Obituaries

Dorothy (Dottie) Kida passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at the age of 87. She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 30, 1926 and married for 60 years to Anthony (Jack) Kida on April 11, 1953. Dottie was a loving wife and mother who was very devout in her Catholic faith. She was an...

Evelyn “de Dee” Leon was called home to be with the Lord Jesus on November 28, 2013 at the age of 92.  de Dee was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on March 27, 1921.  She moved to the Valley when she was 11 years old, graduated from Phoenix Union High School and went on to attend art school in Detroit.  de...

Michael J. Narmi, 95, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2013.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend.  Michael was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on April 16, 1918.  He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a World War II veteran.  Mike was a dedicated U.S. Postal employee for many...

Medina, Joseph “Christopher”26, passed away on November 24, 2013 to be with our Heavenly Father, joined now also with the love of his life Patricia Castaneda.Survived by his father Chris Anaya and mother Mary Jane Medina,  his children Jalen and Darien Medina, brother Zachery Anaya, sister Salina Medina.  Grandmother’s Olivia Medina and Esther Anaya.  Grandfather Bobby Jaime.  Great-grandmother Emma Medina,...

Sally A. Cordova, 80, of Glendale, passed away November 28, 2013. She was born on June 18, 1933 in Litchfield, Az to Frank and Genevieve Aragon. Sally retired from Credit Data of Arizona. She is survived by her sons; Johan and Bryan de Ruiter, stepson Ray Cordova, 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Wednesday,...

Castaneda, Patricia26, of Peoria, AZ passed away on November 24, 2013 in a tragic car accident.  Patricia was born in Panorama City, CA on July 15, 1987.Patricia’s love of her life, Joseph Chris Medina, sadly passed away in the same car accident.Patricia worked for Southwest Airlines and enjoyed spending time with her family.  She was a very loving, devoted and...

Tom Elias, 84, of Phoenix, passed away December 1,2013.  He was born on May 8, 1929 inRay-Sonora, Arizona.  He was one of sixchildren born to Richard and Edna Elias.Tom grew up in Phoenix, attending Emerson Grade School and graduating from North High School.  He served in theNational Guard and was a life-time member of the Elks Lodge.  He worked for...

Alfred “Fred” Felix, was born on September 10, 1927 in Ray, Sonora Arizona.  He died November 30, 2013 at the age of 86.  Fred retired at age 72 after an illustrious career of 59 years with Bashas’ Markets where he was a Senior Vice President.  Fred is survived by his wife of 39 years, Laurie Lindner Felix, two living sons,...

Lois E. Daudet, born January 29, 1919 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on November 26th, surrounded by her family.  She was a loving wife to her husband, Howard, for 72 years.  She was a wonderful mother to her sons Gary and Jim and her daughter Carol Smith.  She also has a daughter-in-law Karen, a son-in-law Steven Smith, 3 grandchildren...

Eric “Cowboy” Olson passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at the age of 55.  He is survived by his beloved Baby Girl – Barbara Brackett; son Shaun Olson (Buffy); daughter Ashley Olson; siblings Annette Olson (Steve); Mary Olson (Mitch); Everett Olson; Alice Haywood (Mike); Donald Olson (Cheryl); Yvonne Popovich; Lewis Olson (Gloria); cousin Levi Davison and grandchildren, nieces...

89, passed away on November 21, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Stephanie “Chita” was born on December 13, 1923 in Globe, AZ. In 1934 she moved to Phoenix. Stephanie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a wonderful cook, seamstress and enjoyed gardening. Stephanie is survived by her husband of 66 years, Juan F. Guerrero; children, Violet...

Gemma Oliva Ann Young and Abbigail Lorianne were born on January 5, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona to Gregory Charles Young Jr. and Octavia Warren. Gemma earned her Angel Wings on November 19th, 2013.  Abbigail weighed in at four pounds two ounces while Gemma weighted in at two pounds one ounce.   Gemma spent the first month of her life in the...

Magdalena Maldonado Hernández, 91, passed away late Tuesday, November 19, 2013 surrounded by family. She was born on July 22, 1922 to Rafael Hernandez and Marcelina Maldonado in Arteaga, Michoacán, México. Preceded in death by her husband Miguel Hernández Cabrera in 1962. She, along with her 10 children, migrated to the US in 1964 and became a naturalized citizen on...

“Irena Hrynewych, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 17, 2013. She was born in Ukraine as the fourth of seven children on March 1, 1921 and moved to Phoenix in the 60’s. Irena strongly supported Ukrainian Independence as well as the local Ukrainian organizations. She was preceded in death by her first husband Stefan Masnyj and her...

87, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away to be with our Lord on November 18, 2013, after a brief illness. She was born in New Haven, Connecticut on July 10, 1926 to the late Harold and Cassie (Conlan) Brennan.  She graduated from Waterbury Catholic High School in Waterbury, Connecticut and was married in 1947 to Roger Walcott.  Marie loved life.   She...

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Vileen went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2013.  Vileen was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Edward Reed and one son, Edward Alan Reed.  She is survived by 3 children; Mrs. Vileen Rogerson, Mr. Daniel Reed, Mrs. Deborah Goelz; 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great, great-grandchildren.  Vileen and Edward...

26, was born on November 30, 1986 and passed away peacefully on November 08, 2013, due to a long illness.  Caressa is survived by her three young children Sausha, David and Juan Angel, father Ruben Romero, Jr., grandparents Ruben, Sr. & Lucy Romero,  aunts Gloria Sandoval (Ray), Betty Mitchell (Brett) and Dorothy Valdez, uncles Charles Romero (Lisa) and David Romero...

passed peacefully on November 11th, 2013 with her family by her side in Scottsdale, Az.  Joanne was born to Thomas & Norma Keogh on November 2, 1933 in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Joanne graduated from Derham Hall University of Minnesota.  Joanne enjoyed her career in sales at Valpak.  Joanne was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt.  She leaves behind her...

age 45, of Paradise Valley, departed from this life on Thursday, November 7, 2013.She was born to Dr. Bernard and Lois Watson, who survive her, on January 28, 1968 in Philadelphia, PA.  Barbra received a BA degree in Political Science from Northwestern University in 1990 and a JD from the Washington University (St. Louis) School of Law in 1993.  She...

‘Keep Hope Alive’ – Cindy Jo Boyce-Gorris, 54, of Phoenix, Arizona, was granted her angel wings on November 7, 2013.  Cindy was born January 14, 1959, in Phoenix, Arizona. She is survived by her loving husband Roy; her parents Carmel and Joseph Boyce; son’s Michael, Colton, Austin, daughter Porscha; grandchildren, Hailey, Kiley, Kaitlyn , Mickey , Madie, Curtis and brothers;...