Obituaries

Mildred Perkins Randall died Saturday, February 2nd, 2013.She is survived by her daughter Jackie Perkins, grandson and granddaughter Marc White and Portia White as well as nieces Geraldine Calloway, Marie Sanfie, Denise Sanfie and nephew Michael Sanfie, Jr.Visitation will be held at 6pm, with a Scripture Service at 7pm, Wednesday, February 6 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E....

Natalia “Nellie” Salinas, 87, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, surrounded by her family.  Natalia was born in Tucson, Arizona on September 12, 1925 to Jesus Antonio and Herminia Rivera.  She was raised in Phoenix where she married Ralph.  She was a stay-at-home mom and housewife in her early years but later worked for...

Murphy, William “Bill”Bill Murphy, 89, of Phoenix, peacefully passed away on January 29, 2013.  Bill was born in Culver City, CA but grew up in Arizona.   Bill was a pilot in WWII flying B24 bombers and also served in the Korean War. He graduated from the University of Arizona in 1948 and was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta...

Ida was born August 17, 1919 and passed on the night of January 21, 2013. Ida was the most loving and caring mother of 7 children, 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.She unconditionally loved and cared for her family and ensured everyone was always taken care of. Ida began her career as an elementary school teacher in Des Moines, Iowa where...

Our beloved Oma passed into eternal life on January 28, 2013.  Lisbeth was born on February 22, 1924 in Simmershausen, Germany to the late Justus and Anna Ruhl.  In 1946, she married Army AirCorps Sergeant Richard Lajewski, who was stationed at the Rothwesten U.S. air base.  In 1948, Lisbeth, Richard and their newborn son, Kurt, made the voyage across the...

Under the watchful and caring eyes of the wonderful staff at Silverado Senior Living in Scottsdale, Ginny passed on after a long illness. She is now with her husband, Bob, her sons, David and Ken, her mother, Margaret (Matz), Folz, her father, Tony Folz and her brother, Bill Folz who all preceded her in death.  Ginny was born in 1932...

76, of Peoria, AZ passed away January 16, 2013.  He is preceded in death by his parents Humbert and Josephine Tomé and brother Raymond.  He is survived by 4 children, 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and brother Victor.  He graduated a four year letterman from North High School (1954), and attended a journeyman electrician, and retired a proud brother of the...

82, passed away on January 20, 2013.  Born in Globe, Arizona on October 3, 1930 to Benito and Soledad M. Lucero.  Ricardo graduated from Arizona State University with Honors on June 5, 1962 with a degree in Political Science.  He enjoyed a career teaching and writing having published several books.  He served nine years in the U. S. Naval Intelligence....

Frank E. Russell helped build Central Newspapers, Inc. (CNI) into one of the nation’s most successful newspaper companies and launched the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust as one of the largest philanthropic foundations in Arizona and Indiana.John Zidich, CEO and publisher of The Arizona Republic, praised Russell’s business acumen and passion for the community, adding that Russell earned a stellar...

Patricia Keeley, 81, of Phoenix, Arizona and formerly of Poughkeepsie, NY and Palm Harbor, FL passed away on January 22, 2013.  She was born November 1, 1931 in Kingston, NY.  Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Irving and Margaret House Millham, her son Michael J. Keeley and sister-in-law Betty Millham.  She is survived by her daughter Kathleen “Katie”...

Angel E. Duran, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 25, 2013.  He was born in Glendale, AZ, the youngest of seven siblings.  Angel was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  Angel and Mary (Quintana) were married April 7, 1956 at Immaculate Heart Church in Phoenix, AZ.  He is survived by his wife...

Born in Des Moines, Iowa 27 November 1933.  Passed into eternal life on 21 January 2013.  A parishioner of St. Mary’s Basilica, Phoenix.  Loved unconditionally, gave generously, and enjoyed the company of family and friends.  He liked his steaks rare and his martinis dry.  He lived a full life, dedicated to a life’s work in medicine.  His career as a...

Passed away on January 17, 2013 Phoenix, Arizona, with his beloved wife, Francis De La Rosa, at his side.  He was born in Tempe, Arizona, served in the U.S. Army, and retired from the City of Phoenix Transportation Department.  He was a long-time parishioner of St. Agnes Catholic Church.  Besides his wife, Francis, he is survived by his children Guy...

It is with great sorrow that we announce Tanya Baldwin has succumbed to cancer on January 18, 2013. She fought it for 4 years courageously with humor and grace. Tanya was born on December 20, 1968. A Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Daughter, Aunt, Cousin and Friend; she will be deeply missed by all.  Tanya wasa caring, energetic and compassionate person...

Beloved sister and aunt, Lillian “Lynn” Danda, 81, died at home in Phoenix on Jan 9th. She was born in East Chicago, Indiana Sept. 13, 1931 and later moved to Phoenix with her family. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1950 and moved to San Francisco after attending Lamson Business College.  Later she returned to Phoenix to continue...

Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, January 14that the age of 84.  A native of Phoenix, Grant was born at Good Samaritan Hospital one day before his beloved wife “Sis” in August of 1928. He attended Emerson Elementary School and graduated from North Phoenix High School in 1946.  Enlisting in the Navy after graduation, he served on Johnston...

94 of Phoenix, passed away on January 16, 2013. Bernardino was born December 6, 1918 in Phoenix, Arizona. He is survived by his children; Richard, Josie, Eva, Birdie, Benny, Lucy, Memo, Mercy as well as his grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren. Respect to the late Nana Fita, Bobby, Maggie, Titi, Buff, Juan. Visitation will be held from 9-10am, Rosary...

Mary Jane Gercke (maiden name Mary Jane Klocko) died on January 15, 2013 at her home in Phoenix.Mary Jane was born October 21, 1925, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  She moved to Phoenix in 1955 and had been living at her Phoenix home since 1957.  Married to Edward J. Carey in 1957, and remarried Charles Gercke in 1976, she is survived...

71, Passed away Jan. 14th 2013. Born in Ysleta, Texas but lived in Phoenix, AZ. She worked for the City of Phoenix P.D., U.S Postal Service and retired from Motorola. She is survived by her children, Manuel Jr., (Elizabeth), Daniel, Isabel (Ruben) Arvizu, Felicia (Cloid) Adams and Rosa (Ronald) Miranda. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She joins...

Dr. Terry Lee Connor passed away at home on January 14, 2013 following a brief illness with pancreatic cancer.  He was born April 22, 1949 to Richard and Pauline Connor of Defiance, Ohio.  He graduated from Defiance College in 1971  He graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery in 1975 in Kirksville, Missouri.  Following the completion of an...