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Marcella Marie Barela Lerma

March 14, 1939 — March 3, 2025

Eagar

Marcella Marie Barela Lerma, 85, passed away, Monday, March 3, 2025 in Eagar, Arizona. She was born March 14, 1939 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the daughter of Simon Martinez Barela and Nettie Candelaria.

Marcella was a very proud wife and mother. She was a loving person who enjoyed being together with family and friends and having good homemade food. She loved the casino and enjoyed her Novelas.

Marcella is survived by her children, Daniel (Rita) Lerma, Phoenix; Nettie (Mike) Bohrn, Phoenix; Catherine (Milo) Cano, Maricopa; Virginia (Randy) Valenzuela, Texarkana, Texas; Joseph (Isabel) Lerma, San Antonio, Texas; 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Lerma, Jr. and infant son, Vincent Lerma.

A viewing will be held Friday, March 14, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Springerville, followed by Rosary at 10:00 a.m. and funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow the services at the Springerville Cemetery.

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Friday, March 14, 2025

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Rosary

Friday, March 14, 2025

10:00 - 11:00 am (Mountain (no DST) time)

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Funeral Mass

Friday, March 14, 2025

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