Obituaries

55, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2017. He was born on June 24, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois to Peter and Matina Kokalis. In 1962, the family moved to Phoenix where he spent the majority of his life. George attended Phoenix Country Day School from kindergarten through high school where he developed many life-long friends. He always loved to learn...

Irene Quinn was born September 9, 1929. She arrived in Phoenix in 1953 and never lost her Boston accent. For 64 years she grew up with Phoenix from the Luhrs Tower and Central Avenue Insurance Adjuster offices with her ex-husband Andrew Quinn, to serving many for fine gift and bridal needs at Entz-White and Gruenwald Adams. She was blessed by...

James “Jim” Corallo of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away at age 62 on June 12, 2017. He joins in Heaven his beloved father John, mother Laverne and brother Michael. Jim was known most for his love of family and friends, biking and travel. He grew up in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Scottsdale in 1970. He ended a long and successful...

Joseph “Bud” O’Connor of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away at 88 years young at 12:45 PM, June 4, 2017. He joins in Heaven his beloved wife of 60 years, Claudia and his eldest son Patrick.Joe was known most for his loyalty to his family and Irish charm. He grew up in Detroit, Michigan. He served in the Army as a Paratrooper....

Our Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, great grandfather, Relative and Friend has gone Home to Rest in Heaven.  Danny Rodriguez born February 14, 1944 in Morenci, AZ.  He went to be with The Lord Sunday, June 4, 2017. He will be greatly missed by his Loving wife of 53 years Margie Rodriguez, son Danny, and Daughter Margaret, as well as grandchildren, ...

Of Paradise Valley, Arizona passed away on June 5, 2017 at the age of 100. Lillian was born July 12, 1916 in Hastings-on—Hudson, New York. She was the first born of seven children to Lauretta and Joseph Pisanello. She was preceded in death by her sisters Mary, Cecilia and her brother Joseph. She attended Hastings-on-Hudson High School and later worked...

Michael Patrick Glass, age 55, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, of natural causes. He will always be loved and missed by his family and friends. Michael was born on June 11, 1961, in Marysville, California, to Robert Porter Glass, Jr., and Mary Ann Richardson Glass. When he was still a child, his family moved to Montana, where he...

James (Jim) Robert Bloom, 82, passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. Jim was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, graduating from St. Thomas University in 1957. He was a successful executive working at Honeywell for thirty years and retiring from Tektronix as Executive Vice President, Sales in 1998. Jim was an avid sports fan,...

Joan Eileen Ketterer passed away peacefully on June 1, 2017 at the age of 82. Before her death, she would often say that she had seen heaven and it’s beautiful. She was born Joan Eileen Hoar on August 30, 1934, to C. Eileen Kelley and Gerald J. Hoar in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in South Bend, Indiana on the...

Passed away on June 2, 2017. He is survived by his wife Yvonne, sons Larry Jr. (Christina), Gabriel (Veronica), brothers Louis (Rosa) and Frank (Terri) and 9 grandchildren whom he loved dearly. Larry was preceded in death by his parents Ernestina and Bernardo, sisters Yolanda and Mary Helen. A Vigil will be held from 5:00 – 9:00 P.M., Thursday, June...

Pedro Sanchez Jr. was called home by his Heavenly Father on June 1, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 73. He was born November 9, 1943 in El Paso, TX. Pedro is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lydia Sanchez, and his 5 children: Antonio Payan (Vickie), Pedro Sanchez III (Stephanie), Francisco Sanchez, Oscar Sanchez, and Crystal...

Faye Elsie Fahy, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed from this life on May 31, 2017, at the age of 93. Faye was a nurse, an officer in the US Navy, and a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.Faye was born to Rudolph and Laura Fisher, in Northcote, Minnesota in 1923. Until she reached early adulthood, Faye and her family lived in a home...

Mary Agnes Knittel, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2017. Mary Agnes was born October 1, 1928 to Thomas and Agnes Murray in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. On July 5, 1947, Mary Agnes married Clifton Zindle, who preceded her in death on June 22, 1957. On February 18, 1974, Mary Agnes married Vincent Knittel, who also preceded her...

Jazelle Marie Ghiz, beloved wife, sister, aunt, sister-in-law, cousin, Godmother and dear friend to many passed away suddenly on May 31, 2017 in Laguna Beach, CA. Jazelle was the oldest of six children born to George and Sally Ghiz. She actually shared the same birthday as our father George and what a gift she was to him the day she...

Linda Valdivia (62) passed away on May 24, 2017 in Greer, Arizona. She is survived by her husband Jose, her brother Hal Jr., her children Damien, Dane and Allie, niece Shayla, and nephews Curtis, Daniel and Shawn. Memorial Services will be held at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home on June 2, 2017 at 6:00 pm.Memorial donations may be made in...

Robert Elmer Thompson was called home by his Heavenly Father on May 27, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 89. Robert is survived by his wife of 39 years, Barbara Ann Thompson, and his 6 children: Mike Thompson, Robert Thompson, Mark Thompson, Kris Hazelbaker, Matt Zoerb, and Denise Vaught. His family legacy includes 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren...

Curt Jorgensen of Phoenix, AZ, died on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at age 53, after a short illness. He is survived by his parents Walter and Marcia Jorgensen, sister Sandra (George) Searle, brother Rex (Kathy) Jorgensen, nephew Ross Jorgensen, nieces Maddy and Kate Jorgensen, as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, his many friends and his dog Charlie. Curt was...

79 of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2017. Charlotte attended St. Matthew’s, St. Mary’s High School, Phoenix College and ASU. She received her Master’s in education from ASU. She taught at Scottsdale High School, GCC and PC. The subjects she taught were typing, shorthand, Business English and Computer Science. She was a devout Catholic with a deep love...

David Molino Garcia, 82, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on May 6, 2017. He was a Korean War Veteran who served in the Army as a Paratrooper and a member of American Legion Post 41. He was the owner of Chavelos Restaurant(s) in Phoenix for approximately 30 years. After closing the restaurants, he went to work for the Isaac School...

Larry Joe Verdugo, 66, passed away peacefully at his home May 27, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones. Larry was born in Phoenix, August 6, 1950 to Robert and Hortencia Verdugo. He was preceded in death by his parents. Larry enlisted in the Marines in 1969 and served two tours in Vietnam. After returning home he joined the Arizona Highway...