Obituaries

Mary Alicia Lechleiter, 53 passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 8, 2018. She was born November 22, 1964 in New York City, NY to Edward and Barbara Lechleiter. Mary spent most of her life caring for others as a nurse. She came by it naturally as she was very loving and caring. She also loved and cared for all her family...

On Monday, February 12th, we lost our beautiful, sweet son, George Murnane. He passed away peacefully of natural causes while on a business trip in Colorado. We are blessed that our final memories of him are of a vibrant, confident and happy young man, loving his first job as an audit associate at Clifton Larson Allen, thrilled to have passed...

Patricia Ella Louise, “Patti,” Tesoriero passed away of natural causes on February 9, 2018 at her apartment in central Phoenix. Patti was the fourth child born to Barney and Viola (Voita) Tesoriero on January 25, 1957, the feast of the conversion of Saint Paul. Patti is survived by her daughter, Pat Sampson, and grandchildren Marquita, Demetrius, and Angie, as well...

Robert (Bob) Philip McGuinness, 91, passed away peacefully on February 10. Bob was born in Pennsylvania to the late James and Wallburga McGuinness. In additionto his parents he is proceeded in death by his daughter Linda and brothers; Thomas, Edward, Paul, Joseph and Leo. Bob will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 71 years Angie;daughter Karen and two...

Weary of reading obituaries noting someone’s courageous battle with death, Tad wanted it known that he died as a result of being stubborn and raising hell for more than seven decades.Tad Forbes Evans, 74, of Glendale, Arizona, was born on February 13, 1943. He kicked the bucket, bought the farm, and ate his last barbeque rib on February 8, 2018....

Betancourt, Refugio, (Cuco), 91 of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on February 9, 2018. Refugio was born in Avondale, AZ on May 22, 1926. Refugio was born to Domingo and Cipriana Betancourt. He grew up in the Superior, AZ community known as La Posta. Refugio was an Army Veteran and served in WWII. Cuco enjoyed playing his guitar for his...

Robert Khan, Sr. Robert “Bob” Khan, Sr. peacefully passed away on February 6, 2018. He was born in Casa Grande, Arizona on November 7, 1931 to Maria Bonillas Martinez Khan and Niamat Ali Khan. Maria spoke only Spanish, and Niamat spoke only Arabic, so Bob acquired mastery of three languages very early in life. When Bob was five years old,...

Curtis Albert Krieger, was taken from us too soon. He went to Heaven on 2/3/2018 at the age of 22yrs old. Curtis Albert was born & raised in Arizona. He is survived by many loved ones but those closest to him are his brother/best friend Michael & his loving parents Tom & Esther. Same in Heaven as here on Earth,...

Ann Marie (Ree) Gouveia, was born to Deacon Americo (Mac) Gouveia and Carmela Julie Gouveia in Phoenix on August 31, 1963. She died on February 5, 2018 at the age of 54 from dementia. She is survived by siblings; Joe, Lois, John, Marianne, and Linda. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Jim, and her nephew Eric....

Lt. Col. John Marusiak, Jr. USAF Retired, 100 years old, went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2018. John was born in West Newton, PA on April 19th, 1917. He grew up in Michigan to Polish immigrants, Antonina Goscinski and John Marusiak. He joined the US Army Air Corp the day after the Pearl Harbor attack. During WWII...

Glendale – Corey T Brugger, (The Chicago Kidd) passed away on the morning of January 29th 2018 at his residence in Glendale Arizona. Corey was born on Chicago’s South Side in Illinois on January 13th 1970 where he lived until he was 7 years old, and then moved to Phoenix Arizona where he lived until his passing. Corey was a...

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...