Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Donald John Diamond joined his eternal Father on Friday, November 30, 2018. Don was born August 3, 1933, to Arthur and Anna, in Yonkers, New York. Blessed with many childhood experiences in New York, his most memorable was being a Yankee fan and attending the games. He remained a true Yankee fan through-out his life. At the age of 15,...

On November 27, 2018, native Arizonan Edward Lopez Pastor passed away at the age of 75 in Phoenix ending a life of service and dedication to family, community, state and country.Born on June 28, 1943, Ed’s commitment to public service is rooted in the Arizona copper-mining town of Claypool, where he was raised by his parents, Margarita and Enrique Pastor.  ...

Mary Lou Russell, beloved wife of Robert R. Russell, mother of Jacqueline Lee Petchauer (husband Bill)and Craig William Russell, and grandmother of Katherine Lee Stranz and Christopher Russell Stranz (wife Jenny) passed into the hands of God on Friday, November 30, 2018. She is also survived by her brother Robert Joseph Rosenquist and sister Carol Theresa Osborn, along with many...

Beatrice “Bea” Lessard (née Cantin) passed away peacefully on November 28, 2018 at her home in Scottsdale, Arizona in the loving embrace of her husband, Joseph. After a brave ten-year battle with heart and lung disease, she is now united with the Lord, which gives comfort to her loved ones.Bea was born in Groton, Massachusetts in 1930 and attended Groton...

Shirley found her peace on Saturday, November 24th, 2018. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Tamara Dawn and Fredric Dean Fadeley and her two grandsons, Fredric “Chase” and Morgan Tanner Fadeley. Her beloved husband, Leonard Francis Donoho, passed away in November, 2010. Shirley was born and raised in the small town of Chugwater, Wyoming, near Cheyenne. She spent...