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Tina Gurule Obituary
Phoenix - On January 30th, 2018, God called Tina home after a yearlong courageous battle with cancer. She was 52 years old. Tina was born on February 17, 1965, in El Paso, Texas, but soon found her true home in Phoenix, Arizona where she grew up and spent the rest of her life. Tina graduated from Maryvale High School and Arizona State University. She was also a Certified Public Accountant. Everyone who knew Tina remembers her infectious smile, her open heart, her fierce faith and wonderful laugh. She was and still is an inspiration to many as she fought an insidious cancer with the utmost grace and dignity. Tina is survived by her two children Peyton and Tanner, their father Manny and his partner Genny, her sister Carlane, her mother Betty Lou, her nieces Tara, Sarah, Andrea and Heather, her nephew David, and finally her partner Mike. Her family is asking that, in lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (pancan.org) or the American Cancer Society.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, February 1, 2018 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., in Phoenix. A Memorial Service for her will take place on Friday, February 2nd, at Brophy Chapel at 4:15 P.M., at 4701 N. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ. A reception will follow at Saint Francis Xavier at the same address.
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Memories and Condolences
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Remembering Tina lovingly at the HS Valentines Dance
Tom Hutchison
January 26, 2019
Keri West
February 8, 2018
My heart goes out to Tina's many friends, to Mike and to her family whom she loved so deeply. She touched many lives and was truly a unique, gentle soul. I knew Tina since 4th grade and I have so many wonderful memories, from riding my bicycle to her house with my Barbie van in a pillowcase (so no one would know we still played with Barbies!) to sneaking out her bedroom window in high school. I will miss her profoundly. I believe her spirit lives on and I know we'll see her again on the other side.
Anna Ricci
February 5, 2018
My heart goes out to the entire family for the loss of Tina, but particularly to Peyton and Tanner. It is such a shock at a loss so young. Tina was a beautiful spirit and always so cheerful. May God help heal the pain you now feel and remember she will always be with you. Much Love
Anna Ricci
Kim Kindred
February 5, 2018
My thoughts and Prayers are with entire family. I'm so very sorry. I went to Maryvale with Tina and she was the kindest and sweetest person and always made you feel good! She has a special gift. I have many wonderful memories and will never forget her.
Family: Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.
Deepest Sympathy,
Kim (Hodge) Kindred
Tina Tanner
Amy Flower
February 3, 2018
Tina and I were PomPon girls in high school together. I remember lots of long practices but Tina brought laughter and a quick smile to our often grueling practice schedule. She was talented, smart, kind and a lot of fun. My deepest sympathies are with her children and family. RIP sweet angel.
mara davenport
February 2, 2018
RIP sweet Tina. I am honored to have been your class mate at FB Jh and Maryvale. Looks like you lived a great life and will be sorely missed by all whose lives you touched. We will always remember your fun spirit and kindness.
Jamie Neese
February 2, 2018
Went to Frank Borman JR High and Maryvale with Tina. She was full of energy and inspired everyone around her. I last saw and spoke with her at our Maryvale 20 year reunion. She hadn't aged. Nor changed. The same sweet person she had always been. Her passing is beyond tragic. My heart goes out to her family. No words can express this terrible loss.
Renee Darling
February 1, 2018
Thoughts and Prayers to Tina's family at this very sad time. I went to Jr High with Tina at Frank Borman Jr High. I got to know her when she was on the Color Guard and I was on the Spirit Line in 8th grade because the teams worked closely together at games, assemblies and parades. What I remember most, was her smile and very kind and genuine personality. She lit up the room. I'm so sorry for your loss and will be praying for your family.❤
D..Romans 15:33 Andrews
February 1, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Robin Cooper - Sutton
February 1, 2018
She will be missed by all of us that went to Maryvale High. So very sorry for your loss.
- Robin S Cooper - Sutton
February 1, 2018
Sorry for your loss may you draw comfort from God's word at Hosea 13:14. L Ohio
Tom Hutchison
February 1, 2018
Hearts and prayers for her and her family. She was so sweet and kind and beautiful! So many fond memory's from High School. We were boyfriend and girlfriend when she was a jr and I a senior. Student body president and a Pom Pom girl.! Good memories of Dances, Prom, School assembly's, lunch times, Could not have asked for a better girlfriend. A true bright light in this world! Tom Hutchison
Lisa Gallagher-Miller
February 1, 2018
My Sincere Condolences to all of Tina's Family & Friends!
Tina (Tanner) was a childhood friend from Elementary school! So sad to know she was stolen from this Earth by such a Savage Beast!!!
I'll always remember "Tiny Tina Tanner" (what our music teacher used to call her)! She was an awesomely sweet girl & I'm sure that extended into Adulthood! This Lovely Lady will surely be missed.
R.P
February 1, 2018
Gurule Family, with deepest sympathy may I offer you encouragement from the bible at Hosea 13:14
Karl and Elizabeth Braddick
January 31, 2018
So sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed. We will keep y'all in our thoughts and prayers.
Karl and Elizabeth
Melissa Brashears
January 31, 2018
A great light has gone out in this world. Tina, I will miss you all of my days.
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