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Alex Alfaro Obituary

ALFARO, Alex, 84, of Tucson, AZ passed away on February 12, 2009. Survived by his loving wife, Mary; sister, Charlotte; brother, Bernie; sister-in-law, Ema (Henry); and caretaker, Manny (Eloise). Born in Wichita, Kansas, son of Rose and Jesus. Alex served proudly as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division, U.S. Army during WWII. He moved to Tucson in 1955 while working in the meat packing business where he met his wife Mary. They started Mary's Market, which has been serving Tucson since 1986. He was well known and loved throughout the community and was a proud member of both the Knights of Columbus and South Tucson Lions Club. Visitation services are scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS. Mass will be on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at St. Margaret's Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. with an interment to follow at Holy Hope Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to MARTINEZ FUNERAL CHAPELS, 2580 S. 6th Ave., South Tucson, AZ.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on Feb. 17, 2009.

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Rosemary Roybal

February 19, 2009

Mary, I will miss seeing Mr. Alfaro with you at Rosa's. I am sorry I missed the service. I learned of your loss today. May God's spirit fill your heart. Rosemary Roybal
(Patricia's sister)

Andrew 'Andy' Lopez

February 18, 2009

Mary, My prayers are with you and your family. You and Al always looked out for me over the years when I worked for South Tucson P.D. Thank you for everything you and Al have done. May God Bless you my friend.

IRENE CHAVEZ

February 17, 2009

MARY, OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. ALEX WAS VERY MUCH LOVED AND WE WILL FOREVER KEEP HIS MEMORY ALIVE IN OUR HEARTS! MAY GOD BLESS & BE WITH YOU ALWAYS! WE LOVE YOU MARY! LOVE, THE CHAVEZ' (ANTHONY, IRENE, KENNY & 'LIL ANTHONY)

debbie morrett

February 17, 2009

I love you and Alex. You have both been such a good friend to me and my kids. I especially remember 11 years ago when you and Alex invited my kids Alex and sarah and I over for Christmas. You have no idea how special you both are. Alex will be missed by many.

DR. ARMANDO ALFARO AND STAFF

February 17, 2009

MARY,
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY THE LORD GRANT YOU PEACE DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

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