Obituaries

Flo went to join loved ones in Heaven on her 70thbirthday, Flag Day, 06/14/13.  She was born 06/14/43 in Pittsburgh, PA to Charles and Florence Burkhart.  Flo moved from Pittsburgh to Phoenix in 1980 where she resided for 33 years.  She was a loving Mother to Michael (Jacque) Caliguire and Cheryl (Laura) Newberry, dear Sister to Harriet (Manny) Cadena and...

96, Passed away after a lengthy illness with his loved ones by his side Tuesday evening June, 18th2013. He was born November 8th, 1916 on a dairy farm southwest of Chandler Arizona.  He was the second child born to Joseph W. Johnson and Delpha Lundquist Johnson.Ellis graduated from Chandler High school where he excelled in sports.  He was awarded a...

On June 13, 2013, at 92 years of age, Charles James Smisek (Chuck) was taken by the Lord to be with his wife, Echo Mary Smisek who passed in 1999. He is survived by his son, Charles R., grandson, Charles C. (Moscha Koronias), great grandson Christopher and his sister, Sr. Carmelita Smisek of the Sisters of Notre Dame, Omaha NE...

Ralph passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013.  He was born on October 26, 1937 in Phoenix, AZ.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years. He is survived by his sisters, Dolores Montez (Ernie), Socorro Munoz, and his many nieces, nephews and godchildren.Ralph worked as a warehouse manager before entering the military and serving his country. The...

Steven Lawrence Scheer was born on November 2, 1947 in the naval hospital at New Port, Rhode Island to Cdr. Lawrence Earnest Scheer USN (Ret) and Helen Erlene Scheer. After a short battle with congestive heart failure, Steve died peacefully with his family by his side on June 9th, 2013.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Erlene,...

Miano, Joseph Carl,58, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at his home in Phoenix AZ. Born on February 1, 1955 to Jack and Phyllis Miano in Norwalk CT. He graduated from Norwalk High School and studied Business at Norwalk Community College. He married his sweetheart Janice DeRosa on a rainy July 4thin 1981 in Norwalk. Then they left...

William James Rocke passed away peacefully June 9, 2013.  He was born July 23, 1924 in Grand Junction Colorado.  He is survived by his wife Garnet of 48 years.  Bill had two sons, Jim of Phoenix, AZ., and Bill Jr. of Grand Junction, CO.  He has 3 grand children, Raquel, Katie, and Ethan by his son Jim.  Bill was a...

Juan J. Candelaria of Peoria entered eternal life on June 8, 2013.  He is preceded in death by his Father Reyes Candelaria, Mother Eufemia Candelaria, beloved wife of 48 years Ruby Candelaria, Sisters Rosie Atencio, Virginia Jaramillo, and Brother Benny Candelaria.  Juan who was born in Concho, Arizona was a lifelong resident of Springerville, Arizona and relocated to Peoria Arizona...

John W. Taylor, 85, of Mesa went to see the Lord on June 7, 2013.  He was born in Syracuse, NY on July 28, 1927.  He is survived by his sons, Patrick and Matthew Taylor.  A Graveside Service will be held at 12:30pm, Friday, June 14, at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix.

Nina Marie Le Gras, of Phoenix, died Monday morning, June 3, 2013, just 10 days short of her 99thbirthday.   Nina was born in Flaxville, Montana, to Walter and Anna May Cox.  Her family travels took her across the U.S. until settling in Ahwahnee, California, where many of her favorite childhood memories took place.  Nina attended four years at University of...

Loretta Jacks, 91, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2013 at Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona.Loretta was born to Michael and Anna Lester in Chicago, Illinois and was the last surviving of 8 children.  After moving to Phoenix in1947, she married Richard Jacks, raised her family and enjoyed a 25 year career at Motorola.  She loved being surrounded...

Derald Glen May, M.D., 1925 – 2013, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Navy veteran, “Iron Duke,” psychiatric physician, “Dr. D” died at home surrounded by the love and care of family. He was 87 years old.Derald was born in Cozad, Nebraska to a family with roots firmly planted in the fertile land of the Platte River Valley. He attended Cozad High,...

Jane Smith Wells, 98, of Phoenix, died from COPD on June 1st, 2013. She was born on October 6, 1914 to Joseph A. and Martha Louisa Schroeder Beck of Schenley Farms in Pittsburgh, PA. Her father, an attorney, was instrumental in starting the University of Pittsburgh evening and business schools.  Jane graduated from Mt. Mercy College in 1937 (now Carlow...

86, of Mesa, entered into the hands of the Lord on June 1, 2013.  He was born in Tolleson, AZ on February 13, 1927.  He was a retired Teamster.  Andrew leaves behind his beloved wife of 60 years Emilia, son Andrew, daughter Roseann (Thomas) Pond, three grandchildren Alfred, Robert and Ruben Garcia, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.  He is...

Frances Emmeline (DIXIE) Melby passed away on May 22, 2013 in Molalla, Oregon where she had been living with her son and his family.  She was 93.  Dixie was born and raised in Globe, Arizona.  She earned a BA in teaching at ASU (when it was a Teachers College) and married Bill Melby in 1942.  Bill subsequently had a long...

Celia Sinohui Hinojosa was born on May 28, 1936 in the mining camp of Ruby, AZ, raised in Tucson, AZ, she later move to Phoenix, her home of the past 60 years. Matriarch of five generations, Celia blessed her family with love, laughter and passion for living. She was extremely proud to be descendant from the Otero family, first Spanish...

Maria Clara Moreno, was called home to be with Our Lord Jesus Christ and her loving husband, Frank on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the age of 85.  Maria was born in Tempe, Arizona and lived in Phoenix.  Maria was a housekeeper for many years prior to marrying her husband, Frank. She then became a full-time devoted wife and loving...

Margaret L. Rowland, 87, passed away on May 23, 2013. She was born June 18, 1925 in Chicago, IL and graduated cum laude in 1946 from Linfield College in Oregon and later earned a Masters Degree in Home Economics from Purdue University.  She enjoyed teaching roles in Oregon, Kansas, Nevada, and California before moving to Scottsdale in July 1970.   She...

Protinica Todora Trbovic fell asleep in The Lord on May 24, 2013 at the age of 74.  Beloved wife of Proto Janko Trbovic for 47 years.  Loving mother of son Dragan (Dan) and daughter-in-law Sofia.  Adoring grandmother of Stevan and Gabriela.  Protinica and Proto met as children in Miranje in the former Yugoslavia and married in 1965. In 1966 Protinica...

Gloria Olivas Angulo, 57, of Phoenix, Arizona was Promoted to Glory with her family by her side on Thursday, May 23, 2013.  Gloria enjoyed working for the Phoenix Municipal Court where she retired after many years of service. She was a member of The Salvation Army where she touched many lives with her faith, charity and goodwill.  Her humor, passion...