Irene P. Bullis, 56, passed away October 4, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona. Irene was born September 9, 1953 to Ponciano Peru and Clara Maldonado in Silver City, New Mexico. She lived in the Gila Valley for many years and graduated from Thatcher High School. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 9th at St. Rose of Lima Church. A viewing will be held Thursday evening at St. Rose of Lima from 6 - 8 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m. Interment will be inthe Safford Cemetery.