Obituaries

51, of Phoenix passed away on May 24, 2014.  He was born on January 7, 1963 to Manuel and Linda Lopez.  He was a graduate of West High School and attended Glendale Community College.  He was a tile installer.  Fernando was preceded in death by his father Manuel and his aunt Selia Hunton.  He is survived by his mother Linda,...

Foster G. Mori went to join his mother, father and brother on May 23, 2014 at the age of 91.  He was born in Eatonville, Washington of his parents, Albert and Libera Mori, Italian immigrants from Tuscany.  Foster served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Second World War.  After that, he attended law school, receiving his JD from the...

Boris William Dimitro, beloved husband and dad, former Motorola Vice President, Phoenix resident for 44 years, returned to his holy father on May 26, 2014.  William was born July 6, 1929 in Rochester, NY to Valjean William Dimitro and Helen Tajak Dimitro, the first born child of 3 – Michael William of Florida and Patricia Helen (deceased).  He attended Roosevelt...

88, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2014.  She was born January 1, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio moving to Phoenix, Arizona with her husband Tony in 1948. She will be greatly missed by her family who loved her dearly.  She is survived by her sons Mark and Jeff (Oregon) daughters-in-laws Gina and Robin (Oregon) and two grandchildren...

Hector L. Duarte (“Toy”), passed away on the 22ndof May 2014.  Toy was born in Phoenix on November 24, 1924 to Jesus and Artemisa Duarte.  He grew up in the Golden Gate neighborhood.  Toy was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Campaign.  He was also a life-time member of the American Legion Post #41 and...

Richard E. Bunger, 76, long-time Arizona pioneer and successful entrepreneur, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014 at his Dutch Joe Ranch located in the Arizona rim country.  Richard was born to Claude Turner and Naomi Loretta Bunger on August 29, 1937.  He grew up in the rim country being taught the dairy, cattle, and sawmill business.   At the age...

Pauline Elizabeth “Polly” Welsh was born on June 5, 1918 to Stephen and Anna Borovichka.  On May 19, 2014, Polly lost her battle of life to join her family in Heaven.  She had a wonderful, fulfilling life of family and friends.  She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.  Services are private at the request of...

Mrs. Mary Ann Willoughby, age 82, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Mary Ann was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin on April 13, 1932, daughter of the late William and Teresa Niesen. She was the widow of Garrett T. Willoughby who died on November 22, 1988.  Mary Ann graduated from Kenosha High School in 1950. She worked...

82, of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on May 18, 2014.  Dorothy is preceded in death by her son Stephen in 1993.  She is survived by her husband Frank of 62 years, sons Mike (Sandy), Andy, daughters Donna (Jim) Greenwade, Brenda (Mike) Aldrich, 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.  Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00pm, Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Whitney...

81, of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on May 18, 2014.She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Guadalupe M. Garcia, sons David and Richard, daughters Teresa and Bernadette, and brother Charlie B. Romero, 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.  Visitation will be from 5-8pm with a Rosary at 7pm, Wednesday, May 28, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800...

Monica passed away April 26, 2014 at the age of 91 years in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  Monica was born January 11, 1923 in Weyburn, Saskatchewan.  Monica was a nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix for many years, as well as working at the Surgical Eye Center of Arizona.  She was a parishioner of St. Thomas the Apostle Church.  Relatives...

80, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away at her home on Tuesday, May 13, 2014.  She was an only child born to the late Pedro Lopez and Maria Concepcion Alcala on May 25, 1933, in Guadalajara Mexico.  Dolores came to this country in 1951 right after graduating High School and married Gene Monteilh in 1962.  Dolores was a godly wife, daughter,...

Kevin Michael Ore, 35, was tragically taken from us Tuesday, May 7th, 2014 by a senseless act of violence just months after bravely battling and beating stage four Melanoma.Our Kevin was the “bees knees”! He would never waste time simply with nice words when a kind action was the appropriate option. He was handier than most and was happy to...

Charles (Charlie) C. Kottmer, 85, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away May 9th, 2014.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Rita, and stepson Patrick Brannan.  Charlie is survived by sons, Kim (Linda) and Kevin (Jane) Kottmer, stepson Michael (Chris) Brannan and stepdaughter Kathleen (Richard) Metz.  He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Charlie left his...

Mickey (Marion) Richmond, 80, of Buckeye, Arizona passed away peacefully Thursday, May 1, 2014.  Mickey was born August 20, 1933 in Phoenix, Arizona.He was predeceased by his wife Goldie (Sue), his parents Arleigh and Mary Richmond and two siblings Janice and Arleigh, Jr.  “Dad” is survived by his daughter Skeeter (Ken) Hall, daughter Dusty (Curt) Johannson and son Kelly (Becky)...

Raymond A. Soukup, 92, of Phoenix, passed away May 3rd, 2014.  He was born on September 24, 1921 in Minneapolis, MN. Ray and wife Pat welcomed their two children, Linda and Tim, before relocating to the Valley in 1953.  He served in the U.S. Navy on a submarine tender during WWII.  Ray played baseball for UC Berkeley and was a...

89, was reunited with our Lord and all of his departed relatives – including his mother, father, and siblings – on April 29, 2014.  He spent his final moments surrounded by his loving family at his home in Phoenix, Arizona. Gene was born in Phoenix on July 23, 1924 to his parents Henry and Angie Firpo.  Gene spent his childhood...

Valerie Nelson, age 100, passed away May 1, 2014 at the Terraces in Phoenix, AZ.  Born on January 17, 1914 in New Jersey.  Daughter of Frank and Nellie Biese.  She was active at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish and served as prefect of the Sodality there.  She was preceded in death by her husband John, her parents and 4 siblings. ...

87, of Phoenix, went to be with the Lord on May 5, 2014.  She is preceded in death by her parents Sophie and Torivio and by her brother Manuel.  Sally is survived by daughters Diana and Debra (David), son David (Norma), sister Hilda Quinoñez, seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.  Her smile, humor and devoted love...

Dr. Charles S. McCammon, 94, a career medical officer in the U.S. Public Health Service, died on May 1, 2014.  He was born on November 6, 1919 in Maryville, TN, and graduated from Maryville College.  He received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University in 1945 and a master’s in Public Health Administration from the University of California, Berkeley in 1952...