Obituaries

Beloved father, grandfather, brother, godfather, and uncle, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017. Born March 26, 1934, and raised in Clinton, Iowa. Received his BA in education from University of Iowa and his Master’s Degree from ASU. A government teacher for 30 years, he was highly respected by his students who throughout the years thanked him for the lessons...

Anthony Benjamin Chavez, “Tony,” passed away on August 6, 2017, after a short illness. He was fifty-eight years of age. Tony was born on February 1, 1959, in Phoenix, Arizona to parents Anthony M. and Cruz Nuanez Chavez. Tony attended Sierra Vista Grammar School, after which he attended St. Mary’s High School. At St. Mary’s, Tony joined the baseball team...

Stephen Joseph Szalay, 90 passed away peacefully on August 4, 2017, at home surrounded by family and friends. Steve was born September 6, 1926, in Akron, Ohio to Hungarian immigrant parents, Ladislaw and Vilma Szalay. He was the only son and youngest in his family, preceding in death his two older sisters, Anna Bessemer of Akron, OH and Helen Brummel...

Julie Anne Bartylla passed away July 27, 2017, after a brave five month fight against a rare cancer. Julie is the beloved daughter of Amy and Buzz Bartylla, of Phoenix, and sister of Sara Bartylla Miller (Michael) of Phoenix and Robert Bartylla (Mario-Luis Islas, MD) of Norfolk, VA. She loved and is loved by her nieces Molly Miller, Annie Miller,...

92 of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2017. Frank proudly served his country in the Army as a World War II veteran and was honorably discharged. He is survived by his loving wife Betty. A Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:30 A.M., with the Rosary being prayed at 10:00 A.M., followed by a Funeral Service at 10:30...

William F Maloney (Bill), 85 of Peoria, AZ, closed his eyes on this world & opened them in the next, on July 31, 2017. He was immediately, re-united with his wife Agnes, seeing the love of his life for the very 1st time; Bill was totally blind. Their reunion was witnessed by his brother Jack, son Patrick, & daughters Colleen...

Carl G. Spangenberg, 87, of Phoenix, AZ passed away at his home on Friday, July 21, 2017 after a long illness. Carl was born in Honesdale, Pennsylvania to Stephen W. and Leda B. (Wegst) Spangenberg. He is survived by his wife Beatrice (Arnold) Spangenberg to whom he was married for 67 years; two sons, Stephen Spangenberg & wife Cheri of...

Beloved wife of 65 years of the late Jim William McGinnis. Loving mother of Kathleen Kelley (Pat), the late James Patrick McGinnis, Cynthia Parks (Kevin), Kevin Matthew McGinnis (Karen), Grandmother of Kimberly Montgomery (Dan), Pamela Nagy (Rick), Heidi Reed (Patrick), James Michael Parks, Ryan Taylor Parks, Tori McGinnis, the late Lisa Claire McGinnis Cameron McGinnis, Great grandmother of Kyle (Jodi)...

Peter Fernandez, 75, went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Oliva Angulo grandsons, Roman Jr. (Chanel), Nico and Adrian, daughter Dawn and great grandchildren, Kenley, Collins and Hunter.He is loved and will be remembered by the families he cherished; Pineda’s, Angulo’s, Perez’, Chacon’s, Mesquita’s, Lopez’, Harris/Fierros, Casas, Ferra’s and Regina Bojorquez...

Phyllis Johnson Taber passed away peacefully July 22, 2017 with her husband of 71 years Philip Taber by her side.Phyllis was born March 13, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Grace McNaughton Black Johnson and Albert Roy Johnson. She attended Stephens College in Missouri and the University of Arizona where she majored in Journalism and was a member of...

88, of Phoenix, passed away on July 23, 2017. Jim was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Joseph and Emma Grady. Jim proudly served as an officer in the US Navy during the Korean War. He is survived by his loving wife Jean of 61 years; sons Michael and Steve Grady; daughters Jenny McElroy, Mary Grady and Karen Grady; sister...

86, of Phoenix, passed away July 23rd, 2017. She was born November 9, 1930 to José and Maria Garcia in El Paso Texas. Eva was raised with 11 siblings!Eva married Jose Lopez May 1, 1948, in El Paso, and devoted her life raising five children. Irma, George, Benjamin, Robert, and Christine. She was blessed with 8 grandchildren and 7 great...

Joanne Branigan was born on October 9, 1930, in Amboy, Illinois, to Kathryn and Frank Branigan. She passed away on July 18, 2017, in Phoenix, Arizona. Joanne was the youngest of four daughters: Helen, Kathleen, Mary Louise and Joanne. She grew up in Amboy, IL where she graduated from Amboy Township High School and moved to Phoenix in 1949. Joanne...

passed away on July 16, 2017 at the age of 94. Josephine Kauzlarich was born in Centerville, Iowa. Jo was known for her sweet demeanor, warm heart and unwavering faith. In 1946, Jo married returning WWII soldier Ed McConville. Together they moved their family from Iowa to Phoenix, Arizona in 1956. Jo worked as a secretary while raising her family....

56, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on July 1, 2017.In honor of AnitaLife of the Party Celebration will be held on July 22, 2017Time: 11:00 A.M.Light of the Desert Church33175 N. Cave Creek Rd. Cave Creek, AZ 85331Dress code: funeral attire is not required (color recommended)Food to follow the serviceIn lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Light of...

Theresa Marquez, seventy-nine years of age, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, July 13, 2017. She was born on May 16, 1938, in Phoenix, Arizona, to parents, Benito and Teresa Marquez. She is survived by her sisters, Benny, Rosalie and Frances and brothers, Tony, Charlie and Sam, as well as a daughter, Victoria and numerous nieces and nephews....

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and friend passed away peacefully on July 15, 2017. Cecilia Martin was born in Nogales, Arizona on October 3rd, 1946, to Richard and Maria Serino. She is preceded in death by both parents. Cecilia is survived by her brother Eddie Serino, her two sons Daniel Richard Martin and Stephen Travis Martin, daughter in law...

L. James Eggleston, 91 years, passed away on July 12, 2017, after a brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of sixty-eight years, Mary Ann, and daughters Karen and Kathy.Jim was a prominent businessman in downtown Glendale, Arizona, as both an investor and proprietor of a retail clothing store. For many years, Jim and his brother owned...

George Coronado Verdugo “Tochi”, 71 of Mesa, AZ, on July 7, 2017, was reunited with his youngest daughter Gigi, his older brother Barney and parents Jose and Teresa Verdugo. His fun loving presence lives through his daughter Glory, son Brian, grandchildren, Delicia, Makayla and Damon, his older brother, Jose Verdugo along with sisters Mary Teresa C.V. Lopez and Betty Verdugo,...

Guillermo “Willie” Jiron Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. He was born in Columbus, New Mexico to Jose and Esther Jiron on May 17, 1931. He was raised in Casas Grande, Chihuahua, Mexico alongside his siblings, Ramon, Irma, Fausto and Oscar. He met and fell in love with his wife of 50...