Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home Logo

Obituaries

Obituaries

Catherine Helen Cox

Catherine Helen Cox

Apr 29, 2024

Catherine Helen (Heidecker) Cox of Prescott Valley, Arizona died Monday, April 29th, 2024. Her death came just less than a year after her husband, Keith and only about 6 months after her son, Jimmy. She was born in Chicago to immigrant parents, William Heidecker and Elizabeth (Borner) Heidecker. Catherine was an only child. From an early age, Catherine helped her parents...

Harry Pappas

Harry Pappas

Apr 28, 2024

Born in Albany, NY on February 10, 1929, of Greek immigrants, Costantinos and Panay Pappas, of Tenedos, Greece.  Harry was the youngest of six. During his high school years, he attended Christian Brothers Academy, where he excelled in the Department of Military Science and Tactics, Corp of Cadets, Infantry Regiment from 1942 to 1946, receiving multiple Commander Medals, as well...

Francee Ellen Dale

Francee Ellen Dale

Apr 27, 2024

Surrounded by her family, Francee passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024, at age 78. Born in Minneapolis MN on August 21, 1945, her family relocated to Phoenix in 1953 where she graduated from North High, and then raised her 4 children. Francee was preceded in death by her parents, Julian and Orma Meka, husband Greg Dale, first husband Craig...

Brennan Carmody Crane

Brennan Carmody Crane

Apr 21, 2024

It is with deepest sadness that we share the passing of Brennan Carmody Crane on April 21st, 2024. Brennan passed on at home surrounded by family and friends after an indescribably valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. Brennan was a dearly beloved, son, brother, cousin and friend. A Phoenix native and graduate of Brophy College Preparatory, Brennan will be remembered dearly...

Rosemary M. McDonough

Rosemary M. McDonough

Apr 20, 2024

Rosemary M. McDonough passed away peacefully on Saturday April 20th, in her home in Chandler, Arizona. Her family was with her. Rosemary was 92 years old, born in Chicago, Illinois on July 10, 1931. She was the third child of Rose and Steven Hodel. She grew up in the Brighton Park neighborhood on the city’s Southwest side. She attended Shields...

Charles R. Schulz

Charles R. Schulz

Apr 20, 2024

Charles R. Schulz,  101, of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Bloomington, IL passed away April 20th, 2024.  A memorial service Mass will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 11th at the Beatitudes Campus in Phoenix, AZ with final burial to be at a later date at Park Hill Cemetery in Bloomington, IL.      He was born October 25, 1922 in...

Mark Wesley Kruse

Mark Wesley Kruse

Apr 18, 2024

Mark Wesley Kruse, affectionately known as Mose, Marcos, Markie, Pumpkie, by many who loved him, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024 at Haven of Phoenix. Mark leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and his very unique passion for life.  He achieved recognition as the absolute best woodworking artist anyone could ever encounter.

He was 69 years old.  Mark is...

Alice Torres Duran

Alice Torres Duran

Apr 18, 2024

Alice T. Duran, 82 years old of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on April 18, 2024. She was born October 11, 1941 to Jesus and Estella Torres, the youngest of six siblings. She was married to Fred Duran and together they shared three children, Patty, Debbie & Fred. A beloved grandmother to Erika, Patricia and Krystal, following her great grand-children Isaiah,...

Sandra Claire Dalgleish

Sandra Claire Dalgleish

Apr 17, 2024

Sandra Claire Dalgleish “Sandy”, 85, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.Sandy was born on February 26, 1939 to Maurice and Loretta Leahy in St. Paul, Minnesota. The family moved to Arizona in the early 1950’s. After graduating Saint Mary’s high school in Phoenix, Arizona she went on to study X-ray technology. Sandy then had a long...

Virginia Robles

Virginia Robles

Apr 17, 2024

Virginia Robles, aged 91, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on April 17, 2024. Born on February 26, 1933, in San Diego, California, to Estanislado and Rosa Flores, Virginia was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend.She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry C. Robles, her son, Michael E. Robles, and her parents.Virginia will be forever...

Ralph L. Holzhaus, II

Ralph L. Holzhaus, II

Apr 16, 2024

Ralph L. Holzhaus, II, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away April 16th, 2024, in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 81. His life journey began on July 10, 1942, in San Antonio.Ralph was a man of many accomplishments and roles throughout his lifetime. He was married to Joan Holzhaus for 52 beautiful years and their love was...

Rosendo Aviles Mendoza

Rosendo Aviles Mendoza

Apr 16, 2024

Rosendo Aviles Mendoza, was born on September 27, 1926, in Phoenix, AZ, to Rosa Aviles Mendoza and Rosendo Verdugo Mendoza. He passed away April 16, 2024, in Phoenix, AZ, at the age of 97. He is survived by his sons Guillermo (Willie) & David, daughters Rosa, Consuelo (Connie) & Esperanza and brother Joaquin and sister Betty. Rosendo leaves behind a legacy of...

Fred Monroe Zeder III

Fred Monroe Zeder III

Apr 16, 2024

Fred Monroe Zeder III, known for his unwavering spirit and zest for life, passed away on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 at the age of 78.  He was born July 20, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan to Fred M. Zeder II and Martha Blood Zeder.  His formative years were spent in the picturesque town of Greenwich, Connecticut, where he cultivated his adventurous...

Helena Cirunay Dayta

Helena Cirunay Dayta

Apr 16, 2024

Helena Cirunay Dayta, 68 years old of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on April 16, 2024. She was born on October 31, 1955 in Ozamiz, Philippines to her parents Marciano and Marcelina.She is survived by her husband of almost 46 years Dalmacio Dayta Jr., and their four children. Helena will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.A Visitation...

Timothy G. Scheidecker

Timothy G. Scheidecker

Apr 15, 2024

Timothy G. Scheidecker, 67 years old of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2024.Tim is preceded in death by his parents George and Mary Scheidecker, sister Linda Kinn.He is survived by his partner in life of 42 years David Gillies, brothers Michael (Bianka) Scheidecker and James Scheidecker. His sisters Marjorie Stoughton, Elizabeth Weinke and Patricia Hofrichter....

Sue Mapp Harper

Sue Mapp Harper

Apr 14, 2024

Sue Mapp Harper April 14th, 2024. Sue Mapp Harper passed away peacefully with family and friends around her. Sue was born on June 28, 1934 in Machipongo, Virginia on the Eastern Shore Peninsula to George Richard Mapp III and Sue West Holland. Her father ran the Eastern Shore Canning Company, which processed and canned the tomatoes and other produce grown...

Andreanna Chrysanthe Georgiou

Andreanna Chrysanthe Georgiou

Apr 12, 2024

Andreanna was born in Phoenix at St. Joseph’s Hospital in 1950 and was raised in a house on 9th Street and Roosevelt since 1961. Andre was the oldest of three children, two younger brothers, George and Sam.As a youngster, Andre attended Greek school where she was beloved by her teacher Father Poulakidas for her remarkable grasp for learning. In her...

Joseph Walter Gibbs III

Joseph Walter Gibbs III

Apr 11, 2024

Joseph Walter Gibbs III was born on January 8, 1938 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to his father Joseph Walter Gibbs II and mother Elizabeth Emma Gibbs. He was the eldest to 3 sisters JoAnne, Joy and Mitzi. Joe is survived by his loving and beautiful wife, Rosemary Gibbs and their children Joseph Walter IV, Mark Delgado, Kimberly Gibbs, Manuel Delgado and...

Michael Joseph Beale

Michael Joseph Beale

Apr 10, 2024

Michael Joseph Beale, affectionately known as "Beale" and "DOG" to all who knew him, passed away on April 10th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and boundless positivity. He was 53 years old.  Survived by his son Clayton, daughter Claire, wife Kenny, and Kenny's children, Rey and Arantza, Beale leaves behind family who cherished him deeply. He is...

Dennis Michael Turpin

Dennis Michael Turpin

Apr 10, 2024

Dennis M. Turpin of Phoenix Arizona son of David Richard Turpin Jr and Angela “Helen” (Bourque) Turpin born on February 2, 1953, took his last ride on Wednesday April 10, 2024, at the age of 71.Dennis enjoyed being a grill master, rub connoisseur, fly fishing, camping, and working on his home and motorcycles. Dennis loved riding bikes with his beloved...

Share by: