Richard Bernard Mraz

Richard Bernard Mraz, 63, of Surprise, died January 1st, 2009, after a year long battle with Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carrie, and father, Richard Sr. 50 minutes after Rich left us, his mother, Dolores, 90, of Ft. Wayne, IN, followed him in his journey to heaven. He is survived by his wife, Sandy, of 38 1/2 yrs. Rich also leaves behind his 3 sisters: Earlenne David Friend, of Ione, CA, Rita David Bubb of Ft. Wayne, IN, and Debbie Chuck Cross of Plant City, FL, and 10 nieces and nephews. Rich was born in Elyria, OH, and graduated from Kent State University in 1970. He and Sandy moved to Phoenix in 1973. Rich worked as a salesman, and also had his own landscaping company for many years. The last job he held was at Dillards Arrowhead. He was past HOA President of Kingswood Parke in Surprise. Rich will be greatly missed and in our hearts forever. The Memorial Service will be on Saturday, January 10th, at 11:00 a.m. at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 3877 N. 7th St., Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85014 and/or Hospice of the Valley.

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