Obituaries

Valentin E. Gómez was born in Atengo, Jalisco, México on March 16, 1928 and was received by the Lord on January 18, 2016 in Phoenix, AZ where he resided since 1955. He lives on through his beloved wife Erminia Gómez, whom he was married to for 60 years. He was a devoted father to his daughter, Ruth Alcalá and is...

Leona V. Castillo92 went to sleep with the Angels on January 12, 2016. Leona was born on January 8, 1924 in North Chicago, Illinois to Adam and Frances Zaborowski.  Leona met the love of her life, Senon “Baldy” Castillo, while he was stationed at Great Lakes Naval Base. Leona and Senon married in August of 1946 and traveled across country...

Anne was born on July 19, 1931 in Sioux Falls, SD and left this earth to join her husband/cowboy/companion, Anthony, on Monday, January 18, 2016.   Anne was the matriarch of a large family, but was a mother to all who knew her. Her ability to place a stranger at ease, and talk about any subject, was one of her hallmark...

Shelor, Michael Edward, 71, longtime Phoenix architect, passed away January 12, 2016 at Morningstar Assisted Care Facility in Phoenix.  He had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for some time.  Michael was born in Vernon, Texas, to Marion and Charlene Shelor, while his father was a POW in Germany during World War Two.  Raised in southwest Kansas, he was a graduate of...

more commonly known as Tony West, 78, was born in Phoenix, Arizona on October 29, 1937. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School, Tony attended the U of A and graduated from ASU with a degree in business. Tony began his career in agribusiness through a family owned operation named Far West Enterprises. In 1968, the family sold the business...

Hannah May Jordan, 80, was born on October 4, 1935, in Phoenix, Arizona, daughter of Olie and Ruth Abrams. Hannah passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on January 14th, 2016. Hannah is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Vernon (Bogie) Jordan, daughters, Diane Godfrey, Elaine Jordan, and Caron Turner. She also leaves behind five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Hannah...

Janet Herding, 74, Paradise Valley, AZ, formerly of Moorhead, MN, died Friday, January 15, 2016, in Paradise Valley, AZ.Janet Rae Brodigan was born June 10, 1941, in Breckenridge, MN to Raymond and Nellie (Harvey) Brodigan. After graduating from Breckenridge High School, she attended Robinsons Beauty School. Janet married Paul Herding, April 4, 1961, in Wahpeton, North Dakota.   They made their...

Lifetime Valley resident, John H. Weber, 89, passed away December 5, 2015. John is survived by Joy Lee Weber, his wife of 43 years; sister Maryanna Foster (Jack) of Tucson; widowed sister-in-law Beth Kelly Weber (Arthur Lynn); 4 nephews and 1 niece; and many great nieces and nephews. A brother, Arthur Lynn Weber, 81, preceded John in death in 2009....

53, of Pinedale, passed away Wednesday January 13th, 2016 after a 22-month fight against colon cancer in Phoenix, Arizona. Dan was born on March 6th, 1962 in Buffalo, New York to Floyd and Ione Aldrich. He attended elementary and some high school in Waterloo, New York and graduated from Ottowa-Glandorf High School in Ottawa, Ohio in 1980. He graduated from...

52, passed on to the Lord on January 6, 2016. Eric is survived by his parents, Robert V. and Bobbie Rice of Phoenix, AZ, an older brother Steven and his wife Therese of Westlake Village, CA along with his younger sister, Kathy and her husband, Eric Meyertons of Austin, Texas. He had 6 nieces and nephews, Travis and Garret Rice...

Brigadier General Fred L. Morton (Arizona Air National Guard retired), passed away on January 11, 2016. He spent a total of 35 years in the Air Force, 7 years on active duty and the remainder as a member of the Arkansas and Arizona Air National Guards. He flew the KC-135 Tanker his entire career. Simultaneously, Mr. Morton flew for Continental...

Charles James Speros was born in Newton, Massachusetts, in 1932, and left this world on January 11, 2016. Charles moved to Phoenix in 1952. He brought with him his charm, movie star good looks, keen intelligence, and his ability to sell Fuller brushes door to door. In time, he brilliantly segued from brushes to commercial real estate development. Charles was...

91, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2016. Zlatka is survived by her daughters Spomenka and Vanya and her favorite son in law, Ted Allison and 3 nephews. She was a beloved wife and mother who had a great capacity for strength, courage and humor. Zlatka was a fantastic cook and seamstress who was also loved by...

O. Thomas Sutton,72, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2016.  Born on March 24, 1943 to Orville R. and Viola Sutton.  He was a great Son, Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather.  He was married 26 years to the love of his life, Amelia “Molly”. He served his country in the United States Army and is a Vietnam...

103 of Phoenix, passed away December 28, 2015. She was born to Edward Guy and Mittie Sain in Vail, NC on April 12, 1912. Nan came to Phoenix in 1964. She worked for General electric and Honeywell as a communications analyst. Nan enjoyed visiting with neighbors and friends, bridge, sewing and working with flowers. She was preceded in death by...

81, of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully in his home and ascended to heaven on January 3, 2016. Gene was born to Edward and Shirley Fullerton on January 12, 1934 in Charlotte, NC. He was married to his sweetheart Barbara Norvell on May 21, 1960 and has been married for 55 wonderful years. Gene loved life and spending time with...

Our loving Mother, Lorraine (Gray) Paysnoe passed away with the Grace of God in her home Monday January 4th2016. Mom was born in Phoenix Arizona March 26, 1924 at St. Joseph’s Hospital.  She attended St. Mary’s Grade School and St. Mary’s High School. She Married Gerald (Jerry) Paysnoe May 4th, 1944. Her life and career was devoted to the lives...

Ramon Lorenzo Gurule born June 18, 1939 in St. Johns, AZ was welcomed into heaven on January 2, 2016 at the age of 76. His parents, Estanislao and Juanita Gurule, preceded him in death. Mr. Gurule was a 1957 graduate of St. Mary’s High School. Mr. Gurule was an extremely proud United States Marine which often regaled the membership with...

Maria Josefina “Mary Jo” Franco French, 79, joined our Heavenly Father on December 31, 2015. Mary Jo was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on January 4, 1936, to loving parents who shaped her work and life. Jesús Franco was the Mexican Consul to Arizona and along with her mother, Josefina Carrascoso, they foundedEl Sol, the first Spanish language newspaper. Mary Jo...

Loving husband, devoted father, grandfather and proud USAF Veteran, went to join the Lord on January 4, 2016. He was born in Phoenix on February 10, 1931 to James Merle and Geraldine (Nee Talley). James was baptized at Brophy Chapel, graduated St. Mary’s HS in 1949 and attended ASU in pre law. He was discharged from the Air Force as...