Obituaries

Helene Brandenberger, 85, of the Valley of the Sun, was born in Paris, Kentucky to Mary Soule and Herbert Thomas Sledd, January 2nd, 1930. Helene’s parents moved from Kentucky to Arizona for her mother’s health and Helene and her siblings followed when she was about six. Her father was a Federal Housing Manager and the family moved frequently. Helene graduated...

Robert L. Bayless III passed away August 18, 2015. Bob was born in Phoenix on September 2, 1942 to Pauline Hickcox Bayless and Robert L. Bayless, Jr. He attended St. Francis Grade School, Brophy, and the University of Arizona. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. After college, Bob began work in the insurance business and created Bayless...

Reg “Coach” Matthews, 91, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2015 surrounded by his wife, daughter, and granddaughter. How does one tell the story of a man who lived such a rich and full life? We begin where it all began- in Natick, Massachusetts. Reg, or Butch as he was called in his early years, was an all around athlete...

Wesley Allen DeMarce “Red” 66, one of the last, true Marlboro men, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 at his home in Mesa, surrounded by his children.Red was husband to his high school sweetheart, Susan (Lewis), dad to Matthew (Amy) and Kristy, (Hale), devoted Papa to Lexi, Mattie and Lyndy, son, brother, uncle and friend to many. A Phoenix native,...

Dr. Maura Hi’ilani Lynch, 51, of Scottsdale, Arizona formerly of Kailua, Hawaii was taken from us while she was on her morning run. Maura died on June 12, 2015.She lived a gracious life as a healer, a writer, a mentor, a spiritual guide and a caregiver; she lived in truth, beauty and love practicing her belief that all people are...

Antonio S. Rodriguez, 48 of Phoenix passed away Aug. 6, 2015. Born in El Centro, CA and moved to Phoenix where he graduated from Alhambra High School in 1985. He worked as a meat cutter and loved to have fun with friends and family. Tony never married or had any children but enjoyed his two nieces and spent time with...

SHAWN ROBERT SPEROFF entered into the loving embrace of our Lord on August 4, 2015 in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 28. He is survived by his mother Joann and father Robert, brothers Ryan and Brandon and many loving family relatives and friends. Shawn ‘E Boy’ was born in Memphis, TN on March 15, 1987. The family moved to...

David Tapia Rodriguez was called home to his Savior, our Lord, on Monday August 10th, 2015. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, friend, and servant of God. Honor, courage, integrity, humility, and dauntless pride in all he did, were the foundation of his journey through this life. He was a loving and giving man to any and all...

Herminia Martha Tigue, born December 8, 1939, was called home on July 10, 2015.Affectionately called Mennie by her family and Martha by her friends, she lived her life with enthusiasm. She had a lively family history, going back to her grandparents, Ignacio and Angelita Flores, who in Mexico; became the parents of 18 children. Her Mother, also named Angelita, came...

Judith A. Grier passed away peacefully on August 12, 2015 in Tempe, AZ. Judy is survived by her son Bill (Denise) Grier, granddaughter Kayla and her sister Cathy Ryan. She was born in Milwaukee, WI and later moved to Arizona where she worked as an administrative assistant in the banking and healthcare industries. Judy enjoyed spending time with her family,...

91, passed away on August 10, 2015. He was born on October 2, 1923 in Watertown, New York. Jack was drafted into the U.S. Army in January 1943 and became an Army Paratrooper. He subsequently graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from Denison University in Granville, OH in June 1949. He moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1952. After several positions in...

89, of Phoenix, passed away August 8, 2015. Funeral Mass will be Friday, August 14, 2015 at 9:00 AM at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 8620 N. 7thStreet, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.

93, of Phoenix, passed away August 6, 2015. He was born October 28, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY to William and Theresa Riedmann. He attended Bishop Laughlin High School. He came to Arizona in 1968. Arthur married Sally Short, his wife of 60 years, in 1955. He was a retired Insurance Agent since 1997. He was a Lector and Eucharistic Minister...

90, born January 27, 1925 in Zacatecas Mexico, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2015.Juana is survived by her daughter, Gloria Vasquez (Vincent) and son, Steven. She is preceded in death by her husband Justo, sons Gilbert, Danny, Ricky, Tony, Henry and daughter Esther. She leaves behind 20 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She loved to cook and spend time...

Jeffrey Raymond passed away at 65 years old in his home in Scottsdale, AZ due to complications of pancreatic cancer. Jeff was born February 21, 1950 in Battle Creek, MI to his parents Joseph and Leola Raymond. He spent most of his life growing up in Monona, WI with his brothers Jack, Peter, Paul and Jimmy and sisters Judy and...

Carol Gastelum, 72, passed away July 30, 2015. Born June 6, 1943, Carol was the second of two bright children born to Burton and Berta Weiner of Patterson, NJ. Carol attended ASU, graduating with a degree in sociology. In 1965, she married Fabian, her husband of 49 years, and together they raised 3 children. In 1978, she began working at...

79, of Scottsdale, passed away July 30, 2015. He was born on October 13, 1935 in Duisburg, Germany. Harry married his wife Inge on April 28, 1961. They left for Chicago October 31, 1961. Their son Alan was born January 28, 1964. In May of 1999, they came to Scottsdale, AZ. He is survived by his wife and son, daughter-in-law...

Robert Medrano was born February 16, 1949 to Johnny and Mollie Medrano.  He was preceded in death by his sister Margaret and brother Gilbert Joseph. Robert is survived by two brothers, Henry and Johnny.Robert attended St. Mary’s High School and Phoenix College.  Robert was proud to be from his neighborhood of Golden Gate and passed as close to his roots...

Roman Fernandez, an Arizona native, born July 20, 1967, went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2015.Roman graduated from Cactus High School and enlisted in the United States Navy. He served for 6 years and did one tour of duty at Desert Storm. Roman touched the lives of so many as a coach and mentor. He is survived...

Thomas Lee “Rocky” Amiot entered God’s care peacefully at home on July 29, 2015. Rocky is survived by his wife Rosie of 48 years, children Denise Amiot, Michelle Amiot-Pate, Thomas Amiot, Jr., Tina Amiot and Scott Amiot, grandchildren Erin, Shannon, Andrew, Evan, Chris, James, Jon, Joel, Caitlin, Candice, Jessica and Sara and great grandchildren; Conner, Cameron, Reese, Sidney, Jensen, Harrison,...