Obituaries

82 went peacefully to meet his maker March 22.  He was born in Indianola, NE April 2, 1930 one of 11 children of Les and Anna.   He spent 22 years in the Air Force with tours in Germany and Viet Nam.  He got paid to fly airplanes which he loved.  He retired to Phoenix where he established 3 trampoline jump...

We send our beautiful Patricia “Patti” Lee Anderson on her next journey with love and songs from golden summers. Patti’s life was filled with beauty, creativity, sunshine, really good food and laughter. She cherished her family and friends, and wanted all to know what a pleasure it has been to share this life. Patti passed on Wednesday, March 27, at...

Nell Mary Caniglia 95 passed away in Phoenix on March 28, 2013. Nell was born November 4, 1917 in Omaha, Nebraska to Italian immigrant parents, Frank and Mary Quattrocchi. She lived in Omaha until 1937 when she traveled to Arizona with her new husband, Dr. Sebastian Rosario Caniglia.  She spent her life devoted to her husband (deceased) and her family....

70, of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Westford, MA. passed awayquietly and peacefully on March 11, 2013 with her brother Dan and good friends Pat Montee and Colleen Mansfield at her side.  “Peri” or “Pete” was born on August 7, 1942 in Lowell, MA.  She was raised in Westford, MA, attended the local school system and graduated from Westford academy.  She...

Russell Sterling Whitman III, 65 years old, of Phoenix, passed away on March 22, 2013, at his favorite place, Rocky Point, Mexico, in the arms of his loving wife Sylvia.  He was born in New London, Connecticut, on August 4th, 1947.Russell grew up on military bases throughout the United States.  When his father retired from US Army his family settled...

Age 78, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away March 25, 2013. Born to Donaciano and Catalina Angulo in Phoenix, Arizona on December 24, 1934. Armida attended Phoenix Tech High School and Phoenix College.  Armida was married to Theodore C. Perez for 16 years, and had three children. Armida is preceded in death by parents Donaciano and Catalina, husband Theodore, sisters Mary,...

81, of Phoenix, AZ, passed peacefully on March 25, 2013.  James was born on November 9, 1931 in Minot, ND.  He had a long career at Boeing, Allied and H. & R. Block.  Preceded in death by his wife Dolores, he is survived by his daughter Suzan and son Jesse, and brothers Murray and Willie of California, grandson Riley and...

Our beloved mother Jeannette went to heaven Saturday evening, March 23, 2013. Born in the Province of Quebec, Canada March 9, 1931. The family moved from St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada in July 1966 to Phoenix, AZ. An inspirational woman with fearless strength challenged with severe rheumatoid arthritis most of her adult life faced with medical challenges was a successful business...

Brandi Renee Schamadan left to be with the Lord on March 22, 2013 at the young age of 41.  She is survived by her husband Mike, daughter Lexi (12), son Blu (9), parents Patrick and Sarah Grimes, sister Heidi and a very large extended family with many aunts, uncles and cousins.Brandi grew up in Glendale, AZ and graduated from Cactus...

Shawn Shear departed this world on March 20, 2013 at the young age of 43, after her graceful and courageous battle with a cancerous brain tumor.  Shawn is survived by her loving husband of 21 years, Brad Shear; her four sons, Ryan (17), Andrew (14), Adam (12) and JT (7); father, Larry Winge; mother, Rita Winge; brother, Jason (Mackenzie) Winge;...

Ann Hickey passed away on March 12, 2013 surrounded by her family.  She was a native Arizonan and had many wonderful memories of growing up in Phoenix.  She attended Phoenix Union High School and Arizona State College where she was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority.  She taught many years in the Madison and Phoenix Union School Districts....

Dolores M. Palma, A Brophy Preparatory Collage Retiree. Born in Phoenix, Arizona on December 28, 1913. Passed away peacefully at her home March 14, 2013. She is survived by her son, Alfredo M. Santa Cruz, daughters, Rita R. Nunez and Dolores R. Schroeder, 5 grandchildren, 10 great grand children and 9 great great grandchildren. All services will be held Wednesday,...

Beatrice de la Lama Barcello, Our beloved mother 94, entered into rest on March 18, 2013 in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Beatrice “Tichie” was born in Phoenix on October 29, 1918 one of the first families of Arizona.  She was the last surviving child of Pedro and Katie de la Lama.  She was preceded in death by her husband Angel in 2008. ...

Bill Beattie was born in Hyndman, PA, to William and Gladys (Wingfield) Beattie, on April 14, 1927.  He died peacefully at home in Phoenix, AZ, on March 12, 2013.  Memorial services will be held Monday, April 1, 3:00 pm, at Christ Church-Lutheran, 3901 E. Indian School Rd.His survivors include Evonne, his wife of nearly 48 years;  two children:  Glenn Beattie...

82, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on March 14, 2013 with his family by his side.  He was born in Sells, Arizona on April 9, 1930 and resided in Phoenix after serving in the United States Army during the Korean War.  Richard retired from the Phoenix Indian Medical Center after 40+ years.  He is preceded in death by his wife,...

Barbara Anne (Biendit), 73, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on March 15, 2013.  Barbara retired as a telephone operator from Qwest.  She graduated of St. Mary’s High School as did all of her children.  She was a longtime member of the Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 9400 and served several terms as President as well as in many positions at...

James Francis Hanrahan formerly of Kings Park, New York passed away peacefully at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona on February 22, 2013 at the age of 90. He was born in New York City on March 28, 1922 to John and Ellen (Griffin) Hanrahan. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years Eileen O’Reilly Hanrahan, children Stephen (Lynne)...

36 years of age was born September 3, 1976 in Scottsdale, AZ, entered into rest on March 12, 2013 surrounded by family and friends. He served as a civil engineering plans examiner at the City of Scottsdale for 17 years. During his tenure at the City, Xavier served on the Board of Directors for Scottsdale Leadership, and as a member...

Robert passed away on March 10, 2013 at the age of 69.  Born in Worcester, MA, August 29, 1943 and moved to Phoenix in 1955. He attended Phoenix Union H.S. and Phoenix Community College, was in the U.S. Air Force and worked for Antigua Estates (security) for 30 years.  Preceded in death by his brother Martin McNamara and survived by...

Bowen, William John, IIIPassed away peacefully on March 1st, 2013 with his son Stanley and his wife Carol by his side.  Bill was born in New York on October 17th, 1942.  He graduated from Manhattan College with a BA in Business and went on to get an MBA.  In 1966 he joined the Air Force and quickly became Base Education...