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Jovita Duarte Obituary

Jovita V. Duarte Born January 30, 1925, passed away May 11, 2011. Our beloved mom and nana was preceded in death by her parents, Antonio and Matilde Villa; her brothers, Manuel, Julian, Frank, and Tony Villa; also her children, Jessusita and Rudy. Survived by her daughter, Terry (Richard) Salas; son, Bobby Villegas; sister, Mary (Lecha) Federico; and brothers, Refugio (Rita), Mike (Elenor); beloved grandchildren, JoAnn (Eli), Jolynn (Dan), Jessica (Alex) and Richard (Cristina), Tracy; great-grandkids, Raul, Rudy, Austin, Andres, Aidan, Danille, Dominic, Alexya; and one great-great-grandchild, Ajziana. We will miss you deeply mom and nana. Visitation will be held Monday, May 16, 2011 at BRING'S MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 236 S. Scott, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mass will offered Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Church with interment at Holy Hope Cemetery.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 15, 2011.

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JoLynn Salas

July 23, 2011

NIna, It has been a couple of months since your passing but the pain in my heart remains the same. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. That is a good thing because I know you continue to live on. We will meet again someday Nina but until then I will continue to have this pain and emptiness inside. I miss & Love you so much : (

Love you Always Your God Daughter Pinky

Andres Ortiz

May 21, 2011

Nana Jovita my payers go to you and other family members in heaven. I want you to know that you will be in our hearts forever and ever. I'm glad your not suffering and I also miss you very much. We will see you in the new world in heaven. May God bless you Nana
Love You Always,
Andres

JoLynn Salas

May 20, 2011

My Dearest, beautiful, beloved Godmother ( Nina ),
There are no words to describe the pain I have felt since your passing. The moment you left us a piece of me went with you. I am thankful that I was there to hold your hand until your very last breath. That is a moment I will never forget. You will continue to live on in my heart. And in the hearts of my children. We love and miss you so much.
I am eternally great full for having you in my life as long as I did. I only wish It could have been longer.
I will cherish all our wonderful memories. There won't and hasn't been a day since I have not thought of you. I have shed so many tears, its amazing I still have so many more to let out...
The only comfort that I have is knowing that you are no longer suffering and now you have reunited with your loved ones in heaven. Please tell my Tio Rudy hello for me and that I miss him dearly.
Until we meet again my Nina, may you eternally sleep the Angels...
Love & Miss You So Much Your Granddaughter JoLynn ( Pinky )

A Million Words Would Not Bring You Back, I know Because I've Tried. Neither Would A million Tears, I Know Because I've Cried...

~May you rest in peace my Nina~

GILBERT ORTIZ

May 18, 2011

QUE LA PAZ DE CRISTO JESUS ESTE CON TU FAMILA EN ESTOS MOMENTOS DEFICIL.

Raul C

May 16, 2011

Nana Jovita, You will always be much loved and missed by us all, till we meet again may God bless You.

Austin Ortiz

May 15, 2011

Nana Jovita may you rest in peace and reunite with your mom and dad and other passed family members. we will see you in the heaven. Jesus will keep you save. My prayers are to my Nana Terry to help her through these tough times. Much love and god bless you.

jessica salas

May 15, 2011

Nana words cannot even begin to express how much we love and miss you. We are going through an extremely difficult time, and it hurts so much. You would think that I wouldn't have anymore tears left from all the times I have cried throughout the week, but then a memory flashes through my mind and the tears start streaming down my face. Every where I turn I see things that remind me of you from Alexya's baby blanket you gave to her when she was first born, to the snow globe I gave you, the pink and white blanket you gave me that I sleep with every night the list goes on. When you left this world a piece of my heart went with you. The only thing that I can take comfort in is knowing you are in heaven visiting with God, Nana Matilde, Tata Rudy, Tio Rudy, Jessusita happy, smiling and laughing. No longer suffering and no longer in pain. You have had a great impact and touched the lives of everyone who had the pleasure of meeting you and having you a part of their life. You are beautiful Nana inside and out. I will ALWAYS miss you and FOREVER love you Nana. Till we see eachother again may you rest in eternal peace. Love your grandaughter Jessica and Alex and your grandkids Dominic and Alexya

jessica salas

May 15, 2011

Not a single word can begin to describe just how much we love and miss you Nana.This has been an extremely difficult emotional time for us, and it hurts so much. You would think that I wouldn't have anymore tears left because of the numerous crying I have done within this past week, and yet a memory flashes through my mind and the tears begin to start streaming down my face. Every where I turn there are things that remind me of you from Alexya's baby blanket you gave her, to the snow globe I gave you, the pink and white blanket you gave me that I sleep with every night, licorice jellybeans, the list goes on. When you left this world apart of my heart went with you. The only thing that I can take comfort in is knowing you are no longer suffering and in pain. You are visiting God, Nana Matilde, Tata Rudy, Tio Rudy happy, smiling, laughing, singing being you the one everyone knew and loved so much. You have touched the lives of everyone you came into contact with. Nana you are a beautiful person inside and out and I will ALWAYS love and miss you, and I will ALWAYS cherish the many memories I have of you. May you now rest in eternal peace
Love your granddaughter Jessica and Alex and your great grandkids Dominic and Alexya

genevieve tapia richardson

May 15, 2011

dearest tia terry & family, i'am so sorry 2 hear of jovita's passing but know we all Will see her again in glory, find comfort in knowing she's at rest with our lord & savior. may god bless u & the family during this time. love always.

jessica salas

May 15, 2011

There isn't any one word that can describe how much we love and miss you Nana. This has been an extremely difficult time for us. Every where I turn there is something that reminds me of you Alexya's baby blanket you gave her, the snow globe I gave you, black jellybeans, carnations the list goes on. When you left this world a part of my heart went with you. You think I wouldn't have any more tears to cry since I have cried numerous times a day but a memory flashes in my head and the tears start streaming down my face once again.The only thing in which I can take comfort in is knowing you are no longer suffering, free of pain visiting with God, nana Matilde, tata Rudy, tio Rudy etc happy, smiling and laughing. Singing being you the one everyone knows and loves. For everyone you have come into contact with you have made an impact in their lives in one way or another. You are beautiful nana inside and out and I will ALWAYS love and miss you!! Love your granddaughter Jessica, Alex and great grandkids Dominic and Alexya

Leo Lopez

May 15, 2011

To Tia Terry and Family; I am deeply saddened by the passing of your Mother, Jovita. May she rest in peace in The Holy Land of Heaven with Our Dear Lord, Jesus Christ. May God see you and your Family through these tough times. With Love Always, Leo Lopez

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