Abril, Mary Almanza

74, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on November 6, 2009. Mary was 
born in Clarkdale, AZ and moved to Phoenix as a child. Mary 
was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt 
and friend. She worked for the Social Security Admin for 
over 25 years, having since retired. She was preceeded in 
death by her parents; Jesus and Maria, her siblings; 
Isabella, Vera, Aurora, and Jesus, and nieces; Diane, 
Carmencita, and Rachel. She is survived by her children; 
Billy, Tim, Mark, and Cindy, her grandchildren; Brandi Jo, 
Carissa, Madison and Emma, her great-grandchild; Annika, her 
siblings; Alex, Tomas, and Minerva, and nieces and nephews 
in the Rios, Martinez, Santos and Almanza Families. A 
private ceremony to be held at a later date. In lieu of 
flowers, please send donations to the Arizona Hospice of the 
Valley.

Published in The Arizona Republic on November 11, 2009