Obituaries

20, of New River, AZ passed away January 25, 2014Born October 18, 1993A Memorial Service will be held at4:00pmSaturday, February 1st, 2014at theLarkyn Memorial Arena at Kiwanis Park48606 North 17thAvenueNew River, AZ. 85087*In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions toThe Jake Rice Memorial Fundc/o  48412 N. Black Canyon HighwayBox #362New River, AZ  85087Post Scripts by Posey.

Arthur B. Torres, 79 of Phoenix, AZ. was called to heaven on Jan. 20, 2014. He was born on November 28, 1934 to the late Caesario and Luz Torres. He attended Lowell and Phoenix Technical Schools He married Alice Sotelo in 1957. In 2007 they renewed their 50th Anniversary wedding vows at St. Anthony Church, the same church where they...

87, passed away on December 28, 2013 in Virginia Beach, VA.  George Cooper was born on November 27, 1926 in Enfield, North Carolina.  He was the third of four children born to Louise Cooper Coker and Charlie Cooper.The family moved to Brooklyn, New York in 1936, where George attendedpublic schools, graduating from Brooklyn Automotive High School in 1945, with the...

John Lawrence Holmes, born December 28, 1928 (New York City), passed away January 21, 2014 in Scottsdale, AZ, his home of over 48 years. John lived a very active and adventurous life enjoying family, friends, traveling, tennis, hiking, horseback riding, reading, music, church retreats and La Jolla Beach.John proudly served in the US Navy (Aviation Electronics Technician) and US Air...

Georgette Tibshraeny Herro, 71, passed away January 19th, 2014 surrounded by her loving family including husband of 48 years Ellison Stormy Herro MD, children Kristi Mussallem (James), Ann Marie Hannoun (Dan), Frederick Herro MD, Jennifer Basha (Ike) and Anthony Herro DDS (Cecelia), and her sister Mary Tibshraeny.  Born in Mesa, AZ September 8th, 1942 to Najeeb and Jean Tibshraeny, Georgette...

79, of Scottsdale, Arizona formerly of Winterset, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 after battling Parkinson’s Disease. She was born on September 2, 1934 to Mary-Elizabeth “Ting” and Herman Lewis. Along with siblings, Jim, Peg and younger sister Janet, the Lewis family shared  life in a small town where Dad ran the local drug store and Mom ran...

84, of Phoenix, Arizona was born on July 2, 1929 in Miami, AZ and lived her adult life in Phoenix passed away peacefully as she was welcomed home by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 16th2014.  Memorial service will be held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ Tuesday, January 21stat 10AM.  Ann...

Daniel Gustavo Bonn, age 72, died Tuesday, January 14th, 2014 in Tempe, AZ. Born April 17, 1941 to Gustavo and Mercedes Bonn in Ajo, AZ.  Daniel married Patricia on June 17, 1967.  He began working at Earl’s Market, in Scottsdale, AZ with his Dad, Gus and later worked for Southern Pacific/Union Pacific Railroad in January of 1971 where he remained...

Kenneth Roy Rosensteel, Jr., 66, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on January 14, 2014.  Ken was a devoted husband and father, enjoying the time he spent with his family the very most.  He was born on August 21, 1947 in Connellsville, PA.  Ken graduated from Dunbar Township High School in 1965; earned his Engineering degree from Penn State University in...

was born in El Paso, Texas to Andres G. Garcia and Inez Munoz Garcia on September 11, 1924 and passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home here in Phoenix on December 31, 2013.Rommie’s Father passed away shortly after her birth and she and her Mother moved to Phoenix in 1927.  Her Mother Inez was Rommie’s North Star all...

75, of Phoenix peacefully passed away on January 13, 2014 surrounded by his family.  Bob was a loving and giving father and grandpa.  He is survived by son John, daughter Lynn, grandchildren Shane, Lucas, and Heather Rae, and one great-grandchild, Rylond. A Celebration of Robert’s Life will be held at 4:30pm, January 21, 2014 at 35610 West Central Avenue, Phoenix,...

96, of Peoria, passed away January 11, 2014.  Mildred was born October 21, 1917 in Rawlins County, Kansas.  She married Floyd Burk in 1938. They were married 62 years when Floyd passed away in 2001.  She is survived by her son, Dale (Maureen), daughter Diania Lynn, granddaughter Donna Miller (Lance), grandsons, Bryan Burk (Michelle) and Michael Latham, and six great-grandchildren. ...

Catalina L. Meza, 75, of Phoenix passed on to heaven on January 8, 2014, to be reunited with her beloved husband, George L. Meza.  Katie was born on March 14, 1938 in Phoenix, Arizona.  She was known as a kind and caring person who always had a sweet smile and a warm heart for all those who knew her.  Katie...

83, of Phoenix, AZ passed away January 5, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on February 12, 1930 in Santa Maria, California.  She was a member of the Legion of Mary, for many years at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral.  Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother will be our eternal guardian angel forever.  She was preceded in...

Art E. Garcia, 34, passed peacefully on December 31, 2013.  Art was born in Phoenix, AZ. on September 8, 1979.  Art loved Music, telling jokes and family gatherings but most of all Art loved his Family.  Artie will be greatly missed by all who knew him.  Art is survived by his Mother: Patricia Henry, Stepfather: Dan Henry, Sister: Yvonne Ulvog,...

100 years old, of Avondale, Arizona passed away on January 4, 2014.  Dorothy was born May 18, 1913 in New York, NY to Lillian and George Margolin.  She traveled to Ireland, England, Scotland, Rome and Italy.  Dorothy worked for Verizon until retirement, taught art at Hofstra College for two years and worked in the Catholic Church.  During the 1970’s her...

90, a Certified Public Accountant, passed away December 29, 2013, of complications from pneumonia. He was born on April 30, 1923 in Miami, AZ to Jose and Laura Acosta and was a lifelong Arizona resident. Joe grew up in Miami and graduated from Miami High School. After high school Joe worked in the copper mines in Miami until he was...

59, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away January 2, 2014.  David was born in Chicago, IL on February 25, 1954 to Ann (Radetic) and the late Anthony “Bibs” Viviano.  Brother of Dana Anthony (Gina) Viviano and beloved uncle of Anthony M. Viviano.  Funeral Mass will be said 1:00 P.M. Monday, January 6th, at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Rd.,...

93, of Phoenix, peacefully passed away at his home on December 27, 2013. William was born on January 9, 1920 in Lovilia, Iowa the youngest of 5 children of William and Catherine Morrissey. He graduated on December 20, 1943 from Creighton University Medical School. He then served in the US Army as a physician in WWII until 1945. William is...

Eva Bertoni, 96, passed away  peacefully in her home on December 28, 2013.  She was born in Springfield, Illinois on December 6, 1917 to William and Eva Thomas.  Eva moved to Phoenix in 1954 with her husband and their three children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Fredrick, in 1999.  She is survived by her...