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Ernest Anthony Miranda

Ernest Anthony Miranda

Ernie, (Aka Boy) passed away on May 12, 2017. He graduated from East High School in 1980, and played baseball for the Longhorns while a student there. Ernie’s passion for playing baseball started at the young age of 9 years old. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the army for 4 years, he was stationed in Korea for...

Jerry Lee Mosier

Jerry Lee Mosier

Age 75, died Friday, May 12, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ. Born: October 21, 1941 in Goshen, IN to Cecil G. & Mary Lois “Blondie” (Hudson) Mosier. Married: December 29, 1962 to Patricia A. “Pat” (Hague). Graduated from Clarksville High School, Clarksville, IN in 1959 and Purdue University in 1962. Worked for Sundstrand Aviation, now UTC Aerospace Systems in Rockford, IL...

Juanita M. Brown

Juanita M. Brown

Juanita M. Brown, 85, of Surprise, AZ passed peacefully on May 9, 2017. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 24, 1931 to Jack Miller and Johnetta Sasseen. She worked for the State of Illinois beginning at a young age, and retired after more than 20 years. Juanita moved to Arizona in 1989 to follow her family where she...

Mary Helen Mccullough

Mary Helen Mccullough

Mary Helen McCullough (Rosas), 75, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2017. Mary is survived by her husband of 53 years, John, sons Joe and Jeff (Jenna), daughter Lynda Witte (Scott) and grandchildren: Jared Witte, Sydney Witte and Madison McCullough.Visitation will be at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018 from...

Rosalina J. Balangue

Rosalina J. Balangue

93, of Glendale, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2017. She was born in the Philippines to Moises and Marciana Julao. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her sons, Reynaldo Balangue, Edgardo Balangue and Phillip Balangue, daughters, Bing Balangue, Lorna Salang and Thelma Balangue, 5 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from...

Mark Anthony Rascon

Mark Anthony Rascon

50, of Mesa AZ, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2017. He was born in Norwalk, CA on August 2, 1966 to Rudolph and Alba Rascon. He is survived by his wife Enriqueta Rascon, daughters Rebecca and Jessica Rascon, sister Terri Lima and brothers Rudy and Robert Rascon. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am, with a Rosary at 10:15am,...

William Russell Jr. Jones

William Russell Jr. Jones

William R. Jones, Jr., 78, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on May 7, 2017. Bill was born on January 9, 1939 in Somerset, Kentucky and was raised at the knee of his “country lawyer” father William R. Jones, and mother Jane Kemper. Bill went on to earn his undergraduate and law degrees at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor....

John Reid Konves

John Reid Konves

John Reid Konves, 88, of Phoenix, Arizona, was reunited with his wife in heaven at 1:45 p.m., on May 3, 2017. He was born March 9, 1929 in Mansfield, Ohio to Michael Konves and Judith (Lanzenlechner) Konves.He is survived by his five children: John Konves (Sherolyn), Jane Konves Monson (Russ), Mary Anne Konves Randl (Tom), James Konves (Susan), and Paul...

Margaret Alexander Dellas

Margaret Alexander Dellas

Margaret Alexander Dellas, 96 passed peacefully May 8, 2017 in Scottsdale with family at her side. She was born in 1920 in Logga Greece, the daughter of Alexander Petropoulos and Sophia (Dracopoulos) Petropoulos. After her husband’s death, she relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1988 and resumed her career as a hairstylist in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. She was a member...

Carol Johnson Chase

Carol Johnson Chase

Carol, 55, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2017 after a sudden illness. Carol was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 21, 1961 to Walter and Marjorie Johnson. Carol graduated from Mounds Midway Nursing School in St Paul, MN and became a Registered Nurse in 1983. She accepted a position as a floor nurse at St Joseph’s Hospital in the...

Rudy Juan Paz

Rudy Juan Paz

Rudy Juan Paz, 78, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away at 5:03 AM, Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Serene Valley Quality Assisted Living in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born May 27, 1938 in El Paso, Texas, to Alfredo and Ofelia Paz.Rudy is preceded in death by his parents and his older brother Fred Paz. Rudy is survived by his wife Terry...

Edward A. Johnson

Edward A. Johnson

Eddie was born in Phoenix, Arizona on March 28, 1930 and passed away peacefully on May 5, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Amelia G. Johnson and children Juli A. Glascock (Bob Glascock) and Vincent P. Johnson (Heidi Klomhaus), his eldest son Edward P. Johnson (Arnelda Johnson) preceded him to Heaven. He was a loving grandfather...

Marvin Kunde

Marvin Kunde

Marvin J. Kunde, peacefully joined his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 4, 2017. He was born December 1, 1924 in Centuria, Wisconsin. Marvin was a decorated Veteran of WWII, serving as Army Sergeant, 135thField Artillery Battalion in the Pacific Theater. After discharge, he met his bride, Barbara, enjoying 65+ years of marriage. Marvin started his professional career with the...

Ray James Harris

Ray James Harris

Ray James Harris, “Ray J”, age 53, died unexpectedly on Monday May 1st, 2017 in his home in Scottsdale, Arizona.Ray J was born March 13th1965 in Wichita, Kansas. He resided there until he moved to the Phoenix area in 1984 to work as a flight attendant for America West Airlines for the next 15 years. Ray J met his wife...

Preston Joseph Heinle

Preston Joseph Heinle

Preston Joseph Heinle, son of Carl Heinle and Grace Warren, was born at his childhood home on December 5, 1924 in Clarkdale, Arizona. Preston grew up in the small town of Clarkdale and was Clarkdale High School Valedictorian for the class of 1942. He moved to Tucson and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of Arizona in...

Jim Demetros

Jim Demetros

Jim Demetros, 70, passed away in the early morning of April 19, 2017. Beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, he will be forever remembered for his kind heart and caring soul. Jim was born April 17, 1947 in Detroit, MI. He later served in the Army with the Explosive Ordinance Division and was honorably discharged. He moved to Minnesota...

Polly Lasson

Polly Lasson

Polly Lasson, 93, passed away May 2, 2017 surrounded by her family in her Phoenix home. Polly was born Ona Mae Chennault July 11, 1923 to Luther and Gertrude Chennault in Aspermont, Texas. Polly’s brothers Woody and Jack (brother John died a toddler) and sister Opal contributed greatly to her feisty tomboy nature. Polly and her lifelong friend Pat decided...

Dale Harlan Jr Hess

Dale Harlan Jr Hess

Dale Harlan Hess, Jr. a loving and caring soul was called home by his Creator far too soon. Though his path was brief, he built, nurtured, comforted, and created everlasting friendships. Junior moved from his hometown of Wilson, NY to Phoenix, AZ in August 2005.He graduated from La Joya Community High School (Avondale) in 2009, then Arizona State University in...

Max Thomas Treinen

Max Thomas Treinen

“Max Thomas Treinen, age 70, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep the night of April 4th, 2017, in his Prescott Valley, Arizona residence.  He was born September 17, 1946 in Le Mars, IA, son of Edmund Treinen and Grace Kuyper Treinen.Max volunteered for Vietnam in the late sixties, where he served the Army as an air traffic control...

Lorraine Ann Wolf

Lorraine Ann Wolf

84, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully with her boys at her side. She is preceded in death by her husband Carl Marvin Wolf. Lorraine is survived by her sons Larry (Yvonne), Steve, Rick (Cindy), sister Yvonne Huguenard, grandchildren, Lori, Stephanie, Jeanette, Blake, Kevin, Glenn, Michael and Jennine and 9 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was a devoted wife,...

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