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On Monday, October 29,2018, Marcela Sullenberger passed away at the age of 91. She was born on January 31, 1927, in Yuma, AZ. She worked as a cashier at the Fairprice Market and Wah's Market in Somerton, many years ago.
Marcela was affiliated with the American Legion Auxiliary and retired from Civil Service. She was very patriotic and loved marching in the Veterans Day parade. After retiring from civil service, she returned to work as a greeter at Walmart on Pacific Avenue for 20 years.
Marcela was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, her parents Tomas and Maria Alvarez, brothers Juan and Tom Alvarez, and sister Ambrosia (Norma) Sisson. She is survived by three sisters Saturnina (Reyna) Alvarez, Paula Vea and Mercedes Charo, and a brother Loreno Alvarez. She had numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 12, 2018 at Johnson Mortuary at 9 AM followed with burial at 11 AM