Obituaries

Samia Ayoub Ralston became an angel in the sky on May 27, 2017 at the age of 63. She was born in Beirut, Lebanon to Abdel-Ahad Ayoub and Fahima Ghazar Ayoub. Samia fought a long and hard battle with breast cancer, first diagnosed in 2013 then again in 2016, this time the breast cancer attacked her lungs and bones. After...

Pedro Villa Meza returned to his God on Wednesday, May 24, 2017.Pedro was born on June 4, 1931 in Villa Coronado, Chihuahua, Mexico to Cirilio Villa and Soledad Villa Meza. At the tender age of 13, Pedro left his home and everyone and everything he had ever known to find work in America. His family will never forget his immense...

93, passed away peacefully May 25, 2017. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Francisco and Magdalena Huguez. A lifelong resident, she was preceded in death by her husband Julio and son Frank Diaz. Conception is survived by her four children Robert, Joseph, Richard and Julie Diaz; brothers Anthony and Arthur Huguez; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and nine great-great grandchildren....

James Nicholas Sandrock was born on December 23, 1961 and passed away unexpectedly on May 21, 2017 at the age of 55. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and lived for many years in Phoenix, AZ; Valdosta, GA; Omaha NE, and for the past 10 years in deep South Texas, along with his wife of 36 years, Nancy...

Lt. Col. George Ernest Tanguy II was born July 10, 1947 in Syracuse, NY to George and Dolly (Suhr) Tanguy.  He was a graduate of Arcadia High School (1965), earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Arizona State University (1969) and received his commission as a second lieutenant from the U.S. Army Engineer School, Ft. Belvoir, VA (1970). George proudly...

Resident of The Terraces in Phoenix, AZ passed away on May 18that 93 years of age. He is survived by his dear spouse of 70 years, Rita Elizabeth and four of their six children: John M. Driscoll (Cindy) of Phoenix, Brian Driscoll (Nancy) of San Diego, Mark Driscoll (Karen) of Norman, OK and Kathleen Driscoll Lally (Michael) of Charlottesville, VA....

A man whose smile touched his eyes, Paul A. Phillips flew into the sunset on May 20, 2017. He wished his family and friends a fond farewell. Paul was born in Royal Oak Township, Michigan on June 11, 1932. His parents Paul Phillips and Marion Swan Phillips, immigrated from Macedonia and Scotland respectively. Paul grew up in Birmingham, Michigan and...

Margaret R. Mendivil, our loving mother, surrounded by her family entered into the hand of God on May 19, 2017 at the graceful age of 82. She was born on March 15, 1935 in Hayden Arizona to Jose Romero and Carmen Sierras Romero. She is reunited with her beloved husband Joe Mendivil and he with his “bride” of 50 years....

Vivian Romano, passed away on May 16, 2017, at the age of 89 in Phoenix, Arizona. Born on May 25, 1927, to Josephine and Frank Amico in Clifton, New Jersey, she married Richard Romano of Clifton, New Jersey, in 1950 and they moved to Arizona in 1955 where they founded Romano’s TV and Appliance. After retirement she enjoyed traveling around...

Stephan Martin “Steve” Bojorquez was called to be with the Lord on May 16, 2017. He is survived by his mother Carmen and brothers Ronald + Richard. He’s reunited in heaven with his father David and little brother Davey. Steve was a kind man, loved by many and was a fervent Cardinal fan…he will be greatly missed by all. Especially...

passed away on May 10, 2017 at the age of 73. Rachel was born on October 27, 1943 in Phoenix, AZ. A beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. She will be dearly missed by family, friends, staff and nurses that were there throughout her illness. She was a lady that touched many. Visitation will be at 9:00 A.M. with a...

Juanita M. Brown, 85, of Surprise, AZ passed peacefully on May 9, 2017. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 24, 1931 to Jack Miller and Johnetta Sasseen. She worked for the State of Illinois beginning at a young age, and retired after more than 20 years. Juanita moved to Arizona in 1989 to follow her family where she...

Age 75, died Friday, May 12, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ. Born: October 21, 1941 in Goshen, IN to Cecil G. & Mary Lois “Blondie” (Hudson) Mosier. Married: December 29, 1962 to Patricia A. “Pat” (Hague). Graduated from Clarksville High School, Clarksville, IN in 1959 and Purdue University in 1962. Worked for Sundstrand Aviation, now UTC Aerospace Systems in Rockford, IL...

Ernie, (Aka Boy) passed away on May 12, 2017. He graduated from East High School in 1980, and played baseball for the Longhorns while a student there. Ernie’s passion for playing baseball started at the young age of 9 years old. At the age of 18 he enlisted in the army for 4 years, he was stationed in Korea for...

93, of Glendale, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2017. She was born in the Philippines to Moises and Marciana Julao. She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her sons, Reynaldo Balangue, Edgardo Balangue and Phillip Balangue, daughters, Bing Balangue, Lorna Salang and Thelma Balangue, 5 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from...

Mary Helen McCullough (Rosas), 75, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2017. Mary is survived by her husband of 53 years, John, sons Joe and Jeff (Jenna), daughter Lynda Witte (Scott) and grandchildren: Jared Witte, Sydney Witte and Madison McCullough.Visitation will be at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018 from...

50, of Mesa AZ, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2017. He was born in Norwalk, CA on August 2, 1966 to Rudolph and Alba Rascon. He is survived by his wife Enriqueta Rascon, daughters Rebecca and Jessica Rascon, sister Terri Lima and brothers Rudy and Robert Rascon. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am, with a Rosary at 10:15am,...

William R. Jones, Jr., 78, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on May 7, 2017. Bill was born on January 9, 1939 in Somerset, Kentucky and was raised at the knee of his “country lawyer” father William R. Jones, and mother Jane Kemper. Bill went on to earn his undergraduate and law degrees at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor....

Margaret Alexander Dellas, 96 passed peacefully May 8, 2017 in Scottsdale with family at her side. She was born in 1920 in Logga Greece, the daughter of Alexander Petropoulos and Sophia (Dracopoulos) Petropoulos. After her husband’s death, she relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1988 and resumed her career as a hairstylist in Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. She was a member...

John Reid Konves, 88, of Phoenix, Arizona, was reunited with his wife in heaven at 1:45 p.m., on May 3, 2017. He was born March 9, 1929 in Mansfield, Ohio to Michael Konves and Judith (Lanzenlechner) Konves.He is survived by his five children: John Konves (Sherolyn), Jane Konves Monson (Russ), Mary Anne Konves Randl (Tom), James Konves (Susan), and Paul...