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Carmen Valenzuela Obituary

Carmen A. Valenzuela A loving mother, nana, tia and friend, born in Tucson, AZ on July 21, 1922, passed away on April 27, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Juan F. Valenzuela; sons, Johnny, Henry, David, Oscar; daughter, Lupe V. Survived by a son, Sam and daughters, Mary (Steven), Tina, Margie, Yolie, Gloria and many grand, great-grand and great-great-grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. She was truly a loving person at heart and would put a smile on anyone's face. She will be greatly missed by everyone she knew. Scripture: Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted. An all night vigil will be held at Cristo Rey Church at New Pascua beginning at 4:00 p.m. with the Rosary commencing at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2011. A Mass will be held on Friday, May 6, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at Cristo Rey Church. Interment will follow at Monte Calvario Cemetary. Funeral arrangements by HEATHER MORTUARY.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 4, 2011.

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Virginia Moreno La Vine

May 10, 2011

~La Familia Valenzuela~
May your Mother rest in peace. I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mom was one of kind, she will never be forgotten. May God Bless her as she too enters the gates of heaven. With Love & Respect Always Your Friend Virgie

Leticia Dunn

May 6, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
May my great aunt Carmen rest in peace. I will always remember her smile and her carefree spirit. "Oh my Jesus forgive us our sins save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to Heaven especially those most in need of thy Mercy" Leticia Moreno Dunn

May 5, 2011

Carmen thanks for the laughs..Being the person that you were..You'll forever be remembered by me..To the family may all those memories that she gave you all..Give you comfort knowing that she was your mother,grandmother, and most of all your friend...FOREVER SHE WILL LIVE IN GODS CARE
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L. Ortiz

May 5, 2011

Thinking of all of you at this time she will always have a special part in my heart and the memories will live on forever God Bless you all.Much love always Liz H. Ortiz & family

Vicky Nunez

May 4, 2011

Im so sorry for your great loss. I will certainly always remember Nana, she wasnt my Nana, but she always welcomed me into her life. God Bless you all.
Always,
Vicky and Delber Nunez/San Xavier.

May 4, 2011

I KNOW SHE FLEW UP TO HEAVEN ON THE WINGS OF ANGELS.ALTHOUGH HER SMILE IS GONE FOREVER AND HER HAND I CANNOT TOUCHI STILL HAVE SO MANY MEMORIES OF THE ONE I LOVE SO MUCH,SADLY MISSED BUT NEVER WILL BE FORGOTTEN...YOUR NIECE BELEN PONCE AND FAMILY

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