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Sonya Gastelum Ruiz

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Sonya Ruiz Obituary

Sonya Gastelum Ruiz born January 17, 1969 entered through the gates of Heaven on March 16, 2011. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Elsa Gastelum; brother, John Jr. and great-nephew, Michael Gastelum. Survived by her children, Amanda, Savannah, Alyssa, Fernando, John and Giavana; grandchildren, Aristeo, Alizar and Aaron; brother, Richard Gastelum; sisters, Minerva Apalategui, Ymelda (Eddie) Loya and Sandra Gastelum. Her puppy, comfort and joy, Niña. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME at 2545 N. Tucson Blvd., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. Condolences may be made at www.angelvalleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to ANGEL VALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 520-327-6341.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Mar. 22, 2011.

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Melissa Ann Apalategui

April 5, 2011

My Tia Sonya will forever be missed. I will keep our memories close to my heart. Even though we are one day further from the last time seeing each other, we are one step closer to being together again. I love you Tia! My Heart and Prayers go out to all of my Family and All Dear Friends of My Tia......

Lysa Creason

March 23, 2011

Savanna and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You have been so strong and courageous for your family. I wish we could have been there for you guys. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always, please call us if you need anything.
Love Lysa and family , Tia Socorro, Loli and family

chris gastelum

March 23, 2011

We just wanted to say sorry and give our deepest sympathy to all and everybody who is affected by this tragedy chris and andrea gastelum

YOLANDA GASTELUM-RIVERA

March 23, 2011

OUR CONDOLENCES AND OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYES ARE WITH THE FAMILY AND SHE WILL BE MISSED. FROM YOUR COUSIN YOLANDA (GASTELUM) RIVERA

Irene Valenzuela

March 23, 2011

To Sonya Family. Sonya will be miss but, she is in a better place with God. May she rest in peace. Frank and Irene Valenzuela

YOLIE OLIVAS

March 22, 2011

MY CONDOLENCES TO SONIA'S FAMILY, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. I'LL MISS HER.

March 22, 2011

MY CONDOLENCES TO MY COUSINS AND THEIR FAMILIES. MAY GOD GRANT YOU COMFORT AND PEACE. LOVE, COUSIN JOANN CAMACHO

Julie Gonzales

March 22, 2011

Sonya was a great friend. She will be missed. Although we lost track of each other, the memories of our friendship were never lost. We were there for each other when we first became mothers and shared our experiances at becoming mother's at such a young age. We had some good times, wish we could of had much more. I'm glad we were able to find each other once again, and although it was only for a short time, I thank you for letting me be there for you. You will be missed, but not forgotten. My condolences to Sonya's family, especially to her children, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

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