Connie Vidales Marquez, 73 of Peoria, Arizona, surrounded by her family, went home to be with our heavenly father February 20, 2012. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Porfirio and Francisca Vidales. She is survived by her husband of 54 years George S. Marquez Sr., four children: George Jr., Sylvia Luna, Christina Gomez (Manuel), Elizabeth Saenz (Peter), eight grandchildren: George Michael, David, Gabrielle, Manuel Jr., Ashley, Breanna, Catriana and Dalanie Belle the newest addition to our family. The oldest of ten children, she leaves behind Nellie Apodaca (Timothy), John Vidales (Alma), Yolanda Delgado (Steve), Sally Vasquez (Gus), Paul Vidales Sr. (Stella), Linda Bursal(Bob), Stella Gastelo (Ignacio Jr.), Gloria Lebario (Ruben), Pete Vidales Jr. as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was truly beautiful both inside and out, loved her family unconditionally, was a friend to all, could light a room up with her contagious smile and loved the Lord with all her heart. Words cannot encompass all that she was nor describe the tremendous loss we feel. An angel has left our presence, all who loved her are broken hearted though filled with peace in knowing she is in the arms of the Lord. She has left behind treasured memories to all whom she encountered, blessed her children & grandchildren with beautiful memories, traditions like brunch, movies and family time every Sunday after church, important life lessons and the gift to see the best in others. She loved making friends everywhere she went which made our grocery trips interesting because she knew someone in almost every isle. She loved being outdoors whether she was planting flowers, praying on her porch swing or walking her grandchildren to the park. There wasn't anything she wouldn't do for her family & friends, she possessed the gift of hospitality and we are proud in knowing that she has touched many lives and left behind such a beautiful legacy. A celebration of her life will begin with the viewing Sunday, February 26, 2012 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM and the Rosary from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W. Northern Ave., Glendale Az. 85301. The Funeral Mass will be held Monday, February 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM at Sts. Simon & Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. 27th Ave in Phoenix. Interment will follow at Resthaven Park Cemetery in Glendale, AZ. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Banner Hospice, 275 E. Germann Road, Suite 110 Gilbert, AZ 85297. To sign Connie’s online guest registry, please visit www.chapelofthechimesmortuary.com
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