Obituaries

Deloris Mittelstaedt was born on January 11, 1926 in Glen Cross, South Dakota to Fred and Katherine Mattern, and passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on February 12, 2013 surrounded by her family. Deloris moved to Phoenix in 1952 and married Warren Mittelstaedt at the Brophy Chapel on October 11, 1952. Deloris and Warren raised four sons and Deloris was active...

82, of Phoenix passed away on February 5, 2013.  Bob retired from the Illinois State Department of Corrections in 1991 and moved to Phoenix in 1994 where he met the love of his life, Willie Dodt.  He considered his stepchildren his own and introduced them as such.  Bob loved God, Willie, family, and country – and don’t forget those Yankees! ...

Marjorie Suggs, who has died at age 97, still had her Southern accent and its attendant charm when she was named Valley Leadership’s first Woman of the Year. That was in 1951, nineteen years after she arrived in Phoenix on the train from Alabama. A gracious storyteller with a twinkle in her eye and a genuine interest in others and...

It is with great sorrow that we have lost our beloved son, brother, uncle & friend. Steven Keith Shaw was born in Pico Rivera, California, November 26, 1963.He lived his life enjoying the outdoors, hunting, fishing and hiking with his Dad & Friends. After High School Steve served in the Military one term with the U.S. Army, he continued his ...

Laura Ann left this life, January 26, 2013 in the arms of her husband as he guided her to heaven’s door.  Born March 4, 1932 in Long Island, New York, she was the daughter of Kathleen (Friel) Meredith of Moncton N.B. Canada and J. Shelton Meredith of Harodsberg, KY. Married to Dick Raskin on May 29, 1951, together they had...

Ret. Arizona National Guard Brig. Gen. Felix J. Bertino 93, died peacefully on Friday, February 1, 2013 at his home.  Born Oct. 11, 1919 in Phoenix, to Ellen A. and Felix D. Bertino, Felix J. Bertino descends from Northern Italy. Military service was a family tradition as his father, Felix D. Bertino, was an elite soldier in the Kingdom of     ...

Thomas Patrick Lally, loving husband to Wanda Lally, devoted father, brother and grandfather passed away on February 2, 2013 following a short illness.   He was 73 years old.   Tom was born on August 30, 1939 in Bridgeport, CT to Alice and Thomas Lally.   He attended Sacred Heart Grammar School and Bassick High School in Bridgeport, CT. Tom proudly served in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...