Obituaries

passed away suddenly on June 20, 2016 and entered into the loving arms of Jesus, at the age of 81, in Phoenix, AZ.  She was born to Erich and Callie Krentz on November 14, 1934 in LaPorte, Indiana and married to Ronald for nearly 59 years. Evelyn was preceded in death by her son, Nicholas and granddaughter, Sarah.  She is...

86, of Chandler, AZ passed away on June 21, 2016. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Ron “Ronnie” was born on March 28, 1930 in Des Moines, Iowa. Raised in Urbandale, Iowa, he was the son of the late Kenneth A. and Florence Hughes and brother of the late Gretchen Chamness and Gerald Max Hughes. He is...

Lee Blake passed away Sunday, June 19th, 2016. He was 58. Lee was born on October 6, 1957 in Knox, Indiana to Louis and Patricia Blake. He lived in Fort Wayne with his parents and two brothers until heading off to college at Indiana University. He graduated in 1981 and moved to Phoenix, Arizona. Lee spent more than 10 years...

Passed away June 14, 2016. She was born July 9, 1920 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada to Annie and Reginald Rogers. She was educated in Canada. Upon Canada’s entrance to World War II, many young American men went to Canada and got their wings with the R.C.A.F. Among them, one, Bert Saunders, Pat’s first husband. After Pearl Harbor, these men...

92, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on June 4, 2016. He was born on December 22, 1923, the son of Gene and Noemie Cavallero of New York City. Gene was raised and educated in New York City and Italy. He apprenticed; learning the restaurant business in hotels in Europe. He joined his father in the operations, later becoming the sole...

81, died on June 9, 2016 in Chandler, AZ.  She was born September 15, 1934 in Kane, Pennsylvania.  She was the oldest daughter of Lena and Louis Slater. Mary Madeline attended Sheffield High School and nurses training at St. Vincent where she received her RN degree.  On June 28, 1958, Madeline married Edward Joseph Straneva.  Madeline worked for the Visiting...

93, of Phoenix, passed peacefully in his sleep Thursday, June 9th, 2016. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He worked as an aerospace engineer and enjoyed time with his family and friends and playing tennis. He is survived by his wife and three children. No services have been planned. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral...

Betty (Elizabeth) Ann Lowe, 88 passed away June 9th, 2016 surrounded by family. Elizabeth was born in Greenwich, Connecticut. She is preceded in death by Charles Lowe, son Thomas and daughter Kathy (Henretta). She is survived by her children Barbara (Ed), Doug (Cheryl), Brian (Emily), Kelly, Casey (Karen), Brandon (Tammy), 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was an active...

98, of Peoria, was born in Miami, Arizona on January 29, 1918. She was called home to our Lord on June 5, 2016, surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Adam P. Diaz and her son Condrado Chavez. She is survived by her 3 sons and 4 daughters, Hector Chavez, Susana Cordova, Ana...

Nicholas “Nick” Dominick Napolitano, 86, passed quietly in the late evening hours of June 4th, 2016, with family members by his side in Phoenix, AZ. Nick fought many cancers and diseases using every ounce of his energy to remain in this world with the love of his life and bride of 66 years, Angie.Born and raised in Queens, New York,...

95, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully at home on June 3, 2016. He led an adventurous life as an outdoorsman and photo journalist. Dale said many times, “I never worked a day in my life.” because he loved his career. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.

AnthonyC. Martinez, 90 years old, who resided in Paradise Valley, AZ passed away June 1st, 2016.  Tony went to be with our Lord.  Tony was born in El Paso, Texas and raised in Arizona.  It was in Winslow, AZ where he met the love of his life, Dolores.  They have 5 children, 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  Tony served...

Ann L. McCutcheon was called into eternal life on June 1, 2016.  She passed away peacefully in her home in Phoenix, AZ.  Ann was born on August 11, 1932 in New York City and grew up in Springfield, Massachusetts.  She was a graduate of the High School of Commerce in Springfield.  Ann enjoyed living the majority of her adult life...

Karen D. Hays was born in Phoenix, Arizona on February 11, 1967.  She died May 13, 2016 in Bremerton, Washington at Lions Park. That night, a magnificent sunset shone on the shore where her light left this world. Karen is survived by her life partner of 20 years, Patrick “Mike” Griffith, who described Karen as the, “Perfect Woman, Best Friend...

Alvin A. Graves Jr., passed away on May 31, 2016 in Mesa, AZ at the age 91. Al was the oldest of seven children, born Dec. 7, 1924, to Alvin and Pauline Graves in Kokomo, Indiana. He moved to Phoenix with his family at the age of 3. The family farmed where Sky Harbor Airport is now located. He served...

Beatrice Carle Schwab, 91, died on Thursday, April 7, 2016 in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was born on December 31, 1924 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Robert Henry and Josephine Georgia (Fischer) Carle.During her 91 years she lived a life dedicated to service to others that was as remarkable as it was exemplary.At a young age Bea was appointed head nurse of...

Mary L Hook, 80,of Phoenix, AZ, passed away Saturday May 28th, 2016. Mary was born August 5, 1935 in Wolfe City, Texas. Mary moved to Phoenix in 1964 and lived with her husband of 47 years John (Jack) Hook and their 7 children. She was a homemaker and active member of her church. Mary and Jack had a passion for...

Earl (Dan’l) Edward Boone of Tempe Arizona went home to our Lord on May 23rd, 2016 at the age of 92.  Dan’l was born in Sullivan, Indiana to Joseph and Nancy Boone, was preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years, Veva Boone and is survived by his daughter Cheri Pittman, 3 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Dan’l...

Bollard, Gail L.Gail, born June 3, 1957 in Atlanta, GA died May 19, 2016 in Phoenix, AZ. She was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, sister and friend. Survived by Husband Don, Daughter Jennifer (Peter), Son Matthew, Grandsons Josh and Chris, Sisters Susan and Lisa, Brothers Jay and Les and other family and friends both east and west. She was a...

Dr. Margaret Elizabeth Marshall, born Margaret Elizabeth Blankenship on February 12th, 1935, made her final ascension to Heaven on May 22, 2016. She surpassed in death her parents, Glenn Buck Blankenship and Blanche Blankenship, brother Buck Blankenship, sister Mary Hewitt and nephew Warner Blankenship. She was survived by her daughter, Diane Hickman, her son, John Hickman, grandson’s Bryan Buffaloe, Michael...