Mary Louise (Miles) Parra |
| Posted 2008-08-01 by Judy Wight Branson |
| Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Friday, November 11, 2005 Mary L. Parra, 82, of Prescott, born July 1, 1923, in Winkelman, Ariz., died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005, in Prescott. Rosary will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 150 N. Fleury Ave., Prescott. Funeral mass will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 14. at the same location. Arrangements by Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home. ----------------------------- Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona Sunday, November 13, 2005 Mary Louise Parra went home to the Lord the morning of Nov. 10, 2005, surrounded by her loving family in her home in Prescott. She was born July 1, 1923, in Winkelman, Ariz., the daughter of Joseph H. and Drimentria (Felix) Miles. Mary was 82 years old. She married the love of her life Arthur in 1946. He preceded her in death in 1987. Together they raised a beautiful family. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mary could be found either in her kitchen making her great tamales or menudo or outside working in her flower garden. She enjoyed gathering her family togethers and sharing time with them and her many friends. Her greatest pride was the family grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary is survived by her daughters, Diana Parra of Coolidge, Ariz. and Josephine (Kenneth) Van Keuren of Chino Valley, Ariz.; sons, Art (Cindy) of Prescott, Richard (Pam) of Lake Havasu and Ed (Claudia) of Phoenix; grandchildren, Chad, Shaw, Josh, Jason, Dustin, Leah, Ty, Payton and Laci; great-grandchildren, Haven, Payson, Jaxon and Gracie, (two more greats will be joining the family in December and January) and special little Dillon; her nieces and nephews, especially Edwina and Albert. Mary was preceded in death by daughter, Rosemary, and son, Steven. A Rosary will be Sunday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 150 Fleury. The funeral Mass will be at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 14, at Sacred Heart with final farewell following at Mountain View Cemetery, Prescott, Ariz. The family suggests memorials, in Mary's name, to Granite Mountain Hospice, 3107 Clearwater, Prescott, AZ 86303 or Prescott Meals on Wheels, 355 E. Aubrey, Prescott, Az., 86303. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home was entrusted with Mary's services. Information provided by survivors. See Also: Find A Grave |
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