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Richard Mraz Obituary
63, of Surprise, died January 1st, 2009, after a year long battlewith Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carrie, and father, Richard Sr. 50 minutes after Rich left us, his mother, Dolores, 90, of Ft. Wayne, IN, followed him in his journey to heaven. He is survived by his wife, Sandy, of 38 1/2 yrs. Rich also leaves behind his 3 sisters: Earlenne (David) Friend, of Ione, CA, Rita (David) Bubb of Ft. Wayne, IN, and Debbie (Chuck) Cross of Plant City, FL, and 10 nieces and nephews. Rich was born in Elyria, OH, and graduated from Kent State University in 1970. He and Sandy moved to Phoenix in 1973. Rich worked as a salesman, and also had his own landscaping company for many years. The last job he held was at Dillards Arrowhead. He was past HOA President of Kingswood Parke in Surprise. Rich will be greatly missed and in our hearts forever. The Memorial Service will be on Saturday, January 10th, at 11:00 a.m. at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 3877 N. 7th St., Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85014 and/or Hospice of the Valley.
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Claudia Starr
January 25, 2009
Sandy, We were so sorry to hear of Rich's recent death.We know you had many happy years together and we hope you were able to share special times during his illness as he walked his path to eternity. I'm sure it was a comfort to him to have you as a loving wife for so many years.
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Chris and Claudia Starr
Terry & Anna Marie Hammon
January 25, 2009
Sandy, Terry and I have recently heard of Rich's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May the many years of your married life fill you with beautiful memories, which is all we have when our loved ones are gone.
Shane Murray
January 11, 2009
I was very saddened to hear of Rich's passing. I met Rich while working at Dillard's in 2002 and became friends with him and Sandy, before moving back to the Chicagoland area in 2005. Rich was a great guy and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Laurie Kokochak
January 9, 2009
Sandy,
Roy and I will miss Rich very much. We will cherish the memories we have of him, and will keep him in our hearts always.We are always here for you. Love, Laurie and Roy
Lynn and Fred and Molly Ruth
January 8, 2009
Sandy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We are here for you..Our memories of Rich will always be with us and we will miss him. Old neighbors formerly of Surprise.
Luisa Brown, Marley Park Elementary School
January 7, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jenny and Meredith Brown
January 7, 2009
We are very saddened by the passing of cousin Rich. Our hearts and prayers go out to Sandy and his sisters.
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