Obituaries

James William Thiemonge born April 5, 1950 in Birmingham, AL passed away July 28, 2015. A Marine Corps, Vietnam Veteran, he is survived by his 2 daughters, Heather Hazelett and Melissa Figueroa, his 3 beautiful grandchildren, and several close friends and family members. He was a true outdoors man, who loved everything nature had to offer. He was a great...

Colonel Barnes passed away November 19, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer caused by Agent Orange. Tom had a Military Funeral Service December 4, 2014 and is buried at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. He was born to Russell and Violet Barnes on November 26, 1944 and they moved to Arizona in 1946.Military CareerColonel Barnes entered the Army...

25 years old of Phoenix, Arizona passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 21st, 2015. Laura was a loving daughter, Sister and Mother. Her beautiful smile and boisterous laugh will be missed dearly. She was a loving mother to her 1 year old son, Elliott, a beloved sister to her 3 brothers, Gabriel Jr., Nicholas and Eric, as well as a cherished...

Marie Frances Hinni, of Cape Girardeau, died 25 July 2015 in Scottsdale, Arizona of complications from Parkinson’s disease. She was 81. She was born in Perryville, Missouri on 4 October 1933 to Daniel and Mable (Miget) Berkbigler. She graduated from St. Vincent High School, attended Southeast Missouri and Northwestern University. She married John Hinni in 1959. They had two children,...

64, of Phoenix passed away peacefully on July 23, 2015. He is survived by his two sisters, Karen Marconi (Peter) and Janet Ford (John), step-brother Charles Jones, niece Galina and nephews Dennis and Andrew, and cousin Dan and many other cousins and friends.   A visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 PM with a Rosary at 7:00 PM on...

Eileen, 77, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away July 20, 2015 surrounded by her loved ones.   Eileen loved her family, her church and her friends – and we miss her very much. She passed away Monday after a brave battle against time. Eileen lived a full life with Charlie, her husband of 54 years, their four daughters, their spouses, and grandchildren.  ...

93, of Phoenix went into the arms of Jesus on July 20, 2015. She is survived by her son James Lee Pourchot (Joni), daughter Marilyn (Craig) Lincoln, grandsons Sam and Josh and great-granddaughter Julia. Dolline dearly loved Jesus Christ, family and friends. In return, relatives and friends would celebrate her birthday for many years. “In my father’s house are many...

62, of Peoria, AZ, passed away on July 20, 2015. She was a dedicated wife, mother, nana, sister and friend. Surviving Anna are her daughters and their spouses: Liz, John, Christina, Matt, Jennifer and Jason; and her grandchildren, Kiley, Nathan, Emma, Allison, Laila and Ryan. She is also survived by her brothers: Harry, Mark, Paul and Philip John. Anna’s family...

85, died on July 18, 2015 from cardiac arrest. He was born onNovember 4, 1929 in Phoenix to Joaquin and Antonia (Montano) Acevedo. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Ercy; survivors son Mike (Cindy), daughter Margaret Fitch (Rick), grandsons Christopher (Teri), Kevin Fitch, great-grandchildren Benjamin, Isabella, Lola and numerous nieces and nephews. He dedicated his life to...

57, of Phoenix, moved on to meet his Father in Heaven and his Father Pablo on July 19, 2015. He is survived by his wife Joann, daughters Victoria and Jessica, son Oscar Jr, five grandchildren, four brothers, one sister and numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved mother Victoria. He leaves us with rich memories of courage and unselfish love...

The Powers’ patriarch has passed on.  He was our leader, our guide through life.  George put his three children through medical school, serving as mentor for all that is important in medicine and in life. He died at home July 17, 2015 surrounded by his extended family. Born in Little River, Kansas on September 22, 1919, his father, a medical...

87, of Peoria, AZ., Passed away peacefully on July 17, 2015.   He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Rose, daughter Isabella (Dave), his grandson James, granddaughter Jennifer (Chris Tassin), four great grandchildren; Hanna, Zachary, James David- “JD”, and Hunter.   James was a proud member of U.A. Local #469 Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union. He was also a long...

Our beloved, Mary Gonzales, born Maria de Jesus Gomez, passed away on July 15, 2015 at the age of 92. Mary was a lifelong resident of Phoenix, Arizona, who grew up in the Golden Gate barrio of Phoenix. She was close to her brothers and sisters, Lupe Gomez, Tony Gomez, Tito Gomez, John Gomez, Marina Ruiz and Francis Luevano, and...

Dr. Martin C. Sheehy 71, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2015. He was born on December 12, 1943 to loving parents John (Jack) and Moria (nee Madden) Sheehy of 8 Main Street, Listowel County, Kerry, Ireland. Martin had many personal and professional accomplishments. He was a graduate of St. Michael’s College in Listowel and the University College...

Our beloved Mother, Isabel F. Araiza whom we knew as Nana, having just turned 95 years old, went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2015. She was born on July 12, 1920 in Cananea Sonora, Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband Timoteo Araiza, sons Aberlardo, Robert, Pete and daughter Dora. She is survived by sons...

Robert G. Swan passed away peacefully at home in Phoenix, AZ on July 14, 2015. He was born in Phoenix, AZ on June 3, 1936. Bob was a lifelong Arizona resident. After he graduated from North High School where he starred for the State Championship Football team, he played football at Phoenix College and then earned a full-ride football scholarship...

September 10, 1941 – June 6,2015.Patricia was born in the small town of New Castle, Pennsylvania. She was the only child born to Roy Bales and Mariella Blaine Bales. Her family moved to New Jersey when she was a young girl, and it was there she met and married her high school sweetheart, Bob Negrini. Together they moved to Hawaii,...

Melissa Kathleen Mohler Sherf,32, passed away on July 10, 2015.Beloved daughter of Robert Mohler and the late Pamela Mohler, born September 30, 1982. Melissa is survived by her husband Christopher and 5 year old son Collin. Melissa graduated from Arizona State University and had enjoyed a career in banking and finance at Wells Fargo. She is survived by her father...

68, of Tempe “La Victoria”, Arizona, went to be with the Lord peacefully on July 9, 2015 surrounded by his family. During his very long battle with PSP, he was faithful and obedient to his Lord and Savior. Eddie was born in Hollywood, California on December 27, 1946. He graduated from Tempe McClintock High School, served in the US Navy....

Lewis Collier, age 89, passed away on July 9, 2015. Lewis worked as a dairy farmer and welder. He ended his career as a state employee for the Chandler Unified School District. He is survived by his wife Maxine, daughter Brenda, son David both of Chandler, grandchildren Shawna and her daughters J.T. and Paris of Florida, Toby and her daughter...