Obituaries

Anthony E. Olivas, 61 of Phoenix passed away suddenly on May 17, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Tillie Olivas and brother Steve Olivas. Anthony is survived by his brothers Bob (Sherly), Frank, Philip, Daniel, one sister Vivian (Paul) Garcia and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a longtime resident of Phoenix with many friends...

Clifford Stuart Manley, age 85, passed away peacefully at home in Phoenix, on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Clifford is survived by Priscilla, his wife of 54 years, four daughters, and a granddaughter. After serving in the Air Force during the Korean War, Clifford went on to graduate from Arizona State University with a B.S. in History. During the Vietnam War,...

Jack and his family would like to let know his work is done here effective June 9, 2018. He received a new job offer from the heavens, it was an offer he could not refuse. His son Jerett was waiting for him to show up to his new job, along with his loving parents Edward and Sarah Barr (Detroit). Jack...

Mary Elizabeth Sigler passed away far too soon on June 9, 2018 at her home in Phoenix, Arizona after a nearly three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born August 3, 1965 in La Grange, Illinois, Mary (“Beth”) was pre-deceased by her parents, Paul and Lee Ann, and her brother, John. She is survived by her brothers Tom and Dave (Karen), nephews...

It is with deep sadness that the family of Abeer Gebran announces her passing after a lengthy battle with cancer, on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at the age of 39 years. Abeer will be forever lovingly remembered by her husband of 16 years, George and their children Talía (10), Zena (9), and George (4). Abeer will also be missed and...

Vicki Sue Landis went to her home in Heaven on June 9th, 2018, following a courageous battle with Stage 4 Breast Cancer. She passed peacefully in the Hospice of the Valley Eckstein Center in Scottsdale, AZ. Vicki had been surrounded and cared for by her loved ones for many weeks prior to her passing. During her final days, she was...

David Sheridan Barela 46, of Chandler AZ, passed away on June 6, 2018. Born Sept 8, 1971, David grew up in Tempe attending Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School then graduating from Corona Del Sol High School in 1989. David then went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps, which was his greatest honor. After serving our...

On June 3, 2018, Thomas H. Cooper of Peoria, Arizona passed away at age 99. Tom was born in Bidwell, Iowa on November 17, 1918 to the late Faley and Gladys Cooper. Tom grew up on a farm and had two brothers and two sisters. His brother, Everette, and sisters, Carol and Vernal, predeceased him. His brother Gearld resides in...

Richard Francis Prenovost went home to Heaven on May 9, 2018 with love, light, and peace in his heart. Richard was born on February 24, 1932 in Phoenix, Arizona; the sixth child of his loving parents Albert and Yvonne Prenovost. Richard was preceded in death by his son Lawrence. Richard is survived by his wife Mary Joan, sons; James and...

Lyndsay Carlene Donnelly (née Reeves), was born on November 19, 1956 in Lubbock Texas. She was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she would later meet her spouse of 35 years, Matthew George Donnelly, while he was stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base. They met June 11, 1982, and were married in 1983. In keeping with her lifelong theme of...

Dean Charles Owen, 69, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully at Silverado Memory Care in Scottsdale, AZ on June 6, 2018. Dean is survived by his wife Carol of 38 years, sons Mitchell and Daniel and 5 grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters and brother who live in Detroit, MI. He started his own business in 1977, Arizona Polymer...

Sandra (Sandi) Jean Adler, age 65, of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully June 5, 2018. Sandra was born May 8, 1953 in St. Louis, MO. She married and moved to Salem, South Dakota and started her family. She was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents (Dolores & Orville Kruse) and her daughter...

Maureen Rita Marquez passed away at her daughter’s home in Chandler, AZ. Surrounded by her children and grandchildren Sunday evening, June 3rd, 2018, after a trying illness. Maureen was born December 30th, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph & Lucia Caraher, the youngest of four children. From kindergarten to senior graduation in 1955, she attended Academy of Our Lady Catholic...

Mathews, Phyllis Margaret, 93, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away on May 31 2018. Phyllis was born January 20, 1925 in Livermore, Iowa to parents Terese Chandler and Clarence Gunderson. She moved to Arizona in 1962 from Minneapolis, Minnesota with her husband and family and has lived in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area since then. Phyllis was a wonderful wife, mother...

Briana Tigue Medina, was born February 24, 1990. She passed away, Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at the age of 28. Briana was born in Phoenix and continued to live in Arizona, surrounded and loved by her family and friends. A big heart, contagious laugh, and compassion for others, drew Briana to a career as a Registered Nurse. Briana is survived...

Marie Ernestine Fields was born on December 13, 1927 in Terry, Mississippi. She was the tenth child and seventh daughter born to Mary Kendrick Fields and Boyd Fields, Sr.Named after an aunt her father nicknamed her Mae which is how she was known to family and close friends throughout her life. In Terry she was a member of the Collis...

Elizabeth Estelle Bibolet Burns passed away peacefully at home in Phoenix on the afternoon of May 30, 2018, just a few months before her 100th birthday!Mrs. Burns was born in Eagle Pass, Texas on September 8, 1918, as the second of three children to Roland H. Bibolet and Clara Clifford Bibolet. In 1929, she moved with her family to Nogales,...

Raymond P. Rivera, Sr 85, of Globe, Arizona passed away on June 1, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Raymond P. Rivera, Sr. was born in Globe, Arizona to Frank and Marianna Rivera on September 22, 1932. He graduated from Globe High School. Raymond married Andrea Rivera on May 4, 1963 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He worked as a diesel mechanic for...

Magda was born in Havana, Cuba on May 25, 1930 and went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2018 at 87 years of age. She came to the U.S. in 1960, where she lived a charming and wonderful life. She was a beloved wife to her late husband, Bobby, for 60 years; and also a beloved sister to...

Eugene “Gene” Gazzola passed away peacefully on May 27, 2018 (Trinity Sunday) after a long and valiant fight with leukemia. He spent his last days with his daughters, grandson, and son-in-law, laughing and sharing cherished family stories. Gene was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Giacomo and Genevieve Gazzola. While growing up in the Windy City, he became an...