Obituaries

85, of Phoenix was called to God on April 30, 2013.  SHe was a beloved wife, mother, Mom-Mom and friend.  She was steadfast in her faith and devoted to her husband of almost 59 years, Anthony.  She is survived by him and her children David, Kenneth (Marie), and Cynthia; her brother Michael Labosh (Jean) and the joy of her life,...

Geraldine (Jeri) S. Wallace was born in Springfield, Illinois to James M. and Edna Sullivan in 1928.  She was the youngest of four children and only one sister is still living in Seattle, Washington.Jeri was a certified public accountant and, had her own firm with Trent Cosse in Sedona, Arizona.  Jeri had four college degrees, but the degree she loved...

Ronald Allen Marshall went home to be with our Lord on April 30, 2013 at the age of 56. Ron was an Arizona native and loved living in the desert.  He was an intelligent, articulate man with a wide variety of interests which included music, art, hiking, camping, and target shooting.  Ron will be sadly missed by his long-time partner...

Dennis John Ehrich, 73, of Chandler, Arizona passed away on April 17, 2013.  He was born on August 23, 1939 in Elmore, Minnesota to Lilly and John Ehrich.  He served in the US Air Force for 4 years and worked for North Central, Republic, Northwest and Delta Airlines. He is survived by his wife Sue Ehrich, daughter Angela Gonzalez, son-in-law...

Eleanor T. (Pat) Robles, age 89, died at Hospice of Arizona Center in Mesa, Arizona on Sunday, April 28, 2013.  Born July 1, 1923, in Jerome, Arizona, she lived in Jerome most of her life until relocating to Phoenix to be with her son Al.  Survivors include her son Al and many nieces and nephews.  Rosary will be held at...

Kenneth E. Hoover, age 64, died on Saturday morning in his home from a stroke.Kenneth is survived by his sons, : Dax, Chris and Mick. He leaves behind his Daughter-in-law Suzanne and 3 grandchildren, Ethan, Evan and Eva.Kenneth was a proud Veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned several medals and was the 2ndyoungest commissioned officer in the United...

39, passed away on April 22, 2013.  Colette is the beloved daughter of Marie and Roger, sister of Max, mother of Chloe Bippus and Kiva Blatter and aunt of Cash Bippus.  A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, May 11, at 2:00 PM at the Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 East Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ.  In lieu of...

Chuck died April 21, 2013 in Scottsdale after a brief illness.  He was 82.  Born in Sharon, PA, he had big dreams he never acted upon until he married his pre-school sweetheart, Catherine, (yes, they’d known each other that long).  Within three years they had three children under the age of two.  (It’s possible; do the math.)  He had to...

Alex Chavez was born in Phoenix on January 23, 1955 and joined his parents Lucas and Antonia, two sisters Luisa and Bertha in thy heavenly kingdom on April 23, 2013.  He is survived by his wife, Bernice and two sons, Alex, Jr. (Darlene) and Timothy, his siblings, Yolanda, Lilly (Greg), George (Cecilia) and Sandra (Frenche).  There will be a Rosary...

Patrick (Pat) James Madigan, 57, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away April 19, 2013 after a long battle with ALS. Born April 17, 1956 in South Bend, Indiana to Gerald and Dolores Madigan, Pat graduated from LaSalle High School in South Bend, Indiana in 1974 and from Indiana University in 1978. After college, he married his one true love, Anne (Ritter)...

Edward McCrea Dorcy died April 7, 2013 at age of 95 in Phoenix.  Ed was born the 6thof 7 children on August 29, 1917 in Butler, Pennsylvania to Michael Morgan Dorcy and Margaret Della McCrea Dorcy.  Ed’s mother died in the influenza epidemic that followed World War I.  Ed contracted polio as a child which left him with a weakened...

Santos Henry Rodriguez, “Henry”, of Phoenix died Friday, April 19, 2013, at the age of 49.  He was born July 30, 1963, at US Army Hospital, Zama, Kangawa Ken, Japan and came to the States in 1964.  Henry went to Alhambra High School and never married.  He liked to fish, hunt and work on cars and always loved to have...

92, of Phoenix, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully April 20, 2013.  She was born February 22, 1921, the oldest of seven children to Luis and Petra Acosta.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Walter and her grandson Sean Steffen.  She is survived by her children, Sr. Connie Steffen, I.B.V.M., Walter, MaryLynn Mason,...

Fr. Gino L. Piccoli, O.F.M. entered into the joy of the Lord on April 15, 2013.  Fr. Gino was born in Chicago, IL on May 11th, 1940.  Fr. was invested in the Order of Friars Minor in July 1959 and ordained in December 1965.  Fr. Gino has served the Apache people at San Carlos Reservation for over fifteen years.  He...

Loving Husband, Father, and Tata, was called to God’s house on Monday, April 15, 2013. He was born on December 3, 1941 in Superior, AZ. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Army.  He bled the Green and White of St. Mary’s and the Maroon and Gold of his Sun Devils.  He was the proud father...

Age 76, died peacefully with his wife at his side, under the care of Hospice of the Valley, on Tuesday, April 16.  In 1956 he came from Sleepy Eye, MN to ASU where he met his wife, Rita.  After graduation, he served for two years in the Army at Nike Missile sites in the Chicago area and then returned to...

The United States Navy was the perfect fit for Joseph Vincent Popp, Jr.:  it suited his love of country, his love of service, and his love of adventure.Joe passed away April 8 at his home in Phoenix.Joe was born October 10, 1940 in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania and grew up in Winter Park Florida with his parents.  He was an only child,...

Richard (Ricardo) “Vachie Belardi passed away on APril 4th, 2013 at the age of 83. Born on February 5, 1930, in Livingston, California.  Richard is the son of loving parents, Catalina and Felipe Soto.  He was preceded in death by Loving wife Dolores Soto.  Ricardo is survived by his sons Richard, Joey, and Phil Soto, daughters Yolanda Soto, and Theresa...

Frank Rafael Quihuis, 63 of Phoenix, loving father, tata, brother and tio, became an angel on April 3, 2013. He was born on January 18, 1950 to Frank V. and Carmen Quihuis.  Frank is survived by his children, daughter Micaela Quihuis, son Francisco Rafael Quihuis III (Perla), grandchildren Francisco R.J. Quihuis IV, Liliana Carmen Quihuis, Dayanara Lauren Quihuis, sister Carmen...

Betty’s new life began on April 3, 2013 when she peacefully went home to be with the Lord.  Betty was born to Harvey and Trinidad Morris on May 29, 1922 in Litchfield Park, AZ.  She started her life career at the age of 14 when she entered the Sisters of the Precious Blood convent in downtown Phoenix.  After 36 years...