Obituaries

Michael Peter Cheknas, 66 of Phoenix Arizona passed away September 17, 2017. He was a loving brother and uncle. Michael was a painter in the valley for about 40 years. He is survived by 2 nephews Nick Ketcios, Tom Giatron and 1 niece, Joanne McIntire and also a great uncle to 3 boys. Visitation will be at Whitney & Murphy...

Gabriel Martin Gastelo Sr., 51, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 25, 2017. He was a loving brother, father and grandfather. Gabriel adored his grandson Elliott, who brought tremendous joy and happiness to his life. He was a lover of music and family both immediate and extended. His passing is truly heartbreaking as he was at his...

Rossow, Clarence Christian 92, passed away on Monday, September 25th 2017. Clarence was born March 7, 1925 in Danbury, IA. He was preceded in death by his wife Laurencia (Haindfield) Rossow. He leaves loving memories to be cherished by his sister; Joyce Mullen, his six children; Randy, Keith Neil, Jean Hassler, Melody Lee and Tony, along with eleven grandchildren and...

Carmen Stewart, a long-time resident of the Phoenix area, died Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at HonorHealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center. She is survived by her beloved children – her daughter; Kris and son; Scott, as well as her son-in-law; Joe, daughter-in-law; LeAnn and grandson; Nathan and step-grandson; Zach. Born on September 4, 1937, in Memphis, TN, to her parents Roger...

Orlyss Claire Kessler, 90, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2017. Mrs. Kessler, of Scottsdale, was born in Toledo, Ohio and moved to Arizona in 1959. Before retirement she was an advertising sales manager and real estate broker. She loved to play golf and was very active at St. Theresa Catholic Parish. Orlyss was married 35 years to Joseph V....

Dr. Timona Miller Pittman 91, died on September 20, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. Her beloved husband Dr. Hal W. Pittman predeceased her in December 2004. Dr. Pittman is survived by her four children: Dr. Eric Pittman (ex-wife Kathy) and Dr. Janet Pittman, Melissa Pittman Fischer and Arthur Pittman (Tami) and grandchildren Michael, Esq. (Cindy) and Dr. Patricia Pittman, Maxwell and...

Lillian A. Curtis, 86 of Phoenix, passed away September 12, 2017. She was born on February 2, 1931 to Edward and Rosalie Lloyd in Charleston, South Carolina. She is survived by her 2 sisters; Biddy and Frances, her daughter; Karen, sons; Tommy and Michael, 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren with one on the way and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in...

Letta Bishop 82 of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on September 15, 2017. Letta was born in Greece and came to AZ in 1968. She worked alongside her husband Angelo as a bartender and was named “Best Bartender” by the Phoenix New Times in 2003. She was beloved by all who knew her, and most just called her “Mama.” Letta was...

James (Jim) Mark Meloy, 76, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend joined his many loved ones in heaven on September 14, 2017. Jim was born in Kent, Ohio and the oldest of four boys. He moved his family to Phoenix in 1973 where he co-owned Arizona Tree Experts with his brother in law. Jim and his wife, Sandy eventually...

Wilma Dora Fairbanks was welcomed to her heavenly reward on Sept 13, 2017. Wilma lived a life centered in her faith, her family and her friends. She and her husband, Arthur, shared every aspect of their happy, gregarious lives and were the closest of friends. Wilma was born in Johnson, Nebraska on June 23, 1925, the 7th of 8 children...

Petra Arreola Ibarra, 97, of Phoenix, was called to Heaven on September 10, 2017. She is survived by her sons, Manuel and Juan Francisco Arreola, daughters Petra Romero, Juanita Carrillo, Rafaela Medina, 24 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, September...

Rose Gayle Buck, 88, long-time resident of Oakland, California, died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease on September 2. Born in Seoul, Korea, on February 7, 1929, to parents Chey Dae-Shik and Lee Sung-Nyo, she attended elementary through high school during the Japanese occupation of Korea. Following the Korean War, she attended college, first at Sue Bennett College in Kentucky, and...

Noah Pulley Clark – He was a traveler and his life’s journey was cut short at the age of 37 on September 11, 2017. He was born July 1, 1980 in Santa Monica California. He graduated from Stephenville High School in 1998, where he was Senior Class President, and Arizona State University in 2003. Noah was smart, had a quick...

Arthur I. Hidalgo, 63, passed away on September 12, 2017 in the comfort of his home. Art was born June 17, 1954 in Phoenix, AZ. He later moved to Denver, Colorado where he spent most of his adult life. Arthur was always dedicated and took pride in his family and career. He worked for US West and the Federal Government....

Genevieve Margaret Girsch, 91 of Phoenix, died September 10, 2017. She was born January 12, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to August and Mary Girsch. In childhood her illness was healed with Lourdes water. She worked and studied at Loyola University of Chicago, followed by a career in the Department of State Foreign Service. She was assigned to diplomatic posts in...

J. Bernard Maldonado passed away peacefully on September 3, 2017 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 96. He was born August 14, 1921 in Walsenburg, Colorado, to Sinforosa (Pacheco) Maldonado and Amarante Maldonado. He was born 8th out of 12 siblings. He grew up on the family farm working alongside his...

Monika Siminski passed away peacefully on September 9, 2017. She was born on October 16, 1926, in Jelniki, Poland, to Feliks and Aleksandra Tamulewicz. What should have been a happy childhood was swept aside by events of the Second World War. In 1940, following the Soviet Union’s invasion of her country, Monika’s family was forcibly removed from their home and...

Charles (Chic) H. Green, Jr., of Phoenix, AZ, went home to our Lord on September 8, 2017. Chic, was born in 1931 in Philadelphia, PA to Harvey and Mabel Green. He retired from the City of Phoenix as a heavy-duty mechanic. Chic was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He is survived by his wife Vivian, of 61 years his Brother-in-law...

Dr. Earl J. Baker died peacefully in his sleep on September 6, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona. His extraordinary spirit and devout Catholic faith carried him to the age of nearly 94 years old. Dr. Baker is survived by his six children; Brad Baker, Joanie Allen (John), Karen Gibbs (Joe), Tommy Baker, Patsy Heberle (Bill), and Nancy Wilson (Chris). In addition,...

Grace A. Robison was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Rose Violet and Edward Hernandez on September 16, 1951. She passed away on May 8, 2017, at home in Kingman, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley Robison and her many angel babies. Grace as a member of the Witches Circle at the Senior Center, helped with the...