Martha Aros Burgos

Martha Aros Burgos, 77, entered into her heavenly father’s arms February 12, 2009. Born April 8, 1931 in Phoenix to Adolph & Martha Aros, she was the youngest of five children, “baby” as she was called. Martha attended grade school in Phoenix and graduated from St. Mary’s High School. Martha’s selfless dedication to assist all of her friends or family troubles was legendary. She was preceded in death by her son Dennis & Joshua and is survived by her children, Dale Ramona, David, Diana and Dennis’s fiancé Angela, eight grandchildren: Frank Jr., Aramis, Anthony, Ramon, Michael, Kiana, Miranda, & Vicente, and eight great-grandchildren: Marissa, Dale, Mona, Cyrus, Mariella, Ramises, Joshua, & J.R. along with numerous nieces & nephews. A funeral Mass to celebrate Martha’s life will be held Thursday, February 19, 9am at St. Mary’s Basilica, 231 N 3rd St in Phoenix. Visitation will be Wednesday evening at 5pm with Rosary at 7pm. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E Indian School Rd. in Phoenix. She will be laid to rest at St. Francis Cemetery. Auntie-Baby, Martha, Mom, Nanita, will be greatly missed by her family and friends, but will continue to live in the hearts of all she touched. A special thank you to Diana, David, Cindy, Cynthia, and Evelyn for being there for Mom when she needed you most! –Dale and Anthony