Marilyn Dianne Pinheiro

Marilyn Dianne Pinheiro, 59, of Flagstaff passed away December 26, 2006 at Olivia White Hospice House. She was born November 24, 1947 in Chester, England to Theodore and Sybil Goldfield.

Marilyn loved animals, rescuing all she could, from cats and dogs to baby skunks. She worked as a groomer, a vet tech at Mobile Plateau Land and 2nd Chance. She enjoyed the out doors, camping and horseback riding. She was a member of a Dog Drill Team. Her favorite place on earth was Disney Land. Most of all her enjoyed the twinkle of her eye her granddaughter, Jordyn-Anne.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph Pinheiro, daughter, Amy (Joseph) Collins, son Matthew Pinheiro granddaughter, Jordyn-Anne Collins. Parents Theodore and Sybil Goldfield and sisters; Sharman Zimmerman, Sharlene Hinshaw and Donna Sigh.

In memory of Marilyn's sparkling personality and because she loved anything that sparkled. The families request is for everyone attending services to wear something sparkly. The family has also set up the Marilyn Pinheiro Memorial Fund at Bank of America for any donations.

Holy Rosary and Vigil Service will be held 7:00 p.m. Friday Evening and Funeral Mass will be 2:00 Saturday afternoon both at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church.