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Joe Meza Obituary
59, of Phoenix, Arizona, entered into the gates of heaven on March 24,2012. He was born on February 4, 1953 in Phoenix, Arizona. He is survived by his father Joe Meza Sr., three brothers and three sisters to whom he had the greatest love for, Henry Meza (Carmen), Ernesto Meza (Irene), and Hector Meza (Mary Esther), Teresa Perez, Laura Moreno (Tony) Gloria Tafolla. The precious joy was the accomplishments of his children, (RET.) SFC Joe E. Meza III, Denise M. De La Riva (Frank), and David C. Meza. The keys to his heart are his five grandchildren, Selina Meza, Francisco De La Riva, Chelsey Meza, Jeremy De La Riva, Aubriann G. De La Riva, he was better known as "Tata". Many other survivors to include loved family and friends who are so very dear to his heart and he is preceeded in death by his mother Gloria Meza and his wife Debra Ann. Our cherished Son, Father, Grandfather and Brother, we cherish your memories and rest assure you are now in a far better place as we know as heaven. Visitation will be on Thursday March 29, 2012 from 9:00-12:00 pm, (Rosary will be at 10:30am) Mass following at 12:00 pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 909 E. Washington St. with interment following at St. Francis Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted Harper Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joe Meza
RUDY MENDOZA JR.
April 7, 2012
TIO U ARE LOVED AND MISSED BY MANY .ILL NEVER FORGET ALL OUR GOOD MEMORIES WE SHARED.HEY COUSINS MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AND THERE WAS ONLY ONE REASON WHY I WAS ABLE TO BE HERE THREW THESE HARD TIME IN OUR FAMILYS LOSS .MY TIO HE MADE IT POSSIBLE . ILL TALK TO YOU ALL SOON K MUCH LOVE
Joe Chavez
March 30, 2012
My condolences to the Meza family. Are prayers are with all of you.
Maria Torrez
March 30, 2012
To the Meza family and all that loved & cared for him, my most sincere condolences for our loss. May you find peace that he is with all his loved ones gone before him and awaits for all his love ones to be united in heaven one day.
Linda Peru and Robert Canez
March 30, 2012
Laura,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you my friend. May God shine his light on you and your friend at this time. May he bring you comfort and peace. We will keep you in our prayers. Miss you.
Richard Mendoza
March 30, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Meza Family. I regret not being able to attend, as I am working out of town. " To be absent from the body is to be in the presence of the Lord"
--Rick & Robbie Mendoza--God Bless
Debra Sams
March 30, 2012
Terry -- My prayers are with you and the family. May God bless and comfort each of you during this difficult time. Find comfort and peace in knowing that to be absent from the physical body is to be present with the Lord. May his soul rest in peace.
March 29, 2012
My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your beloved brother. I know all to well the loss of a beloved brother........a missing piece of your heart forever. Our only consolation is that they are with our loved ones in heaven and know that one day we shall all be together again. Henry and Laura un fuerte abrazo de todo corazon, Berta Vasquez-Carbajal
Christina Loredo Ybarra
March 29, 2012
Meza Family, Extended Family & Friends,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Joe seemed like such a wonderful and loving person to all who knew him.
May your thoughts and memories of him give your hearts comfort during these most difficult times.
Love & Blessings
~Sharon Peralta-Sandoval
March 29, 2012
Dear Meza Family-
Sorry to hear of Joe's passing.
Was not able to attend his services. please accept my condolences; as I offer them from a distance.
Rest assure....I am with you in spirit my friends.
Alejandra Rosales
March 29, 2012
My condolences to all he leaves in pain. May he rest in peace. Gloria, Im here for you when you need a friend.
March 29, 2012
It's never easy losing a loved family member, may you find comfort in knowing he has found eternal peace. Grace & Peace to all~
Rhonda Fragoso Yonkman
Danny Chacon
March 29, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
March 29, 2012
Our sympathy to the Moreno and Meza family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. God bless you all in this time of sorrow.
Neal, Patsy Hansen and Family
David Meza
March 29, 2012
Dad, words cannot express emotions..i have been praying... I know you are in a far better place and are happy watching above dancing with my mom.. Im sure you planning a big party for her birthday.. I love you dad and know you will always be there in my heart.. Rest in Peace Dad ..
March 29, 2012
Our condolences to the Meza and Moreno families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Frank and Betty Sanchez
Maria Silva
March 29, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
NELLY OTERO
March 29, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Geraldine Chavez Amaral
March 29, 2012
To Mr, Meza Sr, and all his family. I thank God for letting me share a little part of Joe's life.I got to know Joe on a very personal way and I was so blessed to know what a special soul he truely was. I will miss him deeply and his memory will forever be engraved in my heart.Joe Meza Jr. may you R.I.P. and may God Bless all your family.
Nonie and David & Kids
March 29, 2012
To The Mezas, Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this very sad time. I pray it gives you some comfort to know Joe is in the loving arms of his wife ans Grandma Gloria. May God give you all the strenghth you will need now and in the months ahead. God Bless You.
Linda Udave-leon
March 28, 2012
My heart goes out to the family.
Jennifer Perez
March 28, 2012
Tio Joe,
I love you and will miss you dearly!
Gloria Tafolla
March 28, 2012
Joe,
I will never forget all the good times we had, and the long talks we had. I miss you so much and it won't be long before we unite again. I love you brother.
Susan De La Riva
March 28, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Gob Bless
I'm going to miss you Joe. RIP
Vincent & Rosie Sanchez
March 28, 2012
Laura,
Our condolences go out to you and your family. Please know that we pray that as time goes on your days will be brighter. Should you need anything just know that we are here for you all, we love you and we will keep you in our prayers.
Leonard Jackson
March 28, 2012
TO my friend who everybody loved...not sure why but you had magic my friend...I'm going to miss you
Leonard Jackson
Gloria Hernandez
March 28, 2012
Joe, I can't remember a single day in my childhood when you weren't there. BFF's for so many years. Thank you for all these wonderful memories.
Good bye my Dear Friend
Liz Meza-Fimbres
March 28, 2012
Joe, rest in peace primo.
Isabel Munoz Zamora
March 28, 2012
May God Bless the Meza Family in this time of sorrow.
March 28, 2012
Joe Meza Sr. and family. We are so very sorry for your great loss. Joe was a good person. We will keep you all in our prayers. Tom and Martha Bojorquez
Tricia Chavez-Olivas
March 28, 2012
To the family and to all that knew and loved Joe. You are missed so much and it has only been a few days. I will always drop a coin in the machine at the casino for you and eat a cookie or cupcake in your honor. Love you and miss you my friend.
Marta Romo
March 28, 2012
My Deepest Sympathy for the Mesa family. Primo you will be missed by everyone that you touched in your life. I can remember us playing when we were kids, climbing the china berry trees. im gonna miss talking to you and you commenting on my music i put out. Rest in Peace Primo, Vaya Con Dios
Kathy Wells
March 28, 2012
To the Meza Family, my condolences on your loss. Please take peace in knowing he is with his beloved wife, and saviour. You have my deepest sympathy.
Bridgette Espinoza
March 28, 2012
Tio Joe, You will remain very alive in our memories that will all share.....no question about that. Parties will not be the same with you! I'm gonna miss all your Facebook status updates of what you were making for dinner and your weekend adventures. Your new journey has begun with my Tia Debbie by your side once again. Rest in Peace!!
Emilia Gomez
March 28, 2012
Meza family I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all. May God give you the strenght to face these difficult times.
Bridgette Espinoza
March 28, 2012
Tio Joe, You will remain very alive in our memories that we will all share. No question about that.....parties will not be the same with out you! I'm gonna miss your daily facebook status updates of what you were making for dinner and your weekend adventures. Your new journey has begun with my Tia Debbie by your side once again!! Rest in peace.
March 28, 2012
To The Meza Family,
May happy memories carry you through this difficult time. Memories are the legacy of love.
Henry and Carmen we are always here for you.
Lionel & Rosalinda Varvel
Randy AMARAL sR
March 28, 2012
our condolences go out to the Meza family from Randy M Amaral Sr and family rest in peice joe jr
Velia (Felix) Peru
March 28, 2012
My Deepest Sympathy Mr. Meza, Joe's Childen and grand children his brothers and sisters and Extended love ones.
Joe was like family to us we all grew
up together in the neighborhood went to school together at Murphy #1 and still would see Joe and talk to him. Last time I saw Joe we talked at Walgreens seems like it was just yesterday. I feel the hurt that you are enduring. Know that he would make you laugh and he was a great Person.
He has found peace in God's Arms.
God Bless the family.
Ernie Trujillo
March 28, 2012
Joe, you will always be "Dee Dee" to me! You will be missed by everyone. When you get to Heaven, find the family and party on. Until we meet again.
March 28, 2012
Hey bro, I'm going to miss you but you are now with mom and Debbie. I will cherish all my memories of you for ever. I am going to wear the ring you gave me when I graduated from 8th. grade. Joe, like you use to say A RATON see you later bro and I love you.
Henry
Ernie Meza
March 28, 2012
Rest in peace my brother. I love you
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