Obituaries

Mary Eileen Tharalson, 87, died June 10th, 2019 in Phoenix Arizona after a lengthy illness. She was born April 5th, 1932 in Everett, Washington to Carl F. Wagner and Dorothy A. (Murphy) Wagner. She grew up in the Pacific Northwest, and attended Seattle University, which is where she met her future husband, Thomas Noel Tharalson in Seattle Washington. They were...

Julie was born to Margaret (Gaga) and Jules Joseph DeLescaille, Jr., on June 20, 1929 in St Louis, Missouri, and she left us this past Sunday, June 9, 2019, peacefully, having waited in bed until her granddaughter Ettsy’s wedding was completed, and information about its wonder and beauty reported. Such unselfishness was just one of her myriad values. Everyone well...

Ruben P. Romero, Sr., passed away peacefully on June 8th, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Ruben was 85 years old and was born in Coyote, New Mexico on March 7th, 1934. Ruben was predeceased by his sons, Johnny and Jessie Romero and granddaughter Caressa Romero. Ruben is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Lucy Romero, his children,...

Ronald E. Carlson, 72, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away at his home Sunday, June 9, 2019. Ron was born April 27, 1947 to Edwin Fay Carlson and Emilie Beran Carlson at the U.S. Naval Base in Astoria, Oregon. He was the oldest of five children. Ron graduated from Hilltop High School in Chula Vista, California in 1965. He attended college...

Kevin William Riedy, born January 18, 1960 in North Platte Nebraska, died June 8, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ where he lived for most of his 59 years.Number 4 of five children, Kevin is survived by his son Maxwell, his mother Patricia, his sisters Beverly and Jennifer and his brothers Clarke and Justin.While Kevin was born in Nebraska he spent almost...

Scott David Trayer, born January 12, 1962 (Hammond, Indiana) – Died June 8, 2019 (Scottsdale, Arizona) – 57 years of age.The youngest of five, he is survived by his sister Sue, his brother Harry, and his twin sisters Jill and Joy.He is also survived by his wife of 30 years, Elizabeth Stuart Trayer; his children Richard Stuart Trayer, Lisa Mae...

Schulte, Andrew F., 91 of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on June 8th, 2019. Andrew was originally a farmer for many years in Waukon IA where he raised a large family. He and his wife relocated to Arizona in 1986 where he became a paint contractor until he retired. He enjoyed road trips and spending time with his family. He...

Cora Moreno Garrido passed away on June 5, 2019 at the age of 77, after a brave battle with cancer. Cora left this world at her home in Tempe while surrounded by family and friends.A lifelong Arizonan, Cora was born in Phoenix on January 6, 1942. She grew up in poverty, yet she did not allow her humble upbringing to...

Ruth Rus was born on February 14, 1935, the daughter of Carl and Gertrude Kramer in Ackley, Iowa. She passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on June 4, 2019 at the age of 84.She is survived by her three brothers, Ronald, Martin, and Gerald Kramer, all of Pella, Iowa and her sister, Marian TenPas, of Oostburg, Wisconsin. She is also survived...

Mary Murrietta 98, passed away peacefully Wednesday June 5, 2019. Mary is survived by her daughter Frances Orezza; Grandchildren Carlos Ramirez (Lyn), Annette Perez (Danny) and her great grandchildren Carson, Serina (Paul), Alanna, Daniel Jr. with a great great grandchild on the way, Along with the many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings Armida Alvarez,...

Dr. David Benjamin Cauble passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones. He was 83. Born on June 23, 1935 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, to parents Helen and Benjamin Cauble, the family later moved to Phoenix in 1948. David graduated from St. Mary’s High School, class of 1952, attended Arizona State University, and earned a...

Ronald Lee Hake, age 85, passed away early in the morning of June 6, 2019. He was born February 11, 1934, to Orlys Virgil & Alma Matilda (Erb) Hake. He married Marjorie Ellen Bowles on June 3, 1954; they were married for 63 years.Ronald was born in Edon, Ohio, the oldest of three children. He grew up working on the...

Cornelia Solar, “Babe”, age 83, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 5, 2019. She was born September 4, 1935 in Natrona, PA to Sophia and Stephan Rusiewicz. She met the love of her life David Solar of 55 years and married him on June 4, 1963. They were reunited with God within 1 day of their 56th wedding anniversary.Babe had a...

Hector M. Yanes, Sr., 72, of Phoenix passed away on June 3, 2019. Hector was born to Santiago and Herminia Martinez Yanes in San Benito, TX. He is survived by his wife Esther; sons Hector Jr. and Adam; daughters Mary Yanes Montoya, Margarita Yanes and Jessica Yanes Tafoya; brother Ernesto Yanes; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.Visitation will be held Thursday,...

Sister Gabrielle Marry, I.B.V.M. (Marie Therese Marry) was the first baby born in the new Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland on January 18, 1940. She was the daughter of Austin and Bridie (Lenihen) Marry. She entered the Novitiate in Loreto Convent, Navan, on October 17, 1958. A few years later she came from Ireland to join the Sisters...

Katherine Medigovich, 87, died May 23 surrounded by her children. Katherine was born May 24, 1931 in San Pedro, California, the eldest child of Croatian immigrants. Her father worked on a fishing boat and was gone for months at a time, leaving her mother to keep the household going. She grew up during the Great Depression and WWII, when her...

McNulty, Patricia Anne, 82, of Phoenix, passed away on June 2, 2019. Pat is survived by her husband Tom, of 62 years, son Mike, grandchildren Chad, Nicholas and Brittney. She is preceded in death by her son Tommy, in 1974.A private graveside service will be held at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com

Susan Brewer Royden (Sue or Q) passed away on May 29, 2019. Sue was born to Dr. Al and Pat Brewer on July 12, 1958 in Phoenix, Arizona. She graduated from West High in 1976 and went on to attend Phoenix College. Sue married the love of her life, Bobby Royden, on November 3, 1979 and had three wonderful daughters,...

Angelita Leal was born September 13, 1932 in Mesa, Arizona. She passed away in her home on May 26, 2019 at 86 years old. Angelita is survived by her children Patricia Rogel and Michael Leal. She was blessed with four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Angelita was loved and will be greatly missed by her family. A visitation will be...

Carl Vincent LaPaglia of Phoenix passed away on May 19, 2019 at the age of 67, at Saint Joseph’s Hospital.Carl was preceded in death by his parents Amelia and Carlos; his sister Myrna; and his son David. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; his sister, Sylvia; daughters Danielle and Ashley; and three grandsons, Brody, David and Anthony.Memorial Mass will...