Obituaries

Chuck died April 21, 2013 in Scottsdale after a brief illness.  He was 82.  Born in Sharon, PA, he had big dreams he never acted upon until he married his pre-school sweetheart, Catherine, (yes, they’d known each other that long).  Within three years they had three children under the age of two.  (It’s possible; do the math.)  He had to...

Patrick (Pat) James Madigan, 57, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away April 19, 2013 after a long battle with ALS. Born April 17, 1956 in South Bend, Indiana to Gerald and Dolores Madigan, Pat graduated from LaSalle High School in South Bend, Indiana in 1974 and from Indiana University in 1978. After college, he married his one true love, Anne (Ritter)...

Edward McCrea Dorcy died April 7, 2013 at age of 95 in Phoenix.  Ed was born the 6thof 7 children on August 29, 1917 in Butler, Pennsylvania to Michael Morgan Dorcy and Margaret Della McCrea Dorcy.  Ed’s mother died in the influenza epidemic that followed World War I.  Ed contracted polio as a child which left him with a weakened...

Alex Chavez was born in Phoenix on January 23, 1955 and joined his parents Lucas and Antonia, two sisters Luisa and Bertha in thy heavenly kingdom on April 23, 2013.  He is survived by his wife, Bernice and two sons, Alex, Jr. (Darlene) and Timothy, his siblings, Yolanda, Lilly (Greg), George (Cecilia) and Sandra (Frenche).  There will be a Rosary...

Santos Henry Rodriguez, “Henry”, of Phoenix died Friday, April 19, 2013, at the age of 49.  He was born July 30, 1963, at US Army Hospital, Zama, Kangawa Ken, Japan and came to the States in 1964.  Henry went to Alhambra High School and never married.  He liked to fish, hunt and work on cars and always loved to have...

92, of Phoenix, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully April 20, 2013.  She was born February 22, 1921, the oldest of seven children to Luis and Petra Acosta.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Walter and her grandson Sean Steffen.  She is survived by her children, Sr. Connie Steffen, I.B.V.M., Walter, MaryLynn Mason,...

Fr. Gino L. Piccoli, O.F.M. entered into the joy of the Lord on April 15, 2013.  Fr. Gino was born in Chicago, IL on May 11th, 1940.  Fr. was invested in the Order of Friars Minor in July 1959 and ordained in December 1965.  Fr. Gino has served the Apache people at San Carlos Reservation for over fifteen years.  He...

Loving Husband, Father, and Tata, was called to God’s house on Monday, April 15, 2013. He was born on December 3, 1941 in Superior, AZ. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Army.  He bled the Green and White of St. Mary’s and the Maroon and Gold of his Sun Devils.  He was the proud father...

Age 76, died peacefully with his wife at his side, under the care of Hospice of the Valley, on Tuesday, April 16.  In 1956 he came from Sleepy Eye, MN to ASU where he met his wife, Rita.  After graduation, he served for two years in the Army at Nike Missile sites in the Chicago area and then returned to...

The United States Navy was the perfect fit for Joseph Vincent Popp, Jr.:  it suited his love of country, his love of service, and his love of adventure.Joe passed away April 8 at his home in Phoenix.Joe was born October 10, 1940 in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania and grew up in Winter Park Florida with his parents.  He was an only child,...

Richard (Ricardo) “Vachie Belardi passed away on APril 4th, 2013 at the age of 83. Born on February 5, 1930, in Livingston, California.  Richard is the son of loving parents, Catalina and Felipe Soto.  He was preceded in death by Loving wife Dolores Soto.  Ricardo is survived by his sons Richard, Joey, and Phil Soto, daughters Yolanda Soto, and Theresa...

Frank Rafael Quihuis, 63 of Phoenix, loving father, tata, brother and tio, became an angel on April 3, 2013. He was born on January 18, 1950 to Frank V. and Carmen Quihuis.  Frank is survived by his children, daughter Micaela Quihuis, son Francisco Rafael Quihuis III (Perla), grandchildren Francisco R.J. Quihuis IV, Liliana Carmen Quihuis, Dayanara Lauren Quihuis, sister Carmen...

Betty’s new life began on April 3, 2013 when she peacefully went home to be with the Lord.  Betty was born to Harvey and Trinidad Morris on May 29, 1922 in Litchfield Park, AZ.  She started her life career at the age of 14 when she entered the Sisters of the Precious Blood convent in downtown Phoenix.  After 36 years...

Bethancourt, Bruce Alvin, Sr.1920 – 2013Bruce A. Bethancourt, Sr., 92, of Phoenix, Arizona, peacefully went to be with the Lord on the morning of 28 March, 2013, during an extended stay in the Fresno, California home of his daughter, Joanne Allen and lovingly attended by his daughter, Mary Alice Burke, R.N.Funeral Services for Bruce, Sr., will be held in St....

On March 29, 2013, Good Friday, our little angel, Kelly Michelle Cole, flew to the arms of Christ.  A loving atmosphere enfolds her.  We will miss her and keep her in our hearts until we meet again.  She is survived by her dad, mom, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, her beautiful daughter Jovanna and darling son Kaleb, and many loving family...

Of Gilbert, AZ passed away March 28, 2013.  Born December 24, 1934.  Kathleen retired from Fry’s Grocery Store after working there for 25 years. She is preceded in death by her parents Alvin and Pauline Graves, husband Freddie Robinson, brother Jim Graves and sister Jane Kluth.  Survived by brother Alvin Graves, Jr. (Phyllis), brothers Bob Graves, Bill Graves (Georgia), sister...

Of Phoenix, passed peacefully away at her home on March 28, 2013.  Fina was surrounded with love from her family and friends.  She is survived by her loving husband Henry (Leke) Olea and 5 children, Greg, Steve, Donald (Tina), Diana (Dale) Trimmer and Gabriel, 6 grandchildren, Christopher, Stephanie, Samantha, Vanessa, Sean and Ty along with 3 great-grandchildren, Marissa, Nicholas and...

83, of Mesa passed quietly on 3/26/13.  She was the last surviving daughter of Leslie Carl and Genevieve Jenkins of Phoenix into whose loving arms she now goes.  There will be a Graveside Service at 11:00am, Friday, April 5that Greenwood Memory Lawn, 2300 W. Van Buren, Phoenix.

Our precious mother passed away on Wednesday, March 27th with her family by her side.  Martha was born in McNary, AZ on 09-18-1926 to Ricardo and Juanita Gonzales.  She was the last surviving sibling out of 8 children.  Martha was raised in St. Johns, AZ, and after graduation worked as a Harvey Girl at the Posada Resort in Winslow, AZ...

Always remember Richard Itule Sr, June 19, 1944 – March 27, 2013.  Our Dad, “papa” and best friend, passed away after enduring complications from a stroke and brief battle with colon cancer.  Never has anyone experienced such a spirit as our Dad, as to us and many others in the community, he was bigger than life.   As a Phoenix native,...