Obituaries

Joe was a young 70 years and lived in Black Canyon City, Arizona but lived in Scottsdale, Arizona since 1975 when he moved here from Chicago with his parents. Joe passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012, at the Sherman Home hospice of Mayo Clinic Hospital. Joe was born on February 7, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois and attended Purdue University....

Richard R. Bogue (68) passed away on November 9th, 2012. He was a beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend who was always willing to offer a helping hand. He will be dearly missed. Richard was born on May 3rd, 1944 in Phoenix, AZ to Thomas and Susan Bogue. He is survived by his 4 brothers, 3 sisters, 2 sons, and...

William Edward “Bill”/ “Hink” Hinkley, 86 passed away on Sunday November 4, 2012. 2 months after the death of his wife Barbara. A native Phoenician, he was born August 18, 1926 to Pearl Cox and Perce E. Hinkley. After graduating from Kenilworth grammar school, he attended North High and The New Mexico Military Institute. He graduated from Phoenix Union in...

It is with deep sadness that we report the death of Margaret Olivia (“Lieve”). Margaret Olivia grew up in Phoenix with her loving parents Inez and the late Jesse Valdez Sr. as well as her loving brother Jesse Jr. Margaret Olivia attended St. Mary’s High School. Margaret Olivia was all things to so many people; a loving wife to Joe,...

Audrey Ellen Johnson passed from this world on Friday, November 2, 2012. She was surrounded by family and friends,Audrey was born June 3, 1956 in Chicago to Hank and Elaine Berger. She was a graduate of University of Arizona. Audrey was employed by Napa Auto Parts for several years before she took a job for Sky View Satellite. She had...

Robert passed peacefully from this life on October 26th 2012 after suffering a major heart attack on July 22nd 2012 at the age of 58. He was surrounded and supported by his loving family, friends and caregivers at the VA hospital during the last days of his life. Robert was born in Denver, CO, and moved to East Los Angeles,...

Helen L. Kovacich, 79, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away peacefully on October 31, 2012. Born in Detroit, MI on April 13, 1933 to William Lemay and Dora Bourbeau. She is preceded in death by her husband George Kovacich. Survived by son John Pechauer, stepson Bill Kovacich, daughters Marci Sturm, Michele Hauser, Jean VanHorn, Mary Nevins, Peggy Gage, stepdaughters Georgiann Harpe...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....