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Mary Maldonado Obituary
Mary Vargas Maldonado was born on August 23, 1925 in Dewey Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Alfonso Vargas and Delores Ruiz Vargas. She grew up and attended school in Dewey. Mary and Visente Maldonado were united in marriage in Bartlesville on January 5, 1947.
Mary was employed with the Dewey Public School system for 15 years before her retirement in 1980. Mary was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Dewey. Other memberships included the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Our Lady of Guadalupe Altar Society.
Survivors include her husband, Visente; three sons, Manuel and Peggy Maldonado of Dewey, Richard and Billie Jean Maldonado of Bartlesville, Visente Jr. and Ann Maldonado of Skiatook, Oklahoma; two daughters, Teresa and her husband, Vincent Medina, of Collinsville, Oklahoma, and Monica Maldonado of Collinsville; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by both her parents; one son Martin Maldonado; three brothers, Alfonso Jr., Pastor, and Clemente Vargas; and three sisters, Emilia Martinez, Francis Gomez, and Cecilia Meade.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in Mary's name be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 400 W. 9th St., Dewey, OK 74029.
Come and go visitation will be held on Thursday from 9:00 AM-8:00 PM in the Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home. Family will be present to greet friends from 6:00-7:00 PM. A Rosary will follow the visitation at 7:00 PM in the chapel of the funeral home. A Mass of the Resurrection for Mary will be held on Friday at 10:30 AM in St. John Catholic Church. Father Ernesto Calvillo will be the celebrant.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Arnold Moore & Neekamp Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.honoringmemories.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary Maldonado
June 1, 2016
Difficult times like this it's hard to find the right words. It seems that nothing can be said to ease the pain of losing someone so close to you. Please be assured of our thoughts and prayers for you and your family through this heartbreaking time. My deepest condolences (1 Peter 5:6,7).
Bill Johnson
May 8, 2016
Vince and family our prayers are with you. I have fond memories of Mary as we both grew up in Dewey. Bill and Joan Johnson
Bernadine Little
May 7, 2016
Sorry for the loss of your mother. She was a sweet lady.
John Grimmett
May 7, 2016
"My heartfelt condolence to you during this time of sorrow. you're in my thoughts & prayers."
Jack and Suzanne Cummins
May 6, 2016
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Our prayers are with you all.
Linda Prentice
May 6, 2016
I will miss seeing Mary's smiling face in Dollar General. She would tell me stories about my grandfather. I will miss that.
Mimi Nett
May 6, 2016
So sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Terry Due
May 5, 2016
Mary was one of my all time favorite people. I will miss her sweet smile and feel fortunate to have her as our neighbor for many years. Our loss is Heavens gain.
Ruby Tuttle Ellis
May 5, 2016
Sorry for the lost of your beloved mother. My prayers are with you.
Colleen Brown
May 5, 2016
Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time,
Chester Knight
May 5, 2016
A great lady. Great family.
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