Obituaries

On February 4th 2018, our mother Margaret M. Cameron passed away painlessly. She was preceded in death by her husband Maurice B. Cameron Sr., her daughter Donna M. Beckwith, and her granddaughter Cherilian R. Hayes. Her survivors are son’s Maurice B. Cameron Jr., Devone A. Cameron, Wayne A. Cameron, Neal J. Cameron, her daughter’s Margaret M. Belter and Joanne A....

Rose Marie Seeger (Rosno) surrounded by her loving family, passed into eternal life on February 5, 2018. Rosie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was born in Genoa, Nebraska on March 31, 1936 and raised in San Jose, California. Rose Marie touched the life of everyone she met. Rose Marie is survived by her husband of 62...

Diane C. Dooley, 60, passed on Wednesday, January 31 2018 in Plano, TX after a courageous battle with cancer. Diane was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ surrounded by a large and loving extended family who she adored and stayed closely connected across many miles and years. As a child, she developed a passion for dance and acting and was...

Eudaldo M. Acuna (Chapo), passed away peacefully February 1, 2018. He was born June 16, 1929, a native of Phoenix, AZ and was a Veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie and his son Edward. He is survived by his children Judy, Mark, Gary, John, including his 17 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He...

(February 2, 2018; Darien, IL) The Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary, Order of Carmelites, mourns the death of the Reverend Valentine Boyle, O. Carm., who died at the age of 97 on Thursday, February 1, 2018, at Scottsdale Square Health Center in Phoenix, Arizona.Visitation for Father Valentine will be from 5PM to 7PM at St. Agnes Church,...

Frances (Chata) Valenzuela Olivas was born on January 5, 1923 in Phoenix, Arizona to state pioneers Jesus and Francisca Valenzuela. She passed away on January 31, 2018. Frances was married to Angel Olivas, Sr. for 59 years. She was a loving Mother with 19 Grandkids, 45 Great Grandkids and 13 GreatGreat Grandkids. Frances was a homemaker until her youngest son...

Fernand J. Tarte, 86 of Phoenix, passed away following an extensive medical history including Alzheimer’s on January 20, 2018 at Hospice of the Valley. Fern was born January 31, 1931 in St. Albans, Vermont to Sylvio and Lillian Tarte. He was a licensed barber in California and Florida, owned and operated a number of barber shops in California. Fernand was...

Mae Cecilia (Herro) Tombazian 96.5 years young, passed away peacefully from natural causes on January 24th, 2018. Mae’s ultra-positive attitude touched the lives of countless friends, family members, neighbors, co-workers, students and befriended strangers. Due to her strong spiritual beliefs, she always found the best in people and experiences. Mae hailed from Milwaukee, Wisconsin and served her country in the...

On January 30th, 2018, God called Tina home after a yearlong courageous battle with cancer. She was 52 years old. Tina was born on February 17, 1965, in El Paso, Texas, but soon found her true home in Phoenix, Arizona where she grew up and spent the rest of her life. Tina graduated from Maryvale High School and Arizona State...

Deborah Kathleen Paynter died on January 18th, 2018 from cancer. She was 61 years old. Deborah Kathleen Regens was born in Phoenix, Arizona to her parents Steve Regens and Isabelle Grace Regens. At the young age of ten she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and courageously fought to beat the disease. She continued to be active in softball, theater, and...

Raul P. Diaz, 91, of Phoenix, passed away on January 25, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ, surrounded by his loved ones. Raul was born on August 24, 1926 in Phoenix and was a World War II Army Veteran. He is survived by his 104-year-old sister, Cecilia Saavedra, and his nieces and nephew; Irene Figueroa, Susie Thomas, Rosie Jean Riddley, Nellie Flores,...

Mary Thornburgh McCammon, 97, passed away January 26, 2018. Mary was born in Knoxville, Tennessee to John M and Sara Thornburgh. She graduated from Knoxville Catholic High School and the University of Tennessee. While working as a dietician at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, she met Charles McCammon, a medical student from Maryville, TN. They were married on June 14, 1945....

CARMELITE SILVAN BOYLE DIES(January 26, 2018; Darien, IL) The Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary, Order of Carmelites, mourns the death of the Reverend Silvan Boyle, O. Carm., who died at the age of 94 on Friday, January 26, 2018, at his residence in Phoenix, Arizona.Visitation for Father Silvan will be held on Monday, January 29, at St....

Geraldine Wagner passed away at the age of 91, on January 22, 2018, at Vista Senior Living in Phoenix, Arizona. A native of Buffalo, New York, Geraldine has been a Phoenix resident for over 30 years. Geraldine was born on April 3, 1926 in Buffalo to Louise and George McDermott. She had two siblings, Patricia and James. Geraldine lived in...

Mark Lloyd Kunde, 62, a native of Phoenix, died January 23rd, of natural causes in his home. He was a graduate of Heard Elementary School, Brophy College Preparatory, and the University of Southern California. He is survived by his son Joshua Kunde, his wife Chelsea, and granddaughters Harper and Reese Kunde of Phoenix; daughter Kelsey Kunde who resides in San...

Sandra Lee Bates, 71 of Phoenix, passed away on January 20, 2018. She was born on January 20, 1947, to Clyde & Clara Williams here in Phoenix. She is survived by her three children, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be on Monday, January 29th, at 10:00 A.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian...

Donald Eugene Mowrer, age 88, died peacefully in his sleep on January 23rd, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ. Born in 1929 to Ralph and Pearl Mowrer in Wooster, Ohio. He grew up on a family farm in rural Ohio along with his brother Richard Mowrer. He was interested in theater and dance in high school, and was a member of the...

Stephen Eugene Flynn IV, M.D., age 85, passed on 1/19/18 at The Gardens of Scottsdale. Place of residence was his beautiful Mexican style home in Paradise Valley. Born on 8/21/1932 in Seattle, Washington. Spouse of 54 years to Mrs. Barbara Ann Flynn. Eldest child of Lieutenant Stephen Eugene Flynn III, M.D. and Estelle Flynn, brother to Felicia Scheib, Patrick Flynn,...

Judith (Judy) Arlene Green passed away at the age of 81 on January 18, 2018. Judy was surrounded by her loved ones. Judy was born on February 2, 1936 in Indianapolis and moved to Phoenix at the age of 11 with her parents (Fielder and Mary Andrews), and her younger siblings Patricia and Frank. Judy attended St. Mary’s Catholic High...

Mary Joan Carroll, 63, passed away peacefully, after a long and brave battle with cancer, on January 18th in Phoenix, AZ. She was a long time resident of Phoenix. Mary Jo was born Dec. 9, 1954 in Pittsburgh, PA. She is survived by her mother, Loretta (Jardas) Carroll, sisters Teresa Nitoski (Larry), Jeanmarie Veltri (Spanky), Christine Lloyd (Jim), Maureen Davis...