"I went to elementary school with Maggie in Flagstaff. I moved away when we were in 4th grade, but I remember Maggie being a sweet, sweet person. I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
In loving memory of
Magdalena R. Vazquez
Magdalena R. "Maggie" Vazquez, 55, peacefully passed away at home on February 9, 2012, surrounded by several family members. For five years prior to her death, Maggie fought a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Flagstaff, Arizona on September 4, 1956 and graduated from Coconino High School in 1974. Maggie worked in the legal field in Flagstaff and Phoenix, Arizona. Her last position was with the State of Arizona Structural Pest Control Commission. Maggie was preceded in death by her parents, Steve T. and Aurora C. Casaus, and sister, Gloria Ackerman. She is survived by her beloved husband of over 30 years, Jesus G. Vazquez, Sr., and beloved son, Jesus J. Vazquez, Jr., Phoenix, her four brothers and sister, Randy (Rachel) Casaus, N. Las Vegas, NV, Robert Casaus, N. Las Vegas, NV, Roland (Christina) Casaus, Anthem, AZ, Richard Casaus, Middle Verde, AZ, and Linda Casaus, Middle Verde, AZ. Additionally, Maggie is survived by 6 nieces and nephews, one great niece, two great nephews, a large extended family, and countless friends. Maggie loved making blankets, helping others, being an amazing wife and mother, and an occasional visit to casinos. She touched the lived of many people with her smile and generosity. Maggie had a great sense of humor, which she maintained until the very end. She was a very special person and will greatly be missed. Rosary will be recited at 5PM, Friday, February 17, 2012, at Hansen Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254. The funeral will be held at St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church, 3801 E. Greenway Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85032, on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 11AM.
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"For over three years Maggie and I worked together at the Urban Indian Law Office of Community Legal Services in Phoenix. She was a dear friend with whom I shared many laughs and tears and a whole lot of junk food at our weekly intake meetings. I moved in 1996 and we lost touch, but she will always be in my heart. My sympathies to you, Jesus, and to Jesus, Jr. I will never forget her compassion, her kindness, her wit, her intellect and her great big, warm smile!"