Albert Garcia Cerino Jr., 93, entered into eternal rest on June 29, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife Enedina. He is survived by his sister Josephine Garcia Cerino, his four children Albert Cerino (Jennifer), David Cerino, Joseph Cerino, and Theresa Whitmarsh, as well as his seven grandchildren Daniel, Michael, Joseph, Katherine, Andrea, Bailey, and Alexander, three great-grandchildren Ferryn, Helena, and Jacob, and his nieces and nephews.
Albert served in the Air Force during the Korean War, graduated from Arizona State College, and was employed for many years teaching adult education for Manpower/ SER continuing-education programs.
A Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2022 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. with a 6:00 p.m. Rosary at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 15, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Rd. in Phoenix. Interment service to take place at St. Francis Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th Street, Phoenix. Reception to follow at the church hall at St. Theresa Catholic Parish Hall.
Phillip L Vierling
Al, Praying for you and your family.
Kate and Phil
Robert Ulloa
To Albert, David, Theresa and Joe,
Your dad has gone to be with his bride and you can take comfort in that. Know that all of you are in our prayers.
Love you cousins,
Robert and Liz
Katherine Cerino
I’m so disappointed that I can’t be there in person to mourn and celebrate Grandpa’s life, and I send all of my love to my family.
Grandpa was a warm, generous person, devoted to his faith and his family. I’m so grateful for his presence in my life, and I wish we’d had more time together. My heart aches from the loss, but he’s gone to be reunited with Grandma and the rest of our departed family, and his memory will always be a blessing for me.
Rest in peace, Grandpa.
Michael Peters
Mr. Cerino was the kindest man. I always enjoyed seeing him and catching up at Al and Jennifer’s. I first met Mr. Cerino in 1979 and felt like I’d met a friend.
My condolences to Albert, David, Joseph, Theresa, and all the family. God bless you all.
Digby
ELAINE HEINEMAN
Praying for peace and comfort for the family
April Fillmore
Albert has been our neighbor for over 15 years. My children have grown up going over to visit with him and hear his stories, they always came home feeling happy. Albert was quick to laugh, kind to all and had a generous heart. We will miss seeing him out working in the yard and getting to visit with him.
We are grateful he is at rest with his wife, and we can envision him there with her working on their heavenly yard together.
Our condolences and love to all of his family who are still here, he loved you each so much. I’m sure he will be pulling strings for you in heaven.
-The Fillmore family
Joe Dendulk
Grandpa was a pure soul with a heart of gold. Glad to have spent the time with him that I did, and the memories I have of him will be souvenirs for life.
Rest easy
Bailey Cerino
Grandpa was always happy with simple things in life. A good meal, time in his garden, spending time with his family. He loved being in the company of others. He would always tell me on the phone what he ate for breakfast and I thought it was fascinating because Grandpa could recall tiny details about his day, even with old age. He was a man who could live in the present and always wanted to be independent in his activities. He was a man of gentleness, kindness and had appreciation for the small things in life most people look past. He always wanted to be out in his garden, out in the sun, putting in the work to take care of and nurture something. He was a man of generosity, purity, and compassion. I give my condolences and may we not be sad during this time, but joyful that he is in his Heavenly Father’s gentle and loving arms. That he is with the love of his life who has been waiting for him. And grateful for the legacy he left behind. May the Lord be with the family and bring them comfort, peace, healing and also, love for one another during this time.
Becky Kenchiova
Joe and family , you are all in my thoughts May you have peace and comfort knowing he is with your mom. He was a wonderful man and father. Love and hugs to you during this sad time.
Sonja Mazon Rubalcava
Albert, David, Theresa and Joseph:
Cousins, sending you all our Deepest condolences. We hope you do find some comfort knowing that your dad,Uncle Albert is now with Tia Enedina for eternity. We were all so fortunate to have spent a lovely evening together, all of us, with my mom Bertha and Tia Lillie. Your dad seemed so happy to be sharing pictures and memories of the family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you, cousin, Sonja.
Jesse Ulloa
Uncle Albert was truly a kind soul. He always welcomed us with a warm smile and an open heart. He is now with Aunt Enedina, his soul mate and together will they will watch over and protect your family. Kris and Jesse.