Mary Grace Medina Kirker (56) entered eternal rest February 11th, 2023, at her home in Sahuarita, Arizona after a prolonged battle with cancer. Her Funeral services will be at Our Lady of the Valley Parish 10 am, February 23, 2023, Green Valley, Arizona. Viewing begins at 9am with Rosary beginning at 9:30am.
Mary Grace, Eldest daughter of Jesus and Consuelo Medina was born in Silver City, New Mexico on April 10,1966.
Mary Grace graduated from Cobre High School in 1984 in Bayard, New Mexico. Upon completing her education, she went to work managing a few businesses until she was married to her husband James Kirker on June 25th, 1988. Together they began their family and raised 4 sons. In 2003, their family moved to Sahuarita, Arizona. Mary Grace then began a career of 17 years with the Sahuarita Unified School Districts Transportation Department. She retired in 2019 to focus on her health and family.
Mary Grace is survived by Her Husband, James Kirker, 4 sons—Carlos, Eric, Steven, and Jacob Kirker, 7 Grandchildren Nailyn, Christopher, Giovanni, Vivian, Cattleya, Brayton, and Millie Kirker, 3 Sisters—Alicia Gilpin, Lucia Carroll, Dolores Jaramillo, and 3 Daughter In Laws Kristyan, Karen, Grace Kirker.
Mary Grace is proceeded in death by her father Jesus Medina, mother Consuelo Alvo Medina and grandson Carlos Kirker Jr.
The Family expresses their grateful appreciation to Arizona Oncology and Banner Cancer Center for all their work and support of Mary Grace during her long battle. In acceptance of flowers, the family asks considering donations to the American Cancer Society in Honor of Mary Grace.