Obituaries

Deborah Kathleen Paynter died on January 18th, 2018 from cancer. She was 61 years old. Deborah Kathleen Regens was born in Phoenix, Arizona to her parents Steve Regens and Isabelle Grace Regens. At the young age of ten she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and courageously fought to beat the disease. She continued to be active in softball, theater, and...

Raul P. Diaz, 91, of Phoenix, passed away on January 25, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ, surrounded by his loved ones. Raul was born on August 24, 1926 in Phoenix and was a World War II Army Veteran. He is survived by his 104-year-old sister, Cecilia Saavedra, and his nieces and nephew; Irene Figueroa, Susie Thomas, Rosie Jean Riddley, Nellie Flores,...

Mary Thornburgh McCammon, 97, passed away January 26, 2018. Mary was born in Knoxville, Tennessee to John M and Sara Thornburgh. She graduated from Knoxville Catholic High School and the University of Tennessee. While working as a dietician at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, she met Charles McCammon, a medical student from Maryville, TN. They were married on June 14, 1945....

CARMELITE SILVAN BOYLE DIES(January 26, 2018; Darien, IL) The Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary, Order of Carmelites, mourns the death of the Reverend Silvan Boyle, O. Carm., who died at the age of 94 on Friday, January 26, 2018, at his residence in Phoenix, Arizona.Visitation for Father Silvan will be held on Monday, January 29, at St....

Mark Lloyd Kunde, 62, a native of Phoenix, died January 23rd, of natural causes in his home. He was a graduate of Heard Elementary School, Brophy College Preparatory, and the University of Southern California. He is survived by his son Joshua Kunde, his wife Chelsea, and granddaughters Harper and Reese Kunde of Phoenix; daughter Kelsey Kunde who resides in San...

Geraldine Wagner passed away at the age of 91, on January 22, 2018, at Vista Senior Living in Phoenix, Arizona. A native of Buffalo, New York, Geraldine has been a Phoenix resident for over 30 years. Geraldine was born on April 3, 1926 in Buffalo to Louise and George McDermott. She had two siblings, Patricia and James. Geraldine lived in...

Sandra Lee Bates, 71 of Phoenix, passed away on January 20, 2018. She was born on January 20, 1947, to Clyde & Clara Williams here in Phoenix. She is survived by her three children, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be on Monday, January 29th, at 10:00 A.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian...

Donald Eugene Mowrer, age 88, died peacefully in his sleep on January 23rd, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ. Born in 1929 to Ralph and Pearl Mowrer in Wooster, Ohio. He grew up on a family farm in rural Ohio along with his brother Richard Mowrer. He was interested in theater and dance in high school, and was a member of the...

Stephen Eugene Flynn IV, M.D., age 85, passed on 1/19/18 at The Gardens of Scottsdale. Place of residence was his beautiful Mexican style home in Paradise Valley. Born on 8/21/1932 in Seattle, Washington. Spouse of 54 years to Mrs. Barbara Ann Flynn. Eldest child of Lieutenant Stephen Eugene Flynn III, M.D. and Estelle Flynn, brother to Felicia Scheib, Patrick Flynn,...

Mary Joan Carroll, 63, passed away peacefully, after a long and brave battle with cancer, on January 18th in Phoenix, AZ. She was a long time resident of Phoenix. Mary Jo was born Dec. 9, 1954 in Pittsburgh, PA. She is survived by her mother, Loretta (Jardas) Carroll, sisters Teresa Nitoski (Larry), Jeanmarie Veltri (Spanky), Christine Lloyd (Jim), Maureen Davis...

Judith (Judy) Arlene Green passed away at the age of 81 on January 18, 2018. Judy was surrounded by her loved ones. Judy was born on February 2, 1936 in Indianapolis and moved to Phoenix at the age of 11 with her parents (Fielder and Mary Andrews), and her younger siblings Patricia and Frank. Judy attended St. Mary’s Catholic High...

Sandra Marie Sanchez, 54, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2018. She is survived by her parents Ophelia (Cornel), father Raymundo (Minerva), daughter Cristina (Franky) and her son Jacob, 3 grandchildren; Marisela, Christian and Gabriella. Brothers; Raymond, Christopher (Raquel) and Mark; sisters Sabrina, Minerva and her two beloved dogs Brandy and Reggie. A Celebration of Sandra’s Life will...

James Nick Gotsis, died after fighting a battle with cancer. God finally took him home on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the age of 76. He was born in Nogales, Arizona on January 10, 1942 to Nick and Leonor Cevallos Gotsis. He was the youngest of 4 children. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, 1 brother...

PHOENIX – Arthur H. Kinneberg, 96, passed away peacefully in Phoenix on January 12. Art was born in Cass County, Minnesota, on July 12, 1921 to Andrew and Dorothy Kinneberg, and raised in Battle Mountain, Nevada. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Iris, Kathleen and David. He is survived by the love of his life, Jane,...

Duane Louis Gjerstad, died after fighting a battle with cancer and heart trouble. God finally took him home on Friday, January 12, 2018 at the age of 83. He was born in Eagle Bend, Minnesota on March 23, 1934. He was the youngest of 11 children. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, 6 brothers, 4 sisters,...

Robert Norman Field, Sr., 88, born in Phoenix, Arizona on August 19, 1929 passed away on January 12, 2018 at his home in Phoenix surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Mary Josephine O’Donnell Field; his parents, George H. Field, Jr. and Laura J. Willoughby; his 4 brothers, Frank, George Jack and...

Austin Dewayne Behn, born on July 16, 1958 was called home on January 10th, 2018. He was survived by his 3 children, Aubrey D. Behn (37), Totianna Delaney (35), and Nya A. Behn (18). Memorial services will be held at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday, January 20th at 2:00 P.M.

Catherine Antoinette Skoubes (Aunt Kay), 87 of Scottsdale passed away on January 8, 2017. Catherine was born on August 12, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to George and Catherine Skoubes. After Catherine’s mother’s death, her Aunt Irene became a huge influence in her life helping to raise her and mold her into the person she would become. She moved to Arizona...

(PHOENIX, AZ) Long-time Phoenix resident Peter Matthew Nelson died at his home Wednesday, January 10, 2018 after bravely fighting sarcoma cancer for more than a year. He was 55. Nelson is survived by his wife of 31 years, Virginia “Ginx” Hawkins Nelson and their sons Mike and Matt, currently of Oklahoma City, OK. Born February 10, 1962, in St. Paul,...

Kathleen Ann, 73, was born in Hastings, Nebraska, on June 23, 1944. She was the youngest of four; the only child to be born in a hospital to Arnold and Alvina Beiriger. While growing up in Hastings, Kathleen was a cheerleader and great scholar. She created life-long friendships and met the love of her life, John Kealy, when they were...