Helen Petersen Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Helen Petersen (Phoenix, Arizona), born in Sudbury, Ontario, who passed away on September 25, 2025 at the age of 103. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Petersen to pay them a last tribute.
Though Helen has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her husband George; and her daughter Marie. She is survived by: her sons, Chris and Bryan.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home (4800 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018). A rosary will be held on Wednesday, October 8th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Our Lady of Sorrows Church (740 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042). A burial will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 from 12:15 PM to 12:00 AM at the Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery (2033 N 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008).
