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Helen Nuñez Obituary

Helen Tyra Nuñez 67, of Sahuarita, AZ, was called home to be with the Lord and her family on August 29, 2013. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Denise Nuñez; grandson, Casey Valdez; father, Joe E. Tyra and brother, Ken Tyra. She is survived by her daughters, Deborah Nuñez (Sergio) and Deanna Nuñez Alvarez (Rene); mother, Rita Tyra; brother, Joe R. Tyra (Martha); sisters, Pat Tyra and Barbara Delgado (Ernest); grandchildren, Amanda Valdez, Ruben Alvarez and Jazmine Alvarez and great-grandsons, Aiden Valdez and Adrian Alvarez. Rosary will be prayed on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 505 N. La Cañada Drive, Green Valley, AZ 85614. A Memorial Mass will follow at 3:00 p.m. Arrangements by DESERT ROSE HEATHER CREMATION AND BURIAL.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Sep. 11, 2013.

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Martinez family

September 13, 2013

Our sincere condolences to the entire family. May your memories help comfort you and bring peace to your hearts.

Cassandra Nash

September 12, 2013

RIP Helen may you dance with the angels.

Theresa Borchardt

September 11, 2013

Helen and I worked together at he
Cow Palace many yr's ago. Always had a smile on her face. A wonderful lady. I pray for the familys peace of mind at this time. Theresa Borchardt

Rhonda Garcia

September 11, 2013

Im very sorry I can't be there. But I do love you and will miss you. I will be at home saying a little prayer.

Anna Perez

September 11, 2013

I will never forget your moms passion for life and family growing up. How she loved to dance and have a good time. I truly am sorry for your family's loss. May your mom dance in peace. She will never be forgotten.

Debbie

September 11, 2013

We love you and miss you Mom and Nana. Rest in Peace.

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