Marguerite (Margo) Rose Buss

October 1, 1940 – September 5, 2023

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Our Dear Mother Marguerite (Margo) Rose Buss sadly passed away on September 5, 2023 surrounded by family members, at the age of 82. She was a wonderful mother and caregiver who was always there when we needed her.

Born Oct. 1, 1940 in Chicago Illinois to Mary & Rosendo Becerra the eldest of 6 children. She passed away peacefully in her sleep Sept. 5, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ after a long hospital stay. Marguerite was preceded in death by her husband Leon Joseph Buss, her brothers Reuben and David, sister Mary Jo Flaws (David) , and Mother Mary Filip (Donald). She is survived by her sisters Maria Lyons (John), and Consuelo Friedman (Bruce Hobson), and children Danny Buss, Jaime Buss, Denise Nielson (Kim), Gina Poch (Mike), and Danny Lee Buss (Crystal).

Margo was a caring Mother to her children and loving wife/caregiver to her husband Leon since his accident in 1965 until his death in 2017. She married the love of her life (Leon Buss) at a young age and celebrated 50 plus years of marriage until his passing. She was a fearless woman, way ahead of her time. Learning to ride Motorcycles and cruising with her husband & Lifelong friend Mike Garza. She went back to school to earn her RN degree in nursing in her 40s and was a wonderful nurse until her retirement. She and her husband enjoyed traveling by car around the US to visit their children and grandchildren frequently. Almost always hauling their motorcycles and pets with them while doing so. Her love for reading was a lifelong source of joy and she encouraged the same with her children and grandchildren. A gentle loving soul and friend to many. Her smile and sense of humor could light up a room. She was loved and respected by all that were privileged to know her and will be dearly missed.

Memorial service will be held Nov. 6th 2023 10:00am at Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery 7900 E Main St. Mesa, AZ.