Obituaries

Phyllis Philomena Tana was born in Englewood, New Jersey in 1934 and died peacefully in her sleep on August 22, 2018. She was a woman ahead of her time studying medical technology, education and music. She worked in a hospital and as a teacher and then she married and became a full-time homemaker for her husband and three children. She...

Bojorquez, Marylou, 84, of Phoenix passed away on August 27, 2018. She is survived by her sons Allen (Linda), David (Sylvia), daughters Susan and Sally (Rey), 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grands. Marylou is preceded in death by her husband Ralph in 2013. A Visitation will be held from 8:30-9:30 A.M. on Friday, August 31, 2018 with a Funeral Service at...

Margaret Curtis Davison Tancy, a native Arizonan, was born on June 25, 1919 to Eugene and Pearl Curtis of Thatcher, AZ. She died August 20, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ray T. Davison and Fred L. Tancy and daughter, Vivian Marie. She is survived by her youngest daughter, Deanna Lee of Scottsdale, step-daughter...

Edward Joseph Straneva, 85, died peacefully on August 17, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona with his family by his side. Born February 7, 1933 in Ludlow, Pennsylvania to Katherine and Stephen Straneva, Ed was the youngest of seven. He attended Kane High School and served as a mechanic corporal in the US Army during the Korean War (1953-55). On June 28,...

Violet Patricia Beryl McCarville, 92 years old, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 17, 2018 at 9:30 P.M. Patricia, also known as Patty Poo, Mumsie, and Grandma Pat to those closest to her, was surrounded by her family during her last few days. When she was ready, she passed over the bridge and was greeted by those she loved who...

Frank Ziede, age 95, died August 15, 2018 at his home in Mesa with his family. Born June 13, 1923 in El Paso, TX and was brought to Arizona by his parents where he attended school until he graduated from Superior High School.   He joined the Army in 1943. After his basic training he volunteered for a special assignment and...

Born on March 19th, 1993 Gone to heaven with Christ on August 12th, 2018 A spiritual soul, a selfless kind young lady taken away from us from a sudden heart attack. No good-byes given, just a simple see you later. Found lonely without a heartbeat in a bathroom where she was living with friends. Now she is with God, in...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Arthur Cunningham III, who died unexpectedly on August 15, 2018 near his summer home in Coeur d’alene Idaho.Art was born in Phoenix, Arizona on March 15, 1958 to Arthur Cunningham, Jr. and Katherine Francis Momsen.Art accomplished many things in life, but will be most remembered for the kind of man...

MaryElaine Baumann, 92, passed away on August 14, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born on April 8, 1926 in Sheldon, Iowa. She was the fifth of seven children born to Al and Irene Zimmer. She outlived her parents and all of her siblings. She is survived by three of her four children, Laura Eckman Atwell (spouse: Pete Atwell) of...

Annabelle Tonyan Heck, 88, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2018.  She was a Phoenix resident for 65 years.  Annabelle is survived by her son Mike, daughter Tami, 5 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.  She will be placed next to her parents at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery on the second week of November, 2018.  Condolences may be expressed atwww.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com

Irma G. Gilmore, R.N., 72, was called to heaven on August 12, 2018. Irma was born on March 19, 1946 in Phoenix, AZ to Henry M. Garcia and Margaret Pena Flores. She received her nursing degree from Phoenix College and spent 40+ years caring for others at Good Samaritan Hospital. Nursing was her true calling. Her passion was crochet and...

Sara was born on May 14, 1928 to Gladys and John Schiever in Butler, PA. She peacefully entered into glory on August 9, 2018, with family present, at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Rev. James Reynolds. Sara is survived by her loving family; her brother, Sidney Schiever, six children,...

Alissa Marie Cumpston of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away peacefully on August 9th at the age of 37 surrounded by her family and showered with love.  She fought a tough battle so courageously and can finally rest.  The middle of three daughters, she was born February 2nd1981 in Aurora, CO, to parents Martin and Jane Cumpston. Preceded in death by maternal...

LONGTIME PHOENIX RESIDENT AND NATIVE, JOHN J CASEY, AGE 92, died August 10, 2018 surrounded by his kids.Born September 2, 1925 in the old St Joseph’s Hospital, John was named after his grandfather, J.J.  Casey who settled in Phoenix in 1885. He attended Emerson Elementary School, Page Military Academy in Los Angeles, and North Phoenix High School graduating in 1943,...

Heath Eugene Levin passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 3, 2018. His sudden death has filled many hearts with sorrow. Heath was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. His charismatic and fun loving ways will be forever missed. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral...

George Daniel Smith Jr. passed away August 4, 2018 at the age of 44. Danny was the eldest of four children born to George Smith Sr. and Debbie Mason on May 21, 1974. Danny was an avid collector of sports memorabilia. He cherished days at the beach, and loved to spend time with his children. He was also quite the...

Dick was born in Dayton, Kentucky, the youngest of twelve children born to John and Bertha (Eckert) Dooley. In 1994 he moved to Phoenix, Arizona with his parents. He attended St. Mary’s High School. In his senior year he had a TV Show “Dick Dooley Sings” on a local channel. He also sang in the church choir and was a...

Matthew J. Makaus, Jr. “Joe”, 72, was born in Phoenix on September 2, 1945, and passed away July 17, 2018, after a long illness.He attended St. Gregory’s and St. Francis Xavier Elementary Schools, Brophy College Preparatory, Northern Arizona University and Arizona State University. He lived in Pinetop most of his adult life until health issues brought him to Scottsdale.He loved...

Passed away August 4, 2018 joining her husband Eugene W. Loy. Born to Leonilla and Thomas Johnston April 23, 1931 in Phoenix, Arizona. Barbara and Gene were married in September 4, 1950 and lived in many places while Gene was in the Air Force. She will be greatly missed by her children Edward (Jan) Loy, Gary Loy, David Loy, Robert...

Donald Robbins Liem passed away July 29th, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was a great humanitarian and he made the world a better place. Don was born on February 12, 1933 in Morenci, Arizona to Henry A. and Gladys Johnson Liem and was the third of five children....