Obituaries

Angie Grawzo served God, country and family with tender love until her passing in Scottsdale, August 6, 2013.  Fiercely patriotic, Angie, husband Michael and son Robert served the US Armed Forces over a combined 44 years.  Mother of Elizabeth, William and Robert, wife of Michael, BJ’s Nana and one of seven brothers and sisters; she overcame life’s complexities with a...

Larry C. Ferra was born in Phoenix, Arizona on August 18, 1941, passed on August 11, 2013.  Preceded in death by his father and mother, Leopoldo and Esperanza Ferra, and brother, Joaquin Ferra.  Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Trini, sons Larry Ferra, Jr. and Mark Ferra, daughters Karen Ferra and Alisa Ferra, brother Leopoldo Ferra, and sister Esperanza...

83, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2013, after an 8 month battle with cancer.  He was born in Phoenix on February 17, 1930.  Dad attended St. Mary’s Catholic High School before proudly serving his country in the US Navy at the age of 17.  He returned and graduated from St. Mary’s where he met and...

Eileen (Sally) Frank loving wife, mother and grandmother entered into heaven last Monday, August 5th, 2013.  She was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Mary and Charles Spaulding on January 13, 1936.  She was one of 5 children and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1953. Eileen lovingly raised 4 children Doug Daniels (Cindy), Vicki Daniels, Mary Lambros (Jon) and...

Born January 6, 1928 in Bardstown, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013.  Growing up on a farm led to her love of the Kentucky Derby.  A long standing member of St. Theresa Parish in Phoenix, AZ. Preceded in death by her loving husband Cornelius J. Curran and son Martin Curran.  She is survived by her sister Mary Ballard, daughters...

On August 4th, 2013 we lost “Our Gran Senora”, Gloria V. Larriva.  She passed away peacefully at the age of 91 very content with life.  She was born on November 15th, 1921 in Phoenix, Arizona.  She was a devoted daughter to her parents Carlos & Lenore Olea who preceded her in death.  She was happily married to Joe P. Larriva...

Margaret Abdelnour, born in Los Angeles to immigrant parents, William and Alma Samaha, died recently at age 98.  She was raised in the Imperial Valley, California, and worked with her parents in Calexico and Holtville in their family grocery and dry goods business. In 1937 she married Nicholas G. Abdelnour, who preceded her in death.  They lived in Azusa, California,...

Was born October 3, 1944 and graduated into her eternal life on August 5, 2013.  Frances was born into a loving family and reflected that love back into this world for the rest of her life.  Frances made every trial in her life into a stepping stone to greater heights.  If anyone around her was unable to see the silver...

JAMES P. SIMMONS, 88, passed away on August 7, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family.Jim was born on November 9, 1924 to Pat Herndon and Grace Sweeney Simmons in Wichita Falls, Texas.He attended Wichita Falls High School, New Mexico Military Institute, University of New Mexico, and received his MBA from the Harvard Business School in 1947. He served...

Louise Sweeney, 101, died August 5, 2013, in Phoenix, Arizona.  She was born September 12, 1911, in Alexandria, Virginia to Theodore and Minnie Fones.  Louise always spoke fondly of her years living in the Washington D.C. area.  After marrying Harold Thompson, they had one son, Harold “Tom” Thompson Jr.   Louise worked for over 20 years at PEPCO.  After Harold Sr....

Keiffer, Mayme JeannetteJeannette Kieffer, Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky nearly 82 years ago passed away of cancer on August 6, 2013.Jeannette was a very bright and athletic leader among her peers. She excelled both in academics and as a varsity basketball player.She was a sister to two older brothers, Ron and John Robert and two younger brothers Larry and Jim,...

passed away in Scottsdale, AZ on July 29, 2013 after complications from surgery.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Frances Eda Wolfe Mehen, father, Henry O’Brien Mehen, and son, Thomas Richardson Mehen.  Tom is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol Lynn Lennartz Mehen of Scottsdale, AZ, daughters Frances McCloskey (Michael), Theresa Velner (Stephen) and Margaret, all...

age 92, passed away peacefully in Phoenix on Sunday, July 21, 2013.  Born November 6, 1920 in Liverpool, England.  May moved with her husband and children to North Royalton, Ohio in 1957 and then to Phoenix in 1986.  May started working at a very young age and helped to raise her 7 younger siblings.  May was devoted to her family...

Betty Ann Patton, 76, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2013 and was welcomed by our heavenly Father home.  Betty was surrounded in person and by phone by all her Children, Grandchildren, and Great- Grandchildren.  Betty was first and foremost a wonderful Mother; devoted to her family.  When her husband was disabled at a young age, Betty...

John W. Torphy, 92, passed away July 26, 2013 at Hospice of the Valley, Eckstein Center in North Scottsdale. He was born November 24, 1920 in Beloit, Wisconsin. John graduated from Beloit High School and went on to get his undergraduate and Master  Degree in Engineering  from the University of Southern California.  After graduation, he joined AiResearch/Allied Signal, where he...

David Joseph Keating, 49, passed away July 25, 2013, peacefully at his home in Glendale, Arizona, with his mother, Joan Keating Sikon, by his side.  He was a graduate of Phoenix College and Northern Arizona University.  All music was very important to him and he enjoyed many types of music.  David was an especially enthusiastic Dead Head, travelling to Grateful...

Our Mom, Nana, Tia, 99 years old, passed away on July 22, 2013.  Mom was a long time retiree from Rosarita Mexican Foods. During her long life, Mom had many loved ones pass on before her; husband Ramon, Sr., son Ramon, Jr., daughter Dora Muñoz. Also, her parents, six brothers, one sister, in-laws, other relatives and good friends. Mom is...

Mary Frances Lefere, 75, dearly loved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and sisters on July 21, 2013. Born in Jackson, Michigan, Mary Frances moved to Phoenix in 1977 with her husband Joe and their 6 children. She nurtured her children tenderly with unconditional love. She was always up for an adventure; snorkeling,...

Uncle Mito, 81 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away July 9, 2013 at his home.  He was one of nine children.  He is survived by one sister Ramona Estrada Austin and many nieces and nephews. He taught school for 37 years.  Visitation will be from 9:00-9:30am with a Rosary at 9:30am, and Funeral Mass at 10:00am, Friday, July 26, 2013 at...

Carol Ameche passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 22, 2013.  She was born Carol Therese Olsen in Chicago, Illinois on June 2, 1934 and is survived by her husband of 57 years, Don Ameche, Jr.; five children, Kevin (Tami), Don III (Brenda), Kathy (Robert Berliner), Susan Warner (Gary) and Michael (Colette); thirteen grandchildren and three great grandchildren; one...