Esther Duarte Cogley, 81, an Arizona native passed away March 26, 2020. Esther was born in Tempe, AZ in 1938 and was one of twelve siblings. She was a graduate of Phoenix Union High School and went on to attend Santa Monica Community College. Esther was a legal assistant with McDonnel Douglas while living in California for eight years. After returning to Arizona she was employed with Motorola. In her early years, Esther was an avid bowler and league member. She was a faithful member of St. Francis Xavier Church and supporter of the Andre House organization. Esther will be dearly missed by her friends, family, and neighbors. Esther is survived by her two grandchildren, Roy Ramirez Jr., and Mia DonCarlos, a daughter, son-in-law, siblings, and extended family.
Visitation for Esther will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, Phoenix. Due to COVID 19 restrictions, there will be a limit of ten (10) people in the chapel at any time. Whitney & Murphy staff will manage this process to ensure everyone has the opportunity to pay their respects safely. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Andre House.
Marissa Norman
I pray that our Lord Jesus Christ comforts you all and reveals himself in a very special way. Psalm 91;15 “He (us) will call on me and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble. I will deliver him and honor him.”
Sarah Cano
My Love and Condolences You will be miss. Rest In Peace Tia.
Love Sarah Cano & Family
Anna Romero Andrade
Prayers for Cousin Esther that her soul is at peace in eternal paradise. Our condolences to Sylvia and her children.
Billy and Gloria Duarte
Duarte family in California loves you all. Rest in peace Esther. “For whosoever believeth in Me shall have eternal life.”
The Subacz Family
Esther May You Rest In Peace.
Sending our love and condolences to Sylvia, Adam, RJ, Mia and Family.
Frank Gallardo
Rest In Peace Tia, will miss our times visiting at the mark. Love and miss you.
Nephew Frank
Carol Valencia
Our most sincere condolences for your loss. May the soul of your mother be at peace with the Heavenly Father.
Love, Carol and Lenche
Priscilla Bruni
My thoughts and prayers to the family of my friend of over 60 years. I will always love and miss her. May she rest in peace.