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Marcella Moreno Obituary

Marcella Lira Moreno, 67, of Glendale, AZ, died in her home on Sunday, Oct. 24. Marcella was a devoted wife of 50 years to Jack Moreno and beloved mother of Katy Diaz (Abel), Lisa Torres, and SFC Dennis Moreno (Kathina). She leaves with a broken heart 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 3 brothers & 2 sisters. Marcella was born June 18, 1937 in Basin, Wyoming and was a graduate of Peoria High School. She was a professional hair dresser and a successful business owner of Royal Hair Fashions for the past 30 years. She competed in many hair competitions getting first and was a member of the Arizona Hair Dressers Association always striving to do her best, she went on to earn her Bachelors and Masters in Business at NAU. She became a teacher and counselor at Phoenix Union High School District where she worked for the Vocational Education Department, while simultaneously working for Metro Tech and Maricopa Skills Center for 25 years. Marcella loved life and she loved playing piano since the age of 7, and was an accomplished painter and artist. Viewing at Best Funeral Services Thursday, 5-8pm, 9380 W. Peoria Ave. Funeral Mass Friday 9am. at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in El Mirage. Burial following at Glendale Resthaven Cemetery. Marcella will be dearly missed by all her family and friends.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Oct. 28, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Marcella Moreno

8 Entries

Katy Diaz

November 8, 2004

Mother, Its been such a short time

and I miss you so terribly. I pray

that you know the emptiness and hurt

that I feel without you. Mom I love you so much I just have to fight daily the feelings of wanting

to see you and talk to you and laugh

with you and hold you Mom. Dad goes

to see you everyday where your body

lays Mom, and I long so much to

see you that words cannot describe

what I feel. We all cry together Mom

for though you are not with us your

beautiful spirit we feel, we sense,

we smell and most of all always will

love you and miss you and long to

hold you Mom. I know you are not alone, and say hello to Nana, Tata,

Tio Manuel & My Sister in law Sylvia. I know that where you are

is much better place for God only

picks the most precious and beautiful for his Garden.

We will meet again Mom, I love You, Your Daughter, Katy Lyne Diaz

Beverly Bozin

October 28, 2004

Iwould like to express my deepest sympathy to the Moreno family.

As a co-worker, Marcella taught me how to be a better teacher and I will always be grateful to her for this gift to me. She was a compassionate women who lived her life to the fullest.

She will be sadly missed.

Michelle Lira

October 28, 2004

To my loving Auntie whom i will miss tremendous , Who gave me the great advice to never settle for less to always keep contuing with my education. I will miss the conversations and of course you wanting to have my hair (blonde) You will always live in my heart. I'm happy i did get to tell you I Love you one last time . Today, Tomorrow and Always

Loving

Michelle or as you would call me

(MIMI)

rita lopez

October 28, 2004

Rest in peace Marcella and thank you for always being a good person to my sister Sylvia, whom I'm sure you have seen again. Now my beloved nieces Samantha, Vanessa and Alex will not only have their Mommy watching over them but their Grandmother as well. May God have you in his Glory. Send my sister all our love.

Mike Nacinovich

October 28, 2004

To: The Moreno Family

Please accept my sincerest condolences for the loss of Marcella. As a teacher-friend, I clearly remember her dedication to her teaching and her understanding of the problems of her students. She was well liked by friends and fellow workers.

Her "love of live" was a love to be admired by all.

Tessie Gonzales

October 28, 2004

My most sincere sympathy to Marcela's family. She was a wonderful woman and a true inspiration. My mother, Charlotte Fernandez, was a regular customer at her salon until she passed away. They are in Heaven together now and my mom and my tia, Sokie, have someone who can do their hair on Saturdays again! I know Marcela is resting in peace now after her long and courageous battle. Peace to you all.

Tessie Gonzales

freddie rangel

October 28, 2004

Dear Tia Marcella,

your passing has left me very sad and much other's as well.i'm so sorry tia this battle never ended for you but your memory has a special place in my heart.

your resting in peace with the angel's above watching over your family's.

i'll surely miss you tia. (royals) is #1

Lucy Allison

October 28, 2004

Marcella was a brave and courageous woman. She always had a smile for everyone. She will be missed by myself as a nurse and a friend.

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