81, of Phoenix, AZ has returned home to the lord on January 25, 2010. She was born November 3, 1928 to Pablo and Elva Galvan in Walsenburg, CO. In l945 she met and married her best friend and soul mate Bernard Maldonado. For 64 years of marriage, she has been the most loving and caring wife and mother. She is preceded in death by her parents Pablo and Elva Galvan and her son Michael Maldonado. Left to cherish her memory is her beloved husband Bernard and their children. Patricia Valenzuela, Catherine Guzman (Alfred), Sandra Barrera (Ricardo), Lisa Sanchez (Carlos), Joann Maldonado and their “angel” Joseph Paul Maldonado. She was also a loving grandmother to grandchildren Dion, Eric, Celeste, Rocky, Alex, Dolores, Michael, Bernard, Carlos, Veronica, Lorenzo, and her 14 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her loving sisters, Cordy Baca (Leroy) of Fort Collins, CO, Elsie Olguine of Denver, CO and her numerous nieces and nephews. She shared her kind and loving nature with family friends and everyone she has touched. She will be loved and missed greatly by all. A special thanks to her caregivers, Connie, Miranda and Graciela. Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, February 1, 2010 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Road, Phx.
Marty Gonzalez
so sorry to hear about the passing of your wife, soulmate, mother and grandmother. my deepest sympathy to the family.
may not even remember me, lived across the sreet on moreland
many years ago, but I remember virginia fondly. lovely lady
marty gonzalez
Leonard and Anjelica Bruner
Sandy,
So sorry for your loss, may “GOD” bless you in this time in need.
VIola Pacheco
To the Maldonado Family in Arizona from the Pacheco Family from North Veta, Colorado, sorry about the loss of your mother, sure do miss the visits we had with her and all of you in the summer time.
PAULINE GALVAN
I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU. YOUR KINDNESS AND CARING FOR ME AS A CHILD WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
YOU ARE WITH MY DAD NOW (LEO) KEEP HIM IN LINE.
MY ADDRESS IS
4539 SHOSHONE ST
DENVER, CO 80211
(CELL) 303-526-8864
Bernard Maldonado
Wow I’m so sorry I haven’t talked to the family in a long time! I can’t believe uncle joe and my grandma are gone! Grandpa if you are still in this world, let The Lord guide us to each other. I miss you guys, I hope the family is doing well. I left my email so in anyone from the family wishes to contact me please do so. I hope you are in a better place grammy and uncle joe…..