Obituaries

Robert “Bill” Wanless was born August 4, 1933 in Tucson, Arizona to Armando and Cecilia Wanless. Bill lived a wonderful and adventurous life. He was raised in Nogales, Arizona and attended Nogales High School where he was a member of the 1949 basketball state championship team. The team was inducted into the Arizona Hispanic Sports Hall of Fame in 2006....

Gib, 86, passed away peacefully atRyan House on Thursday, July 14, 2016, after a courageous battlewith Alzheimer’s. He loved spending time at the beach with hisfamily, golfing with friends, volunteering, traveling to Colorado, ice cream and Notre Dame football. He was generous, loving and kind to everyone he met and will be remembered for his genuine interest in others. Gib...

Kevin Patrick Leonard, 48 years old, born November 3rd, 1967 in Phoenix, AZ, died July 8th, 2016. Kevin was a graduate of Brophy College Preparatory, class of 1986. He was an exceptional high school basketball player and was blessed to be a member of one of Brophy’s all-time greatest basketball teams. They were the State Runner Up team in 1986...

of Phoenix, Arizona, peacefully passed away on her birthday at her home of 50 years surrounded by family. She was born to Edward F. and Marcella Arn in Topeka, Kansas on July 10th, 1934. She met the love of her life, Dr. Gaylord Smith, on a blind date in Denver, CO. They were married in April 1956. Instead of pursuing...

of Phoenix, was called home Saturday, June 25, 2016, at the age of 71. Bob was born in Chicago, IL to Martin and Miriam fondly known as Red and Mickey.After growing up in Chicago he graduated from Chicago Teacher’s College with his B.A. in Education. He began teaching in the Chicago Public School system in 1968 and was working there...

92, of Phoenix, passed away on July 10, 2016. He is survived by his daughter Mickey, son Dave (Connie), granddaughter Anne, great-granddaughter Maddie many nieces, nephews, stepdaughter Sharon and caregiver Sanda.  He is preceded in death by first wife Vernie and his second wife Yvonne, sisters Katherine, Jean, Anna and Garnet. James loved the Lord and loved sharing the Bible...

93, born June 15, 1923 in Oktaha, Oklahoma to Ella Maude and James Louis Seigal, passed peacefully on July 7, 2016. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, William (Sidney), both parents, her brothers Ray and Fay, her sisters Ruth and Mary and her son-in-law Pete Hays. Gomma will be missed by her daughters, Linda...

85, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 7, 2016. Born in Waterloo, Iowa, Pat spent most of her growing up years with her Grandmother “Munnie” and Great Aunts Maude & Grace while her parents, Bob and Cleone Pollard traveled throughout the Midwest on the Chautauqua Theatre Circuit. She always aspired to be an actress and...

Juanita Lou Brumley (95) was born October 18, 1920 in Royal, Arkansas to the late Mitchell and Ellen Buttrum (Fikes).   Juanita, known by friends as Nita, died June 28th2016. She married Herman D. Brumley August 15, 1944. They celebrated 69 years of marriage prior to Herman’s death in 2013. Nita is survived by one sister, Marie of Hot Springs, AR,...

TJ passed away June 20th, 2016. He was born September 5, 1975 in Minneapolis, MN to Linda and Robert Kinn Jr. and moved with his family to Phoenix in 1984. TJ loved his career as a PC Technician and his time spent helping others. He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is survived by his two...

68 of Phoenix, passed away on July 3, 2016. Born in Flushing, NY, Sarah lived on Long Island. Her family relocated to Phoenix in 1956, where she attended St. Francis Xavier Elementary School and Xavier College Preparatory and attended Phoenix College. Sarah retired from First Republic Bank in San Francisco and returned to Phoenix in late 2015. She is survived...

76, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2016. Carol is survived by her brother Joseph (Sharon) Cassavant and multiple nieces and nephews. Carol devoted her life to helping others through her time with the Little Sisters of the Poor for 18 years. Afterwards she continued helping and aiding the elderly at their time of need. A Visitation will be from...

Antonio “Jessie” Contreras of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully in his home June 29th, 2016 at the age of 95. Antonio is preceded in death by his wife Felicita (Phyllis) and is survived by his children Mercy (Steve) Valdez, Martin Contreras, Barbara (Johnny) Montanez, Antonia (Ramiro) Robles, David (Cecilia) Contreras and Frances (Michael) Hernandez. His endeared granddaughter and care giver...

84, of Phoenix passed away peacefully on June 29, 2016. Frances was a member of one of the first families of Phoenix, daughter of Mamie and Pete Romo. She was a St. Mary’s PTA member and later a Relocation Specialist for the City of Phoenix. Frances enjoyed traveling extensively. She is survived by her three children. A Visitation will be...

69 of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 28, 2016. She was born in Sonora, AZ, July 31, 1946 and moved to the Phoenix Valley in her early adulthood where she enjoyed playing fast pitch softball for the Phoenix Westerners for many years. Her dedicated career consisted of Motorola, then retiring after many years from...

73, of Chandler, AZ passed away on June 24, 2016. She was born in Phoenix, AZ on April 6, 1943 to former Arizona State Representative Tony Abril, Sr. and Nellie (Abril) Torres. Mary Ellen “Helen” attended Phoenix Union High School, was a nurse, retired from Motorola after 20 years and was a member of the American Legion. Mom loved to...

90, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully June 26, 2016. Yolanda was born March 19, 1926 in Waukegan, Illinois and moved to Phoenix in 1941, was a graduate of Phoenix Union High School class of 1945 and was an active 50-year member of Beta Sigma Phi (international business society). She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and retired...

90, passed away June 18, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. She was born January 24, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to Jeremiah and Elizabeth Griffin. Margaret was a graduate of St. Thomas of the Apostle High School in Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago in 1943. With the war effort still going, her passion to help people guided her to nursing. Margaret became...

94, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on June 23, 2016. She is survived by her sons, Gus Jr. (Joyce), Philip, Ronald (Cheryl) and Pat. She has eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Gus Sr. and her son Stephen. She was born to Mike and Anita Michelena on May 13, 1922 in Phoenix,...

Born on March 19th, 1994. On June 21, 2016, the Lord took him home at the young age of 22. He is survived by his parents, Tim Sr. and Liz; his two brothers Mark and Michael; his grandparents Ed and Gen Hendricks; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.As a product of Jesuit Education, Timmy had a strong faith in God...