4800 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
ANTUNEZ, VIRGINIA PRADO
Virginia Prado Antunez 88, our beloved mother went to be with our Lord, in her home in Phoenix, surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, September 22, 2018. She was born on December 8, 1929 in Morrill, Nebraska to Eduviges and Anna Maria (Nicasio) Prado.
Virginia attended school in Torrington Wyoming and worked alongside her family in the fields. She married Pete Martinez in 1951 and together they had ten children. Virginia moved with her children to Phoenix, Arizona in 1969. She worked two jobs while raising her children and completing her education. She obtained a teaching certificate and became a Head Start teacher for the Wilson School District for 26 years. She then met and married Ramon Antunez in 1982.
Virginia’s life was well lived and she was deeply loved by her family and friends. She was “Mom” to many and everyone was warmly welcomed into her home. Her home was the gathering place where countless celebrations were enjoyed by all. She was very active and loved being with family and friends. She also loved music, walking, dancing, traveling, casino trips and her beloved senior center. Mom had a contagious sense of humor and positive outlook. She saw the good in everyone and treated everyone with respect and kindness.
Virginia is survived by her children, George Martinez, Ronald Martinez (Vickie), Virgil Martinez, Carlos Martinez (Denise), Charlotte Martinez-Davis (Joseph), Lydia Westergard (Jake), Irma Martinez, Alicia Martinez, and John Martinez (Regina), 5 stepchildren, 29 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Brothers David Prado (Rose) and Henry Prado (Simona), sisters Evangelina Carrillo (Salvador) and Connie Rodriguez (Paul) and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. She is preceded in death by her parents Eduviges and Anna Maria Prado, husband Ramon Antunez, son Pete Martinez Jr. (Melinda), stepsons Max and Ray Jr., siblings, Martin Nicasio, Father Anacleto (Cletus), Paul, Juan, Eulalia and Lucia Prado.
Services will be on Friday, September 28, 2018, at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 5048 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix with a Rosary at 9:00 A.M. followed by viewing and Mass beginning at 10:00 A.M. Reception immediately following at VFW post 720, 4853 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix. Burial will be on Monday, October 1, 2018, at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to Hospice of the Valley for their exceptional care and the Devonshire Senior Center for their wonderful kindness.
We were saddened to hear that our dear friend, John Martinez and his family, lost his mother!
From the description of Virginia, John must be so much like his mother. Active, loving, loves music and singing, contagious sense of humor, etc. That is our dear friend John Martinez.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family! Enjoy your family time as you reminisce, cry and laugh at your memories of Virginia.
I am forever grateful for you. Love you always !
My deepest condolences to the Martinez familia. Virginia was always so positive and I loved her positive outlook every time I would speak/visit with her. May she now R.I.P. in the arms of our loving Lord, she loved so much. Hugs to you all!
Sorry for your loss brother my prayers go out to you and your family
Sending My Love and Prayers to your Family and Friends, at this Difficult Time! Prayers to My friend Leticia Hall And Family! My Deepest Condolences!
We loved Tia so much! So opened her home to me and my Brothers and I will always cherish the great memories. One of the best things in my life was moving to Arizona were I was able to build a strong family bond with mi Familia Martinez and Antunes’s. We are so very sorry for your loss and remember we shall meet again, and I can’t wait! Heaven is going to be full of music a love!!! Love you Tia RIP!
Much Love
Daniel & Heidi Aleman and the entire Aleman Family
We are so sorry for your loss, may God be with you and give you comfort and peace.
With sadness we say goodbye to Virginia. She holds a special place in our hearts, Her loving heart and pure faith will be forever reflected in those of us who knew her. God and heaven are richer now that she has found her reward.
May God Bless her family!
When I moved to my home, the first person that welcoming was my dear neighbor Virgina and for the past 4 years she was more than a neighbor to me, I will miss her so much.. Que Dios la tenga en su Gloria.
So sorry for the loss of aunt Virginia she was a great lady that will be missed dearly
George, Gabe, Ron, Carlos, John Paul, Charlotte, Tiny, Irma, Lita.
I’m sorry I can’t be there in person with you all today but know you’re all in my heart and I’m there in spirit. Aunt Ginger had such a Beautiful and Loving heart. She will be missed! I’ll always remember her voice and her laughter, that makes me smile. Her singing with Aunt Van was so beautiful, music to my ears. She always prayed with and for my children. I know she will watch over all of us.
You will never be forgotten Aunt Ginger, may you rest in peace and be in the glory of our Father in heaven.
Love Mrs. Jet