Obituaries

Bridget Noel Coffey Alcocer died peacefully in Scottsdale, Arizona on September 4th, 2017 surrounded by family and friends at the age of 58, after a long and valiant fight against leukemia. Born December 20th, 1958, with the middle name of Noel, she was a Christmas baby and carried that same joyful spirit throughout her life. Bridget grew up in Birmingham,...

Esther Mary (Mariassy) Kmetty of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 1st, 2017. Born in Budapest, Hungary, to Dr. Bela and Katalin Mariassy. While growing up in Budapest, she attended the Sacred Heart School, Sophianum, which led to a lifelong commitment to the Alumnae of the Sacred Heart. In 1948, the family escaped Communism and immigrated to the United States. Ultimately...

Margarita Chavez Puente 53 passed away on Thursday, August 31st, 2017 at her home. Margarita is the daughter of the late Anthony M. and Cruz Nuanez Chavez and is happily joining them in heaven, along with her late brother Anthony Benjamin Chavez. Margarita is survived by her sons Guillermo “Memo” and Carlos Puente; siblings: Frank Chavez and Theresa Himes; Grandchildren:...

74 of Mesa, passed away on September 1, 2017. He was born on September 28, 1942 in Brighton, Massachusetts to Nicholas and Afrodite Rafail Matthews. Chester was a proud veteran having served four years in the U.S. Army as a mechanic. He had a strong faith in God and loved serving his church. He loved his family and was most...

Manuel Caballero, 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017, surrounded by his adoring family. He was a unique and caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew and loved him. Born August 5, 1933, to Roman and Lucinda Caballero in Matienzo, Spain. At the age of 19, he immigrated to the United States, as a sheep herder...

Chapa, Mary A., 74 of Maricopa passed away peacefully on August 29, 2017. She is survived by daughter; Anna, sons; Raymond and Pete; 2 brothers and 4 sisters, 9 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Danny Chapa. A celebratory visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M., Saturday, September 9, 2017 at...

Mary Ann Eggleston, born in Indiana, passed away on August 31, 2017 at the age of 88. She enjoyed traveling, reading, cooking and shopping. Married to L. James Eggleston for 68 happy years with daughters, Karen and Kathy. She was a devoted mother and business woman. Memorial Service will be held at First United Methodist Church, 7102 N. 58th Dr.,...

Madeline McNulty Colbert Blakely was born on St. Patrick’s Day, 1925 to John and Anne McNulty in Waltham, Massachusetts. She attended local schools, graduating from St. Mary’s High School in 1942. She married Robert L. Colbert, Sr. in September 1945, and over the years gave birth to six children: Robert Jr., Patricia, Carolyn, Michael, Catherine and Stephen. In 1970 she...

Agnes Tevlin, age 100, died on August 28, 2017. Born in New York City on April 10, 1917. She was the youngest of five siblings -Irene, Charles, Ann, Agnes, and Carolyn. Educated in New York Catholic Schools, upon graduation, she entered the banking profession. There she met John Tevlin, a fellow banker, who would become her husband of 50 years....

Israel “Iz” Joseph Bateman, age 34, passed away suddenly at his home in Glendale on Monday, August 28, 2017. He was born May 15, 1983, in Missoula, MT, to Terry and Mary Ann (Goetz) Bateman. He graduated in 2001 from Horizon High School and attended Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) and Arizona State University (ASU) where he studied English. He...

My beloved husband Zeno Martel Johnson III died at home on Sunday, August 20, 2017 after a long illness. He had so many roles in life. He was an Episcopal priest, a professor, a father, step father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and loving spouse. His passions were books, classical music and people. He was open to new ideas and people...

Jerome (“Jerry”) Frederick Butler passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Highgate Senior Living Community, Prescott, AZ at the age of 93. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Julia Helene (Larmoyeux) Butler, in 2003. Mr. Butler is survived by his two children, Barbara (Harry) Gooding of Prescott, AZ and Jerome (“Jay”) K. (Julia)...

Desiree Sonya Ereleine Culling, within the angels wings, our beloved Desiree was flown into heaven into her grandfather Ernest (Pampa-Tata) Culling’s arms at the tender age of 36 on August 18, 2017, with her loving family at her side. Desiree was a very loving and devoted mother to Celestial Victoria Alexzandria Culling, 10 years of age. Desiree will be truly...

Carmela (Lena) Alessi, widow of Carmelo, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2017 at the age of 100. Born in NY and raised in Sicily, Carmela was a seamstress until retirement, spending her leisure time playing cards with friends, cooking for family and friends, and delivering her famous Italian bread to her...

Coppinger, Barbara J., 90, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on August 24, 2017. She was born September 22, 1926 to Marion and Melva Yocom in Garfield, Arkansas. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, John Coppinger and is survived by her children; Barbara Maybery and Johnny Coppinger, 4 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchild. Visitation will...

Santino Eppinger, born April 14, 1975, passed away at the age of 42 on August 20, 2017. Tino is survived by his beloved daughter, Mikiyela Eppinger, son Liam, parents Bea and Dave Amari, brother Nicholas, sister Julie Lehman (Joel), Tio Ernie “Erns,” Tia Queta, Tia Helen, Tio Jon Mirto, cousin Maggie Mirto, cherished family friend Leo Chavez, beloved Granddan, along...

Charlie was born March 2, 1940 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was a veteran, business executive and Board Director with a large corporation based in the valley where he dedicated himself for almost 50 years. He died in the presence of his four, loving children and sister on August 23, 2017. He attended the University of Notre Dame, on a military...

Arlouine E. Evans passed away on August 22, 2017. Born July 24, 1920 in Ottumwa, Iowa, Arlouine spent much of her childhood in Iowa. She attended the University of Iowa and graduated in 1943 with a degree in social work. In her early adult life, she found a passion for volunteer work, specifically helping the soldiers of WWII. Arlouine married...

Teresa “Terri” Cruz, 89 of Phoenix passed away on August 17, 2017. Terri was a co-founder and recognized as the mother of Chicanos Por La Causa, and was active with the organization for more than four decades. She was born in Tucson AZ to Francisco and Guadalupe Martinez. She is survived by sons, Arturo, Gregory and Henry Cruz; daughters, Helen...

Couch, Rella Mae, 84, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 22, 2017. Rella is survived by her husband Dick; two sisters, her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A celebration of Rella’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, August 28, 2017 at Mountain View Community Church, 2927 E. Campbell Avenue in Phoenix,...