Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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-...

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...

72, born March 26, 1942 in Phoenix, Arizona, to parents Lester G. Jaeger and Betty J. Jaeger (grew up in Phoenix) passed away January 9, 2015.He attended Creighton Grade School, Phoenix Union High School and worked for Medlin Electric after classes in high school and before his marriage. He married his beloved wife and partner of 51 years, Margaret (Manning)...

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....

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...

Passed away on January 7, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Dora (aka Doreen) was born on April 1, 1918 in Mesa, Arizona. She was preceded by her Father Francisco Valencia and Mother Rafaela Valencia (Velasco) of mesa; husband Alfonso C. Jauregui of Scottsdale, two sisters Petra Hernandez, Josephine Franco and brother Frank Valencia. She attended school in Mesa and...

Marguerite (Margie) Rawlins, 94, on Monday, January 5, 2015, passed into Eternal Life surrounded by her loving family. Margie is survived by her children, Bob, Kathy, Jan, Dolores, and Timothy; 12 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren. Joseph, her loving husband of 37 years, with whom she enjoyed dancing and league bowling, preceded her in death. An Arizona native raised in...

Tony passed away on January 5, 2015 surrounded by his family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on October 7, 1935 to William and Velma McDonald. He attended Marmion and Loras Military Academies and the University of Dayton. Tony followed his father into the mechanical contracting business until retirement. Over twenty years ago he and his wife, Mary Jo, moved to...

Antonio “Baby Cuz” S. Romero Jr.  35, was born on February 10, 1979 in Phoenix, AZ passed away on December 31, 2014. He was a Navy Veteran who had a huge heart and a big smile that lit up a room.  He is survived by his father Antonio Romero Sr., mother Pauline Sanchez, and step-mother Rita Romero, his children Erica...

Our mother, Jimmie Lee Hall Valentine, née Landrum of Phoenix, died, Sunday, January 4, 2015. She was born on April 7, 1924. In the time between, she was a painter, a musician, an athlete, a pilot, and public office holder. She hauled us through most of the major museums in the world – and plenty of small ones. Jimmie earned...

Fernandez, Nino J., 70 passed away January 3, 2015 in Mesa Az.Born March 22, 1944 in Phoenix, Arizona. He enlisted in the USMC, and proudly served in Vietnam. Upon his return from duty, he worked various jobs, and retired from the City of Phoenix with over 20 years of service. Nino was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend who...

George C. Pabst, 91, died in Phoenix on December 28, 2014.  George was born in St. Paul, MN and was one of 10 children who all worked in the family grocery business.  He was part of “America’s Greatest Generation” and served in the Army Air Corp during WWII.  He was a resident of Phoenix for 52 years.  George was a...

John Hurguy Jr. of Scottsdale passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 2, 2015 at the age of 95. John was one of four sons born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 2, 1919 to Mary Yenigar and John Hurguy Sr. He proudly served his country during WWll being awarded 4 Bronze Stars by the US Army.  In 1947,...

passed peacefully in Scottsdale on December 31, 2014, surrounded by her five children.  She was born on December 18, 1928, as the only child of John G. and Bereneice Bryan.  Raised in Kansas City, Missouri, she attended Lindenwood University, where she was a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, and the University of Kansas.  Always a beauty, she was...

58, passed into Eternal Life on December 17th, 2014. Formerly of Richmond Hill, NY, and longtime resident of Phoenix, AZ she was the beloved daughter of the late James and Rose Canning, the sister and sister-in-law to 11 brothers and sisters and their spouses, cherished aunt to 22 nieces and nephews and a multitude of grand nieces and nephews. Loretta...