BORN

1931

DIED

2017

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Benito Murrietta Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 7, 2017.

Benito T. Murrietta:

May 14, 1931 - March 06, 2017

Benito T. Murrietta is survived by his wife of 64 years, Viola Torres Murrietta. They were blessed with four children, Nancy Tyler (John), Gloria Munoz (Joe), Daniel Murrietta (Julie) and Bridgette Eller (Michael). He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren He was preceded in death by his brother Baltazar and two sisters, Tillie and Della. He has one surviving sister Betty.

Benito was born in Grants, New Mexico on May 14, 1931 to Tomas and Piedad Murrietta

Benito was proud of his military service in the US Army. He was stationed in Germany while in the military. Benito retired after 30 years from the Electronic Division at General Electric.

The Memorial will be held at the: Funeraria Melcher Mortuary Chapel of the Roses on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 9:00 am.
Address: 43 South Stapley Drive, Mesa, AZ 85204
Phone: 480-964-4537

The Burial will be at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona with the committal service at 11:00 am Thursday, March 23, 2017
Address: 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024

A luncheon will be held following the burial at the Velda Rose Club House in Mesa
Address: 5770 Colby Street, Mesa, AZ 85205

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5 Entries

March 14, 2017

Randy and Hanne Salazar

Tio, we'll miss you. You'll always be in our hearts and minds.

March 14, 2017

Katrina Lopez

I absolutely adore you tata. Missing you so very much. I love you. rip tata Benny.

March 13, 2017

Brian and Jane Chavez

"Pensando en Ti",,My Wife and I send Our Sincere Condolences to All,,Tia Viola,Nancy,Gloria,Danny and Bridgette and All The Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.May The Lord Bless and Console All of You in Your Time of Loss,We Pray the Lord Lift You Up with The Memories of Such a Good Man.
In Gods Love,

March 9, 2017

Bridgette Murrietta-Eller

I'm gonna miss you daddy, I already miss you, I love you, you touched so many people's lives family and friends. I also know deep down your gonna take care of mom. Because that's how big your heart is. I also know you reunited with your Brother and mom and dad, Auntie Della, Auntie Tellie.

March 8, 2017

Marlena Murrietta

We miss you Tata. I love you and I know you are running with angels now and I know you'll be watching over us

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43 South Stapley Drive, Mesa, AZ 85204

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