Obituaries

Shalom, peace, to Melburn Ernest Huebner, Jr. 89, of Scottsdale, Arizona, who entered the Lord’s eternal peace on December 21, 2018. Mel was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. As a teenager, he spent two summers living and working on a farm as a Victory Farms Volunteer. Mel served in the Army, attended the Lawrence Institute of Technology, and graduated...

August 14th, 1942 ~ December 26th, 2018, Lisbeth passed away peacefully after battling cancer. She will be dearly missed by her large family. A Visitation will be held Friday, December 28th, 2018 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. A Funeral Mass commemorating her...

Benny Apodaca Valencia, 76 of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018.Benny was married to Mary Valencia on June 30, 1963 and together had two beautiful children, Daniel and Linda. He worked for Fleming Foods for 35 years as a warehouseman until retiring. Benny loved to BBQ for friends and family. He enjoyed anything to do with the...

Thomas Anthony Cavanagh, 88 years young, peacefully passed away on December 22, 2018 at Hospice of the Valley surrounded by the sounds of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Vickie Carr. He was born in Chicago on September 19, 1930 to Bert and Mary Cavanagh. He had three brothers, Harry Cavanagh, John Cavanagh and Eddie Cavanagh, and two sisters, Peggy Knoell...

Marc Nobuo Cuizon, 44 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center. He was born on February 26, 1974 in Lihu’e, Kaua’i. After a hard-fought battle with metastatic cancer, Marc was surrounded with aloha and music of family and friends who lovingly gathered by his side. His final moments were as peaceful...

Cynthia L. Stamm, 55 of Scottsdale, passed away on December 19, 2018. Cynthia is survived by her mother Terry, Russell Stamm, and their son Denis. She is preceded in death by her father Richard Tracy. Her family and friends who knew her all benefitted from her kind, generous soul. Cynthia was a “Light Spirit” for many as she walked through...

David Peter Solar, 86, of Scottsdale, passed away peacefully Friday, December 14, 2018 in his home surrounded by family. He was born March 11, 1932 in Arnold, PA to Elizabeth and Anthony Solar. He graduated high school, then enlisted in the army and served his country in the Korean War. David then met his wife of 55 years Cornelia “Babe”...

Joseph Peter Martori was born on August 19, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York to Joseph and Teresa Martori.  He has two brothers Frank and Jerry as well as one sister named Catherine.  Joe attended New York University and received his Bachelors of Science degree in 1963, graduating Summa Cum Laude.  He also received an M.B.A degree in Finance from New...

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother Diane Wootton returned to God on December 6, 2018 after a brave battle with ALS.Born October 20th, 1938 in Ottumwa, Iowa, Diane moved to Arizona in 1942 with her mother Bernice Fletcher. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic elementary and high school where she made life-long friends. Diane worked for Governor Paul Fannin until her marriage...

Jennifer and Logan passed on December 10, 2018 in a tragic accident.Jenny was 31. She was born February 28, 1987 to Mike and Jodi Vickers in Phoenix. This is where she spent most of her younger life. Eventually she moved to Oregon and graduated from Woodburn High School in 2005. Shortly after that she moved to California. This is where...

Our hearts are saddened to announce the passing of Walter Tamasauckas, who died peacefully in the arms of his love, Cheryl, in the early morning of December 5, 2018.Walt was born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1931, and moved to Arizona when he was stationed at Luke Air Force Base. He was a man of many talents, and influenced countless...

Maria M. Laguna, 70, of Phoenix passed away Friday, November 30, 2018. Mickey has reunited with parents Miguel and Josephine Laguna, son, John M. Mada and brothers Joe & Rey Laguna. She is survived by her daughters Josie & Judy Mada, sons Bernardo Jr. (Michelle), Gabriel (Marisa) & Javier Espinoza, 19 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, sisters Mary Castro and Dora...

Vincent Ortiz Sr., born July 19, 1919 in Blue Island, Illinois passed away November 28, 2018, he was part of a large family of 10 children. He was the father of 5, grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather. His love of music was expressed by his singing love songs as he would entertain at the Veteran’s home. He enjoyed dancing competitions...

Pete Andazola, 78, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on December 7th, 2018. He is survived by his wife Thelma of 58 years, and 5 kids, Debbie, Tommy, Linda, Ruben and Sylvia, 6 grandkids, Gabriel, Jessica, Elissa, Trey, Lexi and Kyler, 4 great-grandkids Victor, Cynthia, Sophia and Gabriel.Pete was a retired Teamsters Union truck driver, loving father, husband, Tata and friend...

Mary V. Fierros, 97, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away, Friday, December 7, 2018 in Phoenix, was born April 8, 1921 in Phoenix and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy T. Fierros, Sr., and son Roy Fierros, Jr. She is survived by her daughter Angel Snyder of Phoenix, RoseMary Perez of Chandler, Susan Burns of...

Carol J. Slavin, 75, of Paradise Valley, passed away on November 30, 2018, after a 9-year battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her husband Francis (Buzz) Slavin, of 52 years, daughter Jacquelyn, sons Patrick and Daniel, sisters Elizabeth Ann Shelly and Jacqueline Hurst and grandchildren Grace and Max Slavin.Carol was born in Toledo, Ohio to Charles and Jane...

Sunderman, Ronlyn Lorayne Talbot, 70, of Phoenix, passed away at home on Friday, November 30, 2018, after battling pancreatic cancer. Ronnie was born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 27, 1948. She was the daughter of June Berryman Talbot and Garvin Wayne Talbot who came to Phoenix in 1954. She attended North Phoenix High School and Northern Arizona University where she...

Eli Barry, of Phoenix, Arizona died Thursday, Nov. 22nd, 2018 at Banner Memorial Medical Center, after a battle with Parkinson’s, kidney, and heart diseases. He was born April 5th, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY to Irving and Elsie Barry.He had a lifelong career in advertising, and served two years in the Army during the Korean War.Eli is survived by his two...

Michael Vincent Kane, 63 of Phoenix, passed away November 28, 2018. Mike was born in Chicago, IL on December 27, 1954 to Michael and Delores Kane. He is survived by his wife Vicky and his mother Delores. A Visitation will be held at 3:00 P.M. prior to the Funeral Mass at 4:00 P.M. on Monday, December 10, 2018 at Brophy...

With great sadness we announce that our mother, LaDeane Osler Casey, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 1, 2018, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Mom was born in Griswold, IA, on May 27, 1926, to Lon and Delia Osler.LaDeane married her childhood sweetheart, Donald J. Casey, D.V.M., in 1947, upon his return from service with...