Bruno Barriga (87) passed away on Oct. 15, 2018. Bruno was born on Dec. 16, 1930 in Metcalf, AZ located near the copper mining communities of Clifton and Morenci AZ. Raised in Chihuahua, Mexico, he when old enough relocated to Clifton to be near his older siblings and other extended family. In 1948, he began working for Phelps Dodge Copper Mining Company until retiring in 1984. On Dec. 12, 1948, he married Juanita (Mickey) Sanchez. In 1987, Bruno and Mickey moved to Glendale, AZ. It was a difficult decision to leave their home and their many friends. From 1987 to 1994, he worked as a janitor for the Peoria Unified School District.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years Mickey, son Frank (Louise), grandchildren Gabriel, Gina and Christopher (Alma), great granddaughter Vivien, step-great grandchildren Roxanne and Vincent, sisters Minnie (Herman) Sanchez, Trini Munoz and many nieces and nephews and other family members. He is predeceased by his parents, infant daughter Anna Maria, brothers Rudy and Javier and sisters Dolores and Hortensia.
Bruno was a wonderful husband and father as well as being fully devoted to the entire family and his many friends. Besides hardworking, he loved to dance and garden. His love, warmth and gentle ways will be forever cherished. Rest in peace, my pop!
Funeral Arrangements:
Sunday, Oct. 21 from 4pm to 7pm: Viewing with Rosary - 6pm at West Resthaven Funeral Home located at 6450 W. Northern Ave. Glendale
Monday, Oct. 22 at 10am: Mass at St. Helen’s Catholic Church located at 5510 W. Cholla St. Glendale. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
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