Obituaries

76, of Phoenix, was called home on November 10, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Zoe Ann, sons Michael (Cindy), Christopher and grandchildren Adam and Cassidy. David was an amazing husband, father and grandfather and he will be deeply missed. A Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Whitney &...

Rose Marie Havlicek of Phoenix, AZ, born Feb 05, 1937 in Chicago, IL, passed away at the age of 79 on Nov 12, 2016. She is preceded in death by husband, Charles Havlicek, and daughter, Joyce Havlicek. She is survived by son, Richard (wife Brenda) Havlicek, Sr, daughter Charlette (husband Val) LeChuga, grandsons Richard Havlicek, Jr. & James Havlicek, and...

Willard Edward Landers born October 27, 1946 passed away peacefully in his apartment on November 8, 2016 at the Ballard Landmark in Seattle, Washington. Willard was born and raised on a family farm in Earlville, IL. He was the youngest son of Jarleth and Catherine Landers. After graduating from Earlville High School in 1964, he attended Lincoln Barber College. Willard...

Marian E. Storey Williams/O’Grady was born in Hong Kong, China to missionary parents Charles and Harriet Storey on August 24, 1920 and completed her earthly journey on November 7, 2016 in Scottsdale, Arizona.She was born two days before American women were given the right to vote and lived to see a women candidate for president.When her family returned from China,...

August 18, 1942 – November 8, 2016Michael was fun-loving, full of life, compassion and humor.  His family came to Arizona in August of 1950 from Turley, Oklahoma.  He attended South Mountain High School and Scottsdale Community College, and served his country in the Army spending time in Korea.  Michael had a passion for singing, ballroom dancing, motorcycle riding, cowboy sharp-shooting...

Passed peacefully in his home surrounded by family, friends, laughter, and music on the evening of November 5, 2016. He had just celebrated his 90thbirthday. Don taught high school science for 35 years in Illinois before retiring to Phoenix with his wife, Mary (deceased), the love of his wife. Don loved teaching science at Carl Haydon High School, and was...

Lillian Theresa “Terry” Quiros, 91 of Phoenix, died October 28, 2016. Terry was born on June 8, 1925 to Albert and Barbara Matyja in Wheeling, West Virginia. Terry was a registered nurse and a member of the St. Thomas the Apostle Sodality. She enjoyed embroidering, baking, was an avid reader and Cardinals fan. Terry was preceded in death by her...

William (Bill or Billy Joe) Joseph Simon (77), of Paradise Valley, passed away on November 9, 2016 after losing his long battle with Leukemia. He was the beloved husband of Sande Sandeno Simon. Sande and Bill had three sons Tom, Mike (Natalie), and Scott. He loved watching his sons play football and was proud of the men they had become....

Lupe Quihuis was born March 23, 1918 and went to be with our Lord on November 6, 2016. She was raised on a ranch in west Phoenix and attended Murphy Elementary School. Lupe did not attend high school so she could help on the ranch. She met Lionel Quihuis at church and after a courtship, they married on January 19,...

Steve “Lucky” Luckett is survived by his brother Lou and his sisters and Mary, Beth and Linn. Steve was the son of Lucien and Helen Luckett. He was loved by his family and held especially dear by his mother Helen.  His favorite times were family gatherings during the holidays, enjoying Mom’s choc chip cookies.  His loving foster family, Bridget, Rudy,...

Robert Michael Garcia (67) born 8/16/49 to Jose and Antonia Garcia in Prescott, AZ. He was an Ajo All-State Football Player (Guard) for the Red Raiders in 1966. He graduated from Ajo High School in 1967, and he married Terry Luna in 1970. He graduated from A.S.U. in 1973 majoring in Elementary Education. After graduation, he became a Social Worker...

Adam Aguilar III earned his angel wings on November 4th, 2016.  He was born November 25th, 2014 to Adam Aguilar II and Danica Akee with all his extended family welcoming him to our world. He is survived by his older siblings, Kiana Aguilar, Meriah Aguilar, and Jeremyah Traslvania.  During the short time that God let us have him, he was...

Ray Allen West, 23, born on February 15, 1993. He started his life as an adventurous and outgoing individual and lived his entire life just the same. Ray was a brother to two siblings who he absolutely adored. The love he had for his family was one that cannot be described.  He attended Buckeye High School and grew up playing...

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, passed away on October 29th, 2016. Alma was 97 years of age. She and her husband of 61 years, Virgil (deceased) worked together in their masonry and stone business, Arizona Flagstone, since 1950. With her attention to detail and innate business sense, she and Virgil were truly partners in their success. Alma...

Passed away August 4, 2016 at the age of 75, due to lung cancer complications. He was a second generation Phoenician, born to Matthew Makaus, a World War I Veteran, and Gladys Margaurite Block Makaus. Her father, Peter Block, was the first commercial, industrial realtor and appraiser in Phoenix. Peter R. Makaus followed in the same profession as his grandfather...

81, of Phoenix passed away October 26, 2016. Born February 3, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky to parents Charles and Myrna Webb. He was one of eight children. Ray moved to Phoenix at a young age and attended Phoenix Union High School. He married Frances Bassetti at St. Thomas Catholic Church in 1956. Ray has three children; son Ray, daughter Gena...

86, of Phoenix, passed away on October 24, 2016. Don to his friends, was born in Omaha NE and came to Phoenix in 1960. Don was a Drug and Alcohol Counselor with the V.A. Health Care System. Don loved to fly planes and was a barn stormer. He loved photography and the arts. He was a member of the Phoenix...

Louis Mena, 52, of Long Beach, CA died on October 21. Louis was born March 31, 1964 in Evanston, IL to Dr. Luis and Theresa (Terry) DiPietro Mena. He attended and graduated from Agua Fria High School in 1983 and then earned a Business Degree from ASU. He was a long time employee of Bobby McGees and World Com Wireless....

Dolores T. Salazar, 58, passed on October 21, 2016.  Dolores was born to the late Robert and Sophie Salazar on October 18, 1958.  Dolores is survived by her 3 sons Zakariyz, Monte and Corey (Jazmine).  She’s also survived by her 3 grandchildren, Emily, Aidin, Mallinani and her siblings Maria, Grace, Lisa, Virgie, Paul, Danny, Jessie and Yolanda.  Dolores was a...

47, of Mesa, AZ passed away on October 22, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Raquel, 3 sons; Joseph, Erik (Madalane), Angel and daughter Teresa, parents Marcos and Teresa, his 3 brothers; Marcos, Matthew and John and his sister Rhonda. Luke is preceded in death by his son, Luke Anthony Rodriguez II. Luke will be forever...