Obituaries

Betty McCarty, 77, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2013.She was born to the late Joseph and Ethel Monteilh, December 3, 1935, in Oklahoma. Betty attended St. Mary’s High School in 1953. She married the late Leon McCarty, in 1958 and they lived together in Phoenix, AZ. Betty was a godly wife, daughter, sister, mother and friend...

92, of Chandler, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2013. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 15, 1921. Tillie served in the Woman’s Army Corp. during World War II. She is preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Albert Golusin and is survived by her daughter Judith Moss (husband William Pollack), son Kenny Moss, and grandchildren Jason...

Alfred Ulibarri (Al) was born March 7, 1920, in El Paso, Texas, and at the age of two the family moved to Los Angeles, California.He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the pacific with the U.S. coast Guard.  He was transferred to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1958, and worked as a manufactures representative with his own agency until his...

Charles Wilson Farrell, 86, died 16 October 2013 in Issaquah, Washington following a short illness.  He was born on 9 January 1927 in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Charles Richard Farrell and Rose Grace Tuttle. Charlie was an outgoing, cheerful,  hardworking businessman and loving father and husband. The keystone of his life was his Catholic faith. Charlie graduated from...

Gail Ruiz, 72, of Globe, Arizona, passed away peacefully to be with her late husband and loved ones on October 17, 2013.  Gail was an amazing mother, grandmother and friend.  She moved to Scottsdale to start a new chapter of her life after the passing of her husband David Lopez Ruiz.  Gail was dearly loved and will be missed by...

Bob McIndoo passed away peacefully on October 17, 2013.  He was 88 years old, having been born on December 26, 1924.  A Phoenix native, Bob was a graduate of North Phoenix High School and attended Tempe Normal School for the Arizona Territory, later to become Arizona State University.  Bob served in the US Navy from May 1943 until February 1946,...

Nedjeljko Barisic, also known as Nidzo and Ned was born January 31, 1962 in Kotor Varos, Bosnia.  He was one of six children to Josip & Ivusa Barisic.  He rose to the top of his class in high school, excelling in especially math.  He then went on to receive vocational training graduating from Jelsingrad as a machinist.  He proudly served...

Josephine E. Gilbrech nee Canney died as she lived, quietly, gently and with a smile for each person with whom she came into contact.  She was proud of her Iowa roots and Arizona home where she lived for more than 64 years.  She was deeply loved by her extended family, the daughter-in-law she always treated as her own child, and...

Our beloved William “Bill” Douglas Connor, 82, passed away Monday, October 7th, 2013, surrounded by his family after a long battle with lung cancer. He was born in Findlay, Ohio. During the Korean War he served in the Air Force. He then joined Hughes Aircraft, and while working as an engineer, he received his doctoral degree in economics at USC....

Gary Allen Rathgeber, 66, passed into eternal life on October 6, 2013. Gary was born and raised in Chicago, and traded the cold winters for the warm Arizona sun in the late 70’s.  Gary was a school teacher and superintendent at Black Canyon City School District until his retirement in 2002.  He is survived by his loving wife, Karen (nee...

55, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on the early morning of Tuesday, October 1, 2013.  Gilbert  is survived by his daughter Delberta Cordova, son Gilbert Garcia Jr. and eight grandchildren.  He also leaves behind his sisters; Christine Valdez, Juanita Fernandez, Marcie Maes, Genie Martinez and Sadie Ortiz all of Colorado Springs, CO.  Gilbert is preceded in death by his parents...

47, Our angel, has received his wings and has peacefully returned to his mother and our lord god in heaven on October 4, 2013. He was born April 21, 1966 in Phoenix to Bernard and Virginia Maldonado. Joseph was an angel given to us by god to love unconditionally and care for. His love for his family was shown every...

Deb was taken from us suddenly on October 3, 2013. She is preceded in death by her mother Sharon Morrison, grandparents Amma and Humpa, and survived by her daughter Heather, sisters Jeri, Donna and Iwa, brothers Robert, Jim, Shawn and Jordan, and her father Robert, Aunt Patty, Uncle Doug and 17 nieces and nephews.  Debora was born September 30, 1965...

age 93, died in his sleep on September 28, 2013.  He is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years, Juanita, a son, Lyndel, (Susan) and two daughters, Debra, (Loren) and Kelley; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.  Nicknamed “Bop” by his grandchildren, Herman was beloved by his family and will be fondly remembered by all who knew him as a kind,...

36, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on September 30th, 2013 with family near his side. Jorge was born in Seaside, OR on March 14th, 1977. He leaves behind his wife Stephanie, daughter Annali and sons Gabriel, Dominic and Jorge Jr. Jorge will be most remembered for his sense of humor and kindness.Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 5th, 2013...

Thomas Bernard Parker was born February 21, 1945 in Denver, Colorado and raised in upstate New York and Shelton, Connecticut.  He attended high school in Arizona at Scottsdale High and graduated from Arizona State University where he was a member of the ROTC.  The ROTC was the beginning of a military career that spanned forty years and included serving in...

Michael E. Garcia, Sr., passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2013 at the age of 44.  He was a faculty member of Saguaro High School.  He will be dearly missed by family members, friends and student body. He was preceded in death by his son Michael E. Garcia, Jr. and is survived by his granddaughter Navaya C. Garcia, son Manny...

H. Eileen Cochran of Phoenix, Arizona, a retired real estate broker, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2013.  She was born to Lionel and Helena Burke, now deceased, in St. Louis, Missouri.  She married J. Richard Cochran (Dick) in December, 1962 and moved to Phoenix, Arizona to begin their new life together.  She is survived by her children, J. Richard,...

Helen Brinias Mullins, 92, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2013 in the home of Jacqueline (Niece) and Joe Schell, Great Nephews – Nicholas and Adam Schell after spending several weeks in the hospital after an unsuccessful surgery. Before her stay in the hospital she lived with her nephew, Jhue Watson, Jr. (Buddy), where they shared day to day responsibilities....

90, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on September 26, 2013.  Josephine was born in Boston, Massachusetts where she attended beauty school, worked as a hairdresser, married, and raised two children.  She moved with her family to Florida and lived there 30 years, again working as a hairdresser, before moving to Phoenix 12 years ago.  Josephine will be missed by her...