Alejandrina L. Burgos

Alejandrina L. Burgos (Lena) of Phoenix, a native of Arizona born January 25, 1941, was reunited with her beloved husband Francisco G. Burgos (Pancho) on December 9, 2016 after a brief battle with Superior Vena Cava Syndrome along with Lung Cancer. Lena was also preceded in death by her parents Concepcion M. Paiz and Sabino Paiz; sisters Victoria Armenta, Adelina Arenas, and Augustina Rubio; 2 brothers Daniel Lopez and David Paiz; and 1 great granddaughter Victoria Isabel Garcia.

Mother lived her final months on her terms. She wanted to enjoy the time she had left with all her family, and was ready to leave when the Lord called her home where she will rest with her beloved husband Pancho together forever.

Lena loved reading, camping, fishing, the casino, her novelas, Disneyland, and going out to eat with family and friends. She was a loyal customer of IHOP and Ponchos, she mostly enjoyed spending time with her children and family. She enjoyed the holidays and the family gatherings, cooking and music, and reminiscing with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lena was an active Member of Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church where she volunteered in the up-keeping of the church.

She leaves behind 6 children, Diane Rios, Mary Ann Garcia (David), Daniel Burgos (JoAnn), Margaret Burgos, Albert Burgos, and Frances Perez; 18 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren along with her brother Frank M Paiz, many nieces and nephews and God-children.

Mom you will truly be missed. You have taught us all so much and you were always there for us. As we saw you getting tired, we didn't want you to go but the Lord stood with us and gave us the strength. It was hard to say goodbye to an amazing, beautiful woman. You will be forever in our hearts and by our side always; give Dad a big hug from us. You rest in peace now Beauty.

A special thanks to Hospice of the Valley for all of their help and to Sylvia Martinez and her family for all of their support. Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 from 5-8 pm at Resthaven/Carr-Tenney Mortuary & Memorial Gardens, 4310 E Southern Ave, Phoenix. Mass will be held Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 10:00 am at Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 6200 S Central Ave, Phoenix, followed by a Catholic burial at Resthaven/Carr-Tenney Mortuary & Memorial Gardens. Arrangements under the direction of Resthaven / Carr-Tenney Mortuary & Memorial Gardens, 602-437-0436.