Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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....

Adam Edward Dujanovic, 33, of Phoenix, passed away July 6, 2015 in Mesa, AZ. Adam was born February 18, 1982. He grew up in Tempe and graduated class of 2000 from Marcos de Niza High School. He went on to pursue a number of entrepreneurial endeavors which was right in the line with his hopeful, confident spirit. Adam was always...

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...

90, of Phoenix passed away July 8, 2015. She is survived by her sister Pauline Rupp, daughters Martha Wood of Denver, CO, Karen Esquivel (Esequiel), 6 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great, great-grandchild. Maxine is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband William J. Nye, son William Gale Nye, her 2ndhusband Thomas Chambless, 3 brothers, one sister and...

Anna Maie Murphy, passed away July 4th at the age of 88.     She was a lifelong learner and teacher that impacted so many in Arizona.Born in Phoenix to Frank G. and Eula P. Murphy, Anna Maie graduated from St. Mary’s High School and went on to get her teaching degree at the University of Arizona . She spent three years...

Jack Frost was born in Waterloo, Iowa on August 23, 1941 and passed away on July 7, 2015. Jack has lived in Phoenix since he was an infant and attended Phoenix Union High School, Phoenix College and Arizona State University. Jack served in the Army National Guard. He was a real estate broker, an avid sports fan and a loyal...

Martin C. Pitcher, 87, of Hobe Sound, Florida died peacefully in his sleep on July 4th 2015. “Marty” as he was called by those who knew him, grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, one of 8 children of Harry D. Pitcher and Minnie (née McCusker) Pitcher. Honorably discharged from the Army in 1956, Marty married his beloved wife, Margie, on October...

Dr. Paul A. Hayes, age 83, passed peacefully surrounded by his family in his home in Paradise Valley, AZ.  He was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota, graduated from the University of Minnesota in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in 1960. It was there that he met his wife, Betty, of 55 years. After marrying, Paul served in the US Army 10thEvacuation...

Ailsa Mary McKinstry 83, passed away in the early hours of June 26 2015. She was born in New Zealand. Her and her husband, Tullis, of 35 years arrived in Arizona in January 1953. She is survived by her sister Doreen, daughters Malia and Melissa, grandchildren Seneca, Cory, Sean, great grandchildren CJ, Emily, Blake and Avery. She is joining her...

Gloria Jean (Tobacco) Scarpone, 87, passed away Thursday morning, June 25, 2015, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Gloria was born July 27, 1927, in Warren, Ohio. She was the youngest child of Giovanni and Adelina Oliveri Tobacco.Gloria’s mother died when she was a toddler, leaving her older sister, Lavinia, to raise her and teach her the traditions of...

Jerry Lee Bishop 49, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2015.  Jerry an Arizona native, was born in Phoenix, AZ on September 28, 1965 to Dan and Judy Bishop.  Jerry is preceded in death by his mother Judy Bishop and brother Chris Bishop.  Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle and friend to all who knew and...

Michael Olexa peacefully passed to the Realm of Ancestors on the morning of July 1, 2015 at the age of 96. Michael was born in the township of Nanty Glo, PA, on October 5, 1918, the third child and third son of Andrew and Anna (Mehalko) Olexa and moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1959. He worked for the Balsz School...

Gertrude F. Anderson, 87, resident of Tempe, AZ passed away on July 1, 2015. Gert was born in Pawtucket, RI on August6, 1927 to Gertrude and Francis Campbell. Gert was a retired Motorola employee and Scottsdale school employee. She loved her family, reading, writing letters, her exercise buddiesand crocheting. She had always loved the ocean; her entire home isfilled with...