Obituaries

MARIO PHILIP CARLINO BELOVED DOCTOR OF VISIONDr. Mario Philip Carlino died May 2, at his Phoenix home. His wife and children were by his side.Carlino was an ultimate optimist and Optometrist. A Doctor who provided vision care to the eyes of thousands over 50 years of practice. Regarded for his brilliant mind, intuitive instincts and colorful humor, Dr. Carlino was...

Frank M. Velasquez (August 20, 1939—May 7, 2019)Frank M. Velasquez, born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, was a proud family man, school bus driver, Army veteran, husband, and father. He graduated from Phoenix Union High School and worked for the City of Phoenix before his job as a school bus driver for Creighton School District. Frank was married to the...

Nathan L. Norris passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on April 30, 2019, surrounded by the love of his children, grandchildren, and his beloved wife, Betty Boo. Born on October 1, 1927, in Gastonia, North Carolina, Nate headed west with his family in 1966 to plant roots in Arizona and to continue his career as a pioneer in...

Jessie V. Trujillo, 91 of Phoenix, passed away on May 1, 2019. She was born on Tempe, AZ to Juan and Encarnacion Villa. A lifelong resident of Arizona, she was a retired clerk for the Phoenix Police Department. She is preceded in death by her son John Trujillo. Jessie is survived by her loving family, Daughters; Gloria “Louie” Lucero, Lucille...

Nancy Duncan BushBorn Nov 30,1937Nancy died peacefully, on the morning of May 3. She was born in Jackson,Tennessee. And was the loving daughter of Harmon and Stella Boone Duncan.She was preceded in death, as well, by her very young twin sister, Lynda Mae.Nancy attended Lambuth College in Jackson, TN. And she earned a MastersDegree in Micro Biology from The University...

Savannah Smith, 11 months of age, passed away on May 1, 2019. She is survived by her parents Nicole and Karl Smith, brother Craig, sister Jasmine and many loving relatives. A Celebration of Savannah’s life will be held at 2:30 P.M.,  Monday, May 6, 2019 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home Chapel, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona.  Condolences...

Tillie Berger, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2019. She was born in Ellwood City, PA to Andrew and Ksenia Krawchyk. She spent her early years in Koppel, PA, then moved out to California for much of her life, and more recently to Gilbert, AZ.Tillie worked as a loan officer at various credit unions in CA, then gained...

Irma Rodriguez left this earth on May 1, 2019, to go home to her Savior, Jesus Christ. Irma, a lifetime resident of Phoenix, Arizona died surrounded by her adoring family.Born to wonderful parents, Irma graduated from Phoenix Union High School where her cheerful demeanor and infectious smile was evident as a member of the pom-pom squad. She obtained a Bachelor...

Stanley John DruSeptember 3, 1928-April 28, 2019I chose The Road Not Taken for Stan’s prayer card in lieu of a scripture passage because Stan was fond of this poem. It is a bit of a misnomer though because, for Stanley J. Dru, everything needs to be plural. He took many roads and most of them were untraveled and wanting wear....

Patrice A. Smith (Pat), age 87, of Phoenix, AZ left us peacefully on April 27, 2019. Pat was a native Phoenician and a graduate of St. Mary’s High School. She was preceded in death by William W. Smith, Jr., her husband of 42 years, her parents Charles and Mary Spaulding, her sisters Jo, Sally and Kathleen, and her brother Charles.Pat...

Patricia Jean Johnson passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2019. She was born June 21, 1930, in Globe, AZ to Bennett and Ethel Brewer. She spent most of her early years in Globe, then moved to Phoenix to complete her high school years at North High School. She attended Arizona State College (ASU) and was a proud member of...

Daniel Robert Brandsey, age 69, a long time resident of Phoenix, AZ. Passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 22, 2019 after battling liver cancer. Born in Trenton MI on September 19, 1949. Daniel was raised in Riverside California where he enjoyed much of his life. Daniel was very caring, loving , generous human being. He was always...

Richard “Dick” McConnell passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2019 surrounded byhis family. McConnell was 89.McConnell is survived by his wife Clarine of 63 years, son Rick McConnell (Pamela), daughterKelly Byxbee (Charlie), grandsons Matt McConnell (Michael Ann), Mickey McConnell(Meagan), granddaughters Kacy Byxbee (Scott Caan), Karlyn Byxbee, Kennedy Byxbee, andgreat grandchildren Josie, Miles, Mason and Logan.McConnell was born in...

Ryan Ralph Thomas born August 28,1972 in North Dakota was taken abruptly from his family and friends in a car accident April 28, 2019 at the age of 46. Ryan spent his school years between Minnesota and Arizona graduating from New Way Academy in Scottsdale, Arizona in 1989. Ryan saw the world thru the lenses of Asperger’s Syndrome- when he...

Stanley G. Prosak, 97, passed away April 25, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife, Louise, granddaughter Samantha Naples, sisters Leonora Norwood and Mickey Lenkowicz.Born in New York City on June 19, 1921, Stanley was raised between New York City and Flemington, New Jersey. Stanley served his country in World War II. He was a drafting engineer by...

Noah Gonzalez was born June 25, 2002. Our beloved Noah went home with Jesus on April 22,2019. He is survived by his father Rafael Gonzalez, his mother Myrna Samano-Martinez, step father Christopher Martinez and 2 step sisters. His grandparents Rafael, Manuel and Elsa Samano, 7 aunts, 4 uncles, 8 cousins and many friends.Noah had a remarkable personality. It was very...

Michael “Mike” Cerio, age 66, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by his family who loved him deeply on the 25th of April, 2019.Mike was born on August 29, 1952 in Saginaw, MI to Leon and Beverly Cerio. He was a 1970 graduate of South Mountain High School. Mike was a selfless man and...

Earl Alvin Draeger age 75, a long-time resident of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully at his home on April 25th, 2019.Born on December 22nd, 1943 in Wyandotte, Michigan, to Margorie and Wilfred Draeger, Earl graduated from Roosevelt High School in Wyandotte in 1962.  Earl then served in the US Army until he was honorably discharged in 1967, having attained the...

Paul Andrew Henderson, 82, was born February 26, 1937, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona to Viola and Elbert Henderson. He passed away on April 24, 2019, after a 5-year struggle with lung cancer and pulmonary disease. He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Consuelo (Connie) Rose Henderson, son, Michael Albert Henderson, sister, Elberta McCoskey...

Karen Reed Landino, 76, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away on April 19, 2019.Karen was born on February 18, 1943 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was educated in Catholic schools and later received her Bachelor Degree from Purdue University.Karen married Robert John Landino (deceased). Due to corporate business moves, Karen and Robert lived in Houston, TX, St. Louis, MO and Birmingham, MI...