Obituaries

David Harnett Geis 65, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on October 19, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer. David was born in Dayton, Ohio and lived in Phoenix since the age of 2. He attended St. Francis Xavier Grade School, Brophy College Preparatory and graduated from Arizona State University. After serving in the Navy, he established a career in...

We said goodbye for now to Mike and then he transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. He was a good friend to so many. You think you have time, but you don’t. He was character and brought laughter to so many. Many of his friends will have hilarious memories forever. So long for now Mike, rest in peace. He is...

Ellen Ann Bolcko 76, of Glendale passed away on October 21, 2017. She was born on February 7, 1941 in Waterloo, Iowa to Robert and Catherine Darland. Ellen’s family came to Arizona in 1952. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services and was a certified addiction counselor. She was a member of Women in Aviation International and...

Janet Mary Berth was born on May 14, 1929 in Lena, Wisconsin. She passed away peacefully on October 19, 2017 in Mesa, Arizona. She was a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan. Janet was preceded in death by her husband; Jack Berth who passed in 2004. She is survived by her daughter; Jackie Fuzat and son-in-law Bernie, as well as grandsons;...

Dennis Anderson passed away on October 13, 2017 in his summer residence in Pinetop, AZ. He was born in Roseau, MN, on April 8, 1933 to Irene and Patrick Anderson. Dennis’ early career in Phoenix began in his father’s Masonry business before starting his own Block plant then a travel agency; Cerkvenik Anderson Travel. Upon retirement, Dennis enjoyed spending summers...

William “Sonny” McCarty, 77, of Springerville, Arizona passed away Monday, October 16, 2017. Sonny was born in Phoenix, Arizona on September 10, 1940. He was honored to serve in the United States Army and spent most of his service in Germany. He will be remembered for his love of being outdoors, his love of animals, his passion for music, and...

Ned C. Godinez, 88, of Phoenix passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on October 17, 2017. Ned is survived by his wife; Elia of 65 years, daughter; Sharon (Jim), Norma (Michael), Jeri (Joe), his sisters; Elva and Emma, 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 2 great-greatgrandchildren. Ned retired proudly from Wells Fargo after 35 years. His wife...

Jules P. Herbuveaux died October 14, 2017. He was born on November 27, 1942 in Chicago, the fourth of 6 children born to James and Nan Herbuveaux. The family moved to Phoenix in 1946, where Jules attended St. Francis Xavier Grade School, Brophy Prep and graduated from St. Michael’s College of Santa Fe in 1965. He earned a degree in...

Steven A. Lopez, 57, a resident of Beaverton, Oregon passed away in Miami, Florida after a long and dedicated career in the Aerospace industry. Born in Safford, Arizona, Steven was Safford High Student Body President and 1978 Class Valedictorian before joining the United States Air Force from 1978-1982. Steven’s artistic abilities and his education in engineering allowed him to travel...

Marian Gerton,76, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2017. She was born in Visalia, California on August 30, 1941 and subsequently moved to Arizona after graduating from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Fresno, California, where she became a lifelong resident. Marian worked for the Banner University Medical Center (formerly Good Samaritan Hospital) for over 30 years, retiring in 2002. She...

Theresa Chieffi Ryan born on September 1, 1928 in New York City, Theresa died in her home on October 9, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. Theresa was the only child of Ethel Mae and Nicholas Gaetano Chieffi, an Italian immigrant from Chietti, Italy. She attended the City College of New York where she graduated in 1950 with a degree in Business...

Esther Amelia Andrade 89, of Phoenix AZ passed away peacefully on October 9, 2017. She was born on July 14th, 1928 to Ramon and Rachel (Gastelum) Andrade, a southern Arizona ranching & dairy family. Her great great-grandfather, Augustin Marquez, did sculpting work on the San Xavier Mission near Tucson. The Andrade family moved from a family ranch in Tubac to...

Alex was born and raised in Tempe, Arizona. He graduated from Brophy College Preparatory, where he played varsity football and nurtured a passion for mathematics, the sciences, and service to others. He went on to study Electrical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, from which he graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2017. He was a graduate student at the...

Frank Ray Ruiz, 64, passed away peacefully with his family surrounding him on October 5, 2017. Frank attended St. Mark’s Grade School and went on to attend St. Mary’s High School, graduating class of 1972. Frank was a great athlete and a friend to everyone. He started his career working at Maricopa County Hospital working in the ER department and...

Steven K. (Kenneth) Widmayer, age 56, died on September 5, 2017 of natural causes while hiking on desert trails near his home in in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born August 28, 1961 in Dearborn, Michigan to Warren W. Widmayer and Ruth C. (Najor) Widmayer. He grew up in south Dearborn Heights, Michigan where he graduated from Annapolis High School in...

TerriLynne Collins, born December 19th, 1962 in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, to Jim and Mary Blakney. She graduated from Alpena High School in Alpena, South Dakota in 1980 and attended college at University of South Dakota, where she met and married Ernest Collins Jr. on November 9th, 1996. In 1997 TerriLynne and Ernie moved to Arizona, where she continued the role...

Seeley, Lynda Christine, age 62, of Scottsdale, AZ died on October 2, 2017. She will be remembered for her big heart and quick sense of humor. Lynda was born in Boulder, Colorado on February 2, 1955 and was raised in Horseheads, New York and Scottsdale, Arizona. She graduated from Coronado High School in 1973 and Arizona State University in 1980....

George William Murphy Jr., 74 passed away peacefully on September 30th, 2017 surrounded by his loving family in Chandler, Arizona. George was born on December 7, 1942 in Phoenix, Arizona and was a proud graduate of ASU Teaching College and later received his Master’s Degree from NAU. While at ASU, George met the love of his life Beverly and celebrated...

Jesse Sesma 62, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on Friday, September 29, 2017 after an extended illness. He was a loving father, brother and grandfather. Jesse loved music, sports and bright colored clothes. Most of all he adored his 3 grandchildren who brought much joy to him. His passing is truly heart breaking. Jesse is survived by his two children;...

Manuel L. Garcia Jr., 79, passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side on Saturday, September 30, 2017. Manuel was born March 25, 1938 in Phoenix, Arizona to Manuel Espinoza Garcia and Lucia Lopez. He attended Lowell Elementary School and graduated from Phoenix Union High School, enlisted and served in the Army National Guard and was...