Obituaries

Wilma Dora Fairbanks was welcomed to her heavenly reward on Sept 13, 2017. Wilma lived a life centered in her faith, her family and her friends. She and her husband, Arthur, shared every aspect of their happy, gregarious lives and were the closest of friends. Wilma was born in Johnson, Nebraska on June 23, 1925, the 7th of 8 children...

Rose Gayle Buck, 88, long-time resident of Oakland, California, died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease on September 2. Born in Seoul, Korea, on February 7, 1929, to parents Chey Dae-Shik and Lee Sung-Nyo, she attended elementary through high school during the Japanese occupation of Korea. Following the Korean War, she attended college, first at Sue Bennett College in Kentucky, and...

Petra Arreola Ibarra, 97, of Phoenix, was called to Heaven on September 10, 2017. She is survived by her sons, Manuel and Juan Francisco Arreola, daughters Petra Romero, Juanita Carrillo, Rafaela Medina, 24 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, September...

Genevieve Margaret Girsch, 91 of Phoenix, died September 10, 2017. She was born January 12, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to August and Mary Girsch. In childhood her illness was healed with Lourdes water. She worked and studied at Loyola University of Chicago, followed by a career in the Department of State Foreign Service. She was assigned to diplomatic posts in...

Noah Pulley Clark – He was a traveler and his life’s journey was cut short at the age of 37 on September 11, 2017. He was born July 1, 1980 in Santa Monica California. He graduated from Stephenville High School in 1998, where he was Senior Class President, and Arizona State University in 2003. Noah was smart, had a quick...

Arthur I. Hidalgo, 63, passed away on September 12, 2017 in the comfort of his home. Art was born June 17, 1954 in Phoenix, AZ. He later moved to Denver, Colorado where he spent most of his adult life. Arthur was always dedicated and took pride in his family and career. He worked for US West and the Federal Government....

J. Bernard Maldonado passed away peacefully on September 3, 2017 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 96. He was born August 14, 1921 in Walsenburg, Colorado, to Sinforosa (Pacheco) Maldonado and Amarante Maldonado. He was born 8th out of 12 siblings. He grew up on the family farm working alongside his...

Charles (Chic) H. Green, Jr., of Phoenix, AZ, went home to our Lord on September 8, 2017. Chic, was born in 1931 in Philadelphia, PA to Harvey and Mabel Green. He retired from the City of Phoenix as a heavy-duty mechanic. Chic was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He is survived by his wife Vivian, of 61 years his Brother-in-law...

Monika Siminski passed away peacefully on September 9, 2017. She was born on October 16, 1926, in Jelniki, Poland, to Feliks and Aleksandra Tamulewicz. What should have been a happy childhood was swept aside by events of the Second World War. In 1940, following the Soviet Union’s invasion of her country, Monika’s family was forcibly removed from their home and...

Dr. Earl J. Baker died peacefully in his sleep on September 6, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona. His extraordinary spirit and devout Catholic faith carried him to the age of nearly 94 years old. Dr. Baker is survived by his six children; Brad Baker, Joanie Allen (John), Karen Gibbs (Joe), Tommy Baker, Patsy Heberle (Bill), and Nancy Wilson (Chris). In addition,...

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,...

Grace A. Robison was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Rose Violet and Edward Hernandez on September 16, 1951. She passed away on May 8, 2017, at home in Kingman, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley Robison and her many angel babies. Grace as a member of the Witches Circle at the Senior Center, helped with the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.,...