Linda Anne Kondrat departed peacefully into eternal life on the morning of November 13th, 2019. Linda was born in Ohio to William and Helen Melnikas on November 11, 1949. She studied the arts at Cleveland State University. Linda married the love of her life, Edward Kondrat in 1969. Together their journey began with raising their three children in Ohio. They then took the next chapter of their life’s adventure to Arizona. Linda’s pride, joy and quest was raising her girls and being there for her grandchildren. Her home was always welcoming and the phone-line forever open to friends and family. She was a story-teller, artist and created beautifully decorated cakes. A great passion of hers was preparing for and celebrating all the holidays with her loved ones. She will always be remembered as a giving and loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Predeceased by her parents, William and Helen Melnikas; sister, Irene Strauss; and grandson, Michael Smith. Survived by her husband, Edward of 50 years; brother, William Melnikas, Jr.; daughters: Christina Kondrat-Smith, Katherine McAllister and Jeanette Fitzke; son-in-laws: Gregg Smith and Scott Fitzke; grandchildren: Anthony and Christopher McAllister, Nicole and Thomas Fitzke & Sydney and Noah Smith; 19 nephews and nieces; and 47 great-nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will be held at Saint Luke's Catholic Church on November 21st, 2019, at 10:00 am, followed by interment at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary at 11:30 am. If you wish in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the American Diabetes Association, or the charity of your choice.
Linda leaves us rich in memories and with the appreciation to enjoy the warmth of God’s beautiful sunsets.
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