AVELAR, Mercedes (Mercy)

The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, AZ Tuesday, February 07, 2012 Mercy Anaya Avelar Our mom, Mercy Anaya Avelar, 75, of Kearny, Arizona passed away January 30, 2012. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend to many. She is preceded in death by her late husband, Steven C. Avelar and her son, Steven R. Avelar. She is survived by her son, Mark (Lupita); daughter, Victoria; son, Leonard (Janet) and daughter, Stephanie Bucholz (Lenny). Mom was a loving sister to Bobby Anaya, Carol Anaya (Romero), Margaret Anaya, Tony Rodriguez and Ruben (Cecelia) Rodriguez. Mom was blessed with 14 grandchildren, Michael, J.R., John, Josh (Lynne), Lenae, Brandon, Erika, Daviana, Paulo, Janae, Maryssa, Exton, Steven and Anthony; five great-grandchildren, Emma, Shawn, Joseph, John and Romen. Services will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at St George's Catholic Church, 300 E. 16th Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ 85119. Viewing will begin at 9:15 a.m., Rosary at 10:15 a.m. and Mass at 10:30 a.m. Funeral procession to Kearny Cemetery will follow for gravesite services at 2:00 p.m. Mom was a very loving, kind, generous, caring mother and friend who will be deeply missed. We love you mom