Obituaries

84, of Phoenix, passed away on February 14, 2017. He was Born in Staten Island, NY. Salvatore was a Veteran of the USAF serving from 1951 to 1954 during the Korean Conflict. Salvatore worked as a Senior Engineer for IBM in New York until retiring in 1992. After retirement he moved to Phoenix and became a Docent for the Phoenix...

Loy L Julius passed away on the morning of February 10, 2017 at the age of 96.  He was born on July 2, 1920 in Cherokee, Iowa.  After graduating from high school, he attended the University of Iowa where he excelled in wrestling.  He was Big Ten Champion, Team Captain, and an All American ranked 4th in the nation.  He...

Maria Linaris, 99 of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on February 9, 2017. A Visitation will be held from 9:30-11:00 A.M. followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1973 E. Maryland Avenue, in Phoenix. Interment at Paradise Memorial Gardens.

89, a resident of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on February 12, 2017. She was born on January 14, 1928 in Madera, California to Italian immigrants Enrico and Antonietta Cortopassi. She graduated from Madera Union High School in 1945. She homesteaded in the Paradise Valley area with her husband Andrew, brother-in-law Frank Bergero and sister Anita, raising cotton and chilies and...

76, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2017. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., Thursday, February 16th, 2017 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M., Friday, February 17, 2017 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 2312 E. Campbell Avenue,...

Thomas Anthony Geis passed away peacefully with his beloved wife by his side on January 31, 2017. “Tom” as everyone knew him was 83. He was born February 3, 1933 in Dayton, Ohio. His family moved to Phoenix in 1949 where his father, Walter Geis stated they could play golf 365 days a year. Tom was a passionate golfer with...

Paula Irene Formisano, passed away comfortably, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 68, on February 10, 2017.   She battled cancer for a number of years with humor, positivity and grit. Paula was born in Rochester, New Hampshire on June 17, 1948 to Leo and Beatrice Bosse. Along with her three sisters, she spent her childhood in Dover,...

Doris Bohn Patrick, 85, died in Phoenix on February 3, 2017.  Doris was born in Phoenix on May 5, 1931 to Louis and Gertrude (Lee) Bohn.  Doris graduated from Phoenix Union High School and the University of Arizona and retired as a home economics teacher at Clarendon School in the Osborn School District in Phoenix. She is preceded in death...

If you met Thomas “Tommy” George Russell, you were with him for life – if you could keep up with him. Born in Phoenix, Arizona on November 3, 1951, he grew up with his siblings Mark, Lamorah and Linn, wreaking havoc and mayhem wherever possible. He lost his mother and father (Shirley and Thomas Gerald) too early, but was blessed...

87 of Phoenix, passed away on February 7, 2017. Born in Berea, Kentucky and moved to Arizona in 1968. He is survived by his wife Nancy, sons Stephen (Karen), Anthony (Jonna) and Daniel (Michelle), as well as numerous grandchildren. Daniel was the founding Administrator at the University of Arizona Hospital. He was also the past CEO of Camelback Hospitals. A...

CELEBRATION OF LIFEFriday, March 24, 20174:00 P.M. Coffee/Tea5:00 P.M. Funeral Service6:00 P.M. Dinner ReceptionEncanto Park Clubhouse on the Lake2605 N. 15thAvenuePhoenix, AZ 85007(602) 261-8991The family of United States District Judge Earl H. Carroll is very sad to announce his passing on February 3, 2017. Born in Tucson on March 26, 1925 to parents John and Ruby Carroll, Earl Carroll lived...

Fred was born April 6, 1941, in Holbrook Arizona, to Fred Martinez Sr. and Alicia Chavez Martinez. He graduated from Holbrook High School in 1960 and attended NAU in Flagstaff and Phoenix College. He married his wife Jolene in 1962 and she was devoted to him for 54 years of marriage. He was preceded in death by his father and...

74, of Phoenix, passed away February 4, 2017. He was born in Sinaloa, Mexico and moved to Arizona in 1973. He was a talented musician and had a band called Los Marianos who played throughout the valley for many years. He is survived by his loving wife Belen; Daughters Olga Klosa, Mercedes Marquez, Martha Lopez and Maritza Urena; Son Ramon;...

Our beloved mother, grandmother and sister passed away at the age of 74 years old on February 1, 2017. Arlene was born in Kingston, New York on February 24, 1943 to Ralph and Lillian Lyons. She lived in Kingston until marrying the love of her life, Giuseppe Savoca, in 1961. After marrying, they moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where they began...

of Tempe, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017, at the age of 88. She was born to Roscoe and Frances Twining in Midland, MI on September 23, 1928. Beverly earned degrees from both Central Michigan and Arizona State University and worked as a registered nurse for St. Joseph Hospital and the Arizona State Psychiatric Hospital. She is survived by...

Vesper Elaine Kensinger Amundson was born February 12, 1925 to Charles and Hattie Kensinger. She had three brothers, Russell, David and Jim and one sister, VeOra who all grew up in Cando, N.D.Vesper graduated from Cando High School in 1943. She and William (Bill) John Amundson married June 15, 1945 after Bill returned from serving in the Navy during WWII.Vesper...

Mary Eileen (Keegan) Sterling passed away peacefully at home on her 95thbirthday on January 31, 2017, surrounded by her children. She joins our dad, Michael James (Jim), her parents, Francis and Mary Keegan and her sister Gertrude. She is survived by her nine children, Joanne, Suzanne, Michael (Sharon), Mark (Michelle), Mary Anne, Tim (Faith), Trish, Jennifer (Neville) and Trina. In...

On January 16th, 2017 a golden heart stopped beating.  With heavy hearts and tearful eyes, we said goodbye to our beloved Dad, husband, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.  He is survived by his wife Alma Verdugo, two children; Lisa Verdugo and Christian Verdugo and preceded in death by his son Barney C. (Chapo) Verdugo, Jr., parents Mr. & Mrs. Jose...

76, an Arizona native, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, January 28, 2017. “Bobby” is preceded in death by his parents, Nieves and Elvira Morquecho. Growing up he learned from his parents that family is first. He lived that belief his whole life. During his high school days, he met the love of his life, Mary. They were...

George M. Brown, born in Blythe, California on May 24, 1938, went to meet his Lord on January 23, 2017 in Mesa, Arizona. George lived most of his life in Mesa, he worked for the Magma Copper Mine in Superior, Arizona until his retirement in 1982. He was then employed by the Mesa Public Schools in the transportation department until...