Obituaries

If you met Thomas “Tommy” George Russell, you were with him for life – if you could keep up with him. Born in Phoenix, Arizona on November 3, 1951, he grew up with his siblings Mark, Lamorah and Linn, wreaking havoc and mayhem wherever possible. He lost his mother and father (Shirley and Thomas Gerald) too early, but was blessed...

74, of Phoenix, passed away February 4, 2017. He was born in Sinaloa, Mexico and moved to Arizona in 1973. He was a talented musician and had a band called Los Marianos who played throughout the valley for many years. He is survived by his loving wife Belen; Daughters Olga Klosa, Mercedes Marquez, Martha Lopez and Maritza Urena; Son Ramon;...

CELEBRATION OF LIFEFriday, March 24, 20174:00 P.M. Coffee/Tea5:00 P.M. Funeral Service6:00 P.M. Dinner ReceptionEncanto Park Clubhouse on the Lake2605 N. 15thAvenuePhoenix, AZ 85007(602) 261-8991The family of United States District Judge Earl H. Carroll is very sad to announce his passing on February 3, 2017. Born in Tucson on March 26, 1925 to parents John and Ruby Carroll, Earl Carroll lived...

Fred was born April 6, 1941, in Holbrook Arizona, to Fred Martinez Sr. and Alicia Chavez Martinez. He graduated from Holbrook High School in 1960 and attended NAU in Flagstaff and Phoenix College. He married his wife Jolene in 1962 and she was devoted to him for 54 years of marriage. He was preceded in death by his father and...

Our beloved mother, grandmother and sister passed away at the age of 74 years old on February 1, 2017. Arlene was born in Kingston, New York on February 24, 1943 to Ralph and Lillian Lyons. She lived in Kingston until marrying the love of her life, Giuseppe Savoca, in 1961. After marrying, they moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where they began...

of Tempe, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017, at the age of 88. She was born to Roscoe and Frances Twining in Midland, MI on September 23, 1928. Beverly earned degrees from both Central Michigan and Arizona State University and worked as a registered nurse for St. Joseph Hospital and the Arizona State Psychiatric Hospital. She is survived by...

Vesper Elaine Kensinger Amundson was born February 12, 1925 to Charles and Hattie Kensinger. She had three brothers, Russell, David and Jim and one sister, VeOra who all grew up in Cando, N.D.Vesper graduated from Cando High School in 1943. She and William (Bill) John Amundson married June 15, 1945 after Bill returned from serving in the Navy during WWII.Vesper...

Mary Eileen (Keegan) Sterling passed away peacefully at home on her 95thbirthday on January 31, 2017, surrounded by her children. She joins our dad, Michael James (Jim), her parents, Francis and Mary Keegan and her sister Gertrude. She is survived by her nine children, Joanne, Suzanne, Michael (Sharon), Mark (Michelle), Mary Anne, Tim (Faith), Trish, Jennifer (Neville) and Trina. In...

On January 16th, 2017 a golden heart stopped beating.  With heavy hearts and tearful eyes, we said goodbye to our beloved Dad, husband, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.  He is survived by his wife Alma Verdugo, two children; Lisa Verdugo and Christian Verdugo and preceded in death by his son Barney C. (Chapo) Verdugo, Jr., parents Mr. & Mrs. Jose...

76, an Arizona native, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, January 28, 2017. “Bobby” is preceded in death by his parents, Nieves and Elvira Morquecho. Growing up he learned from his parents that family is first. He lived that belief his whole life. During his high school days, he met the love of his life, Mary. They were...

George M. Brown, born in Blythe, California on May 24, 1938, went to meet his Lord on January 23, 2017 in Mesa, Arizona. George lived most of his life in Mesa, he worked for the Magma Copper Mine in Superior, Arizona until his retirement in 1982. He was then employed by the Mesa Public Schools in the transportation department until...

Robert Glen Spellman, 94, passed away on January 24, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ. Glen was born May 6, 1922, in Columbus, KS. Glen was a WW II Veteran, serving in the US Army from 1942 until 1945 in the South Pacific. Glen was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Catherine Spellman, his parents James and Clara Spellman, and brothers...

Passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Saturday evening, January 21, 2017.Rey was born on January 31, 1932 and raised in Cottonwood, Arizona; he was one of 12 siblings.In 1951, Rey graduated from Cottonwood High School where he lettered in basketball and football. He was offered four college football scholarships, but instead joined the Air Force upon high...

On January 19, 2017, our beloved Charles left this world to be with our heavenly father. Charles was born in Phoenix, AZ on December 25, 1945 to Charles A. Sandoval and Vera Mesquita Sandoval. Charles graduated from Phoenix, Union High School in 1965 and joined the US Marine Corps, where he served until 1969. He served 15 months in Vietnam...

Kristine, 49, went home to her loving Father on January 22, 2017 after a bravely fought battle with Leukemia. It would be hard to find a person with more friends than Kristine, as she was generous and kind to everyone she met. Born in Phoenix on September 1, 1967, Kristine attended St. Francis Xavier Elementary School and Xavier High School...

Frances Castellano of Phoenix passed away on January 15, 2017 at the age of 87. Frances was born in Scranton, PA and moved to Arizona in 1962. She was a homemaker with many talents. An amazing cook and baker, she always had a cake baked for her children when they got home from school. She was also well known for...

Passed away unexpectedly at his home in Phoenix, Arizona on January 19, 2017. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. William retired from the practice of medicine in 2016. Attending physician at La Grange and MacNeal Hospitals in IL. Spent 40 years practicing medicine in Lyons, IL alongside his wife, Mary. William was a lifelong learner who had a vast array...

John Frank Tarajcak 89, passed away peacefully Friday December 30, 2016 in Payson, Arizona.Beloved husband of Virginia (Tanno) Tarajcak of nearly 70 years. Devoted father of Kathy Sutherland, Steve, Dan, Ricky, and Vicki and her husband Gio Giordani. Loving Grandfather to David, Michelle, Danielle, Angela, Gianni, and Giulio. Great Grandfather to Megan and Davey. Brother of Richard Tarajcak and his...

Cecilia Garcia Rocha, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. She was born in Tijuana, Mexico on June 8, 1947.  She was the youngest child of Ignacio and Angela Garcia in a family of eleven children.  She was raised in the Colonia Libertad neighborhood of Tijuana where she grew up surrounded by loving parents and a large extended family....

A resident of Peoria, passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2017. Phyllis was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Arizona in 1968. Her husband, William passed away in 1986. Survivors include stepson, William, Jr., 2 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. “I was thankful to the good Lord for all His blessings during my life...