Obituaries

Sandra Joanne Johnson passed away on February 26, 2016. Sandy was born in Beloit, Wisconsin and is preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth “Betty” DiBernardo Murray and her father, Orville “Jack” Murray. Sandy is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Lon LeRoy Johnson, her son, Ryan Johnson, his wife, Allison DeMore Johnson, and her three grandchildren, Maximilian,...

Born in 1929, Frances Broyles, of Phoenix, died peacefully with her family on February 29, 2016.   She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Robert E. Broyles, and is survived by her sister Emily Salamon of Pueblo, Colorado, her four children, Kelli Morley, Robert L. Broyles, Timothy Broyles, and Nancy Hunter, as well as ten grandchildren and...

81, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on February 25, 2016 surrounded by her family after a valiant battle with pulmonary disease. She will always be remembered for her bright smile, warm heart and positive outlook on life. Everyone was a friend and she touched so many lives and hearts.  Mary was born in Phoenix, AZ on October 8, 1934. After...

74, of Phoenix, passed away surrounded by family on February 26, 2016. Al is survived by his loving wife, Rosa, daughter Nancy (Kenneth), sons Sergio (Patricia), David (Sheila) and Alfredo Jr, 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Services will be held privately. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney &...

February 18th, 2016 our Beautiful Jenna Rose Mickelson, full of grace and song entered heaven peacefully as she was enveloped in a lavender, gold and rainbow cocoon in her Mother Lisa’s Arms.  Jenna was born March 31st, 1991 during Passover, and on Easter Day.  The angels surely serenaded Jenna the day she was born.  God placed Jenna right in the...

Ray Stuckwisch, 88, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus February 22, 2016. He was born in Pierce County, Nebraska on May 23, 1927, to Henry and Hertha Setzkorn Stuckwisch. Ray grew up in battle Creek, Nebraska. In 1949 he married June Eichstaedt.A graduate of Concordia Seminary, Springfield, IL, he pastored Lutheran churches in San Jose, Decatur and Peoria, IL...

55, of Phoenix passed peacefully on February 22, 2016. She is survived by her husband Raymond of 32 years, sons, Raymond Jr. and Manuel, her mother Maria Annie Banegas, brother Ramon Alday, sisters Cecilia Alday, Carmen Escontrias, Margaret Melendez, Tina Villalva and 3 grandchildren. Teresa is preceded in death by her father Ramon Alday and grandmother Maria A. Aledo. A...

Mary Margaret was the first of nine children born to Joseph and Margaret Fallon in 1920 in Pittsburgh, PA. She lived almost 96 years, passing away on February 22, 2016. She grew up in Pittsburgh and graduated from Annunciation High School. She met the love of her life, Charles Joseph Schweikert, and they were married on June 6, 1942 at...

Anita “Annie” M. Gomez, 83, a native of Phoenix, AZ, passed away into the arms of her Heavenly Father on February 22, 2016. She was surrounded by herfamily. She is survived by her husband, the love of her life for over 65 years, Alfred K. Gomez, her five children; Alfred Jr. (Margie), Manuel (Irene), Rosalena Martinez (Rogelio), Bernard and Gilbert...

36, of Phoenix, passed away on February 19, 2016. Jose is survived by his wife of over 20 years, Stephanie, daughter Divine, son Damien, niece Destiny, parents Silvia and Jorge, brothers Andres and Alejandro, sisters Vanessa and Yesenia, 14 nieces and nephews and the City of S.D., National City, CA. Jose was a loving father and an amazing friend to...

It’s with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather. He left us to join his Heavenly family on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at the age of 87. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Lopez (Rudy), sons; Manuel, Raymond (Elaine) and Richard Balderas; 7 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 14 great...

Hermann Belton Perrin Meyer, M.D., Ph.D., Knight of Malta April 5, 1935-February 17, 2016Our dear and most beloved father, husband, brother, mentor, teacher, healer and friend Belton passed away peacefully at home in the company of dear friends and his beloved wife Marion.  His passing followed a brief but courageous battle with lung cancer. Belton was born in Stockton, California,...

Founder of Whole Life Foundation, passed away on February 20, 2016. She is survived by brother Joseph Peters of Phoenix, sister Lourice George of Buffalo, NY, Godson David Hattendorf of Phoenix. She was born July 22, 1926, and is preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. McMahel. Isabel was recognized by President George Walker Bush as the 770thPoint of...

79, of Phoenix passed away peacefully on February 20, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband Michael of 42 years. Anita is survived by her sons Michael II, Mark (Karen) and daughter Lisa (Craig) Haynes, sister LaVon Arms, brother William Gehrke, 8 loving grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00...

Age 42, of Surprise, AZ passed away on February 18, 2016. Catherine was born in Phoenix, AZ on March 28, 1973. She was a loving mother and devoted family woman. Catherine lifted up and encouraged all those around her to live genuine, service based lives. Her devotion to public service is carried on through her two sons and daughter, all...

85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday evening February 20th, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Joseph Coughlin, her mother Genevieve O’Neil Kearns her father Thomas Francis Kearns and her brother Thomas Kearns. Mildred is survived by her sister Virginia “Pinky” McBain, and her brother John “Jacky ” Kearns and his wife Kathleen Kearns....

Eric “Rick” Swendson was born August 21, 1954 in Phoenix, Arizona.  He attended St. Vincent de Paul, Alhambra High School, Maricopa Technical College, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, and served in the United States Air Force.   Rick was an avid outdoorsman, gun collector, ham radio enthusiast, electrical mechanical designer, motor cyclist, and a talented artist and musician.  He is survived by two...

Bill passed peacefully the morning of February 16, 2016 in the presence of his family. Bill was born in Winslow, AZ January 6, 1927 the son of William H. McDermott and Francis Hurta. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Sgt. Joe Dee Hurta and granddaughter Abigail Rose McDermott. Bill is survived by his wife, Evalyn, daughter Jill,...

Sanchez, Evelyn, 83, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2016.  She is survived by her husband Manuel, sons Danny, David (Bonnie) and daughter Diana (Dennis) Stanton.Friends may call from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, in Phoenix.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am, Thursday,...

Antoine Karim Eid unexpectedly passed away. He is survived by his parents Karim and Adele, sister Marie Eid-Medawar (and the late George Medawar), brothers Elie (Debby), preceded by Joseph (Maguy), John (Jeanndarc), Faez (Jessy), Sam and Abraham (Jessica) and many nephews and nieces.Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 10:00 am at Saint Joseph Maronite Catholic Church,...