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Laura “Jane” Anderson

Laura “Jane” Anderson

Laura ‘Jane’ Anderson passed surrounded by family on February 27, 2016 at Ryan House in Phoenix, AZ. Jane was born on March 2, 1935 in Phoenix to parents Veva Rawson Shupe and Reed Dalton Shupe, MD. She attended Emerson Elementary School, West Phoenix High School, Stephens College in Columbia, MO, the University of Arizona and graduated from Arizona State University...

Carmen Moreno Bustoz

Carmen Moreno Bustoz

85, of Phoenix AZ passed away peacefully on April 26, 2016 surrounded by her beloved family.   She was born in Tucson, AZ to Gertrude and Vicente Moreno. Carmen was a devoted wife, mother and sister that never grew old! She always enjoyed life, family gatherings and going on new adventures. “You don’t leave a party before cake is served”. She...

Cora May Delcore

Cora May Delcore

Cora May Delcore, age 79, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 23, 2016 in her home in Glendale, Arizona.  Cora May Delcore is survived by her four children. Terry Michael Delcore (wife Elaine), Nick Michael Delcore, Jr. (wife Cindy), Wendy Sue Duff (husband Hugh), Deborah Ann Delcore and seven grandchildren. Cora May Delcore was born on August 16, 1936 in...

John Hanlon Faulds

John Hanlon Faulds

85, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2016.  John was born on February 8, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Sarah and John Faulds.  John graduated from Shaw High School and Kent State University. John served in the US Army and was stationed in Germany. He received a Master of Public Health degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. ...

Richard John Kealy

Richard John Kealy

Richard John Kealy (Rick) was born on September 29, 1967, in Phoenix, Arizona, a minute after his fraternal twin, Johnny. Growing up, Rick lived in Hastings, Nebraska, and Scottsdale, Arizona, where he attended Arcadia High School and graduated with the class of 1986. Rick went to work at the family business, then called Kealy Construction, with his father and brother;...

Mary Irene Murphy

Mary Irene Murphy

79, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 25, 2016, having been surrounded by family and friends during her final days, when she returned to the loving embrace of her Heavenly Father and adoring husband.  Renie was one of eleven children of William and Dorothy Flynn Barmettler of Omaha, Nebraska.  She attended Duschene Academy in Omaha; she was a Fred Harvey...

Ely M. Omega

Ely M. Omega

Ely M. Omega, 74, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016, in Phoenix, Arizona where she owned a home and resided since 1985. Born in the Philippines on November 27, 1941, Ely graduated Valedictorian of her college class and went on to lead a very exemplary life as a mother, American citizen, friend and neighbor. Her guiding force in life...

Elden Leonard Melle

Elden Leonard Melle

71, of Mesa, Arizona, died April 20, 2016.  He was born October 16, 1944, in Sheridan County, Montana.  After serving in the Army National Guard, he moved to Arizona in approximately 1966, joining his parents, who chose Arizona as a place to retire after selling their farm in Montana.  Arizona was the place where Elden established his roots, raised a...

Martin James Beck

Martin James Beck

79, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully at his home on April 22, 2016, after a long and fruitful life. Born on June 14, 1936 in Phoenix, Arizona to Harry Beck and Anna (Wynne) Beck at St. Joseph’s Hospital; he attended St. Agnes grade school and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Phoenix.He served in the U.S Army, 101st...

Roque R. “Rocky” Sanchez

Roque R. “Rocky” Sanchez

88, passed away April 22, 2016 at Del Webb Hospital in Sun City West, AZ surrounded by many who loved him. He was born August 10, 1927 in Devine, Texas and made his home in Arizona for the past 64 years. Roque is survived by his wife Helen of 60 years; daughter, Paula; brother, Robert (Mary) Sanchez and sister, Rosie...

Joanne M Goss

Joanne M Goss

OnApril 15, 2016, Joanne M. Goss passed from death to eternal life after a short bout with cancer. Joanne was born on December 26, 1935 in Atlanta, Georgia and soon thereafter moved to Nashville, Tennessee where she attended Peabody Demonstration School, Ward Belmont School and later graduated from Harpeth Hall School in 1953. She attended Vanderbilt University. For many years...

Don R Gibson

Don R Gibson

78, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at home the result of cancer. He was born on June 19, 1937 in Moberly, Missouri and was preceded in death by his parents, Budsey and Mary Alice Gibson. A graduate of Huntsville High School in Huntsville, MO, Central College in Fayette, MO and the University of Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia,...

Julio “Jimmy” Garcia

Julio “Jimmy” Garcia

Julio “Jimmy” Garcia, 56, went to rest in Heaven with his father Julio Sr. and sister Teresa on April 18th, 2016. Born January 10th, 1960. Jimmy is survived by his wife Fernanda, daughter Jessica, son Kevin, mother Olivia, sister Lani, and brother Tony. Viewing will be held Sunday, April 24, 2016 from 5:30-8:00 PM at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home,...

John R. Iii Norton

John R. Iii Norton

John R. Norton III, 87, a third generation Arizonan, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016, surrounded by his family. John was born April 10, 1929 at St. Joseph’s Hospital to Earlene and John R. Norton, Jr.Raised in Phoenix, he graduated from North High, attended Stanford for one year and graduated in 1950 from the U of A with a B.S....

Thomas Patrick Jr Johnstone

Thomas Patrick Jr Johnstone

Thomas Patrick Johnstone, Jr. passed away in his home on April 15, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 82. Tom was born in Brooklyn, New York, August 14, 1933 and spent the rest of his life in both California and Arizona. His lifetime accomplishments are varied as he served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and...

Loretta C. Armijo

Loretta C. Armijo

Loretta C. Armijo,74, of Phoenix, passed away on April 14, 2016. Loretta was born on September 9, 1941 in McNary, Arizona to Joe and Mary (Duran) Armijo. Loretta graduated from McNary High School and enjoyed her career as a nail technician for Stanford the Salon. She will be greatly missed by her clients who became her lifelong friends. She is...

Leroy Monteilh

Leroy Monteilh

That’s LifeLeroy MonteilhSunrise                                                                                               Sunset9/9/1931                                                                                           04/08/2016Visitation5-8 PM; Rosary 7 PM, Monday, April 18, 2016Whitney & Murphy Funeral HomeFuneral Mass10 AM, Tuesday, April 19, 2016St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1954 N. 24th Street, Phoenix.IntermentHoly Cross CemeteryLeroy Monteilh, 84, returned to his heavenly home on April 8, 2016 . His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his...

Patricia Margaret Anne Dennery Weber

Patricia Margaret Anne Dennery Weber

Patricia (Pat) Weber, 89, passed away peacefully in hospice care on March 31, 2016, in Scottsdale AZ. She was born on “Groundhog Day,” February 2, 1927 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. After graduation from Holy Spirit High School she moved to Philadelphia, PA, where she earned her RN degree at St. Agnes Hospital School of Nursing in 1951. Soon after...

Betty A. Borquez

Betty A. Borquez

Betty A. Borquez, 80 of Phoenix, cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all, suddenly passed and made her transition to our Heavenly Father on April 9, 2016. Betty was born on July 31, 1935 in Hayden, Arizona. Betty was preceded in death by her beloved father, Arturo Borquez, mother Alicia Saenz, step-father Marcos Saenz, and brother Rolando (Rollie)...

Beatrice Carle Schwab

Beatrice Carle Schwab

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...

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