Obituaries

92, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on April 14, 2017. She will be with the love of her life in Heaven, George E. Cota and granddaughter, Patricia Ann Cota. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Tillie Cota, stepson George Cota, Jr. and grandchildren Laurie Watts, Mellissa Marquez, Eric Joel Cota and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside Service will be held at 11:30...

Tim’s spirit finally wrenched itself from his suffering body on April 9, 2017 with the love of his life Robin Conley at his side. Tim was born in Phoenix, AZ on June 18, 1944 to Vincent de Paul and Edna Harriet Conley. Tim was an amazing person, he looked, dressed and acted like a cowboy from a western movie. He...

47, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on March 28, 2017. She was born to Ramon Alday and Maria Annie Aledo on August 18, 1969. Ernestine was a social worker’s assistant at St. Luke’s Hospital. She is survived by her husband Martin, mother Annie Benegas, mother and father in law Ruben and Elsa Villalva, sons, Roy, Daniel, Gabriel, Ernest and Martin...

92, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on April 11, 2017. Bridget was born in Toledo, OH to Frank and Lena Gillen on January 6, 1925. She is preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Robert Demaline. She is survived by her daughters, Susan Demaline, Mona Demaline and Carmen Bruce, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Memorial Mass will be...

Age 77, in loving communion with our Lord, went home on April 6, 2017. She was born on October 24, 1939 in Superior, Arizona. Elvira graduated from Saint Francis Xavier High School. Her proudest accomplishment was helping her family of six to grow in the light of God.   We could always count on Auntie Vera for Birthday and Christmas cards...

Beloved wife of Robert V. Rice for 57+ years passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at the age of 79 after a courageous battle against heart disease and ambioloydosis. Bobbie was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin August 4, 1937 to Carl and Ethel Strang, as the youngest of three girls, Carolyn Strang Lucas (now deceased) and Beverly Strang Smith of...

LeRoy Ellison, age 80, died at home in Paradise Valley on March 29, 2017, surrounded by loved ones.The son of Francis Robert and Mary Alberta (Marley) Ellison, LeRoy was born in Boise, Idaho on November 19, 1936. He spent his boyhood in Idaho, Alaska, and Wyoming, where he earned Eagle Scout ranking, was his high school valedictorian, and played clarinet...

88, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2017. She is survived by her husband Robert, of 58 years, daughters Rachael (Louie), Ruth, Rebecca (Todd), Rosalyn (Scott), brother Salvador Leon, 7 grandchildren; Linda, Vanessa, Cassandra, James, Megan, Ryan and Madison and 12 great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, April 14, 2017 at Whitney...

Born the youngest son to a family of 6 children in Geneva, New York on April 8th 1937. Strongly family oriented, he spent his childhood helping his mother, father and siblings around the house and in the garden. At age 19 he left Geneva to follow his brothers and serve our country in the U.S Navy from 1955-59 when he...

Age 89, died March 31, 2017 after a long illness. He is survived by his daughter Cynthia, son Kenneth (Marie Robb) and grandchildren Zachary, Elizabeth, Anthony and Olivia; his son David died earlier this year, wife Irene in 2013. He was born in Norristown, PA and graduated from AD Eisenhower High School and Ursinus College. He worked in the field...

62 of El Mirage, AZ was suddenly called home to our loving Lord on March 30, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband Eddie and is survived by her daughters, Tabea, Mariel, Elizabeth, her son, Roman, grandson Kevin Roeck, father Wendell Rossman, sisters, Constance Rossman, Patricia Rossman, Wendy Nichols and brother Michael Rossman. She loved her family and...

Born June 10, 1927 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, to his parents Lois Howard McConnell (Stuart) and Arthur Gordon Stuart. Gordon was very independent his whole life. At 89, he continued living at home with his dog Shoji, doing his own taxes, playing the stock market and games such as solitaire on his computer. Gordon passed away on his own terms....

Longtime Arizona resident, Louise A. Mudd, died peacefully Monday, the 27thof March, 2017 at Gardiner Home Hospice in Phoenix. She was 91. Born on March 14, 1926 to William and Bertha Schwarzer in Louisville, Kentucky, Louise graduated nursing school in 1947 from Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville. She was a member of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth,...

Angie Vanderwey, beloved and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2017. Angie was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 18, 1936 to Nick and Rose DiPinto. She was the second child of three siblings: older brother, Larry and her dearest younger sister, Bina. In 1955, Angie’s family moved to Whittier, California. In...

46, of Phoenix, AZ was called to be with Jesus on March 22, 2017, with loved ones by her side. Lisa was born on April 26, 1970 in Phoenix, AZ. She was a caring and loving mother, daughter and sister. She will always be remembered for her radiant smile and the wonderful food she prepared for others (especially her famous...

On March 25, 2017, Dawn was gently lifted up to Heaven after a series of illnesses over the past several years. Born August 14, 1946 in Glendale, California to Mildred and Richard Stafford. She moved to Arizona as a young child and called this her home since 1949. Dawn was an accomplished woman and lived her life pursuing many of...

Mary Kathleen Campbell, 74, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2017. She was born February 11, 1943 in Jamestown, New York to Warren and Katherine Hiller. Kathy moved to Arizona with her family in 1949. She retired from teaching for the Glendale Elementary School District in 1999. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Michael...

75,of Phoenix, Arizona. Born on August 5, 1941 to Reynaldo and Nellie Celaya. Frances was called to Heaven to be our Angel on March 23, 2017.She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 sisters, Lupe and Irene.  In her blessed life she is survived by her husband of 53 years, Lupe Arballo, 3  daughters, her son, 16 grandchildren,...

Rudy, an amazing heart and soul called home to be with the Lord, March 12, 2017. A brother, father, son, Tio, friend, companion, cousin, Marine Corp Veteran and so much more! He is loved and missed. He’s doing a dance in Heaven for us all today. His memory lives on in the hearts of all that had the pleasure of...

73, of Tempe, Arizona passed away peacefully on March 23, 2017. She was born on April 10, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to Thomas R. and Margaret L. Hill. She was a computer analyst for Motorola for many years until retiring, then worked for 8 years at our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. She is survived by her husband Robert, son...