Obituaries

76, of Phoenix, passed peacefully on April 16, 2014 surrounded by her family.  Nellie was a native of Phoenix born December 6, 1937 to Dolores and Antonio Romero.  She is preceded in death by sons Rudy Ruiz and Johnny Lerma. She is survived by her sons Gilbert and Ruben Ruiz, daughters Nancy and Jenny Rodriguez and Susie (Gilbert) Baca and...

Devout and Loving Family ManPhilanthropistGifted AttorneyDedicated Student Counselor andLoyal FriendA true hero to many, Thomas J. Reilly, 72, of Phoenix, passed peacefully into the Lord’s good graces on Thursday, April 10, 2014.  Tom, the son of William P. and Mary Reilly, was born in Washington, D.C. in 1942.  Although having been stricken by the ravages of polio in his early...

Our beloved father, Darvin A. Yehling (Bill), went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2014.  Born in Chicago in 1925, he eventually moved to Phoenix where he and his wife Frances raised their family.  He was a veteran of World War II having served in the Battle of the Bulge.  He retired in 1989 from the US...

Terry Lynn McGill, 67, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014, after an extended illness, with her family and a few dear friends by her side. Terry was born March 20, 1947 in DeKalb, Illinois to Ronald and Rita Judd.  Terry moved with her family in 1963 as a sophomore in high school to...

Jessie S. Pablos, 88, a native resident of Phoenix, Arizona passed away April 9, 2014. Jessie was a homemaker who doted over her daughter and granddaughter. She is survived by her daughter Patty Teel (Tom) and granddaughter Stephanie Askew Peterson (Jason & Madison) and sister Josie Hening. It is a comfort to know she is reunited with her husband Mike...

Grace E. (Eleanora) (Deitke) Davis 90, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2014.  She was born in Johnstown, PA on August 23, 1923 to Charles and Elizabeth Dietke.  Grace graduated from Richland High School in 1940, married Charles E. Davis on August 23, 1942 and moved to Arizona in November 1947.  She worked for Jestila and Holroyd Attorneys...

Cami Owsley passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2014 surrounded by her family and friends.  Cami Owsley a Seattle native and graduate of the University of Washington relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona January 1980 with her three children to pursue a career in Interior Design and enjoy a lifestyle filled with sunshine and possibilities. With hard work she led...

49 of Phoenix, AZ, went to be with our Lord on April 2nd, 2014.  He was born December 21st, 1964 in Phoenix to Pete and Dorothy Lastra.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Delilah Lastra, three children Michelle, Michael, and Daniel Lastra, and mother-in-law Antonia Herrera, two brothers Johnny & Richard, five sisters Helen Chavez, Sylvia...

May 2, 1935  –  April 3, 2014Dr. Johns of Goodyear, Arizona was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 2, 1935.  He received his medical degree from The Stritch School of Medicine of Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois.Dr. Johns started his practice of Internal medicine in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and was on the medical staff at Akron General Hospital.  He was...

Jeffrey Joel Johnson, (Papa Jeff) was 66 years old when he passed away at his home in Phoenix, Arizona of a heart attack.  Jeff was born on September 23, 1947 in Sleepy Eye, MN. He is survived by his daughters and sons in law, Stephanie Clarke and Rob Clarke from Phoenix, AZ and Kimberly Ramirez and Michael Ramirez from Victorville,...

(69)  Jack passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2014.He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was truly an Arizona native since 1956.  He is survived by siblingssister Gayle Whitford, brothers James Crowley (Jayne), Dennis Crowley (June), and Kenneth Crowley.  Also several nephews and niece. Jack was a professional Landscaper and Business Owner. He performed as a comedian, in theater and...

William DuWayne Long, 82, died Tuesday April 1, 2014 in Cave Creek, Arizona. Mr. Long was born August 16, 1931 in Bristow, Oklahoma to C. E. Long and Lorene Harrison (Shive) Long.Bill Long grew up in Oklahoma and was a Korean War veteran who served in the U.S Navy from 1950 – 54. After serving our country, he earned his...

89, loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend and former resident of Casa Grande passed away March 30, 2014.  Born in San Jose, CA to parents Bart and Anna Gattuccio.  Annette graduated from Stanford University with a degree in psychology. Her studies became the foundation for her lifelong interest in helping others.  By joining the Hoemako Hospital Women’s Auxiliary and by being...

90 of Phoenix, passed away March 31, 2014 at home surrounded by loved ones.  Philip is survived by his wife Soledad, of 66 years, daughter Gina, son Greg (Kristi), grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his oldest son, Philip, Jr. and daughter Audra. Philip served in World War II, storming the beach at Normandy and earned two...

Gracie Michelle Hernandez was born in Phoenix, AZ on March 1, 2014 and departed on March 29, 2014. “Dearest Gracie, please know that our greatest blessing was having you.” Heaven’s gain was our loss when our angel was called by our Lord. She is being greeted in Heaven by her grandpas Edward Sanchez, Rafael Hernandez and all her great grandparents....

was born on August 21, 1948 in Luverne, Minnesota and was called to enter eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 29th, 2014.  Donald William Jansen will be reunited with his parents William John Jansen and Florence Catherine Jansen who preceded him in death in 1982 and 1999 respectfully.  Donald Jansen is survived by his loving...

95, went to be with our heavenly father, on March 26, 2014.  He was preceded in death by his wife Mercy of 63 years and daughter Mary Bernice.  He is survived by his daughters Margaret (Charles) Garcia, Gloria (Raul) Tapia, Anna (Jerry) Barclay, Elizabeth (Ray) Toscano, 2 grandchildren Tony and Lauren and 3 great-grandchildren Nash, Cameron and Liam.  Visitation will...

Patsy Loraine Gomez, 69 (World’s Most Devoted Grandma) was called to return to our Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 22, 2014.  Patsy was born in Morenci, AZ on August 30, 1944, and she moved to Phoenix as a young child.  Patsy was an energetic woman who loved to laugh and was always full of life and love.  She was very...

On Sunday, March 23rd, 2014, the brightness of this world was dimmed.  Dorothy Esther Germaine, age 95, moved on to her abode in heaven as she joined her husband Raymond Sr. and her firstborn daughter Mary who passed shortly after childbirth. Dorothy passed away at Serenity Hospice in Phoenix, Arizona, with her family by her side.Dorothy was born January 23rd,...

On Sunday, March 23rd, 2014, the brightness of this world was dimmed.  Dorothy Esther Germaine, age 95, moved on to her abode in heaven as she joined her husband Raymond Sr. and her firstborn daughter Mary who passed shortly after childbirth. Dorothy passed away at Serenity Hospice in Phoenix, Arizona, with her family by her side.Dorothy was born January 23rd,...