Obituaries

The Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary, Order of Carmelites, mourns the death of the Reverend Charles Kurgan, O.Carm., who died at the age of 77on November 21, 2016.Visitation for the Reverend Kurgan will be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Saint Agnes Church, 1954 North 24thStreet, Phoenix, Arizona, 85008. The...

Maxine Baugh Jones passed away peacefully on November 1, 2016 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.  She was 84 years old.Maxine was born in South Eastern Pulaski County, Kentucky. Raised by loving and progressive parents, she was the first in her family to attend and graduate from college. Maxine earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Kentucky University and received her Masters...

An Arizona native, Glenna joined her loving husband of 51 years, Herb in Heaven on November 16, 2016, after passing away peacefully in her sleep. Glenna was born on December 17th, 1939, to Oliver and Vesta Smith in Chandler, Az. Glenna attended Maie Bartlett Heard Elementary, West High, and Phoenix College. She was a long time parishioner of St. Thomas...

Adrianne was born to Ramon Perez Molina and Bertha Ulloa de Perez on July 28, 1968 in El Salvador and arrived in Arizona that same year. On November 10, 2016, Adrianne passed away at her home in Phoenix, Arizona. Adrianne attended St. Joseph Elementary in Hawthorne, California, high school, and Phoenix College. She was employed at Goldstein and Luera Construction...

Helburn Nixon Jr., of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on November 12, 2016. He is survived by his wife Brittany, sons Sean and Sterling, parents Edwina and Helburn Sr., brothers Justin, Joshua, Jason, Johnathan, Nicholas and sister Jessica. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 21, 2016 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian...

Tom Kelly, or known to some as “Tommy” Kelly, was born on July 13, 1929 in the District of Columbia to Edward James Kelly and Blanche Dawson Kelly. Tom attended what was then, George Washington High School and excelled in both athletics and academics while there. He was accepted into VMI, more formally known as Virginia Military Institute and entered...

Agnes Thompson (Sucato) went to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Agnes was born October 5, 1938 in Poughkeepsie, NY to Sal and Helen Sucato. The Sucato family moved to Arizona in 1949 in order to find a “dry climate” to help with Agnes’ asthma. She attended Monte Vista Elementary school and graduated in the first graduating...

“Dennis Patrick Galante” a.k.a “Papa & Popi,” a retired elevator mechanic from “Local 140 Union,” died unexpectedly on November 9, 2016 at the age of 62 at his home in Phoenix, AZ.Dennis is survived by his wife Doreen, his two daughters Deena & Nicole, his four grandchildren Elias, Adison, Bella and Joel Jr., as well as his brother Gerard. Dennis...

Willard Edward Landers born October 27, 1946 passed away peacefully in his apartment on November 8, 2016 at the Ballard Landmark in Seattle, Washington. Willard was born and raised on a family farm in Earlville, IL. He was the youngest son of Jarleth and Catherine Landers. After graduating from Earlville High School in 1964, he attended Lincoln Barber College. Willard...

76, of Phoenix, was called home on November 10, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Zoe Ann, sons Michael (Cindy), Christopher and grandchildren Adam and Cassidy. David was an amazing husband, father and grandfather and he will be deeply missed. A Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Whitney &...

Rose Marie Havlicek of Phoenix, AZ, born Feb 05, 1937 in Chicago, IL, passed away at the age of 79 on Nov 12, 2016. She is preceded in death by husband, Charles Havlicek, and daughter, Joyce Havlicek. She is survived by son, Richard (wife Brenda) Havlicek, Sr, daughter Charlette (husband Val) LeChuga, grandsons Richard Havlicek, Jr. & James Havlicek, and...

Patricia Ann Cotroneo, 79, of Scottsdale, AZ peacefully passed away on November 3, 2016.  Pat was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Dominic and Josephine Cotroneo. In 1966 she moved with her two sons to Edgewater, Co. Pat worked as a bookkeeper for the 26th Club and for Pinehurst Country Club in Denver. When she retired in February of 2000...

Marian E. Storey Williams/O’Grady was born in Hong Kong, China to missionary parents Charles and Harriet Storey on August 24, 1920 and completed her earthly journey on November 7, 2016 in Scottsdale, Arizona.She was born two days before American women were given the right to vote and lived to see a women candidate for president.When her family returned from China,...

Passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family, friends, laughter, and music on the evening of November 5, 2016. He had just celebrated his 90thbirthday. Don taught high school science for 35 years in Illinois before retiring to Phoenix with his wife, Mary (deceased), the love of his wife. Don loved teaching science at Carl Haydon High School, and was...

August 18, 1942 – November 8, 2016Michael was fun-loving, full of life, compassion and humor.  His family came to Arizona in August of 1950 from Turley, Oklahoma.  He attended South Mountain High School and Scottsdale Community College, and served his country in the Army spending time in Korea.  Michael had a passion for singing, ballroom dancing, motorcycle riding, cowboy sharp-shooting...

Lillian Theresa “Terry” Quiros, 91 of Phoenix, died October 28, 2016. Terry was born on June 8, 1925 to Albert and Barbara Matyja in Wheeling, West Virginia. Terry was a registered nurse and a member of the St. Thomas the Apostle Sodality. She enjoyed embroidering, baking, was an avid reader and Cardinals fan. Terry was preceded in death by her...

Lupe Quihuis was born March 23, 1918 and went to be with our Lord on November 6, 2016. She was raised on a ranch in west Phoenix and attended Murphy Elementary School. Lupe did not attend high school so she could help on the ranch. She met Lionel Quihuis at church and after a courtship, they married on January 19,...

William (Bill or Billy Joe) Joseph Simon (77), of Paradise Valley, passed away on November 9, 2016 after losing his long battle with Leukemia. He was the beloved husband of Sande Sandeno Simon. Sande and Bill had three sons Tom, Mike (Natalie), and Scott. He loved watching his sons play football and was proud of the men they had become....

Steve “Lucky” Luckett is survived by his brother Lou and his sisters and Mary, Beth and Linn. Steve was the son of Lucien and Helen Luckett. He was loved by his family and held especially dear by his mother Helen.  His favorite times were family gatherings during the holidays, enjoying Mom’s choc chip cookies.  His loving foster family, Bridget, Rudy,...

Adam Aguilar III earned his angel wings on November 4th, 2016.  He was born November 25th, 2014 to Adam Aguilar II and Danica Akee with all his extended family welcoming him to our world. He is survived by his older siblings, Kiana Aguilar, Meriah Aguilar, and Jeremyah Traslvania.  During the short time that God let us have him, he was...