Magdalena Espinoza age 99, passed away March 13, 2013 in Gilbert Arizona. Magdalena was born October 1, 1913 in Cananca, Sonora, Mexico to Cornelius and Juana Reynaga. As a young child her family moved to Arizona where she spent the remainder of her life. Magdalena loved to cook and enjoyed gardening. She was a faithful member of St. Mark’s Catholic Church and loved spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her husband Mike C. Espinoza, her daughter Jeri, son Albert, granddaughter Leslie, sister Pauline and brother Barney. Magdalena is survived by her daughter Silvia, son Mike and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:00 Noon, Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Sts. Simon & Jude Catholic Church 6351 North 27th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona. Interment will follow at St. Francis Cemetery 2033 North 48th Street Phoenix, Arizona. Arrangements entrusted to A.L. Moore-Grimshaw Mortuary 710 West Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, Arizona.
