Devona Koncar Costanza Obituary (1942 - 2015)

August 25, 1942 ~ February 12, 2015 "No language can express the power and beauty and heroism of a mother's love." Edwin Chapin Loving wife, sister, mother and friend passed away suddenly February 12, 2015. Devona was born on August 25, 1942 in Ruth Nevada to Vajo "Vykin" and Sophia Koncar. She grew up in Murray Utah in a very large close family. Graduated from Murray High School in 1960. Married Anthony Costanza in 1970 and had three children Gina Costanza McGarvey, Mary and Dominick. Employed at Hidden Valley Country Club for the past 15 Years. Survived by daughter Mary, son Dominick and Son-In –Law Michael McGarvey. Five brothers, Mark (Karen) Koncar, Ray (Jill) Koncar, Russell (Jill) Koncar, Maynard (LeAnn) Koncar, Doug (Judy) Two sisters, Stella Barack, Mary Dahle, and many loved nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by, mother and father, husband Anthony and Daughter Gina McGarvey, sisters Ann Koncar, Julia Gale, brothers Steve Barack and Nick Koncar. She loved cooking and being surrounded by friends and family. She was known for her sense of humor, she was loved by many and will be greatly missed. We will always carry in our hearts and cherish the memories that she so loving created. A special thanks to Karen Koncar for all the love and support she gave over the years. We would also like to send a special thanks to Hidden Valley Country Club for their love and support, as well. A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Skaggs Catholic Center located at 300 East 11800 South, Draper. There will be a short reception at the church prior to the service, with a Celebration of Life at the family residence at 2 p.m. Please share online condolences at www.jenkins-soffe.com Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 So. State Street Murray, UT 84107