Larry Joe Verdugo, 66, passed away peacefully at his home May 27, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones. Larry was born in Phoenix, August 6, 1950 to Robert and Hortencia Verdugo. He was preceded in death by his parents. Larry enlisted in the Marines in 1969 and served two tours in Vietnam. After returning home he joined the Arizona Highway Patrol and retired after 17 years of service. Larry married his high school sweetheart Connie Acedo in 1969. He was blessed to have 11 children, Larry Joe (Jennifer), Anna, Lado (Christina), Robert (Marie), Frank, Bruno, Andrea (Ruben), Joseph (Natalie), Annette, John (Stephanie) and Richard (Angelica). He is also survived by sister Linda Ramirez (Carlos), brothers Robert (Mary Lou), Bobby, Arnold, Jaimie and Rudy (Mary) Verdugo, 30 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting with his brothers and sons. A Visitation will be held at 9:30 A.M. with a Rosary at 10:00 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1954 N. 24th Street, Phoenix. Interment to follow at East Resthaven Park Cemetery, 4310 E. Southern Avenue, Phoenix. He was our protector on earth and now in Heaven, and will forever be in our hearts. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.
Debbie Luevano
Connie and family I am sending you my deepest condolences for your loss. I worked with Larry as his secretary at DPS for many years and enjoyed sharing stories of our families. May your hearts be healed with all those memories. God bless all of you
PATSY LOPEZ
Its been many years since i last saw Larry and his wife but may God grant you entrance. To his kingdom. And know that everyone will always
Remembet you and forevet in our hearts.
PEACE BE WITH YOU
Marsha
Dear connie and family I’m so sorry for the loss of Larry this is marsha,Tanya ,Mario. You adk how can such a beautiful person be taken so young, we love Larry and you guys he will be so missed .
Wence Camacho
To Connie and all the Verdugo family my condolences for your loss. I am deeply saddened at Larry’s passing. He was a true friend and partner during our years together at DPS and in life. He was a the epitome of a family man. He was a true warrior in the service of his country and his service to the people of this state. May he rest in peace.
Marc A. Lyles
Dear Connie & Family:
My sincere condolences on your loss. I was honored to know him and am proud to know the Verdugo family.
I know your pains and sorrow are great; but please know that he and your entire family will be in my prayers & thoughts – always. Respectfully, Marc A. Lyles
Florentino Villegas
Our deepest condolences may he rest in peace God speed
Wence Camacho
To Connie and all the Verdugo family, my deepest condolences. I am so saddened with Larry’s passing. He was the epitome of a family man. He was a great friend and partner at DPS and in life. He was a true warrior in the service to his country and to the people of this state. He will be greatly missed. May he rest in peace.
Sherie Verdugo (Domingo (Sunny) Verdugos daughter
Sending prayers, love and condolences.
Fred Quihuis
Connie and Family, Growing up with Larry on 32 st the Quihuis on one side the Verdugo on the another side it was one of the best time of our life, My parents Baptize Larry and he always honor them, and now I would love honor you and your family with a special pray that you will always be love by are Father God, Amen.
Steve
Our condolences to the Verdugo family. Mom Connie thank you for all the many years treating me as family. To all the brothers and sisters that I grew up with thank you. Lado my best friend I’ve known since little league, I love you like a brother. I will forever keep Larrys memories close to my heart.
JUAN OR JOHNNY
HOW CAN I START .. I NEW LARRY SINCE I WAS 9 GREAT FRIEND ALWAYS GIVEN ADVISE LIKE A FATHER TO US AROUND THE PORTLAND NEIGHBORHOOD ALWAYS SMILEING AND JOKEN AROUND …. STILL CANT BELIVE IT….JST HAD SEEN HIM WEEK OR SO BEFORE THE NEWS… MY CONDOLENCES FAM…… WE ALL LOVE YA LARRY….. R.I.P…… GOD HAS HIS HANDS WIDE OPEN TO RECIVE ANOTHER ANGEL IN HIS KINGDOM……
Jeannie Garcia
To Connie and Larry Joe. Very sorry for your loss. With the name Verdugo,carrys a will known rep. Great and Powerful. That’s what the Verdugo men carry. Anthony and I were blessed to have been close to the family. Great men are never ever forgotten. When he would come to Knock Kneed he would order the same thing. But still every time he came in. Each visit was different. I don’t know how to explain it. He would always enter a room and everyone would smile and be happy to see him. Once again we are very sorry. Love Jeannie and Anthony Quintana