Obituaries

Mary Mains, age 84, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on March 14, 2017 after struggling with Alzheimer’s. Mary was born in Harlingen, Texas to Pola and A.P. Pena, and lived in California, Idaho, Colorado and Tripoli before settling in Phoenix in 1965.A lifelong musician, she sang in choir at First Christian Church and played the piano, organ, guitar, and handbells....

75, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away on March 13, 2017. He was born on July 15, 1941 in Munda, Texas. He is survived by his wife Velia, daughters Patricia (Joe) Andrade, Anna Marie (Jeff) Elliott and Sandra (Vince) Houle, son Andrew (Susie) Torres, 4 brothers, 5 sisters, 11 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and 1 great, great-granddaughter. Visitation will be held from...

84, Passed away March 11, 2017 in Scottsdale, AZ after losing his battle with cancer. He was born August 16th, 1932 in Milford, OH to Marjorie Alice Myers and Loring Mackie Myers SR. Loring is a Veteran of the US Marines who served in Korea from 1952-1955.He moved to Manhattan Beach, CA after graduating law school at the University of...

90, a homemaker and loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Peter Clemens, of 41 years. She is survived by daughter Lisa (Wayne Sponcil), son Charles Clemens (Heide), sister Carolyn Sparks, 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:00 PM, with a...

Rosalee Stevens passed away on March 9, at the age of 86, with her family by her side.   She was born in Pittsburgh to Helen and Clarence (Mac) McGeorge. In the 1950’s they moved to Phoenix and Rosalee completed her degree in Bacteriology at the University of Arizona. While working in Central Phoenix as a medical assistant, she met and...

Our Mom gently spread her wings in the early morning hours of March 10, 2017. She was born on October 27, 1921 in Niagara, Wisconsin, to Rudolph and Sophia Rapaich the youngest daughter of seven siblings. After graduation from high school she worked at Kimberly Clark during the war. Later she made “Keds” in Indiana. Upon her return home she...

Sister Teresita Ryan (Sinead Ryan) was born in Mitchelstown, County Cork, Ireland on April 24, 1918. She was daughter of William J. Ryan and Julia (O’Donoghue) Ryan. She entered the Novitiate in Loreto Convent, Navan, County Meath, Ireland in 1936, and during her years in Navan, she served as High-school principal, and subsequently, in Mullingar, also Diocese of Meath, she...

82, passed away on March 11, 2017, from complications with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Beleview, KY to Eileen and Luke Lindsey. The family moved to Phoenix when Joan was 10 years old. Joan attended St. Francis Elementary School and Xavier High School and graduated in 1952. Joan met the love of her life, Danny T. Seivert, in the 8thgrade...

61, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully March 7, 2017  from complications from cancer surgery with her husband Lee and family at her side. She is survived by her husband Lee of 31 years, her mother Julia, sons Christopher and Mitchell, brother Paul Ortega and sister Frances and 2 grandchildren. Rosie is preceded in death by her father Arthur Ortega, Sr....

72, of Phoenix, AZ passed away March 8, 2017, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born August 8, 1944, in Topeka, KS to Leo Francis and Mable Frances (Gallagher) Barthelme. Loretta was a registered nurse at John C Lincoln Medical Center (North Mountain) for many years until her retirement in 2014. Loretta was a graduate of St....

Dean passed away on March, 6, 2017 at age 85, surrounded by his family. Dean was born on March 23, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to Helmer John and Harriette Ann Olson. Dean was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Jean (Miller) Olson and grandson Lucas.  He is survived by his three sons; James “Jim”, Andrew “Andy” (Cheryl),...

97, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2017. Manuel was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many. He is survived by his daughters Gloria and Linda (Azlin), sons Ron and Ed, 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Manuel is preceded in death by his brothers Pete and Charles, sisters Armida and Angela. Manuel was raised in...

Passed away March 2, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jeane was a loving wife, mother, sister and dear friend to many. Her heart was one of the strongest and generous we have ever known. Her quest for knowledge, wonderful parties and great conversations will be missed dearly. Jeane’s devout relationship with God provided peace in her life, especially...

Margery Anne (Galat) Konves, 87, of Phoenix, Arizona, went to be with the Lord at 10:30 a.m. on February 27, 2017, at Hospice of the Valley in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was surrounded by the love of her family in the days prior to her passing. She was born December 25, 1929, in Akron, Ohio, to John Galat and Anna (Schmidt)...

68, our beloved Daughter, Sister, Godmother and Aunt, has been set free to join our Heavenly Father on February 28, 2017. She was born August 3, 1948 in Walsenburg, CO, to Bernard and Virginia Maldonado. Patricia was the eldest of 6 siblings. She worked for Motorola for 30 plus years until her retirement in 1999. Patricia had no children of...

59, passed away on February 19, 2017 after a brief battle with lung cancer. He was born in Santa Monica, California on February 11, 1958, son of Frank Sr. and Elsie Kelley of Encino, California. He graduated from Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino, and attended California State University, Northridge. He is survived by his loving wife Vivian of 34...

Donna Lynne “Lindee” Sanders of Phoenix, Arizona, age 75, passed away on February 27, 2017. Lindee was born in Glendale, California on January 22, 1942 to Mel and Geraldine Cooper and was raised in Redondo Beach, California with her two sisters Carolee and Gail. She attended community college in Southern California and later the University of Hawaii. In 1964, Lindee...

Donna Lynne “Lindee” Sanders of Phoenix, Arizona, age 75, passed away on February 27, 2017. Lindee was born in Glendale, California on January 22, 1942 to Mel and Geraldine Cooper and was raised in Redondo Beach, California with her two sisters Carolee and Gail. She attended community college in Southern California and later the University of Hawaii. In 1964, Lindee...

R. 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...

Yvonne Marie Jacobs, 85, of Phoenix, Arizona fought a courageous battle with breast cancer and was called to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Her final days were spent in a loving environment surrounded by family and friends until the pearly gates opened to receive her. She was born on December 29, 1931 in Emma, Kentucky- the...