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Gretchen O'BRIEN Obituary

O'BRIEN, Gretchen (Suzy) Ronstadt, born March 11, 1939, died May 8, 2015. Predeceased by spouse, Murray Audré O'Brien; sons, Robert and James Cowley and son, Gilberto Jácome. Survived by daughter, Erin Gilmore (Douglas High); son, Federico Jácome (Julie); grandchildren, Jacob and Leah Jácome and Matthew Wallace (Theresa) and their children; siblings, Peter, Linda and Michael Ronstadt and their families; former stepchildren, Natalie Johnske (David), Suzanne Jácome, Alex J. Jácome and their families. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 601 E. Fort Lowell Rd., Tucson, AZ 85705.

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Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 13, 2015.

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Donna Mullen

May 7, 2020

You have been gone for five years and I still greave and miss you so much.

John Peck

May 18, 2015

Suzy was a spirited, courageous, generous, and sharp-witted woman. She will live on in our memories.

Donna Mullen

May 14, 2015

My heart is broken, yet filled with so many special memories that you will never be forgotten. I miss you my very dear friend. I wish peace, love and comfort to your family. My prayers are with you.

Sharon & John Lobaugh

May 14, 2015

You left many fond memories with our family! Thank You! May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
Love, Sharon Lobaugh

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