Obituaries

91, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2013.  She was born in River Falls, Wisconsin on November 22, 1921.  Imelda relocated to Phoenix with her family in June of 1956.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Milton W. Brooks.  Survivors include her 7 children, 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.  She will always be remembered...

passed away on June 24, 2013 in his home. George was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 2, 1925 to Clara and George Friend. He grew up in Barrington, Illinois attending grade school and high school before entering the Air Corps during World War II.  Later in 1948, he married Anna Jeanne Casper and they remained married for 59 years...

Dionila (Nellie) Archer, 80, of Phoenix, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2013. She was born to the late William and Gabriella Martinez, February 9, 1933 in Albuquerque, NM. Nellie came from a very large family with eight brothers and sisters. She was the eldest sibling. She was preceded in death by her brother Edward Martinez this March. Nellie has...

Angela Maria Campo, 102, passed away peacefully, of natural causes, on June 21, 2013 at her home in Phoenix, AZ.  She was born in Floridia, Sicily on February 22, 1911. When she was five years old, she moved to Hartford, Connecticut with her parents and 7 siblings.  While in nursing school there, she met the love of her life, John...

Sister Loreto Downing IBVM (Catherine Mary Downing) died peacefully on June 22, 2013.  She was the second child of Bartholomew and Hanna (O’Mahony) Downing.  Born and raised in Whitechurch near Blarney, Co. Cork, Ireland, she entered religious life with the IBVM Sisters in Loreto Convent, Fermoy, Co. Cork, in January 1957.  Later, having completed Masters Degrees at National University of...

On June 19, 2013 at 91 years of age, Grace joined her husband Bill and son John in heaven.  A native of Massachusetts, she moved her family to Arizona in 1960. She began a career in banking at Valley National Bank, retiring as a vice-president in 1987.  She is survived by her daughter Sheila (Dale) Christenson, her son Mike (Tina)...

96, Passed away after a lengthy illness with his loved ones by his side Tuesday evening June, 18th2013. He was born November 8th, 1916 on a dairy farm southwest of Chandler Arizona.  He was the second child born to Joseph W. Johnson and Delpha Lundquist Johnson.Ellis graduated from Chandler High school where he excelled in sports.  He was awarded a...

Flo went to join loved ones in Heaven on her 70thbirthday, Flag Day, 06/14/13.  She was born 06/14/43 in Pittsburgh, PA to Charles and Florence Burkhart.  Flo moved from Pittsburgh to Phoenix in 1980 where she resided for 33 years.  She was a loving Mother to Michael (Jacque) Caliguire and Cheryl (Laura) Newberry, dear Sister to Harriet (Manny) Cadena and...

passed away on June 18, four days after his 79thbirthday.  He leaves behind a loving family and many admiring friends and neighbors.  Ismael, known to many as Izzy, was born in Big Springs, Texas, on June 14, 1934, and before his 20thbirthday he married the love of his life, Maria Elena Kuri.  The young couple began 59 years together by...

On June 13, 2013, at 92 years of age, Charles James Smisek (Chuck) was taken by the Lord to be with his wife, Echo Mary Smisek who passed in 1999. He is survived by his son, Charles R., grandson, Charles C. (Moscha Koronias), great grandson Christopher and his sister, Sr. Carmelita Smisek of the Sisters of Notre Dame, Omaha NE...

Ralph passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013.  He was born on October 26, 1937 in Phoenix, AZ.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years. He is survived by his sisters, Dolores Montez (Ernie), Socorro Munoz, and his many nieces, nephews and godchildren.Ralph worked as a warehouse manager before entering the military and serving his country. The...

Steven Lawrence Scheer was born on November 2, 1947 in the naval hospital at New Port, Rhode Island to Cdr. Lawrence Earnest Scheer USN (Ret) and Helen Erlene Scheer. After a short battle with congestive heart failure, Steve died peacefully with his family by his side on June 9th, 2013.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Erlene,...

William James Rocke passed away peacefully June 9, 2013.  He was born July 23, 1924 in Grand Junction Colorado.  He is survived by his wife Garnet of 48 years.  Bill had two sons, Jim of Phoenix, AZ., and Bill Jr. of Grand Junction, CO.  He has 3 grand children, Raquel, Katie, and Ethan by his son Jim.  Bill was a...

Miano, Joseph Carl,58, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at his home in Phoenix AZ. Born on February 1, 1955 to Jack and Phyllis Miano in Norwalk CT. He graduated from Norwalk High School and studied Business at Norwalk Community College. He married his sweetheart Janice DeRosa on a rainy July 4thin 1981 in Norwalk. Then they left...

Juan J. Candelaria of Peoria entered eternal life on June 8, 2013.  He is preceded in death by his Father Reyes Candelaria, Mother Eufemia Candelaria, beloved wife of 48 years Ruby Candelaria, Sisters Rosie Atencio, Virginia Jaramillo, and Brother Benny Candelaria.  Juan who was born in Concho, Arizona was a lifelong resident of Springerville, Arizona and relocated to Peoria Arizona...

John W. Taylor, 85, of Mesa went to see the Lord on June 7, 2013.  He was born in Syracuse, NY on July 28, 1927.  He is survived by his sons, Patrick and Matthew Taylor.  A Graveside Service will be held at 12:30pm, Friday, June 14, at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix.

Loretta Jacks, 91, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2013 at Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona.Loretta was born to Michael and Anna Lester in Chicago, Illinois and was the last surviving of 8 children.  After moving to Phoenix in1947, she married Richard Jacks, raised her family and enjoyed a 25 year career at Motorola.  She loved being surrounded...

Nina Marie Le Gras, of Phoenix, died Monday morning, June 3, 2013, just 10 days short of her 99thbirthday.   Nina was born in Flaxville, Montana, to Walter and Anna May Cox.  Her family travels took her across the U.S. until settling in Ahwahnee, California, where many of her favorite childhood memories took place.  Nina attended four years at University of...

Derald Glen May, M.D., 1925 – 2013, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Navy veteran, “Iron Duke,” psychiatric physician, “Dr. D” died at home surrounded by the love and care of family. He was 87 years old.Derald was born in Cozad, Nebraska to a family with roots firmly planted in the fertile land of the Platte River Valley. He attended Cozad High,...

Jane Smith Wells, 98, of Phoenix, died from COPD on June 1st, 2013. She was born on October 6, 1914 to Joseph A. and Martha Louisa Schroeder Beck of Schenley Farms in Pittsburgh, PA. Her father, an attorney, was instrumental in starting the University of Pittsburgh evening and business schools.  Jane graduated from Mt. Mercy College in 1937 (now Carlow...