Obituaries

On December 17, 2015, Bobby Begay left us to be with his “Lord, God and Jesus!”  He will be deeply missed by his family and friends who loved and cherished him. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Hosteen Begay; his mother, Geraldine Ann Begay; brothers Howard Stephen Begay, Raymond Lee Begay and Anthony Charles Begay; and sister...

Born September 8th, 1949 – Passed December 15th, 2015Stephanie Adams was a long time member of the Phoenix Community, working with the US Federal Bureau of Land Management for 27 years. She was a loving Aunt who enjoyed many of the simple and small things in life. Playing games of 500 rummy and keeping playful score with family, and enjoying...

Claire Youmans, was born to Henry Layton McComb and Edna Lucille Thompson, December 9, 1924 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Claire passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord, on December 10, 2015,surrounded in love by many family members. In 1944 during WWII, Claire married US Navy Lieutenant John C. Youmans, then left for the United States where they lived...

Maxine Florence Tibbitt Maldonado (Nonny) (Aunt Mickey) entered into life October 8th, 1934 and started her journey to regain her place next to the man she loved for 54 years, began December 6th, 2015. Maxine is survived by her two daughters Kimberly Adeline and Tammy Renee as well as her 20 grand and 25 great-grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held...

78, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015, with his beloved wife Sharon and sons Ronald and Greg by his side. LeRoy was born in Bell, California, to his deceased parents Charles and Dorothy Donnally. He moved to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1950 and attended Phoenix Union High School, Phoenix College and the University of Arizona where he was a member...

83, of Phoenix passed away peacefully on December 15, 2015. He is survived by his daughter Mary Helen, sons Frank, Larry and Louis, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bernardo is preceded in death by his wife Ernestine and his daughter Yolanda. Bernardo was a great man that was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. A...

in Phoenix on December 11 at the age of 71. Born in Chicago, the oldest of three children of Gene R. Perlick and Joanne Olender Perlick, Nancy and her family moved to the Los Angeles area where she attended St. Paul’s High School in Santa Fe Springs.After graduating, Nancy entered the Sisters of Mercy in Burlingame in 1963 and professed...

83, of Phoenix passed away peacefully on December 15, 2015. He is survived by his daughter Mary Helen, sons Frank, Larry and Louis, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bernardo is preceded in death by his wife Ernestine and his daughter Yolanda. Bernardo was a great man that was loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed. A...

Margaret R. “Nancie” Williams passed away peacefully on December 6, 2015.   Nancie was born on May 25, 1922 to Margaret and Herman Reinecke in Erie, PA. She and her older brother Bill (aka “Moose”) enjoyed a childhood filled with music and laughter.Remembered for her quick wit, public speaking ability, musical talent and athleticism coupled with a sense of humor that...

Of Phoenix, AZ, went home to our Lord on December 9, 2015. Mary, the Irish lassie, was born in 1933 in Philadelphia, PA to Harvey and Mabel Green. She was raised in Phoenix, married for 54 years to the love of her life, Bill Folz Sr., who preceded her in death. Their marriage was rooted in family and friends and...

Lustre Marie Malone, 72, of Phoenix passed away December 7, 2015. She was born in Marin County, CA. Lustre was adopted by Dr. Louis and Marie Robinson. She was the eldest of two children and was predeceased by her sister Sherrill Westin. Lustre was a poet, painter, thespian, pianist, singer, and unceasing dreamer. She was known for her strong words,...

Passed away December 7, 2015 joining his beloved wife of 63 years, Norma (Butler) Stafford. He was born in Glastonbury, CN, February 28, 1925 to Howard Stafford, Sr. and Madeline (Dunham) Stafford. Howard joined the Army in 1943 and served as an artillery spotter in the 8thArmored Division in WWII. He inspected aircraft engines for Pratt & Whitney and later...

Born in Wooster, Ohio on September 21, 1942. Judy met her husband William in California and they settled in Phoenix in 1966 where they raised four children. Judy lost her battle with cancer at the age of 73 and went home to our Lord and Savior on December 4, 2015. Judy will be remembered as a strong and loving light...

Sally O’Malley Whitten-Lara, former CEO of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (Greater Phoenix) and wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, died December 2, 2015. She was born in Phoenix, AZ and dedicated her life to her family, friends and to supporting women in recovery. Preceded in death by father Thomas E. O’Malley, mother Mary Eileen Cairns ...

Favour Hazeltine Slater, 79, died peacefully on December 1, 2015, at her home in Phoenix, Arizona. Favour Hazeltine was born October 24, 1936 in Prescott, Arizona to Sherman and Mary Favour Hazeltine. Her father, Sherman Hazeltine ended his long banking career by serving as chairman of the board of First National Bank of Arizona (now Wells Fargo Bank) until his...

Maria Celina “Sally” Zapien , 89, was born on January 10, 1926 in Phoenix, Arizona to Frank and Helen V. Torres. She was born in the original barrio of Phoenix and was the granddaughter of Arizona pioneers. Sally showed her pioneer spirit to the end of her life. Sally attended Grant and Lowell Elementary schools.   Sally was a captain in...

Robert Alden Bones, age 64, of Phoenix, AZ passed unexpectedly on Monday, November 30, 2015.Bob was born on March 2, 1951, to William Warren Bones and Marion Janet Bones and was a lifelong AZ resident. A true family man who gave his unwavering support and love to his children and grandchildren. He was beloved among his friends, family, and colleagues...

79, of Phoenix, passed away on December 1, 2015. He is survived by 8 children, 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 PM, with a Rosary at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Service will be at 12:00 Noon, Thursday, December...

86, of Phoenix AZ, passed away on November 26, 2015. Irene was born in Chicago, IL to William and Melanie Piccoli on May 12, 1929. In 1949, Irene’s familyrelocated to Arizona. Irene retired from US West after 37 years of service. Irene is preceded in death by her parents William and Melanie Piccoli and brothers Father Gino Piccoli O.F.M. and...

peacefully passed away November 18, 2015.  She will be always in our hearts and in our minds as we remember all the good things she has done for so many people.  Growing up back East in Maryland, she attended and graduated Franklin High School, Baltimore, Maryland.  She graduated from Baltimore Commerce College.  She married the love of her life, Dennis,...