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Rose Ahern Obituary
TUCSON - Rose Ann (Seppelfrick) Ahern, 85, passed away on April 15, 2019, due to complications from dementia. April 15th, was her and her beloved husband's 58th Wedding Anniversary.
Rose "Rosie" Ahern was born on July 27, 1933 in Aurora, Illinois, to William and Berneice (Abel) Seppelfrick. Her family moved to Phoenix, Arizona in the 1940's. Rose graduated from St. Mary's High School in Phoenix, and went on to work for the local telephone company.
On April 15, 1961, Rosie was united in marriage to Bartholomew James Ahern. While raising their three children, the couple lived in Phoenix, Denver, and Basking Ridge New Jersey before settling in Tucson, Arizona in 1973.
Rosie enjoyed doing volunteer work for the Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Breast Cancer Society, and years later, she became a two time breast cancer survivor herself. She also worked part time for Hallmark Cards, for over 20 years.
Rosie's smile and laughter would light up any room! Her kindness and warm generosity was felt by all whom encountered and knew Rosie. She will be deeply missed in all our lives.
Rosie is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Bart James Ahern, her three children; Brian (Melissa) Ahern of San Rafael, California; Meghan (Larry) Koch of Paradise Valley, Arizona; Bridgid (Ron) Anderson of Scottsdale, Arizona; and her loving twin grand-daughters, Caelan & Kennedy Koch.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Hospice of the Valley for their tremendous support and care, especially Linda Palumbo and Stephanie Crane.
A funeral mass will be held on May 18th, 2pm, at the Conventional Church of Our Lady of the Angels (Franciscan Renewal Center) - 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley, AZ.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Alzheimer's Association of Arizona, in Rosie's memory.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Glenda
April 30, 2019
My condolences goes out to the Ahern family during your time of grief.
When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure when it fills your heart with love and brings you joy.
May the God of loving kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time and give you a future and a hope. - Jeremiah 29:11
McCarthy
April 29, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences to the family
and friends. Losing a loved one in death is never easy.
May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. (John 17:3).
Kj
April 26, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. May fond memories and the love of family and friends comfort you during this difficult time.
TT
April 26, 2019
I admire her willingness to serve others and her natural glow is outstanding. My thoughts and prayers are with the family both now and forever
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Luke 1:78
April 26, 2019
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
April 24, 2019
Dear family and friends,Im so sorry for your loss.
May you all draw close to God in knowing that God is the creator of life.
He is capable of restoring life to someone who has died.Acts 17:24,25
K.L
April 24, 2019
Our thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. May the promise of seeing your loved one again, bring comfort to your hearts, John 6:40
DD
April 24, 2019
My sincere condolences for the loss. Please find comfort in knowing that our Heavenly Father has promised we will see our loved ones again. Act 24:15
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