Obituaries

Owen “Big O” Childress died early on Saturday, April 14th, 2012 at the Gardiner Hospice Home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 15, 1930, to Thelma and Owen Maris Childress. His family moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1941 where he attended Phoenix Union High School, graduating in 1948. While attending Phoenix College he...

January 18, 1929 – April 14, 2012Born in Wilkes Barre, PA to Glen and Dorothy Ridgeway, their only child. Married over 50 years to her loving husband Louis C. (Bud) Savale, who preceded her in going home to be with Christ, May 28, 1998. Alice was a very caring, devoted, and loving wife and mother. She loved to cook and...

Theresa Rascon “Teddy” age 80 of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully in her home on April 12, 2012. Teddy was a former nurse at Maricopa Medical Center; a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. She is preceded in death by her daughter Ysabelle Reyes “Lizzie” and is survived by her 5 children: Corinne (Billy Chavira), Hector, Anna Olivas,...

Doris C. Wheelock passed away April 12, 2012. Survived by her loving family. Donations appreciated to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, 85014.

Born February 22, 1925 – Born to Eternal Life April 11, 2012. Patricia Marie Owens, the daughter of Marie Kane Logan and Edward James Owens came into the world in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She would spend the remainder of her childhood in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She attended Sacred Heart Academy on the East Side. The man of her...

89, of Paradise Valley passed away in his home on April 11, 2012 of vascular dementia. Born October 13, 1922 in Humboldt, Sask. Canada. Member of the Royal Canadian Air Force, business owner/operator, strong catholic beliefs, extraordinary husband, father and grandfather; loved by all. Survived by his spouse, Rita Schwinghamer of Paradise Valley, sister Elaine Schulte (Lawrence) of Canada, brother-in...

Eileen Aschauer Claycomb, 86, of Scottsdale died April 5th. She was born to the late Joseph and Rose Treuer, April 17, 1925, in Cleveland, Ohio. Eileen graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Arizona State University in 1983. She married the late Nelvin Claycomb in December 2000. Eileen worked in secretarial positions in North Olmsted, Ohio; Phoenix; and Scottsdale....

On April 11, 2012 John and Agnes Shea welcomed their little girl Gertrude Shea Krueger into their loving arms. Gertie was born May 12, 1919 in Plaza, ND and moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1949. She worked for Clover Club Foods for 35 years producing the finest potato chips ever. She was preceded into Heaven by her beloved five sisters:...

Eileen Aschauer Claycomb, 86, of Scottsdale died April 5th. She was born to the late Joseph and Rose Treuer, April 17, 1925, in Cleveland, Ohio. Eileen graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Arizona State University in 1983. She married the late Nelvin Claycomb in December 2000. Eileen worked in secretarial positions in North Olmsted, Ohio; Phoenix; and Scottsdale....

Angelina Segovia Reyes was born on April 22, 1916 to Matilde and Macedonio Segovia in Oro Grande, New Mexico. She was called home by our Heavenly Father on April 7, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-nine years, Emilio; four children; one grandson and one great-granddaughter. She is survived by daughters Irma Verdugo, Nora Galaviz and...

Dorothy E. Hogue, 90, of Phoenix, passed away April 6, 2012. Dorothy was born in Heyworth, IL on November 30, 1921 and in 1969 her family moved to Phoenix. She was homemaker for 54 years and a baptized Jehovah’s Witness for 55 years. Dorothy is survived by her three sons, Steve (Simone), Greg, Mark (Mary Ann) and one granddaughter Annette...

Wanda A. Etter – Loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully on April 4, 2012 at age 92. Wanda was born on Christmas Day in 1919 in Pittsburgh, PA to Polish immigrants. She met the love of her life, Arthur D. Etter, in Erie, PA and they married in 1942. They lived on the Etter family farm, where...

A long-time resident of Phoenix, died Tuesday the 4th of April at home surrounded by herfamily.Born in 1915 in San Giuseppe, Italy, and raised in Villa Latina, Italy, she met her one true love, Frank George Patchett, in 1933. They were married in Italy in 1937 and moved to Detroit, Michigan, before finally settling in Phoenix, Arizona. Maria loved her...

Carmen N. Felix passed away March 31, 2012 in Phoenix, AZ. Born in Phoenix, AZ on May 8th, 1935. She is preceded in death by her husband Augustine Felix. Beloved mother of James, JoAnn, Augustine (Patricia) and Dorothy (Bobby) Garcia, grandchildren: Matthew, Geannine, Augustine, Victor, Conrad, Jesse, Sabrina and Daniel and granddaughter Lily. Visitation will be from 6-8pm, with a...

Born in Phoenix, AZ November 13, 1942, Born into Eternal Life Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the age of 69. She will forever be remembered as a sweet, joyous and kind person. She touched everyone she met with a spirit both gentle and kind spreading love few could fathom. She is survived by her sister Susanna Barela, four daughters Doreen...

Pamela S. Wilson, beloved wife and mother, passed away March 30, 2012 surrounded by her husband and son. “Pam” was born March 24, 1955, in Phoenix, Arizona and has lived here all her life. She was currently employed at US Airways. She is survived by her husband of more than 30 years, David G. Wilson, her son Austin D. Wilson,...

64, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on March 28, 2012. BornSeptember 21, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan. A loving wife and devoted mother is survived by her husband Dr. Unen Hsu for 42 years, daughters Nicole and Danielle, grandchildren James Carbone and Kira Glover. A Memorial Service for Anastasia Hsu will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 10:00 AM...

Herb C. Tiffany, Jr., President and Owner of Tiffany Construction, passed away peacefully with his entire family at his side on March 28th, 2012 after a long seven year battle with cancer. He was born to Herb and Virginia Tiffany on May 15th, 1937. He is survived by Glenna, his devoted wife of over 50 years, his cherished children Herb...

Peter (Pete) Joseph Barron, 92, of Scottsdale passed away on March 25, 2012. Pete was born December 9, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Tolleston High School in Gary, Indiana where he met his wife, Harriet Thiess; they were married in 1949. Pete attended Northwestern University in Chicago. In 1955 the Barron’s moved to Phoenix. He retired as a Price...

On March 26, 2012, Oswald “Rod” “Lalo” Rodriguez reunited with the love of his life, Lydia, his wife of 56 years, as he peacefully entered eternal life. Besides dancing in heaven with his beautiful Lydia, he joins his parents, Oswald and Rena, brothers Daniel, Richard and Frank, and sisters Julia and Alice. He remains forever a beloved Dad to Cathy...