Margaret P. Blanco 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 3, 2017. Margaret was an Arizona native who married the love of her life, Ismael Blanco and had three beautiful children. She dedicated her life to taking care of her family and was the caregiver for three generations of kids. She loved her family more than life itself and made it her mission to be sure they always felt her love. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Louise Galas and Charles Pacheco, her sister Laura Leyva and brother-in-law, Joe Leyva, her brother Marcos Pacheco and sister-in-law Blanche Pacheco and her son Louie Blanco. Margaret is survived by her daughter Angie LaBrie, her son Thomas Blanco, her grandchildren Serena Moran and Thomas Blanco and her great grandchildren Justin Baker, Hannah Baker and Nathan Davis-Blanco. A Visitation will be held on Friday, January 13, 2017 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Parish, 1954 N. 24th Street, Phoenix with interment to follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.
A Reception/Celebration will be held following the interment at The Salvation Army Corporate office located at 2707 E. Van Buren Street, Phoenix.
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Maria Soria-Valenzuela
Tia Maggie, in the short time I knew you, I can see all the love that everyone talks about. My husband and your nephew, Ruben, always talked about how you opened the door to your home to them, but, also, of how you opened your heart. God places Angels in our lives to watch over us when He is busy taking care of other children in His need, and that is exactly what you were on this earth. An Angel that looked after everyone in need. We will miss you, but, like we all know too well, there comes a time in our lives when we must say good-bye to those we love so dearly, and carry on with our lives, as best we can, through the lessons we learned with the guidance of our parents. We will one day all be together again, God willing, and then it will be forever and eternal. Until then, we bid you, not our farewell, but rather, see you later. We love you, Tia Maggie. You will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
Georgina Alvarado
Auntie Maggie, I have such great memories of spending the night at your house in the summers as a young child. God Bless you. I know you are happy with your mom, dad and siblings and most of all Uncle Vicho. You will truly be missed by everyone. I love you! Give me Nana, Tata and Daddy a big kiss from me! Georgina Alvarado
Carlos & GINA Pina
So sorry for your great loss, we send our thoughts and prayers to the Blanco family!