Obituaries

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...

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...

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.

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...

His Irish eyes were smiling as he lost his battle with cancer; Tom found peace on October 15, 2012 at the age of 88 surrounded by his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Scannell Burns, and several family members. He was born April 23, 1924 in Chicago and moved to Arizona in 2008. An avid White Sox fan, Tom loved...

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...

Eleanor Reyes Abeytia, 89, of Phoenix, passed away on October 9, 2012. She was born in Aguilar, Colorado on November 6, 1922 but lived most of her life in Phoenix. She retired from Thompson Industries and the Dart Corporation. Eleanor was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 41, serving as Past District 1 President of the Department...

John Clyde (Jack) III, a former President of Entz-White Lumber and Supply Co., died peacefully Sunday, October 7, 2012 in Phoenix. He was 66. He was born in Mineral Wells, Texas, the son of John and Betty Entz, and was moved to Phoenix as an infant. Growing up in North Central Phoenix, Jack was active in athletics and school activities...

Gerald W. “Dink” Read, 77, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on October 3, 2012 after a long illness. He was born in Phoenix, AZ on October 27, 1934 to the late Charles J. and Vivette (Wilson) Read. He is preceded in death by his sister, Patricia A. Greer, and his brother, Charles J. Read. He was an Army veteran and...

Born in 1928, Robert Everett Broyles, of Phoenix, passed away surrounded by his family on October 6, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Frances Broyles, his children, Kelli Morley, Robert L. Broyles, Timothy Broyles, Nancy Hunter, and 10 grandchildren. Bob served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, and spent his entire career...

Donald (EDDIE) Edward Deuel passed away on October 3rd, 2012 at the age of 87. He passed away (at home in San Tan Valley, AZ) from heart failure and pneumonia. He was born on May 12, 1925 in Laramie, WY. He is best known for being the first Chief of Medical Media Productions at the VA Hospital in Phoenix, AZ....

Harold “Tom” Thompson, 79, of Phoenix passed away peacefully on October 5, 2012 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 27, 1933 in Washington, D.C. and moved to Arizona in 1954. Married in 1954, he was a loving and devoted husband, father, uncle and grandfather. Tom worked for 34 years at AiResearch/Garrett/Allied-Signal. He was...

Dr. Peter Catalano died on October 3, 2012. He was born October 19, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY. Upon completion of his education, he practiced medicine in Brooklyn from 1960-1975. After moving to Arizona, he practiced Family Medicine from 1975-1995 at Luke Air Force Base Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Judy of Paradise Valley, his daughter...

Gunnar Paxton Chinn was born on Sunday, May 27th, 2012 at 6:32a.m. to parents Michael Wayne Chinn Jr. and Jessica Brianne Warrick at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Florida. He weighed in at 6 pounds, 12.6 ounces, and was 20 inches long. The moment Gunnar entered this world, our family was blessed with an immeasurable amount of joy. He...

Joseph Karim Eid, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on Monday, October 1st, 2012 in the comfort of his home with his family at his side.Born in Lebanon, June 15, 1955, he served in the US Air Force and graduated from California Culinary Academy, going on to travel the world as an executive chef. He then went on to become a...

66, of Phoenix, AZ died Thursday September 27, 2012. He was born in Zamora, Michoacan, Mexico on February 24, 1946. Rafael loved life and lived it to the fullest. Rafael is survived by his Wife, Mother, son, 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren, daughter-in-law and son-in-law. Visitation and Rosary will be held from 5:00-8:00pm, Thursday, October 4, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral...

Stephen Dippe, 74, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on June 14, 1938 in Cavalier, ND, the youngest of five children. A graduate of the University of North Dakota and the Medical School at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, completing his fellowship at...

Robert P. Ulloa graced the world on July 11, 1929. Born and raised in Arizona, he served 20 years in the US Air Force, and career for the City of Scottsdale. He is survived by wife Nellie, sons Gregory Torres and his wife Blanche, Peter Torres and his wife Debbie, Robert Torres, Kevin Ulloa and daughters Judy Reynolds, Glenda McBride,...