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Helen Capistran Obituary
Passed away peacefully on September 20, 2014 at the age of 91. She was born in Somerville, Massachusetts and moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1960. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Paul in 1982 and her son Paul Jr. in 1976. She is survived by her daughter Gail Herrera (husband Robert), daughter-in-law Betty Tosh(husband Del), 4 grandchildren Andrea Balderaz, Brian Capistran, Jeffrey Saylors, Christina Debiasi, 9 great-grandchildren Marisa, Vincent, Christian, Andrew, Daniel, Dylon, Jeremy, Hunter and Madilyn. Also her brother Charles Graustein and sister Anne Smith. Helen was a dedicated volunteer for many years at St. Agnes Catholic Church. Visitation will be held at 9:00A.M., Rosary at 10:00 A.M. with a Funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M, on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at St. Agnes
Catholic Church, 1954 North 24th St. Phoenix, AZ. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.
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Andrea
October 18, 2014
Grandma . . .You touched so many lives . . .family . . friends . . . Many at St. Agnes Church. I will forever be grateful to have called such a special women my grandma and will never forget your bravery, kind heart, compassion for those in need, wisdom, and your silliness. You taught us well. I miss you much but know you are at peace. Thank
you for the years of memories you created for our family. As you often said oh you'll never know how much i love you. Me too. Love and miss you. God Bless you and many others you are with. This candle is for you, Grandpa, and Dad. . . .wink wink
Maria Guerrero
September 24, 2014
Dear Family of Helen......I worked with her for many years in coordinating the bus for Rosary Sunday...from St.Agnes and St. Thomas parish....she was a very dear lady....rest in peace...Maria Guerrero
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