Obituaries

62 of El Mirage, AZ was suddenly called home to our loving Lord on March 30, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband Eddie and is survived by her daughters, Tabea, Mariel, Elizabeth, her son, Roman, grandson Kevin Roeck, father Wendell Rossman, sisters, Constance Rossman, Patricia Rossman, Wendy Nichols and brother Michael Rossman. She loved her family and...

Age 89, died March 31, 2017 after a long illness. He is survived by his daughter Cynthia, son Kenneth (Marie Robb) and grandchildren Zachary, Elizabeth, Anthony and Olivia; his son David died earlier this year, wife Irene in 2013. He was born in Norristown, PA and graduated from AD Eisenhower High School and Ursinus College. He worked in the field...

Born June 10, 1927 in Lynn, Essex, Massachusetts, to his parents Lois Howard McConnell (Stuart) and Arthur Gordon Stuart. Gordon was very independent his whole life. At 89, he continued living at home with his dog Shoji, doing his own taxes, playing the stock market and games such as solitaire on his computer. Gordon passed away on his own terms....

Angie Vanderwey, beloved and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2017. Angie was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 18, 1936 to Nick and Rose DiPinto. She was the second child of three siblings: older brother, Larry and her dearest younger sister, Bina. In 1955, Angie’s family moved to Whittier, California. In...

Longtime Arizona resident, Louise A. Mudd, died peacefully Monday, the 27thof March, 2017 at Gardiner Home Hospice in Phoenix. She was 91. Born on March 14, 1926 to William and Bertha Schwarzer in Louisville, Kentucky, Louise graduated nursing school in 1947 from Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville. She was a member of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth,...

46, of Phoenix, AZ was called to be with Jesus on March 22, 2017, with loved ones by her side. Lisa was born on April 26, 1970 in Phoenix, AZ. She was a caring and loving mother, daughter and sister. She will always be remembered for her radiant smile and the wonderful food she prepared for others (especially her famous...

On March 25, 2017, Dawn was gently lifted up to Heaven after a series of illnesses over the past several years. Born August 14, 1946 in Glendale, California to Mildred and Richard Stafford. She moved to Arizona as a young child and called this her home since 1949. Dawn was an accomplished woman and lived her life pursuing many of...

Mary Kathleen Campbell, 74, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2017. She was born February 11, 1943 in Jamestown, New York to Warren and Katherine Hiller. Kathy moved to Arizona with her family in 1949. She retired from teaching for the Glendale Elementary School District in 1999. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Michael...

75,of Phoenix, Arizona. Born on August 5, 1941 to Reynaldo and Nellie Celaya. Frances was called to Heaven to be our Angel on March 23, 2017.She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 sisters, Lupe and Irene.  In her blessed life she is survived by her husband of 53 years, Lupe Arballo, 3  daughters, her son, 16 grandchildren,...

73, of Tempe, Arizona passed away peacefully on March 23, 2017. She was born on April 10, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to Thomas R. and Margaret L. Hill. She was a computer analyst for Motorola for many years until retiring, then worked for 8 years at our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. She is survived by her husband Robert, son...

Rudy, an amazing heart and soul called home to be with the Lord, March 12, 2017. A brother, father, son, Tio, friend, companion, cousin, Marine Corp Veteran and so much more! He is loved and missed. He’s doing a dance in Heaven for us all today. His memory lives on in the hearts of all that had the pleasure of...

93, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully on March 19, 2017. Barbara was born on March 14, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York to William and Katherina Jung. Barbara is survived by her children. Visitation will be held from 6:00 – 7:00 PM with a Trisagion at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E....

passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Ana Maria, known as Anita to family and friends, was the oldest daughter of the late Manuel and Elvira Anton.  Ana was an accomplished seamstress whose children and faith came first. Ana married the late Henry J. Forner in 1947 and is the loving mother to eight children, all who graduated from St....

Ruth Martin 1938 – 2017 A beautiful angel on earth, passed away on March 20, 2017. Born on 12/30/1938 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Chicago, Illinois by her parents Eugene and Else Fix. She attended Lindblom High School where she met her husband of nearly 60 years, Paul J. Martin. After graduation she attended St. Francis Hospital School of...

David MacDonald, 84, oldest son of Ronald David and Margaret MacDonald passed away on February 26, 2017. He leaves behind his daughters Heidi and Marlene (husband Tim), brothers: Paul (Carol), John, Francis (deceased, wife Elaine, Richard (Maureen), and Jim (Jane), sister Margie (Tom) and numerous nieces and nephews. David was an outdoors enthusiast, long-distance swimmer (between Hawaiian Islands), hiker, mountain...

Diane Claire Bilby Beuerle of Paradise Valley, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2017. She was born on February 24, 1944 in Tucson, Arizona, to Ralph Bilby and Mary Babbitt Bilby. Diane was raised, along with her five siblings, in Flagstaff, Arizona. She graduated from Flagstaff High School in 1962, and attended the University of Arizona, joining the Gamma...

Theodore (Ted) W. Eichenlaub, Sr., 85, of Phoenix, Arizona was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 18, 2017. He was born in Pennsylvania and resided in Phoenix for the past 47 years. He is survived by his children, Ruth Ann (Chuck) Fellows, Cindy Kelly, Rick (Karen) Eichenlaub. Nine Grandchildren: (Ruth Ann) Brenda (Jeff) Taft, Lori (Mike)...

55, of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on March 17, 2017. She was born in Phoenix, AZ on January 26, 1962 to Gilbert Otero and Betty Rodriguez. She was a beloved mother and homemaker. Nora is survived by her husband Ronnie G. Lopez of 32 years, sons Raymond, Albert and Randall, daughter Samantha, stepchildren, Carrie Ann, Laurie and Ronnie Jr....

Charlotte Strah Kirchner, 79, of Tucson, AZ, passed away March 5, 2017, in Phoenix, AZ, after a year-long battle with cancer.  She was born September 25, 1937, in Pittsburg, KS.  She spent her childhood in Arkansas, KS, graduating from Arkansas City High School in 1955.  Charlotte graduated from Kansas State University in 1959 where she was a member of Pi...

Fernando “Ferd” R. Kirchner, MD, 86, passed away January 4, 2017, in Tucson, AZ.  He was born in Mexico City, Mexico, December 19, 1930, where he graduated with honors from medical school at La Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico. Ferd then trained at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS, completing his residency in general surgery and...