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Henry M. Quihuiz

Henry M. Quihuiz, 84, of Chandler, AZ, joined Our Lord on February 4th, 2023. Henry was born on September 29th, 1938, in Phoenix, AZ, to the late Ray P. Quihuiz and Annie (Mendoza) Quihuiz. He was the second youngest of 5 children. Henry graduated from St. Mary’s High School before he joined the Coast Guard Reserve. He married his wife, Mary Esther (Jimenez) Quihuiz on November 20th, 1960. They were married for 62 years. Together they had 3 children, Cindy, Becky, and Michael.

Henry started working for Phoenix Elementary District #1 in the AV Department before he became Director of Transportation, he continued that role in the Paradise Valley and Tolleson School Districts. Henry taught 8th Grade Religious Education (including his children) and he and Esther were selected for Marriage Encounter to mentor couples at St. Marks Catholic Church.

Henry is survived by his wife Mary Esther, sister Terri (Ralph) Gaxiola, brother-in-law Oscar Ruiz; sister-in-law Grace Quihuiz; daughters Cindy Brown and Becky (Robert)Valenzuela, daughter-in-law Karis Quihuiz; 8 grandchildren, Nicole (Brandon) Cluff, Matthew, Justin Valenzuela, Alexa Brown, Chloe, Cecilia Quihuiz, Noah Pacheco-Kountz, many nieces and nephews, and his little dog Sienna, who he truly adored. He is predeceased by his parents, Ray and Annie Quihuiz; older brother Ray Quihuiz; MaryLou (Joe) Baltierra; Patsy Ruiz, and his beloved son Michael Quihuiz.

Henry loved to play and watch all sports, he missed playing golf the most. He loved music and to dance. He had a great sense of humor and was always making people around him laugh. Henry will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

On Wednesday, February 15, 2023 a visitation will be held from 5PM to 7PM with rosary prayers at 6PM at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road in Phoenix. On Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 11AM a funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary Catholic Church, 230 W. Galveston St. Chandler. Interment to follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery in Phoenix. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
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