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Sylvia Barela Obituary

Sylvia Barela

Crowley, CO - Sylvia Barela, 82, born in Crowley, Colorado went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2021 in Phoenix, AZ.

Most Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt.

She is survived by sons, Desi, Stephen (Melissa), Abraham and Gabriel; daughters, Teresa (Mike) McGhee, Laura (Al) Mora, Antoinette Nations, Madonna (Doug) Mounts; sister Dora Renteria; brother Jerry Algiene; 23 Grandchildren, 12 Great Grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Tony Barela; sister Bea Arellano; brothers, Ray Algiene and John Algiene.

A Rosary will begin at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 with Visitation held from 3:30-5:00 P.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 10815 N. 35th Ave, Phoenix. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Arizona Republic from Jan. 25 to Jan. 27, 2021.

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Memorial Events
for Sylvia Barela

Jan

27

Rosary

3:00 p.m.

Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home

4800 East Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018

Jan

27

Visitation

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home

4800 East Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018

Jan

28

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Jerome Catholic Church

10815 N. 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ

Funeral services provided by:

Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home

4800 East Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018

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