Obituaries

Daniel Martin, born July 20, 1999, beloved son of Bill and Carol Martin and loving brother of Kelly Martin, went to Heaven August 22, 2013.  He is survived by his large extended family, including grandparents, aunts and uncles and many cousins.  He was dearly loved by all and will always be in our hearts. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00pm,...

Roland A. Quaranta, 82 of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at the Terraces Skilled Nursing Facility in Phoenix, AZ.He was born on November 8, 1930 in Follansbee, WV, a son of the late Pasquale and Elvira Quaranta, of Rosetta, Italy.  Roland attended St. Anthony’s Catholic elementary school and graduated from Catholic Central High School in...

Barbara Ross Parsons joined her beloved husband Grant and with family and friends by her side, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2013.To Grant, she was always “Barbara Jean.” Everyone else called her “Sis.” Surrounded in age by her brothers Jack and Tom, it was always more than a nickname. From the day she was born in August of 1928,...

Jayne Dahl was born February 23, 1919 in Illinois and went to heaven  August 17, 2013 from Phoenix, Arizona.  Jayne Sandford was one of nine children.  She met her husband of 70 years, Elmer Dahl, at a high school dance.  They arrived in Phoenix in 1944 where they raised their four children, Jim, Peggy, Jan and Judy.  Their families grew...

77, of Casa Grande passed away on the morning of August 17, 2013.  Born November 6th, 1935 to Odale and Henrietta Guinn she was the youngest of six children.  She was raised in Charlotte, NC where she married her husband Mike Robles in 1951.  They moved to Phoenix in 1952 where they raised their two daughters.  Vera spent 29 years...

Born February 8, 1926 in Sparland, Illinois and passed away August 9, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona.  He’s honored as a WWII Army Veteran.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy.  They moved to Arizona in 1956 from Illinois.  He is survived by six children; Donald E. (Wanda S.) DeWalt, Peggy A. (Robert A.) Boelke, Marsha...

Hildegarde Ann Brown entered eternal life on the last day of her 79thyear.  She is survived by one sister and many nieces and nephews, cherished friends at St. Vincent de Paul and St. Theresa Parish, and by her devoted care givers.  Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 20th, 2013 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045...

Angie Grawzo served God, country and family with tender love until her passing in Scottsdale, August 6, 2013.  Fiercely patriotic, Angie, husband Michael and son Robert served the US Armed Forces over a combined 44 years.  Mother of Elizabeth, William and Robert, wife of Michael, BJ’s Nana and one of seven brothers and sisters; she overcame life’s complexities with a...

83, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2013, after an 8 month battle with cancer.  He was born in Phoenix on February 17, 1930.  Dad attended St. Mary’s Catholic High School before proudly serving his country in the US Navy at the age of 17.  He returned and graduated from St. Mary’s where he met and...

Larry C. Ferra was born in Phoenix, Arizona on August 18, 1941, passed on August 11, 2013.  Preceded in death by his father and mother, Leopoldo and Esperanza Ferra, and brother, Joaquin Ferra.  Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Trini, sons Larry Ferra, Jr. and Mark Ferra, daughters Karen Ferra and Alisa Ferra, brother Leopoldo Ferra, and sister Esperanza...

Eileen (Sally) Frank loving wife, mother and grandmother entered into heaven last Monday, August 5th, 2013.  She was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Mary and Charles Spaulding on January 13, 1936.  She was one of 5 children and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1953. Eileen lovingly raised 4 children Doug Daniels (Cindy), Vicki Daniels, Mary Lambros (Jon) and...

Was born October 3, 1944 and graduated into her eternal life on August 5, 2013.  Frances was born into a loving family and reflected that love back into this world for the rest of her life.  Frances made every trial in her life into a stepping stone to greater heights.  If anyone around her was unable to see the silver...

On August 4th, 2013 we lost “Our Gran Senora”, Gloria V. Larriva.  She passed away peacefully at the age of 91 very content with life.  She was born on November 15th, 1921 in Phoenix, Arizona.  She was a devoted daughter to her parents Carlos & Lenore Olea who preceded her in death.  She was happily married to Joe P. Larriva...

Keiffer, Mayme JeannetteJeannette Kieffer, Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky nearly 82 years ago passed away of cancer on August 6, 2013.Jeannette was a very bright and athletic leader among her peers. She excelled both in academics and as a varsity basketball player.She was a sister to two older brothers, Ron and John Robert and two younger brothers Larry and Jim,...

Louise Sweeney, 101, died August 5, 2013, in Phoenix, Arizona.  She was born September 12, 1911, in Alexandria, Virginia to Theodore and Minnie Fones.  Louise always spoke fondly of her years living in the Washington D.C. area.  After marrying Harold Thompson, they had one son, Harold “Tom” Thompson Jr.   Louise worked for over 20 years at PEPCO.  After Harold Sr....

Born January 6, 1928 in Bardstown, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013.  Growing up on a farm led to her love of the Kentucky Derby.  A long standing member of St. Theresa Parish in Phoenix, AZ. Preceded in death by her loving husband Cornelius J. Curran and son Martin Curran.  She is survived by her sister Mary Ballard, daughters...

Margaret Abdelnour, born in Los Angeles to immigrant parents, William and Alma Samaha, died recently at age 98.  She was raised in the Imperial Valley, California, and worked with her parents in Calexico and Holtville in their family grocery and dry goods business. In 1937 she married Nicholas G. Abdelnour, who preceded her in death.  They lived in Azusa, California,...

JAMES P. SIMMONS, 88, passed away on August 7, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family.Jim was born on November 9, 1924 to Pat Herndon and Grace Sweeney Simmons in Wichita Falls, Texas.He attended Wichita Falls High School, New Mexico Military Institute, University of New Mexico, and received his MBA from the Harvard Business School in 1947. He served...

passed away in Scottsdale, AZ on July 29, 2013 after complications from surgery.  He is preceded in death by his mother, Frances Eda Wolfe Mehen, father, Henry O’Brien Mehen, and son, Thomas Richardson Mehen.  Tom is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol Lynn Lennartz Mehen of Scottsdale, AZ, daughters Frances McCloskey (Michael), Theresa Velner (Stephen) and Margaret, all...

age 92, passed away peacefully in Phoenix on Sunday, July 21, 2013.  Born November 6, 1920 in Liverpool, England.  May moved with her husband and children to North Royalton, Ohio in 1957 and then to Phoenix in 1986.  May started working at a very young age and helped to raise her 7 younger siblings.  May was devoted to her family...