Carmen Moreno Bustoz

85, of Phoenix AZ passed away peacefully on April 26, 2016 surrounded by her beloved family.   She was born in Tucson, AZ to Gertrude and Vicente Moreno. Carmen was a devoted wife, mother and sister that never grew old! She always enjoyed life, family gatherings and going on new adventures. “You don’t leave a party before cake is served”. She was preceded in death by daughter Teresa Bustoz Valenzuela and loving husband Manuel Z Bustoz Sr. Carmen is survived by children Stella Sheridan (John), Christina Sova (Paul) and Manuel Z. Bustoz Jr. (Dora); 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, with a Rosary at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM, Thursday, May 5, 2016 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 320 N. 20

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Drive, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Matthew Catholic Church.