Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

Doris Esther Lewis passed away peacefully on February 16, 2016. Proceeded in death by her beloved husband Charles. C. Lewis, Sr., USAF. Born on October 13, 1934, Doris lived a rich and full life with great joy and appreciation. After raising her family she worked for Target Corp. for more than 20 years, retiring at age 78. She lived independently...

Christopher Andrew Ray, 41, passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on February 8th, 2016. He was born to Oliver Michael Ray and Teresa Ann Ray on November 19, 1974, in Phoenix, Arizona. To family and friends, he was affectionately known as Andy. His smile was genuine, his heart was pure, and his soul touched you in a way...

Herbert Johnson Louis (Tim) was born April 22, 1928, to Henrietta Johnson and John Jeffry Louis in Evanston, Illinois, and passed away at his home in Paradise Valley, (February 16, 2016). He was the great-grandson of Samuel Curtis Johnson, founder of the SC Johnson & Son. He was known as an accomplished orthopedic surgeon, philanthropist, sportsman, Army veteran, mentor, husband,...

Prominent Phoenix trial lawyer, Terrence J. “Terry” McGillicuddy, passed away on February 14, 2016. Terry was born September 3, 1937 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the first son of Merlyn “M.J.” and Claire McGillicuddy. Terry is survived by his former wife, Glenda, his daughters Tara and Erin, his only granddaughter, Ashlyn, age 4, and his siblings, Marianne Alcott, Linda Hines, and...

Madonna Jean Compau passed away with grace while surrounded by all of her children and many other family members on February 13th, 2016 at the age of 81.Madonna wan born in 1934 and raised in Omaha, NE where she met her husband Richard while he was attending Dental School at Creighton University. They were soon married and moved to Phoenix,...

passed away of natural causes on Wednesday the 10th of February 2016 in Mesa, Arizona at the age of 96. Mary Ann was born to George and Mary Gresock Uhron of Chambersville, Pennsylvania on September 17, 1919. She graduated from Indiana High School with the class of 1938. Mary Ann was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church of Phoenix,...

84, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 10th, 2016, surrounded by family. Born in Chicago, IL, the second of four children, Frank served in the Air Force on Guam during the Korean War in the early 50’s. After which, he moved to Phoenix, where he met and married the love of his life, Elsie. They were married 58...

Beatriz C. Jasso passed peacefully in the presence of her family on February 11, 2016 at the age of 102. Born in Falls City, Texas on October 8, 1913 to Gavino and Guadalupe R. Cardenas. This courageous and strong willed lady began raising her younger brothers (3) and sisters (3) at the age of 10. Her mother passed during child...

Anthony “Tony” Oliverio passed away in his home on Friday, February 5, 2016. He would have been 100 years old on Tuesday, February 9, 2016.His wife, Lena Oliverio, passed away on January 4, 2009. They had been married for 69 years. He is preceded in death by his father Biagio (Bill), mother Rosa (Rose), 4 brothers Johnny , Billy, Frank...