Obituaries

Dolores Duran Cooney 1932-2018, affectionately known as “DeeDee”, passed away to her heavenly reward on March 27, 2018. A lifelong devotion to God, St. Francis, and the Blessed Mother enabled her to carry her Christian duty without questioning Gods purpose for her. Each day Dolores would recite the rosary, and ask the Blessed Mother to protect her children, grandchildren, great...

Beth White passed away peacefully on February 7, 2018. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren invite her family and friends for a celebration of her life Sunday, April 29, 2018. She was dearly loved and is missed. Please call 623-581-6747 for more information. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude’s...

It is with great sadness that the family of Olga Melvina Tarara, “Ollie”, announces her passing after a brief illness on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 102 years old in Phoenix, AZ. Ollie was born in Lanesboro, Minnesota on October 10, 1915. She was the daughter of Thorvald and Karen Danielson both émigrées from Norway, and the last surviving sibling...

Emily V. Contreras 69, born June 19, 1948, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2018. Married to Anthony “Tony” P. Contreras for 48 years. Children Arthur (Felisa) Contreras, Faith (Mark) Morales, Anthony (Gina) Contreras, Debbie (Eddie) DaSalla, Elisa (Ignacio) Martinez, Carlos (Laurie) Contreras, 3 sisters, 29 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to her sister Terri Bracamonte and granddaughters Celeste Castro...

Stephen C. Maggio, born February 4, 1930 in Buffalo, New York. He is survived by loving wife of 65 years, Gloria, son Stephen A. Maggio (Kimberly), daughters Joan Lessner and Nancy Burns, grandchildren Nicholas Lessner (Andrea), Christine Hemmingsen (Kurt), and Matthew Maggio, great- grandsons James and Logan Hemmingsen, sisters Rose Casillo, Theresa Shea, Nina Burcato, Mary Lou Neal (Tom) of...

Sue Ann (Bond) Gillies died peacefully on March 27th, 2018. Sue Ann was born November 9th 1929 and raised in West Union West Virginia. At age 20, she and her mother Hazel Bond traveled west for new opportunities. They settled in Tucson in the 1950’s. Sue worked as a teller at the downtown Valley National Bank branch. It was there...

Donald Frank Baker, 70, of Phoenix passed away on March 26, 2018. Donny is survived by his daughter Serena Moran (Brian), grandchildren Justin and Hannah Baker, great-granddaughter Ava Wilson, brothers Nolan (Nancy) and Bob Baker and his sisters Nancy Woods-Kelley and Debbie Selmo, and his two adopted sons Jimmy Daley and Jim Baker. He was preceded in death by his...

Marie A. Williams, 96 years old, passed away on March 18, 2018 at Haylana’s Assisted Living Home in Phoenix, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her sisters Elsie Wardein, Barbara Cope and Irma Blevins. Elsie and Barbara passed two years ago and Irma one year ago. Elsie and Barbara shared more than 15 years of living together in Phoenix,...

John Clement Sizer passed away peacefully on March 22, 2018. He leaves behind his beautiful wife for the past 59 years, Gabriella and their children Maria, Tom and John Jr., along with 8 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, and many other close relatives in Chicago and Mexico. John was an avid runner, golfer, family man and was well known...

Ifigenia “Jean” Sgouros passed away peacefully on March 20, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona at the age of 80. She was born in Megalopolis, Greece in 1937, immigrated to the United States in 1952 and joined in marriage to John Sgouros in 1965 in Chicago. She loved being surrounded by her family and helped raise her three grandchildren. Through her life...

Charles Donald Mitchell, 91, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. He was born August 13, 1926 in Burlington, Iowa to parents James and Doris Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his wife Joan Broderick Mitchell of 63 years. He is survived by his sisters, Anna and Elise and brothers Buss, Ken, Bill and James; son Donald (Elena) and...

Robert W. Cox, a loyal son of Notre Dame, passed away on March 5, 2018, from complications arising from Parkinson’s disease. Bob was born on August 9, 1937 in Carlinville, Macoupin County, Illinois to Robert Nelson Cox and Dorothy June (Novotney) Cox. Survivors include Patricia Jane (Owens) Cox, his devoted and loving wife of 55 years, his four children, Robert...

Cecilia Saavedra, 104, of Phoenix, passed away on March 21st, 2018, in Phoenix, AZ. Cecilia was born 104 years ago on November 22nd, 1913, in Phoenix. She was a very strong woman and beloved and cherished by her family. She was looking forward to the day she could go to heaven and be reunited with her family. We celebrate with...

Stevens, Sue Marie, age 78, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on March 20th, 2018. Sue was born October 12, 1939 to Harry and Marie Stevens in Globe, AZ. She received her Masters Degree from NAU and taught for over 35 years. She taught at local school districts as well as at many Reservations including San Carlos, Salt River and Sells....

Donald Joseph Hasulak, 63, is a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. Don used his creative and artistic abilities to bring the holidays to life with a spooky Halloween display and an impressive 14 foot live Christmas tree. His cherished pastimes were vacationing in Sedona with his family and going on movie and dinner dates with his wife,...

Carl Lee Zieser, of Robins, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family Saturday, March 17, 2018 in Arizona, where he and Dolores spent the winter months. Carl was born November 16, 1930 in rural Walker, the son of Herman and Mary (Kleitsch) Zieser. He attended Urbana High School and graduated in 1948. He married Dolores Ferguson on May 23, 1950...

Olivia Angulo Fernandez, 75, went to by with the Lord on March 17, 2018. She is survived by grandsons, Roman Jr., Nico and Adrian, daughter Dawn and great-grandchildren, Kenley and Collins. She is loved and will be remembered by the families she cherished; Piñeda’s, Angulo’s, Perez’, Chacon’s, Mesquita’s, Lopez’, Harris’, Fierros’, Casas’ and Ferra’s. On Monday, March 26th, a Visitation...

It is with great sadness that the family of Ben Eliseo Chavez announces his unexpected passing while in Taiwan. On March 13, 2018, Ben was called to Heaven at the age of 51. Ben is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 21 years, Anna. Ben was born on August 16, 1966 and raised in New Mexico. Ben...

Lucy Godinez (Carrion), 92, of Phoenix passed away on March 10, 2018. She was born on August 27, 1925 to her parents Francisco Carrion and Julia Madrid Carrion in Clifton, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her husband Ruben Godinez in 2001. Her survivors are her children; son Daniel, daughters Rosalee, Patricia and Joanne, sister Stella, many loving grandchildren,...

Michael Wayne Neal Sr., 61, passed away peacefully in his home March 10th, 2018. Mike was born November 7th, 1956 in Chattanooga, TN, before becoming a lifelong resident of Phoenix, AZ, where he was a landscaper and licensed auto mechanic. Mike is preceded in death by his son Michael Wayne Neal Jr. and his parents Horace Neal, Lula Belle Burnett...