Obituaries

88 of Phoenix passed away peacefully on October 18, 2015. He is survived by his wife Juanita of 62 years, daughters Carmina Chavez, Georgina (Carlos) Eylicio, grandsons Carlos (Felicia), Jaime (Margarita), Diego, Sergio (Lubia), Marco (Claudia), Estevan and 8 great grandchildren. Ruben is preceded in death by son-in-law Manuel Chavez Jr. “Sleepy”. He proudly served his country in WWII. Ruben...

On October 22, 2015, Juanita entered into rest at 11:05 AM in Phoenix, Arizona. Juanita was being visited and comforted by family members and caretakers from Hyde Park Home Health Care. Juanita was 95 years old. Juanita Niccoli was born in Parsons, Kansas on June 5, 1920. Juanita is preceded in death by her parents George and Kittie Carter of...

Our beloved son, Armando G. Rivera Jr., 54, was born in Phoenix, AZ on March 14, 1961 and onThursday, October 22, 2015, at 3:00 pm, he went to be with our lord and savior and all the angels.He was a special angel to all our family and everyone that he came in contact with.He was a mama’s boy and his...

63, of Mesa, AZ passed away peacefully on October 8, 2015.  She is survived by her son Travis, daughters Danita and Paige, sisters Anita Jeffes and Veleyas Adams, brother Jack Adams, grandchildren Michael, Isaiah, Lilliana, Sophia and Leo, several nieces, nephews & great nieces & nephews  She is preceded in death by her father Jack Adams, nephew Billy Taylor and...

80, of Phoenix passed way October 11, 2015. She was born August 26, 1935 in Delia, NM to Joe and Juanita Sanchez. She worked for Motorola for 27 years as a lead operator. Maria is survived by her husband of 62 years, Filiberto Perez Sierras, children Richard (Beth), Roxanne (Xavier) Lopez, Julie Young, Edward, 5 grandchildren, Abel, James, Marisa, Eric...

79, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. Petey was a native Phoenician who attended Whittier Elementary School, North High School and Arizona State University, serving in leadership roles as a member of her sorority “Kappa Delta Kappa”. Her career began at Allied Signal Aerospace Engineering until she retired in 1991. Petey was a beloved and devoted...

James Alexander Boyd IIAugust 28, 1996 – October 4, 2015James Alexander Boyd II, 19, passed from life on earth to life in heaven with His Savior, Jesus, on Sunday, October 4, 2015. James loved music and had a deep sense of rhythm and harmony in his music as a composer, songwriter, singer and accomplished pianist. He found joy in playing...

Frank Johnson, 63, passed away in Scottsdale, AZon September 28, 2015. He was born in Pawtucket, RI on February 27, 1952. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gertrude Anderson and his father Frank Johnson. He is survived by his stepfather, Clayton Anderson, his sisters Carol Osborne, and Cathie Fisher. Also, his four brothers, Charles, Paul, Gary and David...

JORGE BRITO1957 – 2015Family appreciates all your support and prayers.Jorge is with his Lord.He was loved by many and will be missed by all.**Monday, October 12Visitation 5:00 – 7:00 PMWhitney & Murphy Funeral Home4800 E. Indian School RoadPhoenix, AZ  85018**Tuesday, October 13Visitation 9:30 – 10:30 AMRosary 10:30 AMFuneral Mass 11:00 AMSt. John Vianney Catholic Church539 La Pasada Blvd.Goodyear, AZ  85338

84, of Laveen, passed away on October 4th, 2015. Pat was very involved at the Franciscan Renewal Center “the Casa” as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector. She spread a lot of joy visiting people in hospitals and the homebound and assisted weekly with tithe at the Casa. Pat loved to travel, with her favorite place being Coronado, California. She loved...

Sorenson, George R. Jr. passed during the early morning hours of October 3, 2015. He is survived by his beloved wife Carolyn of 60 years and their children, daughter Kelly (husband Babe Serago) and sons Reid and Cole. He was blessed to have nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, many loved nieces and nephews and great friends. He lived his life,...

Carl Marvin Wolf, age 83, went to be with his Lord on October 3, 2015. Carl is survived by his wife Lorraine, sons Larry (Yvonne), Steve, Eric (Cindy), 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, his brother Warren and sister Adena Younger. Carl was born in Phoenix and graduated from North High School and Phoenix College. He served in the USAF and...

Age 79, died peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2015, in Phoenix, Arizona. His wife and all his children were with him. Dick was born in Shullsburg, Wisconsin in 1935 to Gerald and Catherine Whalen. He moved to Arizona in 1946. Dick attended St. Mary’s Elementary School where he met Carol Benenato, the love of his life. They married in 1956...

Age 73, went on to a new life September 29, 2015 following a long battle with illness. He was a Chicago Archdiocesan Priest on loan to the Phoenix Archdiocese.He was born in Chicago, Illinois to Lucille Kleiber (Prudzik) and Raymond John Kleiber. He attended Quigley North High School, Niles Preparatory and Mundelein Seminary. After ordination he worked closely with Bishop...

Fr. Richard Michael McGuire, O.S.C. was born on May 20, 1945, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to John and Edith May (Bower) McGuire,died Sept. 30, 2015, Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 70. His profession of vows was August 28, 1966 in Hastings, Nebraska.His date of priesthood ordination was May 12, 1973 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Fr. Rick moved to Arizona...

41, of Phoenix, passed away on September 24, 2015. Michael is survived by his parents Barbara and David, brothers David and Andy as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and special friend Genna Shepard. Michael will be missed by so many who were touched by his tender heart. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, October...

David James French passed away unexpectedly on Monday September 28, 2015.  He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on June 26, 1942 to Martha and Philip French and was the youngest of three brothers, survived by Bill and John French.  He met his wife, Susan Walp of 47 years at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. They married on...

92, of Phoenix passed away peacefully on September 30, 2015. Mary is survived by her daughters Maria and Sally, 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her son Anthony. A Memorial Celebration will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, October 9, 2015 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. A...

Bertha J. Myers departed this world on September 22, 2015. She was born June 3, 1924 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Bertha was the product of the schools and Universities of Oklahoma and Kansas. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Langston University – Langston, Oklahoma and Master’s Degree from Wichita State University – Wichita, Kansas. Bertha was a retiree of the Phoenix...

85, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 25, 2015. She was born June 27, 1930 to Chester Hernes and Helen Smolenski in Grand Rapids, MI. She is survived by her cousin Arlene Lillis, God daughter Kathleen Puerto, Mary Lou Nash, Rev. Father John Wisneski and many cousins and friends. Barbara graduated high school in Grand Rapids, MI. She worked at...