Obituaries

Reverend Deacon David George Daumit, at the vibrant age of 59, passed away on January 28, 2015 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Survived by his beloved wife Ronice Daumit, and his three children Rebecca Sturtz, Harmony Motz and Travis Motz, grandchildren Addison, Jackson and Nola, brother’s Rick and Ronald Daumit. Predeceased by parents Helen and Elias Daumit. David was the founder of...

80, of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2015. Janet was born January 21, 1935 in Burlington, North Dakota to Cecil and Edna Cyrus, and was raised near Baudette, Minnesota on Lake of the Woods with her sisters Nadine, Barbara and Myrna. Janet excelled at being a proud teacher, mother and grandmother. The joy of being a...

Passed away peacefully with his family at his side on January 20, 2015 at Hospice of the Valley Ryan House after a long battle with lung disease. Ed was born on March 6, 1933 to George Edward and Christianna Sweeney in Margate, NJ. Ed moved to Phoenix in 1954 and attended Arizona State University where he met his wife Ginny...

a man who gave so much to so many, 87, of Phoenix passed away on January 26, 2015.  He is survived by his wife Evangelina of 62 years, 7 children; Fernando, Margaret, Victor, Mark, Theresa, Anita and Linda, 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.  Salvador was the oldest of 7 siblings; Lupe, Benito, Marcelino, Manuel, Hortensia, Michael...

88, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2014. Marcellawas born January 16, 1926the oldest of three children, Marcella was born in Trinidad, Colorado to parents Willard & Hannah Dye. The family lived on a small farm until moving to Williams, Arizona where Marcella’s father opened a Chevrolet dealership and towing garage. Marcella, sister Katherine and brother Bill, all graduated from...

George Antonaros, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at his home in Phoenix, Az. on January 19, 2015. He was 67.George was born in Bakersfield, Ca. on April 22, 1947. George was the son of John and Bessie Antonaros, one of the founding families of the Greek Orthodox Community in Kern County.George attended Bakersfield High School and was the...

Elizabeth “Liz” Almer of Phoenix passed away peacefully on January 19th, 2015. Liz is survived by her husband Eugene “Duffy”, daughter Shelley Stanley, son Courtney Anthony Almer and grandchildren Christopher Stanley, Amy Stanley, Isabel Almer and Alyssa Almer. Liz was born in Denver, Colorado to Richard and Dorothy Brandon, and spent a wonderful active childhood living with her mother on...

81, of Scottsdale, passed away on January 19, 2015. She was born June 26, 1933 in Buckeye, AZ to John and Kate McMahon. She lived as a toddler in Gila Bend and also grew up in Ajo. She was very proud to be a fifth generation native of Arizona. A Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm with a Rosary at...

Age 82, of Phoenix passed away on January 18, 2015. Arnie was born January 16, 1933. He grew up in Highland Park, NJ and graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1954. He later graduated from Hahnemann Medical College in 1958. Arnie served his internship at Hahnemann Medical College in 1959. He went on to Pensacola, FL where he...

Lucinda Vizcaya of Winslow, Arizona, 79, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2015. She was born June 9, 1935. She was preceded in death by her parents Fred & Isabel Aja, also her sister Lena, and granddaughter Melissa Wymer. Lucinda grew up and went to school in Glendale, Arizona where she met the love of her life, Daniel Vizcaya. She...

Agnes L. Piccoli, 80, of Scottsdale AZ passed away peacefully on January 14, 2015. Agnes was born in Boston, MA to Natale and Helen Lucchesi on June 21, 1934. In the early fifties Agnes’ family relocated to Arizona. This is where she met her husband and together they raised their sons. Agnes retired from US WEST after 16 years of...

59, of Phoenix, passed away on January 15, 2015.He is survived by his mother Pansy, sisters Kathy and Patty, brothers Mike, Mark and David. Tom served his country for four years in the Marine Corps, finishing his term as a Sargent. He retired as a mail carrier after 30 years.A visitation will be held Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 5:00-8:00...

91, of Chandler, AZ, passed away on January 16, 2015. He is survived by wife Mae, sons David Sandoval, Jack and James Coffin, sister Ruth Casas and brother Ray Sandoval.Nicolas was an Arizona-native born in Jerome, AZ. He served in the Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He traveled the world visiting China, Russia, Egypt, Mexico and...

crossed peacefully on January 9, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born September 20, 1930 in Tempe, AZ, to Gladys C. (Neely) and Ellwood L. Sanders. Elaine was an extremely talented, artistic, proud, 3rd generation Arizona native who enjoyed gardening, researching family lineage, writing, cooking, faux painting, reading, playing games, watching birds, family time, and being of service to...

78, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2015 surrounded by her five children. She was born in Columbus, Wisconsin in February 1936. Elizabeth graduated from Markesan High School at 16 and was awarded a music scholarship to attend Oshkosh State College with the dream of becoming a conductor. Two years later she married and moved to Arizona to start a...

96, of Sun Lakes, AZ, peacefully passed on January 11, 2015. Rosella was born February 1, 1918 to Frank and Minnie (Spiess) Overdier. She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin. Rosella was a devout member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, member of Our Lady of the Assumption. She is survived by her daughter Janet (Tom) Ticer,...

Patricia Lucille Benenato Rogers, a loving mother of 5 and life-long resident of Phoenix, AZ, died unexpectedly on January 10, 2015 at the age of 84.Pat is survived by her children Tom and his wife Linda, Vic and his wife Randye, John and Mary, her sister Carol, her grandchildren Carol, Katrina, Briana, Brittany, Chris, Jenny and Valerie and her great-...

Carol Ruth (Mueller) Dakai born December 26, 1931 in Wausau Wisconsin to Gustave and Minnie (Rick) Mueller. Carol passed into her heavenly Father’s arms on January 8, 2015. Carol married her sweetheart, Henry “Hank” Dakai on October 7, 1950 and had a marvelous marriage. Carol and Hank’s love and caring for each other have been an inspiration to their children...

90, of Phoenix passed away on January 6, 2015. She is survived by sons Timothy, Barry, Bill, Matthew, daughter Eileen and sisters Helen and Mary. Rita was preceded in death by her husband Edward and sons Raymond and Tom. Rita’s many accomplishments included raising a family, while being at the forefront of establishing special education in Arizona Public Schools. She...

After a long and fulfilling life, Virginia C. Gulledge passed away peacefully on January 7th, 2015 at age 92. Virginia was born in Gadsden, Alabama and moved to Phoenix with her mother and sisters, Anna Sue and Patricia, when she was in her teens. She attended North High School where she met her lifelong love and devoted husband, Frank Gulledge....