Graciela Q. Peña, 99 years of age, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Ryan House hospice center in Phoenix, AZ. The beloved matriarch was born October 17, 1923, in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico to Clementina Guerrero and Carlos Quiroz and has lived in Arizona since 1946.
Graciela married Thomas Milazzo and had two children before Thomas passed. Four years later, she married Miguel Peña. They were married 52 years and had five children.
She was preceded in death by her two husbands, daughter Martha, and son David. Graciela is survived by her sons Michael Milazzo (Patty Milazzo), Raymond Peña (Alice Peña); daughters Nellie Hermes (John Hermes), Tina Peña, Ylda Benavides (Raul Benavides); 17 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren who were the light of her life.
A Visitation will be held at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 East Indian School Road on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 6 PM to 7 PM followed by the Rosary at 7 PM.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N Central Ave, on Friday, December 2nd at 10 AM followed by burial at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 4310 E Southern Ave, Phoenix. A reception will follow the burial at First Christian Church (Venue Bldg.), 6750 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix.
Flowers may be directed to Murphy & Whitney Funeral Home or in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St, Phoenix, AZ 85014, or online at https://www.hov.org/donate.
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Sylvia Herrera
My sincere condolences to ALL the Pena family for the loss of Mrs. Pena.
What a beautiful and long life she was able to have with all her family…
I remember her kindness on the times she came to San Antonio and spent with the Campos family.. May all her Guardian angels lead her to paradise..
Michael and Kathleen Greene
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and our sincere condolences during this difficult transition time.
Sharon Griffin
Such a beautiful and vibrant lady. I know you all will miss her. May our Father comfort your hearts and bring His peace during this season. ❤
Laura Contreras
So many wonderful memories. My deepest heartfelt condolences to the family and many prayers for peace and healing. ❤️
Lucy Ramirez
Our sincere condolence to the entire Pena Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe A Sena
Our sincerest condolences to the Pena Family on the passing of your Mom & Nana Graciela. Mike, Nellie, Tina, Ylda, and Raymond may the great times and joys you and your families shared with your Mom bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time of loss. May God welcome Your Mom into His House and bring her eternal peace in joy as she rejoins all your loved ones in Heaven. Praying that God will give each of you His Peace and Comfort and always shower you and your families with all His Blessings always.
Joe & Rosemary Sena
Joe Sena
Our sincerest condolences to the Pena Family on the passing of your Mom & Nana Graciela. Mike, Nellie, Tina, Ylda, and Raymond may the great times and joys you and your families shared with your Mom bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time of loss. May God welcome Your Mom into His House and bring her eternal peace in joy as she rejoins all your loved ones in Heaven. Praying that God will give each of you His Peace and Comfort and always shower you and your families with all His Blessings always.
Joe & Rosemary Sena
Sandra Voris
Condolences and prayers to her family – what a remarkable life she lived! Praying for the Lord’s comfort at this challenging time.
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4800 E Indian School Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85018
My sincere condolences to ALL the Pena family for the loss of Mrs. Pena.
What a beautiful and long life she was able to have with all her family…
I remember her kindness on the times she came to San Antonio and spent with the Campos family.. May all her Guardian angels lead her to paradise..
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and our sincere condolences during this difficult transition time.
Such a beautiful and vibrant lady. I know you all will miss her. May our Father comfort your hearts and bring His peace during this season. ❤
So many wonderful memories. My deepest heartfelt condolences to the family and many prayers for peace and healing. ❤️
Our sincere condolence to the entire Pena Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our sincerest condolences to the Pena Family on the passing of your Mom & Nana Graciela. Mike, Nellie, Tina, Ylda, and Raymond may the great times and joys you and your families shared with your Mom bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time of loss. May God welcome Your Mom into His House and bring her eternal peace in joy as she rejoins all your loved ones in Heaven. Praying that God will give each of you His Peace and Comfort and always shower you and your families with all His Blessings always.
Joe & Rosemary Sena
Our sincerest condolences to the Pena Family on the passing of your Mom & Nana Graciela. Mike, Nellie, Tina, Ylda, and Raymond may the great times and joys you and your families shared with your Mom bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time of loss. May God welcome Your Mom into His House and bring her eternal peace in joy as she rejoins all your loved ones in Heaven. Praying that God will give each of you His Peace and Comfort and always shower you and your families with all His Blessings always.
Joe & Rosemary Sena
Condolences and prayers to her family – what a remarkable life she lived! Praying for the Lord’s comfort at this challenging time.