Magdaleno M. Muñoz was born December 20, 1930 in Sonora, Arizona and passed away on May 13, 2022 in Mesa, AZ surrounded by family. He lived in Apache Junction, Arizona with his wife of 70 years Enedina G. Muñoz.
Magdaleno worked at Kennecott Minerals Company in Ray Sonora, Arizona for 34 years. He also worked for the Apache Junction Unified School District from 1987-1997.
Magdaleno is survived by his wife Enedina G. Muñoz and daughter Sandra (Greg) Thorpe. Grandchildren: Carlos (Rebecca) Muñoz, Adam (Amy) Muñoz, Mallory (Cory) Blackwood, Natasha (Victor) Chavez and Gavin Thorpe. Great-Grandchildren: Steve, Nathan, Hunter, Max, Maya, Dylan, Grace, Easton, Elijah and Penelope.
Magdaleno is proceeded in death by parents Jose and Juanita Muñoz, son Steve Muñoz, daughter-in-law Bonnie Muñoz, great-grandson Alexander Chavez, sister Elvira Gutierrez, brothers Ramon and Crescencio Muñoz.
Magdaleno loved Mariachi music, all sports but especially loved Baseball, spending time and joking with his family. His great sense of humor could break the tension in any room.
He will be missed by many but never forgotten.
There will be a 9:00 am visitation for Magdaleno Friday, May 20, 2022 at St George Catholic Church, 300 E 16th Ave, Apache Junction, AZ 85119. Monsignor Pinti will conduct the Funeral Mass at 10:00 am, followed by burial at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 7900 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85207.
