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Carole Burba Obituary

Carole June Burba of Tucson passed away on March 25. Born in Oak Park, IL, June 27, 1932 to Thomas and Blanche Vaclavek, she leaves behind her devoted husband of 57 years, Bernard Burba; children, Peggy (Mike) Hazard, Laura (Mike) Hagerty, Tom (Maggie) Burba, David (Alice) Burba and Susan (Dan) Latin; 12 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; brother, Tom (Kathy) Vaclavek and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Joy Pakosta, with whom she is happily reunited. A smart, witty and creative woman, her most precious legacy is her large and loving family. Funeral Mass on Thursday, March 31, 2011, 11:00 a.m., at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 8650 N. Shannon Rd., with burial at Holy Hope Cemetery. The family suggests donations to Hope of Glory Ministries www.tucsonhope.org. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Mar. 30, 2011.

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John and Barb Obrien

April 1, 2011

To Uncle Bernie and my cousins,
We are sending our love and prayers to you all. I know she will be missed.

Richard & Karen Czech

March 31, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May all the wonderful memories comfort you and may God bless all of you now and forever.

Lee Ann Hamilton

March 31, 2011

To Laura, Susan and families-

I was sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. May you be surrounded by love, buoyed by God's loving presence, and comforted by warm memories. Blessing and peace to you.

Kathi & Daryl Finfrock

March 30, 2011

Tom,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of loss over your sister Carole. Stay strong and faithful as the Lord comforts you during this time.

Kathi & Daryl Finfrock

March 30, 2011

Tom, Our hearts and prayers are with you over the loss of your sister. Stay strong and faithful for the Lord is there to comfort you during this time.

Terry McManus

March 30, 2011

The McManus family is sad to hear this news. We have warm memories of Carole from our days in Lisle, Ill. She happily put up with dozens of neighborhood kids in her and Bernie's swimming pool!

Tom & Linden Hickey

March 30, 2011

Our deepest sympathies for your loss -- our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

Monica Spigelman

March 30, 2011

Lighting a candle for Carole and her family. May Carole be in peace, may her family and friends gain comfort from the memories and eachother.

Evie Gamez

March 30, 2011

Our prayers and thoughts are with all the family in this time of sorrow.I will always treasure the memories I shared with her. She will be greatly missed.

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