CELAYA, Virginia J.

The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona, January 30, 2013 Virginia J. Celaya, 50, went home to be with our Lord on Friday, January 25, 2013. She was an extraordinary woman who loved life and all of the people in her life. She is survived by her son, Matthew; her brothers, John (Barbara) and Joseph (Cathy); Aunt Jackie; nieces, Samantha (Mike) and Rose (Marc); great niece, Emily and great nephew, Ryan. Visitation will be held from 5 - 8 p.m., with a Rosary at 7 p.m., Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave in Tempe. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, February 1, 2013 at St. Timothy's Roman Catholic Church, 1730 W. Guadalupe Rd in Mesa; internment to follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Tempe Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on January 30, 2013.