Obituaries

73, of Phoenix, AZ a proud 1st generation Irish American passed away on October 28, 2012. Bunny is survived by her daughters Jeannette (Wayne), Mary, Sue, Tricia (Todd); 11 grandchildren and their spouses; and 8 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 5:30pm with...

Jeffrey Karl Kracht, aged 70, passed away peacefully on October 28th, 2012, surrounded by his family. Jeffrey had a kind, loving heart, and was an adoring husband, father, and grandfather. Happiness to Jeff took the form of family gatherings, BBQs, golf, summer on the beaches of San Diego, landscaping, enjoying his children and grandchildren, and keeping current with scientific discoveries....

Marilyn Povetz Tell Hamman was born March 3rd, 1935 in Akron, OH to Andrew P. and Mary J. Tell. She was called home to her Lord and Savior on October 27th, 2012 in the comfort of her home and surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by 3 sisters, Esther P. Rhodes, Betty P. Hirshberg, Lydia P. Lewis, and...

Russel Douglas Shaffer (Rusty), age 63, of Boulder, CO and Phoenix, AZ, died on October 25, 2012 after fighting a brave and difficult battle against pancreatic cancer. While it wouldn’t have been Rusty’s choice to leave so soon, he expressed how blessed he was with a wonderful and fulfilling life and he was at peace with Going Home.Rusty was born...

Jacqueline LaRue (Hudson) Burford, loving mother, passed early Sunday morn, Oct 14, 2012. Born in Indianapolis Feb 19, 1929, to Jewell & Harry Hudson, Jackie, eldest of 6, with great sense of humor, became accomplished artist, singer, seamstress and business owner. Moved to Phx/Arcadia, 1974, with husband, Robert H. Burford (d.1988), musician & RE Appr. Survived by 4 siblings, 3...

Anderson, Helen LouisePassed away suddenly on October 16, 2012. She was surrounded by her two devoted children, John Charles Anderson, of San Diego, CA and her daughter, Helen Anne Anderson, who was her constant companion in recent years. Her greatest love was the company of her children. She was an extraordinary and beloved mother who lived every decade of her...

Angelica Kimer Scarla, 87, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, October 22, 2012. Angie was born in Athens, Greece on October 2, 1925. She moved with her parents, both Asia Minor Greeks, to the USA when she was just 2 months of age. She grew up in Washington, DC, attending public school followed by Greek school each day, as...

David F. Caratachea Jr., 56, of Phoenix, died October 21st, 2012. He is survived by his wife Cathy, children, Trinette, David, III, Monica, Vincent and Sammy, his father David, Sr., brother Israel, sisters Yolanda and Rosemary, 5 grandchildren and mother-in-law, Mercy. David is preceded in death by his mother Anita. Funeral Service will be at 10:00am, Tuesday, October 30, 2012...

Leonard Everett Otter, 91, of Phoenix, AZ passed away October 22, 2012 at his residence surrounded by family members. Leonard was born May 1, 1921 in Phoenix, Arizona and was one of three children born to Constant and Lenna Otter. He is preceded in death by his sister Constance. His brother Gene resides in Scottsdale, AZ. Leonard worked at Western...

97, died October 18, 2012 in Scottsdale, AZ. Survived by daughters Janet Fast (Phil), Beverly Taysom (David), Lori Emig (Joe), and son, Clynn Christensen (Michele). Pre-deceased by husband Leo C. Christensen, daughter Kathy Heussner (Steve), and son, Leo Brent Christensen. Visitation will be 9:00 – 9:45am, followed by a Funeral Service at 10:00am, Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at the Church...

In loving memory of Miguel Gaytan Guzman, 83, of Phoenix, AZ, who passed away on October 18, 2012. He is survived by his wife; Juanita, sister; Juanita Gaytan, son; Manuel, six daughters; Maria, Cecilia, Patricia, Rosario, Araceli and Jackie, sixteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 from 6-8pm, with a Rosary at 7pm, at...

Marion D’Apuzzo passed away peacefully, at home, on October 15, 2012. The world lost a wonderful and loving mother. She was born May 17, 1915 in New York. Mom graduated from Hunter College in Manhattan with a degree in Education. She went on to teach school in Phoenix and was an active member and Prefect of St. Theresa Sodality. She...

Thelma passed away on October 16, 2012 at the age of 100. She was born in Lima, Ohio to William and Anna Ducey on February 9, 1912. She is preceded in death by her only sibling, Mary Ellen Rechtin. She spent her early years in Cincinnati, Ohio until 1946 when she married George Schoeny and they moved to Phoenix, Arizona....

Blue, 38, passed away Tuesday evening, October 16th in Prescott, Arizona. A Phoenix native, Blue was born on February 21, 1974 to Sandy and Vince Keeton. He lived a beautiful life filled with fabulous friends, family, and more love and smiles than imaginable. He had a great love of sports that began at an early age – playing soccer, baseball,...

George Michael Matanovich, 78, a lifelong Phoenician died October 14th. Born June 22, 1934 in Phoenix, Arizona, George attended Emerson School, North High School and the University of Arizona. After college, George served in the Army then began working as an engineer for Motorola in Phoenix. His passion for cooking and entertaining led him to open the original Duck and...

81, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on October 12, 2012. Margaret was born on April 29, 1931, in Mount Carmel, PA, the daughter of the late Joseph and Emma Cuff. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim, son Alan, brothers Joseph and Thomas (Judy), and sister Anne Marie. She is survived by her children Patrick, Missy (Fred) and...

Richard Edward Sinay 65, of Peoria, passed away October 15, 2012. He was born on March 31st, 1947 in Syracuse, NY to Susan and Joseph Sinay. Rich was a loving and selfless person who always put his wife and children first. He had a zest for life and a very kind heart for all. He leaves behind his wife Claire...

Mary Lou Kraus went to live with the lord Monday, October 15, 2012. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, October 17th, at 12:30pm at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ. Donations can be made to Hospice of Arizona.

With his family by his side, on October 9th, 2012 our Dear Lord and Savior wrapped his arms securely around Jim’s shoulders and walked him to his eternal home .Our family grieves for the loss of this amazing man while holding tight to the wonderful love and memories he gave us all each day of his life. He was born...

Gloria Miranda Garcia passed away peacefully with her family at her side October 15, 2012 after a long illness. Born January 16, 1930 in El Plomo, Sonora, Mexico to Arturo and Juanita Felix Miranda. Gloria is survived by her devoted husband of 65 years, Juan S. Garcia; daughters Marie A. Corella, Olga (Tony) Torres; and sons Juan (Colleen) Garcia, Arturo...