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Erica Boyce Obituary

Boyce, Erica Renee
23, entered into her heavenly father's arms on January 6, 2009. Erica was born in Phoenix on March 30, 1985. She had a smile that would light up a room and a personality that was both infectious and contagious. Erica was the person that everyone gravitated to. She could pick you up when you were down, make you laugh when you were sad and give the shirt off her back if you needed it. She will be surely missed and was incredibly loved by everyone who knew her. Erica is survived by her father Frank and mother Tina, stepmother Romy; sisters Heather and Brooke; brothers Layton and J.R., and extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents. A celebration of her life will be Sunday, January 11th from 10:00am-1:00pm with a Rosary at 11:30am, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 East Indian School Road. Funeral Service will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix at 10:00am, Monday, January 12, 2009. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jan. 10, 2009.

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Aaron Warren

April 27, 2018

I think about you everyday Erica! I still remember when I first met you freshman year of high school. You lit up the room where ever you went. You made everyone laugh, your smile was contiguous. I remember the times you and I spent time at your Dads rugby games, to going up north to visit your mom and sisters. The car rides we went on to middle of no where and talked for hours looking at the stars. I think about you everyday.. Sometimes I look up in the sky and ask you for advice in tuff times. I miss you so much! I am blessed I got to be apart of your life.

Kevin and Kathy Payne

January 27, 2009

Frank and Romey,

So sorry to hear about your loss. Erica was a very special and beautiful young women. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

lisa, angelo and christofer castricone

January 15, 2009

dear frank and family,
iam so sorry for the passing of erica, she was a beautiful girl. she touched our hearts deeply when the family came for the revella reunion. iam so glad that the girls were able to make it, it was a wonderful time for all of us. unforunately we live miles apart and we are unable to see each other often but it doesnt change the fact that we love you and feel your pain. i wish you comfort at this time of loss. you are in my prayers.

Cindy Macdonald

January 15, 2009

Tina, Frank, Heather & Brooke & Family ~
No words can express how I feel for all of you during this very difficult time. Erica turned out to be such a beautiful girl with a gorgeous smile. Everytime I feel sad I remind myself that she is in a much better place where she is not suffering. I will never forget her smile even as a little kid and am so happy to have been able to have known her! I will never forget her running all around during the rugby games and laughing at Tina and I lifting weights in your backyard in Gilbert. My prayers are with all of you. Love you & if you need anything please don't hesitate to call.

Christian Ramos

January 14, 2009

Erica will be missed so much. She was such a blessed soul, kind and beautiful. I was lucky to have shared in the joy she brought to the world.

Renee Hamstra-Pew

January 13, 2009

To the Boyce Family
I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you

Geri Snyder

January 13, 2009

Tina and Frank:
I heard from my mom Carleen about Erica. I have very fond memories of going to your house to get a perm or haircut and playing with all the girls when we were little. I'm so sorry for your loss. Erica may god raise you up on eagles wings for all eternity.

Andrea Amuso

January 13, 2009

Frank, Heather and Brooke

There are no words to express how I feel, or to ease your pain. Erica was always one of my favorite young ladies. I watched her grow from a little girl to a young lady and weather many storms along the way, but she always had a smile on her face and something good to say.

I wish I could have joined you for her celebration of life. I hope she is at peace, and know she will live on in all of you forever. I will never forget her.

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Deborah Skelton

January 12, 2009

Tina - we were so sorry to hear about Erica. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless -
Love, Debbie (Alexander) Skelton

Alison Sower

January 12, 2009

My heart goes out to your family this day. I knew Erica from the school we were attending together. She had such an outgoing personality and a knock out smile. She will be missed by so many of her classmates and teachers.

Lynda Gray - Hood

January 12, 2009

Tina you & the Family are in our prayers & we pray God will comfort
your hearts. Love you, your cousin
Lynda

Robert Gierke

January 12, 2009

You meant a lot to me and my brother Ron. The time you and Ron shared together will always be remembered as well as the moments you instilled into my life while with Ron. I will always remember you.

Lisa Iannella

January 12, 2009

Frank,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You have your precious memories to help you through this difficult time. What a beautiful young woman Erica was....and now she will be at peace in heaven.
Much Love to you and your family...Lisa Iannella Busch, Kirk Busch, and Sandy Schroeder Tuell and families.

Carleen Nagle

January 12, 2009

Please accept my sincere condolences in your loss of Erica. I remember what a beautiful baby she was. May all the fun and wonderful memories of her help to console you at this time.

Sharman Hickman

January 12, 2009

Erica, your beautiful and loving family is in our prayers for strength and comfort during this journey. May the angels guide them all with gentle hands.

Randall Richard

January 11, 2009

I'm going to miss your great personality,smile,wit and your crazy stories you had. I'm glad you were the one person that helped celebrate my birthday when know else wanted too. You meant alot to me and I wish that we had more time together as friends and classmates. We just sured alot in common when came to being the runts in are family and that what I like about you the most. I hope I'll see ya in the after life once more. Love always. xoxo

Melinda Anderson

January 11, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with Erica at Mesquite High School. She always had a sunny, upbeat personality.

Mary Ledman

January 11, 2009

I am sorry that I will not be able to join your celebration of Erica's life. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary Ledman
Libertyville, IL

Kevin & Cris Costigan

January 10, 2009

Our prayers are with you.

Michael Leon

January 10, 2009

I met Erica working at Shamrock Foods. She was always kind, and always smiling. She was always very nice to me, and always made me laugh. My heart goes out to her family.

Mark and Kelly Ross

January 10, 2009

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this time. We will always remember her smiling face as a child watching her dad play basketball.

Glenda Akers

January 10, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary Pecbot

January 10, 2009

I did not have the pleasure of knowing Erica personally, however my little brother Aaron was great friends with her. Aaron has many fond and beautiful memories of Erica and I enjoyed hearing all about them. My deepest sympathies to her family and close friends, may her smile and memory live on in the hearts of all who loved her dearly.

Rebecca Fenton

January 10, 2009

I worked with Erica in the same department at Shamrock and she was a very sweet girl. I hope she passed peacefully and is in a better place. My prayers are with the family

Cliff Harrington

January 10, 2009

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

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