Obituaries

James Moore Mracek, 79, born in Clark County, NM to Albert Francis Moore and Hazel Ann Mracek, left us on November 4, 2019 to be with his Heavenly Father and children Joe, Albert, and Marcus.He is survived by his sisters Miriam, Ann, and Donna, daughter Erin (whom he adored), grandchildren Shane and Toril, and great-granddaughter Leiden James.The family will celebrate...

Michael Frank Manguso passed away on Thursday, November 7th, 2019 at the age of 97. Big Mike passed away peacefully at the long-time family home near 38th street and McDowell inPhoenix surrounded by loved ones.Mike was born in Buffalo New York on November 5, 1922 to his father, James and mother, Mary Manguso. He was one of 10 children.Mike served...

Myrtle Rose Graves Pullano passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the age of 98. Grandson, Angel Chavez and Nephew, James Nelson were there to send her off to her well-deserved Heavenly Reward. It was a peaceful and glorious moment as a fresh breeze and sunshine came through the window over her bed. Myrtle was born on September 25,...

Mary Ann O’Shea Basha, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, at her daughter’s home in Tempe, Arizona. She was born September 12, 1924 in Chicago, IL to John and Annie (Hagan) O’Shea. Mary was the loving widow of A.N. Ike Basha Sr., co-founder of the Basha Family of Stores established in 1932.In her younger days, Mary enjoyed the...

Teresa Sanchez Garcia, 82 of Phoenix, Arizona went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. She was born in Silver City, New Mexico to father, Petronilo Sanchez and mother, Antonia Lujan Sanchez. She was married to her husband for 62 years and a beloved mother of six children. She retired as co-owner of Manny’s Paint and Body...

Michael Samuel Calderon passed away November 3, 2019.  He was born on December 2, 1990 in Phoenix, Arizona to his parents whom he leaves behind Sabrina and Pablo.A Visitation will be held Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM with Funeral Service at 11:30 AM at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix.Burial will...

Eleanor Wall Foland passed away November 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by husband Wendell Foland, brother Johnathan Wall, sister Dorothy Mizer and grandson Timothy Milbourne. She is survived by beloved daughters Cheri Foland, Lisa Foland and grandson Alex Milbourne. She is also survived by brother Dave Wall, sister Jane Greene, several beloved nieces and nephews and two great...

On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, Raquel Lopez, loving daughter and best sister in the world passed away at the age of 47. Raquel was born on April 28, 1972 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was a native Phoenician and through her ancestral research, she was able to trace her roots to New Mexico back 6 generations.Raquel graduated from Phoenix College...

Rudolph Domenzain went to be with our Lord on October 27, 2019 at the age of 94. He was born on February 17, 1925 in Miami, Arizona and moved to Phoenix at the age of 5. He was married to Beatrice Cobos for 55 years and had 5 children. Rudy was a Phoenix Union and Phoenix College alumni. A VFW...

Joanne “Dee” Cavallero, 68, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on October 25, 2019. Joanne was born on September 2, 1951 in Downers Grove, IL to John and Alice Patterson. She then moved to Arizona in 1977 and worked as a Health Therapist. Joanne is survived by her husband Gene Cavallero of Phoenix and her two sons Michael Cavallero (Maria) of...

Brian was born April 23, 1964, while the family was living in Wayzata, MN. He is the sixth of seven children, and is survived by his mother, Mildred (Mickey), his siblings: Joseph (Patti), James, Cindy Leonard (Mike), Fr. Bradley Peterson, O. Carm., and Kerry Michelle LaMountain (Scott), as well as 17 nieces and nephews.Preceding Brian in death were his father,...

Janet Lynn Miller passed away October 28th at the age of 59; she was surrounded by her family. Janet is survived by her mother Marita Ricks, her father Joseph Kuefner, her siblings Jill and Dan, her husband Michael Miller, and her daughters Jenny and Marie, and son-in-law Jon. Janet was born in Bergenfield, New Jersey in 1960. She moved to...

Born on March 26, 1932, Al Bianchi was a native of Long Island City, NY, and served 23 seasons with the Suns as an assistant coach and a scout. He joined Suns Ring of Honor member John MacLeod’s coaching staff in 1976, spending 12 seasons in that role and jumped back to the bench to aid Frank Johnson after he...

Ron passed away suddenly on October 21, 2019. He was born on May 12, 1950 in Queens, New York. He graduated from West Springfield High School in Springfield, Virginia and attended George Mason University in Fiarfax, Virginia. Ron was an Army Veteran and served in Vietnam. Once out of the military, Ron headed west for San Diego. Fortunately for Jacque,...

William J. Bleier, 76, passed away on October 21st, 2019. Bill was born August 21st, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the oldest of five children to Edward and Ella Mae Bleier. Upon his family’s transfer to Arizona, Bill attended St. Thomas the Apostle grade school and graduated from Saint Mary’s High School in 1961. Bill attended Arizona State...

Brett F Evans, 50 – beloved son, brother, and uncle – of Glendale, Arizona, passed away on October 22, 2019. He was the baby of the family and is survived by his mother, Connie J. Evans; sister, Diane Evans-Bjorem; brother-in-law, Mark Bjorem; nephews Mark Malone and Samuel Malone, and niece Mollie Malone. He is preceded in death by his father,...

Michael “Skogie” Candreva was born in Rockville Centre, New York on December 1st, 1960. Mike took his last peaceful breaths on Monday October 21st after a fearless, 11- month battle, with pancreatic cancer. Mike’s short 58 years were full one’s. Mike was an outdoorsman. He hunted (rifle and archery) and fished. He built his own fly rod and tied his...

Jerome Hurley Hartnett II peacefully passed away October 22, 2019 surrounded by his family. Although he did his best to let it go to voicemail, the call came with an offer Jerome, (“Jerry”) could not refuse. While Phoenix’s Friday morning estate sales, Juan’s Mexican Restaurant, Durant’s, C Salt Restaurant and Paul’s Pizza in Falmouth have lost a faithful and happy...

Tyson Reuben Bagley died October 14, 2019 just short of his 46th birthday. He was taken from us far too soon.Tyson was creative and passionate. He loved being an uncle, loved doting on his nieces and nephews, and he expressed his love at every opportunity. He was a kid at heart. He had a magnetic personality, making friends wherever he...

Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., born in Philadelphia on February 16, 1929 passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 surrounded by family.Daniel was a fighter pilot, stationed in Japan during the Korean War. Daniel returned to Williams Field and became a Public Information Officer. He graduated from ASU, left the Military and began a lengthy career in Heathcare as a CEO in...