Obituaries

Frank Ventittelli of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on December 31. Born in Detroit, MI on July 4th, 1922  he moved to Arizona in 1957 and devoted his life to caring for his sister, Mary Di Vito and her three children, Michael (Jutta), Rosanne Sbrocca (Romano) and Joe (Leslie). Frank was a decorated soldier who proudly served his country in the...

53, was born October 19, 1959 andpassed away December 30, 2012. He was a retired aerospace machinist.  Manuel is survived by wife Janice, daughter Jennifer Hidalgo, son Manuel Michael Ohton, Jr., son in law Arnold Hidalgo, Jr., daughter in law Jolene Soto, granddaughters, Moriah Ohton and Aaliyah Hidalgo, grandsons, baby Arnold Hidalgo, III and Manuel Michael Ohton, III, step-grand daughters,...

Bojorquez, Adela, A. (Nana), 82, passed away the evening of December 24, 2012 from complications with pneumonia.   Her loving family was at her side at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, where she passed peacefully and went to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ.  Her husband Ramon Bojorquez preceded Adela in death. Adela is survived by her daughters, Terry Ybarra (Pete), Carol...

Ann Opal Shute, 96, resided in Scottsdale, Arizona and passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Scottsdale Village Square. She was born on September 23, 1916 in Provo, Utah to Jacob and Pearl Diehl. Ann married H. Edward Shute on December 31, 1945 in Lordsburg, New Mexico. Ann was a graduate of Gilbert High School, extended her education in...

Dorrance E. (Dick) Cruikshank passed away in his sleep the morning of December 27, 2012.  Dorrance, the son of Martin and Grace Cruikshank, was born in Delaware, Ohio November 14, 1921.  He graduated from Delaware High School and served in the Army Air Corps in the South Pacific Theater during World War II.  After the war he attended Arizona State...

Lesa Mahoney said goodbye to her children, husband and family in the evening of December 23rd.  She was also known as variations of Elizabeth (Lesa) Lee (Folz) Mahoney-Forsythe, a name as overwhelming as she was.  A woman with a fiery spirit, a generous and giving heart, immense loyalty, true ethics, quick wit, unbridled enthusiasm, boisterously beautiful who loved life.  Lesa...

Stephen “Steve” Martin Chalmers died peacefully at Huger Mercy Living Center in Phoenix, Arizona on December 14, 2012.  Steve was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 27, 1927.  His family later moved to Phoenix, Arizona where his Dad taught industrial arts at the Phoenix Indian School.  He attended North High School for one year before moving back to Alexandria, Virginia...

85, of Scottsdale, AZ peacefully passed away on December 23rd, 2012.  She was born in North Hollywood, CA June 20th, 1927. She moved to Arizona in 1950. Rose was youngest of five children. She is preceded in death by her husband Glenn who passed away in 1980. Mary was generous with her time and talents. She volunteered at St. Theresa...

Allen Richard Raczkowski, 60, of Scottsdale, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, December 23, 2012, after a ten week battle with leukemia. He was born on February 4, 1952 to Frank and Eva (Curzydlo) Raczkowski in Wyandotte, Michigan and married his one true love Maria Lena Krasun on February 12, 1972, in Southgate, Michigan.  An accomplished...

Tony N. Chavez was called to our Lord on Thursday, December 20, 2012.  He was born in St. John’s, Arizona on November 27, 1934 to Louis and Monica Chavez.  Tony N. Chavez was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a source of humor for many.  After serving in the Air Force, Tony worked for the City of Phoenix then started...

David Luna Primera peacefully went to the Lord on December 20, 2012, at the age of eighty. David was born in Glendale and a lifelong resident of Arizona.  He brought joy to all who knew him through his gentle spirit and his music.  David joins his loving wife Patricia, who entered into heaven in 1991.David is survived by his children: ...

82, a native Phoenician passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 21st, 2012.  Born on October 26th, 1930, Mary Lou dedicated her life to the service of others.  As a devoted Nurse, Wife, Mother, Nanee, Sister, Auntie, Nina and Friend, Mary Lou’s unconditional love, compassion, patience and sense of humor made her an absolute joy to...

Was called to our lord on Thursday, December 20th, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Frannie was born in Children’s Memorial Hospital in Lincoln Park, Illinois on January 14, 1920 to Theodore Henry Venn and Mary Evelyn Lichter Venn; Granddaughter of Dr. Charles and Louise Dinet Venn of Chicago, Illinois and Great Granddaughter of Dr. Theodore Venn of Germany.Growing up...

Anis “Mitch” Mitchell passed away on December 16, 2012 at home with his family by his side. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and lifelong friend to so many.Mitch was born in Superior, Arizona on May 16, 1927. He attended Roosevelt Grammar School and was president of his 8th grade class. While a student at Superior...

Margaret Dodaro passed away on December 17, 2012. “Marge” was born on May 7, 1929 in Cheswick, PA. She is survived by her loving sons, Rev. Robert Dodaro, OSA; Dr. Charles Dodaro (Elizabeth) and David Dodaro (Karen), sisters Ann Difatta (Frank) and Helen Basar, and grandchildren Kathleen Mahoney (Devin), Gregory, Matthew and Kaitlyn. A career homemaker and Mother, she will...

Robert (Bob) Zielinski, 79, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. He was born March 24, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of William and Martha Zielinski. Bob is survived by Patricia, his wife of 58 years, their son, Michael, two daughters, Carol and Laura, eight grandchildren, sister Laverne, brother Bill, and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation...

Passed away on December 18th, 2012 in Scottsdale, Arizona at 92 years of age. Born in Lebanon, Kentucky August 29, 1920 and is preceded in death by her husband Mac Heath, son John and grandson Darin. Ann is survived by sons Edward (Cheryl), Charles (Cecilia), Bob (Jo Ann), and daughter Mary Ann, 13 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Ann taught at...

Marion A. Jabczenski, M.D., of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on December 13, 2012, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was a devoted doctor, son, father and grandfather. The younger of two children, Marion was born on May 10, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri to Felix and Marie Jabczenski. Marion came to Arizona with his family in 1963, after...

(Sarah) Melba Kramer went to be with God on Saturday, December 15, 2012, after courageously fighting cancer for a second time. She was surrounded by her loving family as she began her journey to heaven. Melba was born in Dalhart, Texas on November 5, 1948, to Jack and Wilma Campbell. She touched the lives of countless children through her work...

Delano “Dee” Martinez, 77, of Anthem, AZ was called home on December 14th, 2012. He was born in Flagstaff, AZ on May 23rd, 1935. Delano is survived by his wife Sandra of 50 years, daughter, Holly (Chuck), son, Brandon (Julie), grandchildren, Torri, Jordan, Delano and Jacob, two sisters and two brothers. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and...