Mary Murrietta 98, passed away peacefully Wednesday June 5, 2019. Mary is survived by her daughter Frances Orezza; Grandchildren Carlos Ramirez (Lyn), Annette Perez (Danny) and her great grandchildren Carson, Serina (Paul), Alanna, Daniel Jr. with a great great grandchild on the way, Along with the many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings Armida Alvarez, Tomas Murrieta, Sarah Gonzales, Angel Murrieta, Virginia Padilla and Ernie Murrietta. Mary’s joys in life were her family, cooking for the family and tending to her rose bushes and various plants.
A Visitation will be held Thursday, June 13, 2019 from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Saint Mary’s Basilica, 231 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix. Burial will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
Linda Padilla Trevizo
I admired my Tia Maria so. She was my hero and am saddened by her passing she was 98 years young and could still out work us in the kitchen making her tamales! Ray & I and my boys will truly miss her!
Mr and Mrs. Ruben Gomez
My prayers go out to all of Mary Murrietta’s family. May she Rest In Paradise and may our Lord give comfort and understanding to all her family who will miss her dearly.
Ruben and Toni Gomex ♥️
Johanna Box-Fox
Dear Frances, Carlos, Annette and my little cousins,
I just wanted to send my strength, love and prayers to you all at this time. I’m so sorry and I know how hard and lonely it feels without Aunt Mary. When Uncle Tommy called to tell me what happened, it just made me recall such good and loving memories of my summers in Arizona. When we visited, Aunt Mary spoiled us (just like Frances did) with whatever we wanted. When all of us would be running in and out of the house yelling and breaking things, she would smile at me and tell everyone else to behave. I had the best time staying with y’all, listening to Mexican music on the car radio, listening to Donna Summer’s album over and over again, and my Tata having a party in Superior for the whole family. The best memories in my life are from being with my family and I will carry that happiness and love with me always as you will with her memory. May God be with you and carry you through this season. Lani sends her love and prayers to you all. Blessings and love, Johanna Box-Fox and Barry Fox; Lani, Shayne, Ava Hlavacek, Ethan and Johanna Elleree Singleton.