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Mary Frances ‘Pelona’ Borquez
Mary Frances “Pelona” Borquez was called to heaven on Jan. 26, 2017 surrounded by her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Filiberto L. Borquez; stepsons, Filiberto B. Borquez (Jenny) and Mark “Tony” Borquez (Traci); granddaughters, Eva, Julianna, Martina, Ariella, and Sierra; and niece and nephew, Lisa Garcia (Nick) and Leonard Aguirre.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents Frances and Alfonso Aguirre, and her brother Alfonso “Al” Aguirre.
Mary “Pelona” was born in Kearny, Jan. 26, 1949. She Attended Hayden Schools until her high school years and then transferred to Ray High School where she graduated in 1968. She went on to college studying accounting and began work at Foxworth Galbraith in the early 70s. She worked at the lumber yard for several years and in the mid 80s began her work for the Hayden School District. She worked and the Hayden schools until her final days. Mary “Pelona” had an extraordinary work ethic.
Mary had a love for sports, particularly football. She was a diehard “Dallas Cowboy” fan and a huge fan of the Arizona “Wildcats”. She also loved her music, and she loved to listen to it loud. She enjoyed spending time at the Casino, but most of all she Loved spending time with her family and friends. Mary had a huge heart, she was always willing to help when someone was in need. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Services will be held Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. The viewing will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The Rosary will be at 10:30 a.m. Mass will be at 11 a.m. with interment to following at Mt. View Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at the Hayden Golf Course Club House.
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