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Maria Heredia Obituary
Maria C. Heredia, 74, a long-time resident of Surprise, AZ entered into eternal life on Monday the 1st of September 2014 at Sante Hospice of Surprise. Maria was born in 1939 in El Paso, TX. Maria was a Dedicated Homemaker, Wife, Loving Mother, Sister, Aunt, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and friend. Maria touched the lives of everyone she encountered and was the true embodiment of a beautiful, genuine, and wonderful woman. She was the foundation of her family who will cherish her memories. Her spirit will forever live within her 5 children, Jovita, Virginia, Corrina, Carolina, and Renee; Brother Severo and Sisters Ramona, Reyes, Lupe, Rosa, Lorenza; and Son-in-law Francisco. Her 12 Grandchildren, and 18+ Great Grandchildren. Maria was preceded in death by her Husband Reyes, Mother Nieves, Father Jose and Sister Josefa. A Celebration of Life/Viewing will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2014 between 5pm-8pm. Memorial services will be held Friday, September 5, 2014 at 10:00 AM both will be at the Heritage Sunwest Funeral Home: 12525 NW Grand Ave. El Mirage, AZ 85335. A committal service will take place at West Resthaven Park Cemetery: 6450 W. Northern Ave. Glendale, AZ 85301.
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Joseph Reyes Barbosa
September 12, 2014
Our dearest nana,&greatnana, u held this family together even after tata passed away. U will forever b missed and we will forever have u in our hearts, thoughts. Mom showed u a picture of my son little Reyes named after his great tata Reyes. I love u very much, thank u nana 4all the beautiful memories. RIP.nana go and b with tata Reyes. Love u.
Carolina Barbosa
September 11, 2014
My dearest mother, I'm glad to have had last week with u. Mom where everything to us all, mom u held this family 2gether. Mother i have peace in my heart because i asked u 4forgiveness, and u for gave me. I will for ever have beautiful memories &pictures past and present. Mother i will miss u dearly but u will never be forgotten. Mother of mine R I P .I Love u.
Cynthia Fuentes
September 5, 2014
Tia,
I will always have nothing but good memories of you. Mine and my moms hearts are broken because you are gone but you will always remain in our hearts and memories. I'm glad my mom got to spend time with you on your last days. You will never be forgotten and may you rest in peace.
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