Obituaries

Ennio Giovanni Tomini, born in Turrida, Italy and resided in Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully, and unexpectedly, in his sleep on May 9, 2015.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Connie and is survived by his loving children; daughters Tina Tomini, Lisa Lindebak, Anetta Thrasher, Tamara Clements, son Dino Tomini, son-in-laws Dana Lindebak and Jonathon Clements, and...

69, of Phoenix, passed away on May 9, 2015. Art is survived by his loving daughters Becky Lawrence, Julie Alderte, his beloved grandchildren Mackenzie Knobbe and Kaden Lawrence, mother Lucy Godinez, sisters Rosalee Cutrer, Patsy Armenta, Joann Evans, brother Danny Godinez and many loving nieces and nephews. Art was an avid local sports fan. He also loved the Sunnyslope Vikings...

Neil Andrew Ackerman slipped gently into the arms of his Lord on May 1, 2015 after an 18 year fight against prostate cancer.  Beating it for 18 years and making it to 97 speaks of his strength, endurance, tenacity and stubbornness.  He WON!  Due to nearly two years under Hospice of the Valley care, he was continually comfortable.   His children,...

Most people who knew Charles Richard “Dick” Stevens understand that there was never a piano he didn’t like. His baby grand was essentially his seventh child. Countless celebrations with family and friends weren’t complete until he sat down to play—from his favorites to songs he composed himself. Dick died on May 3, 2015—at the age of 87—after a long, good...

93, of Phoenix, passed away on April 30, 2015. She was born March 10, 1922 in Dos Cabazas, AZ to Carlos and Felipa Martinez. She is survived by her daughter Margaret, son Albert, grandchildren Lee, Roxanne, Arlon, Arlene, Chris, Michael, Jimmy, Karen, Matthew and Charidy, great grandchildren Serina, Timothy, Elijah, Kadence, Jeremy, Mari, Mikey, Mary, Alena, Mariana, Alfred, Anthony, Alyssa,...

59 years of age, known to many as Tim and to family and friends as Timmy, resided in Glendale, AZ. He lost his battle with Pancreatic Cancer on May 1st, 2015 at 5:30am. Tim was born to Clarence and Inez LaToure in San Diego, CA on April 15th, 1956. Tim graduated from St. Augustine class of 1974. Tim held many...

63, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015. Manuel, an Arizona native, was born June 2, 1951. Manuel is preceded in death by his father Manuel A. Salcido. He leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Doralinda Salcido, his mother Matilda Cabrera, his children and their spouses, Stephanie (Ray), Manny (Jenifer) and Cecilia (Paul), 5 grandsons and 2 granddaughters – his...

Mary was born in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY on June 26, 1929, the second of four children. She was devoted to her parents. Her father died in 1943 when Mary was just 14. Her mother passed away 12 years later. She and her eldest brother, John, nursed their dying mother to her final days in 1955. The death of her mother...

Pauline Hickcox Bayless, age 99, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2015. She was born in the mining town of Dawson, New Mexico on April 9, 1916 to Betsey Hall Hickcox and Charles Buchanan (Chas) Hickcox. Her family moved to the new copper mining town of Inspiration, Arizona in 1920 as Chas accepted the position of manager of the...

86, passed away on April 26, 2015 at Hospice of the Valley, Dobson Home, in Chandler Arizona.  She lived a faith-filled, exciting and fun-filled life with her husband Arnold Gasca for the past 10 years and with Charlie Peterson (deceased) who she was previously married to for 55 years. She is survived by her husband, Arnold, siblings: Jerry Sammon and...

John Gerald Kolesar “Jerry”, 63, passed on Saturday, April 25th, 2015. He was born March 17th, 1952, in Phoenix, Arizona where he lived his entire life. His skills as a jeweler were only surpassed by his generosity and kind heart. A loving father, grandfather, brother, son, friend and coach he is survived by many people, all whom he loved deeply....

74, Native Phoenician, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2015. She is survived by her two sons Joe (Danna) and James Mayo, her beloved grandson Anthony Mayo, sister Patty (Edward) Miller, two nieces Kelly, and Kristy and nephew Steve Miller. Barbara was loved by many and recently mentioned that she had led a very full life. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney...

After a beautiful, brave, and valiant fight, Angela G. Markovich (Angie), 75, of Mesa, passed away on Sunday, April, 19, 2015 at Honor Health Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center from complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.  Angie was born on June 18, 1939 in Ambridge, PA to George and Virginia Karakitsos, both of whom preceded her in death. She lived in Ambridge, PA...

97, of Scottsdale, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2015 to be reunited with his beloved wife, Wanda. He was born and raised in Melcher, Iowa, the son of Martin and Margaret Wood. After high school, he enrolled in the business college at Chillicothe, Missouri where he also played the saxophone in the school band. There he met his future...

90, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away peacefully at her home on April 15, 2015, with her family near her side. She was born to Guy and Violet Houck in Safford, Arizona. She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Oscar L. Crick, previously her husband of 27 years, Clovis J. Bradley, and son Dale Crick. Ann was...

88, passed away, April 19, 2015, after a brief illness surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Phoenix, August 12, 1926 to Pat Keany and Mary Keany (Wood). He attended St. Mary’s grammar school and high school. Proudly, he served his country on a submarine in the Pacific during WWII. Upon his return, he and Marianne...

Irene Camacho, a most unique woman, born September 6th, 1924, died April 14, 2015. Many who met her would call her “special.” Her children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren called her “mom” or “Nina.” In 1942, Irene married the love of her life, Frank. Through good times and bad times, they stayed together for 65 years until Frank’s passing in...

passed into the loving embrace of the Lord in the early hours of April 15, 2015, at the age of 77. Sally was born in Phoenix, AZ to Raymond Anthony and Mary Frances (Murray) Greff, the fourth of five children. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents and siblings Raymond, Elizabeth and James. Sally graduated from St. Mary’s...

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and “GG,” Lucille “Lou” Benkovic, passed away on March 14, 2015, at age 94, with her family at her side. She is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, John Benkovic. She is survived by her two daughters, Diane Elliott (Gary) and Carol Hodus (Carl), her four grandchildren, Beth Grady (Sean), Michael Elliott (Lesley),...

79, of Paradise Valley, AZ passed away peacefully on April 13, 2015.  Bernard was born in Boston to John and Bertha Harkins.  He is survived by his sister Mary and brothers John P. and Charles M. Harkins and many nieces and nephews.  Bernard will be greatly missed.  He was loved in life and will be remembered for his love of...