75, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away on March 13, 2017. He was born on July 15, 1941 in Munda, Texas. He is survived by his wife Velia, daughters Patricia (Joe) Andrade, Anna Marie (Jeff) Elliott and Sandra (Vince) Houle, son Andrew (Susie) Torres, 4 brothers, 5 sisters, 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 1 great, great-granddaughter. Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 10:00 AM with a Funeral Mass celebrated at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 3140 N. 51
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Avenue, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.