Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

Pablo D. Garcia, U.S. Army Veteran, 86, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on March 9, 2018. He was born in Avondale, AZ and lived in Phoenix, AZ as a local cabinet maker for over 40 years. Pablo is survived by his wife, Amalia “Molly” Garcia and is preceded in death by his daughter, Erlinda Garcia and twin brother Pablino D....

Wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend–Helen Elizabeth Levison will be missed by so many. She passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2018. After graduating in one of the first classes of Registered Nurse Anesthetists and using her skills to help others, she married her husband Charles Levison and in 1956, moved to Arizona. They raised their family...

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...

John Arthur Young, 63, born on May 8, 1954, “Mother’s Day”! Passed peacefully after a long battle with COPD, then Lung Cancer with his family by his bedside. He is survived by Mary Young, Ann Marie Young-Bodenbach (Scott), Edward. Preceded in death by his mother Hortencia Maldonado Young and father Edward Morris Young. He was born in St. Joseph’s Hospital,...

Phoenix- A kind and gentle soul, “Big Joe”, born August 15, 1959, left the constraints of his prized wheelchair on March 9th. The number one Phoenix Suns fan since their inception, Joe was always the optimist whether they won or lost. Our brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend thrived for 52+ years at Gompers Center day programs. His teachers and staff...

On March 11, 2018, Anita Bergero entered into eternal rest. Anita was 96 years young. She is survived by her loving children, James and Kathleen, her son-in-law Marvin, grand-daughter Gabrielle Gaylor and her husband Matt and their children Aiden, Ashley, and Aubrey, her sister in-law Mary Mulvihill and Mary’s husband Bob, and her many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will...

Nita “Babe” Grevas passed away on March 3, 2018. Babe was born on June 6, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan to Odyseas and Efstathia Sabos. They, along with her loving husband George, and her sister, Sophie Natsis, have all pre-deceased Nita. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Gail, her brother, James Sabos and her beloved cat, Koukla. Babe and George...

Robert Winfred Cox passed away on March 5, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona, from complications arising from Parkinson’s Disease. A Memorial Service will be held on April 13, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at the Conventual Church of Our Lady of the Angels at the Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E. Lincoln Dr, Paradise Valley, AZ. In lieu of flowers the family requests...

Robert (Bob) W. Wallace was born in White River, SD to Maurice J. and Mary Wallace on February 26, 1928. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Jeri. Survived by his brother Dr. Steve Wallace of Omaha, NE. Bob attended a one-room school in Wanamaker, SD, moved to O’Neill, NE and graduated from St. Mary’s Academy. He...

Lillie Stella (Perez) Broderick, 93, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2018. She was born on June 8, 1924 to Concepcion and Pedro Perez. Lillie was second generation Phoenician who attended Saint Mary’s grade school and high school. She married her high school sweetheart Harold (Lefty) Broderick in 1943 and celebrated 64 years of marriage. She was a devoted mother...