kunze
June 28, 2016
Tim and Liz: our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult, difficult time. Please accept our condolences and know that we will be praying for your family.Greg and Debbie Rabb
C L
June 28, 2016
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help the Frakes family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13
Lauren Greenfield Young
June 27, 2016
Liz and Tim, all all the Hendricks and Frakes Family, We are all so sorry for your lose. Love The Greenfields
Teacher Mindy Sobraske
June 27, 2016
Liz, Tim, Mark and Michael,
Sending my love and prayers. May God surround you with his love. My heart is broken to learn of the passing of your precious, Timmy.
Paige Fass
June 27, 2016
Dear Frakes Family- words like sympathy, shock, grief and pain seem so small compared to what you are going through. Please know that I offer my heartfelt condolences and send prayers to your entire family. My deepest regards, Paige Fass
sharon risser
June 27, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers to Liz and Tim, Ed and Gen and the whole extended family. Chris and Sharon Risser
June 27, 2016
The Mitten family send our love to Liz and Tim. We are thinking of the Frakes and Hendricks families and praying for all of you.
June 26, 2016
Dear Tim, Liz and family
Our deepest sympathies to all of you. We share in your sadness. We can only hope that God will show us the way to heal our broken hearts. Tim will forever live on in your memories. May God
give you inner strength and blessings.
In friendship and love
Georgie & Janeane Tesi
Diane Bauer
June 26, 2016
You and your family are in our thoughts & prayers! Davis & Nolan's friendship with Tim gives them lasting memories! The Bauer Family, Davis, Nolan & Diane
"Loving kindness is to time indefinte" Psalms 107;1
June 26, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sean Carroll
June 26, 2016
Tim and Liz: I am very saddened to receive news of Tim's passing. Please count on my prayers for Tim, for you and your whole family. God bless, Fr. Sean Carroll, S.J.
Ed Areghini
June 26, 2016
Tim and Liz ... so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. Sending prayers and love to you both and hopes for peace and comfort and healing at this impossible time.
George Vesely
June 26, 2016
Tim and Liz and the entire Frakes Family, please accept Jane and my condolences. We are very sorry to hear of your loss.
George and Jane Vesely
Debbie and Bob Brier
June 26, 2016
Lizzie and Tim
No words ............... My deepest heartfelt thoughts for all if you ...
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