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Helen Collins Obituary

COLLINS, Helen, 76, passed away February 25, 2011. Preceded in death by husband, Earl "Tiny" Collins. Survived by daughter, Linda (Larry) Bednarek; son, Robert (Nadine) Collins; sisters, Mary Daniels and Mary Helen Herran. Also survived by six grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 10, 2011, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY (Center Chapel) 240 S. Stone Ave., with a Rosary recited at 9:00 a.m. Mass will follow, 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine's Cathedral, 192 S. Stone Ave. Interment at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements by CARRILLO'S TUCSON MORTUARY, INC.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Mar. 9, 2011.

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Catherine Quiroz

March 10, 2011

Dear Linda and Larry,
Sorry to hear about your mother's passing Linda. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Cathy Quiroz and Mark Balak

March 9, 2011

Aunt Helen now you are with Willito looking over us. She was an amazing woman and will be missed so much. You are all in our prayers.

Love,
Georgia and Girls

Lynne Hill

March 9, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. Lou was a wonderful lady with a great sense of humor. I know you will miss her very much.

March 9, 2011

To Lou's family

Lou was a dear friend as well as an old Red Cross co-worker. My heart is heavy, but I can smile when I remember her wonderful sense of humor and will miss her greatly.

You are all in my prayers.

Love
Mona Robel

Grace Quinlan and Family

March 9, 2011

Dear Linda Ann, Robert and family:

Helen was a wonderful, loving, and caring person with all of us neighbors on March Place.

Though we had lost contact over the years, we will always remember her and keep her and you in our prayers.

All our love,

Michelle Miller

March 9, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

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