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Maria Vivaldo Obituary

Maria Leonides Vivaldo 8/18/1923 – 5/7/2011 Mama Leoni (Manoni) 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home. She is survived by her children, Maria (Turi), David, Alicia (Ken) and Chuy (Alice), with 14 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild on the way. A Viewing will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd., Tucson, AZ, on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at the Tucson Stake Center of the LDS Church, 105 N. Norton, Tucson, AZ, there will be a Viewing from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. and Funeral Service at 10:30 a.m. The burial will take place immediately following the service at South Lawn Cemetery.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 10, 2011.

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May 12, 2011

May the Lord give you peace in this time of grieving. we enjoy Chuy's word of the story of your beloved mother . Thank you for your friendship we love and appreciate all of you Beatriz Leon

May 11, 2011

Vivaldo family we send our love and may the Savior bring peace to your mind and your hearts at this time. I remember your mom's kindness and endless service. She will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you, Elsa/Richard Figueroa & Family, Betty/Lupe Leon.

Eric Gonzales

May 11, 2011

She was always such a pleasant person and will be missed. My condolences to the family. You will be in our prayers.

Eric, Cinthya, and Artemisa Gonzales

Lizette Portillo

May 11, 2011

Our deepest condolences to the Vivaldo family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lizette (Gonzales) Portillo and Family

Ben/Gina Gomez

May 11, 2011

Ken and Alicia, our prayers and condolences to you and your family. Ben still talks about your mom's chicken mole!

May 10, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Vivaldo family. May God grant you all the peace knowing that she is in a much better place. Take comfort in all the great memories you all must have of her.

God Bless, Naomi Jonason

Melissa Valenzuela

May 10, 2011

My prayers are with the Vivaldo family for the loss. My best friend Shannita has had me over to "Manoni's" home on many occasions and I was always treated like family. Manoni was very loved and will be remembered always. God bless

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