Obituaries

John William “Jack” McKone, passed away peacefully at his home on October 12, 2018. He was surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren. He was the son of Olivette and John McKone and was born December 17, 1937 in Phoenix, Arizona at the old St. Joseph’s Hospital. Jack attended Saint Francis Xavier Grammar School, where in the First grade,...

Rick passed from this life on October 6, 2018 at the age of 78. He was preceded in death by his son, Remy.Rick was born on March 9, 1940 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Marlowe Charles LeSueur and Kathryn Davies LeSueur. He attended ASU and Thunderbird School of Global Management.Over his long career Rick owned and managed several local restaurants,...

Mary Walker Camarena, left peacefully to be with the Lord in the comfort of her home on October 9, 2018. Mary was 97 years old and was born in Phoenix.Mary Camarena’s Heart of Gold– Mary lived her life with a smile, a loving hug for everyone and the gift of building relationships where ever she went. Her invitation to eat...

It is with sadness and joy that we share that our dad Gerald “Jerry” Andrew Sabelko, 85, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, October 9th after a short battle with cancer.Jerry grew up on a farm in Durand, WI and is the 2nd oldest of 8 children. He moved to Phoenix in the 60’s where he met...

Thomas H. Ross, M.D., a Phoenix native, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord on October 7, 2018. Born November 16, 1933, to Norman A. and Edna (Whoops) Ross, he attended Kenilworth Elementary and North Phoenix High, graduating in 1952. His first three years of college were at the University of Southern California where he was a member...

Daniel (Danny) Ayala, 76, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on Sunday, October 7, 2018. Danny was born on March 8th, to Joe and Mercedes Ayala, was a graduate of Phoenix Union High School and a member of the Centaurs Monarchs Car Club. He loved to dance and treasured all the oldies music. Danny was a journeyman carpenter for 45 years...

Haugen, Joanne, 86, of Scottsdale, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2018. She is survived by her husband, William Haugen, her sons, Frank (Sandy) Naccarato, John (Lorry) Naccarato and daughter, Kim (Tom Mirto) Naccarato, grandchildren John Michael Naccarato, Gina Marie Naccarato, great-grandchildren, Charlie and Anna Naccarato, numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, family, friends and William Haugen family members. She was preceded...

Adele Eid, 83, entered eternal life October 6, 2018. Born in Zahle, Lebanon and moved to the United States in 1970. It is said that if someone passes during a rainstorm, “the angels are crying.” It was pouring rain the night mom died. Married 66 years, Mother to nine, grandmother to twelve and great-grandmother to one. Adele is preceded in...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Ann Moseley. Ann was born in Sylacauga, AL, on November 3, 1956. She was an adoring wife, loving mother, beloved grandma, sister, friend and favorite bartender of many Phoenicians and Phoenix visitors. Ann moved to Phoenix with her son James in 1986, and began bartending around town, ending...

Yvonne C. Amador, 72, of Queen Creek, passed away at home, Tuesday, October 2, 2018, with her family by her side.She was born on June 14, 1946, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Evangeline Cordova. She was a graduate of North High School. On August 20, 1966, she married Ed Amador.To know Yvonne was to know endless love and commitment to all...

Lori Lynn Peterson, 57 of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on September 25, 2018.Lori was born on February 23, 1961 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Wilbert and Donna Runcorn. Lori and her family moved to Tucson, Arizona, in 1974, where she attended Sabino High School and began her artistic endeavors. In 1978, Lori’s...

Harry W. Kennedy, 87 of Phoenix. Our dear friend Harry flew peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Friday the 28th of September. He will always be remembered for his kind smiles, firm handshakes and hugs, and enormously generous spirit. Harry was a native of Phoenix and graduate of North High School. He spent nearly 30 years with the...

Charles E. Gutierrez passed away on September 26, 2018, in Phoenix. Charles was born in Phoenix on October 29, 1958. He is preceded in death by his mother Carmen. He is survived by his father Rudy, sister Sylvia and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Charles graduated from Desert Valley High School in 1975 in Phoenix. Charles served as a minister...

Marissa Roche Theisen – mother, grandmother, business owner, author, professor, philanthropic leader – died last Saturday at the age of 66 after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Boston in 1952 to two social workers: John Francis Roche and Elizabeth Barbara Roche. One of six children, she was raised to believe in people and work toward...

Beverly Jean Strang Smith, born May 11, 1935, with great sadness died peacefully with her family by her side on September 25, 2018. Beverly was born in Wauwatosa, WI. She moved to Chicago as a young girl. She attended Amundsen High School, Northern Illinois Teachers College and University of Colorado Boulder and graduated with a B.A. in Education.She was a...

Rosemary M Reichenberger, 92, was called home to heaven on September 25, 2018. She was born to John and Florence Gill in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her family moved to Phoenix in 1928. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School and Phoenix College, she met the love of her life, Raphael “Ray” Reichenberger. They taught catechism together under Father Albert Braun....

Dr. John Phillip Heileman passed away on September 25, 2018. John, (Jack) was born on February 2, 1930, at the original St. Joseph’s Hospital on Polk Street in Phoenix, Arizona, to Leo and Rose Murphy Heileman. He attended ASU with a scholarship from Phelps-Dodge, graduating in 1951 with a B.S. in Chemistry. At ASU, he received the Moeur Award for...

Virginia Prado Antunez 88, our beloved mother went to be with our Lord, in her home in Phoenix, surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, September 22, 2018. She was born on December 8, 1929 in Morrill, Nebraska to Eduviges and Anna Maria (Nicasio) Prado.Virginia attended school in Torrington Wyoming and worked alongside her family in the fields. She married...

Ivka Kusic, of Scottsdale, passed away on September 16, 2018. She was born January 25, 1931 in the town of Dakovo, Croatia. She immigrated to the United States April 30, 1959. She is survived by her four sons, John, Tony, Nick and Steve. She lived a full life and was loved by all who knew her. Also, she had five...

Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Helen Elaine Harbison Kroese, has passed on to her place in Heaven on September 15, 2018. We honor her strength, her indomitable spirit, and her boundless love for family and friends.Helen was a true, old fashioned Arizona lady, beautiful, smart, kind, caring, creative, talented and loving, from an early ranching family. She was born...