Mary Cecilia Astorga's Obituary
Mary Cecilia Astorga, age 100, passed away on November 16, 2022 at home with her daughters by her side. She was born on November 22, 1921 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Augustina Negrete and Donaciano Gomez. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Astorga, on September 26, 1986.
Mom lived a good life. She would have been 101 on November 22nd. She was the pillar of our family. She loved gardening, traveling and her glass of wine. She traveled extensively with her children. Her most memorable trip was in 2002 when she went to Rome. She visited the Vatican and was blessed by Pope John Paul II. May her memory be Eternal. "Vaya Con Dios"
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Jude Maronite Catholic Church 4893 Wasatch Street, Murray, Utah 84107 or Venmo St. Jude Maronite Catholic Church of Taylorsville @Joubran-Boumerhi or an Animal Shelter of your choice.
She is survived by daughters, Barbara Astorga and Debbie (Anthony) Torres; daughter-in-law, Bernadette Astorga and many grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; Sons, Ralph and Tom; her dog, Suni; 4 brothers and 3 sisters.
A viewing and Rosary will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM with the Rosary beginning at 6:00 PM at Neil O'Donnell Funeral Home 372 East 100 South Salt Lake City, UT. Mass will be Celebrated on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Jude Maronite Catholic Church 5445 South 2700 West Taylorsville, UT. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
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