Obituaries

Age 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 29, 2014, surrounded by her loved ones.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio and grandchildren Francisco “Kiko” Varela and Raul Fabian, Jr.  Survived by her daughters Terri (Ernie) Bracamonte, Rose Marie (Raul) Fabian, Emily (Anthony) Contreras and Frances (Joe) Varela; 13 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren,...

89, passed away January 29th, 2014.  William was born in Philadelphia on November 25, 1924. He attended Roman Catholic High School and was a Hall of Fame Athlete.  He attended Holy Cross and was a World War II Veteran, had a career in banking at The Arizona Bank and retired from the Bank of America.  He was a proud member...

Our husband, brother and friend Richard “Dick” Polnau who was born in Stillwater, Minnesota on October 15, 1939 left us peacefully on January 28th, 2014, at the Hospice Serenity House in Phoenix , AZ.   The Memorial Service for Dick will be held at the Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road – Phoenix , Az 85018 on...

87,was born on November 12, 1926 in Cochrane, Ontario, Canada and died on January 29, 2014 in Chandler, Arizona.   She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Theodore,  mother of Richard Ralph (Sayda) and  Rev. Raymond Joseph, and grandmother of Eric, daughter  of the late Frederick J. and Rose de Lima Minter (nee Nault), sister of the late Doris...

76 years young of Phoenix, AZ. passed away January 22, 2014. He was loved by everyone he met. His love for life will forever be in our lives.Survived by his wife Dianne Salazar, children Robert, Sonya Preciado and her husband George, Scotty Panek, Jennifer Rogers and her husband Kevin, Brother Alex Santa Maria, sister Eleanor,13 grandchildren: Melissa, Robert, Latisha, Annette...

87, of Phoenix, passed away Friday, January 24, 2014 surrounded by long term friends. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Marie and Theodore. He was born in Chicago, where he attended Weber High School and learn to play the piano.  In 1947, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Radio Engineering from Chicago Technology College.  In 1951,...

20, of New River, AZ passed away January 25, 2014Born October 18, 1993A Memorial Service will be held at4:00pmSaturday, February 1st, 2014at theLarkyn Memorial Arena at Kiwanis Park48606 North 17thAvenueNew River, AZ. 85087*In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions toThe Jake Rice Memorial Fundc/o  48412 N. Black Canyon HighwayBox #362New River, AZ  85087Post Scripts by Posey.

Virginia M. (Cahill) Sanchez, 95, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully on January 9, 2014 at her daughter’s home in Tucson. Born and raised in Phoenix, she was the fifth of seven children born to Santiago L. Cahill and Ramona Gonzales. She was a graduate of Phoenix Union High School, and received her cosmetology license in 1937. She retired in...

Arthur B. Torres, 79 of Phoenix, AZ. was called to heaven on Jan. 20, 2014. He was born on November 28, 1934 to the late Caesario and Luz Torres. He attended Lowell and Phoenix Technical Schools He married Alice Sotelo in 1957. In 2007 they renewed their 50th Anniversary wedding vows at St. Anthony Church, the same church where they...

John Lawrence Holmes, born December 28, 1928 (New York City), passed away January 21, 2014 in Scottsdale, AZ, his home of over 48 years. John lived a very active and adventurous life enjoying family, friends, traveling, tennis, hiking, horseback riding, reading, music, church retreats and La Jolla Beach.John proudly served in the US Navy (Aviation Electronics Technician) and US Air...

87, passed away on December 28, 2013 in Virginia Beach, VA.  George Cooper was born on November 27, 1926 in Enfield, North Carolina.  He was the third of four children born to Louise Cooper Coker and Charlie Cooper.The family moved to Brooklyn, New York in 1936, where George attendedpublic schools, graduating from Brooklyn Automotive High School in 1945, with the...

Georgette Tibshraeny Herro, 71, passed away January 19th, 2014 surrounded by her loving family including husband of 48 years Ellison Stormy Herro MD, children Kristi Mussallem (James), Ann Marie Hannoun (Dan), Frederick Herro MD, Jennifer Basha (Ike) and Anthony Herro DDS (Cecelia), and her sister Mary Tibshraeny.  Born in Mesa, AZ September 8th, 1942 to Najeeb and Jean Tibshraeny, Georgette...

84, of Phoenix, Arizona was born on July 2, 1929 in Miami, AZ and lived her adult life in Phoenix passed away peacefully as she was welcomed home by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 16th2014.  Memorial service will be held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ Tuesday, January 21stat 10AM.  Ann...

79, of Scottsdale, Arizona formerly of Winterset, Iowa passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 after battling Parkinson’s Disease. She was born on September 2, 1934 to Mary-Elizabeth “Ting” and Herman Lewis. Along with siblings, Jim, Peg and younger sister Janet, the Lewis family shared  life in a small town where Dad ran the local drug store and Mom ran...

Kenneth Roy Rosensteel, Jr., 66, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on January 14, 2014.  Ken was a devoted husband and father, enjoying the time he spent with his family the very most.  He was born on August 21, 1947 in Connellsville, PA.  Ken graduated from Dunbar Township High School in 1965; earned his Engineering degree from Penn State University in...

Daniel Gustavo Bonn, age 72, died Tuesday, January 14th, 2014 in Tempe, AZ. Born April 17, 1941 to Gustavo and Mercedes Bonn in Ajo, AZ.  Daniel married Patricia on June 17, 1967.  He began working at Earl’s Market, in Scottsdale, AZ with his Dad, Gus and later worked for Southern Pacific/Union Pacific Railroad in January of 1971 where he remained...

was born in El Paso, Texas to Andres G. Garcia and Inez Munoz Garcia on September 11, 1924 and passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home here in Phoenix on December 31, 2013.Rommie’s Father passed away shortly after her birth and she and her Mother moved to Phoenix in 1927.  Her Mother Inez was Rommie’s North Star all...

75, of Phoenix peacefully passed away on January 13, 2014 surrounded by his family.  Bob was a loving and giving father and grandpa.  He is survived by son John, daughter Lynn, grandchildren Shane, Lucas, and Heather Rae, and one great-grandchild, Rylond. A Celebration of Robert’s Life will be held at 4:30pm, January 21, 2014 at 35610 West Central Avenue, Phoenix,...

96, of Peoria, passed away January 11, 2014.  Mildred was born October 21, 1917 in Rawlins County, Kansas.  She married Floyd Burk in 1938. They were married 62 years when Floyd passed away in 2001.  She is survived by her son, Dale (Maureen), daughter Diania Lynn, granddaughter Donna Miller (Lance), grandsons, Bryan Burk (Michelle) and Michael Latham, and six great-grandchildren. ...

Catalina L. Meza, 75, of Phoenix passed on to heaven on January 8, 2014, to be reunited with her beloved husband, George L. Meza.  Katie was born on March 14, 1938 in Phoenix, Arizona.  She was known as a kind and caring person who always had a sweet smile and a warm heart for all those who knew her.  Katie...