Regina M. Nesdill, 91 of Phoenix, beloved mother and friend to all, passed away on April 6, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Edward, and survived by her five children, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Regina was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, was a Registered Nurse, nursing educator, actively involved in the Girl Scouts and passionate about the Native American culture and archeology. She shared 60 years of marriage and unconditional love with Eddie, and showed the same unconditional love and kindness to her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, pets and everyone she met. She leaves behind a lifetime of wonderful memories for everyone who became part of her life because they became part of the Nesdill family.
Friends may call at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix from 3:00 – 5:00 PM, with a Rosary at 5:00 PM, Sunday, April 10, 2016. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Monday, April 11
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2016 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 N. 48
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Street. A reception and celebration of her life will begin at 12:30 PM at Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant, 4601 E. Thomas Road.
In lieu of flowers, donations are welcomed to Hospice of the Valley in her name –
http://www.hov.org/donate
They took excellent care of Mom, making her last weeks with us a huge comfort to our family.