Remarkably, she chose to ascend to the lord’s gate when her family was at her bedside, kneeling in prayer led by a Catholic Sister. She took her last breath on this earth in peace while hearing the voices of her loved ones in prayer for her.
She was born on November 10, 1943 in Glendale to Reyes & Paula Bustamante. She spoke often of her beloved mother and father reminiscing on her childhood and upbringing. She spoke highly of her parents, visiting their gravesite regularly and always taking flowers. She loved them wholeheartedly.
She never married, however, her true and only love was Richard Acosta. He was always in her heart and she spoke of him often. Just as with her parents, she visited his gravesite regularly and always took flowers. She stayed faithful to him all her life.
Of her five siblings, two sisters and one brother, Francis, Polly, and Manuel, are still living, while two brothers, Eddie and Johnny, have passed. She loved her brothers and sisters dearly, and often stated how blessed she was to have them in her life.
She had one daughter, Judy Bandin, who was on this earth for a very short period of time. Her daughter was always in her heart and she loved her dearly, visiting her gravesite often with flowers.
Her two sons, John and Ray, with whom she had a strong relationship with all her life and loved dearly, survive her as well as six grandchildren: Terra, Huber, Alexis, Johnny, Calista, and Richard. Her grandchildren were the twinkle of her eyes; she took great joy in spending time with them, cherished every minute with them, and always looked forward to seeing them.
She is also survived by many nieces who have been a great part of her life, and she often stated how blessed she was to have such caring and loving nieces involved in her life.
She delighted in having a cat or cats in her life, and enjoyed their devoted love to her.
Family and friends are invited to a viewing being held from 3-8 PM with vigil service beginning at 6 PM on Monday, December 9, 2019 at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W Northern Ave, Glendale, AZ. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM the following day, Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 5614 W Orangewood Ave, Glendale, AZ. She will be laid to rest at Glendale Memorial Park & Cemetery.
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