Obituaries

Agnes Tevlin, age 100, died on August 28, 2017. Born in New York City on April 10, 1917. She was the youngest of five siblings -Irene, Charles, Ann, Agnes, and Carolyn. Educated in New York Catholic Schools, upon graduation, she entered the banking profession. There she met John Tevlin, a fellow banker, who would become her husband of 50 years....

My beloved husband Zeno Martel Johnson III died at home on Sunday, August 20, 2017 after a long illness. He had so many roles in life. He was an Episcopal priest, a professor, a father, step father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and loving spouse. His passions were books, classical music and people. He was open to new ideas and people...

Jerome (“Jerry”) Frederick Butler passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Highgate Senior Living Community, Prescott, AZ at the age of 93. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Julia Helene (Larmoyeux) Butler, in 2003. Mr. Butler is survived by his two children, Barbara (Harry) Gooding of Prescott, AZ and Jerome (“Jay”) K. (Julia)...

Carmela (Lena) Alessi, widow of Carmelo, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 21, 2017 at the age of 100. Born in NY and raised in Sicily, Carmela was a seamstress until retirement, spending her leisure time playing cards with friends, cooking for family and friends, and delivering her famous Italian bread to her...

Charlie was born March 2, 1940 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was a veteran, business executive and Board Director with a large corporation based in the valley where he dedicated himself for almost 50 years. He died in the presence of his four, loving children and sister on August 23, 2017. He attended the University of Notre Dame, on a military...

Arlouine E. Evans passed away on August 22, 2017. Born July 24, 1920 in Ottumwa, Iowa, Arlouine spent much of her childhood in Iowa. She attended the University of Iowa and graduated in 1943 with a degree in social work. In her early adult life, she found a passion for volunteer work, specifically helping the soldiers of WWII. Arlouine married...

Desiree Sonya Ereleine Culling, within the angels wings, our beloved Desiree was flown into heaven into her grandfather Ernest (Pampa-Tata) Culling’s arms at the tender age of 36 on August 18, 2017, with her loving family at her side. Desiree was a very loving and devoted mother to Celestial Victoria Alexzandria Culling, 10 years of age. Desiree will be truly...

Coppinger, Barbara J., 90, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on August 24, 2017. She was born September 22, 1926 to Marion and Melva Yocom in Garfield, Arkansas. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, John Coppinger and is survived by her children; Barbara Maybery and Johnny Coppinger, 4 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchild. Visitation will...

Santino Eppinger, born April 14, 1975, passed away at the age of 42 on August 20, 2017. Tino is survived by his beloved daughter, Mikiyela Eppinger, son Liam, parents Bea and Dave Amari, brother Nicholas, sister Julie Lehman (Joel), Tio Ernie “Erns,” Tia Queta, Tia Helen, Tio Jon Mirto, cousin Maggie Mirto, cherished family friend Leo Chavez, beloved Granddan, along...

Couch, Rella Mae, 84, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 22, 2017. Rella is survived by her husband Dick; two sisters, her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A celebration of Rella’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, August 28, 2017 at Mountain View Community Church, 2927 E. Campbell Avenue in Phoenix,...

Teresa “Terri” Cruz, 89 of Phoenix passed away on August 17, 2017. Terri was a co-founder and recognized as the mother of Chicanos Por La Causa, and was active with the organization for more than four decades. She was born in Tucson AZ to Francisco and Guadalupe Martinez. She is survived by sons, Arturo, Gregory and Henry Cruz; daughters, Helen...

Glenn Richard Wood, aged 88, entered into his eternal reward on August 14, 2017 while in residence at the Silverado Scottsdale Memory Care Community. Born on his family’s farm in Brooklyn, Iowa on April 27, 1929, he was the youngest of three to Otis and Alice (née Egulf) Wood. Glenn’s horizons first broadened from life on the farm with enlistment...

John Anthony Rosales, died tragically in Phoenix AZ on Sunday August 20, 2017 at the age of fifty-four. John is survived by his adored partner; Vicki Cravens and four step-children, Leo, Rosario, James and Tommy. He also leaves behind his loving mother; Rosie Rosales, sisters; Tina Stoffle (Ron) and Ruth Brown. nephews; Jason Maile (Tamara), Matthew Steele, Roy Brown IV,...

Virginia Neill Yost Finley passed away August 11, 2017. Born November 28, 1919 to Charles and Eva Yost in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The family moved to Tucson when Virginia was 16 and she graduated from Tucson High, then pledged Delta Gamma at the University of Arizona. She met Thomas James Finley, and four days after graduating they got married and...

Jachowski, Ruth Marie Keifer, 94 of Phoenix passed away on June 25, 2017. Born and raised in Washington, D.C. Ruth moved to Phoenix with her husband Thomas and three children, Timothy, Donna and Wayne in 1958. In 1965, Ruth started working in part time sales at Sears and retired as Southwest Regional Control Supervisor. She is survived by her three...

Robert Joseph Nathe of St. Paul Minnesota, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2017 at the age of 92 at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born on August 30, 1924 as Robert Joseph Nathe and was known to all as “Uncle Bob”. He is survived by his best friend “Rosie”, step-daughter(s) Maggie Fechter (La China Fastidiosa),...

Greg Dolphin, 45, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born in Portsmouth, a city on England’s south coast in the United Kingdom. He spent most of his childhood in Hampshire and then lived in Bridlington, England. His alma mater was Newcastle University. As a young adult, Greg spent...

Rebecca Balderaz Obit 2Rebecca L. Balderaz, 68 passed away on August 9, 2017. She was born in Phoenix to Edward and Guadalupe Lomeli. She had worked through the years at the Cartwright School District as a bus aide and at Savors in their production department. Rebecca loved the beautiful sceneries and landscapes of Arizona and enjoyed traveling throughout the State...

Krystek-Webber, Judith A., 74, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2017. Judi is survived by her husband Earl, of 53 years, son Randy, brother Butch (Jackie), sister-in-law Terri (David) as well as many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, Friday, August 18, 2017 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian...

Nancy Margaret Ackman, 66 of Gilbert, passed away August 11, 2017. She was born on March 11, 1951 in Phoenix, Arizona. Nancy worked for Apollo Financial to help students fulfill their dream of going to college. No services are planned.