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Leah Bighorn Obituary
Leah (Paradise) Bighorn, 79, of Mesa, Arizona passed away on February 11, 2013. She was born April 20, 1933 in Stewart, NV. Leah was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her. She is survived by her son Lyle Bighorn (Suzanne), granddaughters Chelsea Bighorn and Hailey Bighorn of Tempe, AZ and her brother Dewey and sisters Bonnie, Sophie and Barbara and many nieces and nephews. Leah was preceded in death by her mother and father Vivian and Frank Paradise Sr., her husband Narcisse and her sister Shirley. Services will be held Friday February 15, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at Meldrum Mortuary, 52 N. Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Salt River Community Children's Foundation at Srccfoundation.org
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Carletta P
February 23, 2013
My prayers and sympathy to Leah's family. I had the pleasure of knowing her while working at BIA. She was always kind, thoughtful and caring to me and my family. She was a loving woman, I will cherish my fond memories of her.
To experience God's comfort
While you're suffering with grief,
Try to focus on God's goodness,
And He'll bring your heart relief. —Sper
Diane T
February 19, 2013
My deepest and sincere sympathy to the family. It has been a true blessing for me to have had the opportunity to have known Leah, I met her when I first began working at the BIA. I cannot express enough about the knowledge Leah has shared, she will be greatly missed. I loved listening to her talk about the womans basketball games at ASU, which I started going too and seeing Leah so involved in the sport. She was also very proud of her granddaughters, she laughed about how her oldest chose to go to UofA instead of ASU, she had that proud look each time she spoke of her family. May God give you all comfort during this time.
Lea (Stevens) Valdez
February 14, 2013
My sympathy to Leah's family. I worked with her at the Area office in the late 1970's. She was very kind to me and helped me at work in many ways. You have your memories, re-live them often - remember the good times.
February 14, 2013
We do not have to know a family to have empathy for them when they lose a loved one. I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy to the family during your time of sorrow. May you find comfort from the God of all comfort who helps us to cope in times of distress. May you also receive support and encouragement from friends and family.
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