Marie "Maddie" Bonfiglio

Longtime Pinal County resident of Florence, Coolidge and Casa Grande.
Born December 11, 1930. Died November 10, 2018 in Casa Grande.
She is predeceased by her parents, Carlota Martinez and Enrique Barriga, a brother, Alfred Barriga and son, Marcos Bonfiglio. She is survived by brothers, Enrique Martinez, Virgil Monteros of California and sisters, Lupe Mathis of Maryland and Estrella Monteros of California.
She leaves behind seven children: Linda Green of Casa Grande, Arnie Ruiz of Apache Junction, Tito Bonfiglio of Gilbert, Victoria Velazquez of Casa Grande, Irma Bonfiglio of Georgia, Elba Connie Bonfiglio of Eloy and Henry Bonfiglio of Michigan; 14 grandchildren: Page Hiskette, Tanner Herman, Monty Green, Michael Ruiz, Tommy New, Mathew Velazquez, Mark Velazquez, Aarin Velazquez, Luke Velazquez, Dominick Bonfiglio, Tony Bonfiglio, Jade Bonfiglio, Jaslynn Bonfiglio, Adrian Bonfiglio; and 10 great-grandchildren: Ruby Hiskette, Stevie Hiskette, Savanah Herman, Summer Herman, Mason Green, Morgan Green, Jonah Velazquez, Asher Velazquez, Tristan Bonfiglio and Dominic Bonfiglio.
She received a degree in early child development leading to a career in
education spanning 25 plus years.
She enjoyed her family, gardening, cooking, fishing, singing with family and friends, music, and thrifting! Her flare for cooking was boosted when she worked at the Florence Country Club as a cook. Mom began her career in child development through a grass roots program that started in the early 70s. Teaching children was a love of
Mom’s that reflected in the community and her grandchildren’s upbringing. Her home was always open to family and friends. She welcomed you in, fed you and made you feel how special and loved you were to her. She helped those in need without hesitation. She lit up any room she walked into with her special style, and would strike up a conversation with a complete stranger and part with a new friend. She was a great example in showing love and kindness. She enjoyed life and tried in every way to make ours better as well. Her passing leaves a big hole that will be filled with joyous memories that will last a lifetime.
Memorial services will be held at J. Warren, Florence & Peart,
on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 1 p.m.