Obituaries

83, a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, uncle and businessman passed away February, 25th, 2014. He was born to Braulio and Angelita (Tapia) Fierros on January 12th, 1931 in Phoenix, Arizona.He graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1949 where he broke the State record in Track. He soon entered the Air Force during the Korean War. When his...

Jean Elizabeth Carpenter, 82, of Sun City West, AZ passed away peacefully on February 9, 2014 surrounded by her family. Jean was born in Chicago on July 20, 1931 to Douglas and Lenore Davidson as the eldest daughter of a hard working and loving family of seven. She was preceded in death by her parents, beloved brother Donald Davidson and...

Jerry Dombek, also known as “Oso” & “Catman” died Valentine’s Day February 14th, 2014 of natural causes. Born July 11, 1941 in Salamanca NY, he was son to Angeline R. Dombek & Raymond J. Dombek and biological son to Louis T. Jimerson of Seneca Tribe, Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, who all have predeceased him. When Jerry was 10 yrs old, he...

Estelle C. Palumbo, 91, a long time resident of the Jersey Shore, and most recently of Phoenix, Arizona, left  this world on Wednesday, February 9, 2014.  Estelle was born September 9, 1922 to the late Dominic and Mary Palumbo.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony J. (“Oak”) Palumbo.  Legend has it that Estelle said “I was so...

Mary F. JordanMay 18,1913 – February 19, 2014Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother passed away early Wednesday morning February 19, 2014. Mary was one of 16 children born to Joseph Ferris and Lulu Ganem, (Immigrants from Baskinta, Lebanon) in Sonora, AZ. While living in Sonora, she met and married Joe Jordan. After moving to Phoenix, they founded Jordan’s Mexican Food. She...

87, of Phoenix, AZ passed away February 12, 2014.  Yolanda was born in Mexico City, Mexico on September 27, 1926 to Luis and Carmen Veron.  She had a career as a medical technologist.  She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Cosme, three children and six grandchildren.  Visitation will be held from 5:30-7:30pm with a Rosary at 6:30pm, Friday,...

Age 90, born August 2, 1923 in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, went to meet with our Lord on February 15, 2014 with all her loved ones present.  She loved cooking, dancing, singing, and sharing her love with the “Familia”. She was President of the “Sociedad de Guadalupanos”, member of the “Legion of Mary” at St. Anthony Catholic Church.  She was preceded...

Juanita G. Gurule, born March 21, 1921 in St. John’s, Az., passed on February 17, 2014 at the age of 92.  She is preceded in death by Estanislao, husband of 55 years (Sacred Heart-Golden Gate Barrio), daughter, Anastasia, parents, Manuel & Emilia Gonzales, sisters, Sostena, Stephanie, Antonia, brothers, Monico, Gregorio, Army Veteran, and Claro.  She is survived by brother, Benny,...

92, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away January 23, 2014 in Scottsdale.  Born September 29, 1921 in Crested Butte, CO to James Hunter and Ella Bottenfield Arnott.  He attended High School in Crested Butte, CO, the University of Colorado, University of Northern Colorado, University of Denver and Professional Studies Institute, Phoenix.He served in the Army Air Force from 1942-1946 and was...

78, of Phoenix, passed away February 18, 2014.  He retired after 37 years with the City ofPhoenix (Water Dept.) and served for 28 years in the Army National Guard.  Eddie was a volunteer at the McDowell Community Senior Center.  He is preceded in death by sisters Mary Ceballos and Clara Aguilar.  Survived by daughter Lorraine (Fran) Schuler, sons, Michael (Vickie)...

Anna silently passed away at her daughter’s home on February 15, 2014. Anna was born in Detroit, MI and moved to Arizona around age 8. She graduated from PUHS and pursued a career as a cosmetologist and later in life as a pastry chef. Anna was always doing random acts of kindness to people in need and was known for...

Carol Minon, 78, of Phoenix passed on February 18, 2014.  Born in Chicago, IL, on January 21, 1936.  When she was a teenager, Carol and her family moved to Phoenix where she met her husband, Joe.  Carol and Joe celebrated 60 wonderful years of marriage.  Carol is survived by her husband Joe, her daughter, Cindy (Dan) Ketcherside, her son, Michael...

Elizabeth “Betty” Emmett was born in Pennsylvania on August 28, 1927, and went to be with the Lord on October 12, 2013. She was a loving wife to the late Albert Craft Emmett and mother of seven children.  She spent her remaining years living in Goodyear, Arizona, with her daughter, Mary.  She is survived by her children: Kenny, Millie, Mary,...

Born August 21, 1951 in Phoenix, Arizona, to Dr. E. Henry and Margaret Running, lost his lengthy and courageous battle with cancer on February 14, 2014 at the age of 62. Arne attended St. Francis Xavier, Brophy and Prescott College. Arne had various occupations in his short life, yet had many interests and loved his life: music, animals, art, computers...

Kenneth William Germain, 92, passed away February 14, 2014.  Ken was born in Syracuse, NY, grew up in Buffalo and later moved to Phoenix with his wife Edna Eggert Germain.  Ken is a Veteran of WW II, serving in the 75thInfantry Division.  He served in three campaigns in the European Theater of Operations, earning as he said “three battle stars...

Age 51, passed away on February 10, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with Bipolar Disorder.  Beloved son of Mary Ann and Alois Lang of Shillington and Lantana Florida, he was a graduate of Governor Mifflin High School.  He served in the USAF with awards for outstanding service both in Germany and the United States.  He is survived by...

Pastor Ervin B. Rasmussen, former Executive Director of the Lutheran Evangelism Association/Prayer Family International, went home to his Lord and Savior on February 12, 2014.  He was born June 18, 1928 to Martin and Wilhelmina Rasmussen in Milwaukee, WI.  Both his parents and his sister Emily preceded him to heaven.  He is survived by his wife Beverly and children Beth...

O’Bryan, Seamus Raphael32, was taken from us on January 31, 2014 in a hit and run accident in San Diego.  He attended Osborn Middle School, Brophy College Preparatory and the University of Arizona (Theater Education).A vibrant member of the theater community there, he worked on the production staff for the La Jolla Playhouse for nearly a decade and, at the...

89 of Scottsdale, a retired Motorola Electrical Engineer and Finance Manager, died February 9, 2014.  He was born in Phoenix on November 15, 1924 to parents Evan and Mable.  He attended Phoenix Union High School, Phoenix College and the University of Arizona, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.  Robert served in World War II as the Electronics Technician...

24, of Glendale, AZ “passed to peace” on January 31, 2014.  Patricia was born in Phoenix, AZ on September 16, 1989.  She attended Apollo High School and played the saxophone in the Apollo H.S. Marching Band.  “She will be missed most of all by her daughters, her two “baby girls”, Serenity Olivia 4 years and Siannah Reyna 1 ½ years.”...