Obituaries

Age 73, died November 7, 2013. Dick was a graduate of Brophy College Prep in Phoenix and graduated from Phoenix College.  He worked over 25 years for the Arizona State Department of Revenue as an auditor. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Brooke; sons David (Sharyl) and Jim (Cherilyn); grandsons Jared, Reid and Trevor; granddaughter, Jaeda; brother,...

Joyce Marie Denison, 75, of Phoenix, passed away on November 3, 2013. Joyce was born in Glendale, Arizona to Paul and Frances Alkire on December 3, 1937. She went to West High School and Phoenix College.  Joyce married the love of her life, Leroy Denison on April 17, 1957 in Phoenix, Arizona. Joyce and Leroy were blessed with a daughter,...

Ida P. Carter, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013.  She loved quilting, her friends and her cat Kit.  She leaves behind her daughter Ann Nichols (Mitch) and grandson Grant.  Memorial Mass will be at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 14that St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix.  Thank you to Serenity Hospice and her nurses...

91 was reunited with her husband Claude and son Bill on November 1, 2013. Gloria was an amazing woman who touched many lives with her intense love and caring heart.  She graduated from Knox College and she and her husband moved to Arizona in 1954.  She was a volunteer at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital for 47 years and loved giving of...

William Patrick French “Bill” passed away on August 26, 2013 in Phoenix, AZ after a courageous battle with lung cancer.  Bill was born on March 24, 1931 in Phoenix to Dr. Guy Clifford French and Grace Mary Brothers.  At age 7, after the untimely death of his father, Bill and his family moved to Murphysboro, Illinois where he completed elementary...

Our beloved Tiny was born on November 27, 1917 to German immigrant parents, Ernest and Ottilia Linsenmeyer.  She was one of eight children and was nicknamed “Tiny” early on, being the smallest in stature of her seven siblings.A graduate of Saint Mary’s High School, Tiny was also a fine musician.  She played the giant pipe organ at Saint Mary’s Basilica...

38, beloved son and brother, passed away on November 4, 2013 from complications of systemic Scleroderma.  Born and raised in Phoenix, he attended Madison elementary schools, Cardigan Mountain School (Canaan, NH), St. Mary’s High School, and received a Bachelor’s Degree from Murray State University in Kentucky.  He is survived by his parents Nancy and Bill Martin of Phoenix, and his...

88, of Phoenix and formerly of Sioux City, IA, peacefully went to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 3, 2013.  Jeannette was a wonderful and loving wife and mother.  She was preceded in death by her husband Orlando (Orrie) Nassif.  She is survived by son Sam (Lori), daughter Terri (Jan) and grandchildren Sierra (Glenroy), Kody (Kelly), Eric and...

99, of Phoenix, returned to the arms of Our Lord, 24, October 2013.  She was born to the late Jośe Ruiz and Eloisa Elias, January 22, 1914 in Aqua Prieta Sonora, Mexico.  She married the late René Larriva, in 1934. They lived with their family in Arizona.Carmen was the last surviving member of her generation of the Ruiz’s and Larriva’s. ...

54, of Phoenix, AZ passed away  after a courageous two year battle with cancer in the early morning on Sunday, October 27 surrounded at home by his wife and children.  He was born to James McIntyre and Lois Zink in Lafayette, Indiana.  He was preceded in death by both of his parents. Joe married his college sweetheart Ann in 1986,...

Dr. Manuel H. Guerra was born in San Diego, CA on July 15, 1922 to Manuel R. Guerra and Emilia McWilliams Guerra and passed away on October 27, 2013 in Huron, Ohio. He learned to love books from his grandfather McWilliams, a pioneer of the NapaValley and a Texas Ranger, when he was struck with polio in his youth. Manuel’s...

Jean Neslage, 88, passed away October 5, 2013.  She was born in Fullerton, CA but was a lifelong resident of Phoenix.  She attended Kenilworth Elementary School, Phoenix Union High School and the University of Arizona where she was affiliated with Delta Gamma Sorority.  In 1945, she married Robert Neslage and they had two sons, Craig and Reid and four grandchildren...

Betty McCarty, 77, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2013.She was born to the late Joseph and Ethel Monteilh, December 3, 1935, in Oklahoma. Betty attended St. Mary’s High School in 1953. She married the late Leon McCarty, in 1958 and they lived together in Phoenix, AZ. Betty was a godly wife, daughter, sister, mother and friend...

Pauline L. Tejada, 82, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on October 23, 2013.  She is survived by her children, Becky, Barbara, Edward, Alfred, Ronnie, and Juanita, her 23 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.  She will always be remembered for her heart, strength, and humor, and will always be loved.  Visitation will be held from 5pm-7pm, with Rosary at 7pm,...

Alfred Ulibarri (Al) was born March 7, 1920, in El Paso, Texas, and at the age of two the family moved to Los Angeles, California.He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the pacific with the U.S. coast Guard.  He was transferred to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1958, and worked as a manufactures representative with his own agency until his...

92, of Chandler, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 15, 1921. Tillie served in the Woman’s Army Corp. during World War II. She is preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Albert Golusin and is survived by her daughter Judith Moss (husband William Pollack), son Kenny Moss, and grandchildren Jason...

Bob McIndoo passed away peacefully on October 17, 2013.  He was 88 years old, having been born on December 26, 1924.  A Phoenix native, Bob was a graduate of North Phoenix High School and attended Tempe Normal School for the Arizona Territory, later to become Arizona State University.  Bob served in the US Navy from May 1943 until February 1946,...

Gail Ruiz, 72, of Globe, Arizona, passed away peacefully to be with her late husband and loved ones on October 17, 2013.  Gail was an amazing mother, grandmother and friend.  She moved to Scottsdale to start a new chapter of her life after the passing of her husband David Lopez Ruiz.  Gail was dearly loved and will be missed by...

Charles Wilson Farrell, 86, died 16 October 2013 in Issaquah, Washington following a short illness.  He was born on 9 January 1927 in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Charles Richard Farrell and Rose Grace Tuttle. Charlie was an outgoing, cheerful,  hardworking businessman and loving father and husband. The keystone of his life was his Catholic faith. Charlie graduated from...

Nedjeljko Barisic, also known as Nidzo and Ned was born January 31, 1962 in Kotor Varos, Bosnia.  He was one of six children to Josip & Ivusa Barisic.  He rose to the top of his class in high school, excelling in especially math.  He then went on to receive vocational training graduating from Jelsingrad as a machinist.  He proudly served...