Obituaries

It is with great joy that we announce that Katie Crist went into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 5:30am on June 27th, 2012. Born September 24, 1919 in Atoka, OK, She moved to Arizona in 1948 and fell in love with the desert. She was a woman of great strength, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Sister...

Ted was a teacher at St. Francis Xavier Elementary School where he attended. He graduated from Brophy Prep and earned his degree from ASU. He was passionate about human rights and social justice. He served in the Peace Corps and traveled to Ghana with a group from ASU on a Fulbright grant to study issues of slavery and human trafficking....

73, of Phoenix, died June 25, 2012. She leaves behind her loving husband of 58 years, Boney, 10 sons, 5 daughters, 53 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren and 2 great, great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday, July 2 from 4-9pm with a Rosary at 7pm at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, July...

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Pauline passed away peacefully on June 16, 2012. She was born May 15, 1918 in Phoenix as a middle of five children. She lived nearly all her life in Phoenix, where she enjoyed raising her family and helping anyone in need. She excelled in many talents and abilities, but loved gardening her...

81, distinguished veteran of the Korean War, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 19, 2012, and is now resting with the Lord. Born and raised in Chicago, IL, Ron met and married his beloved wife, Dorothy, 60 years ago. They moved to Phoenix, AZ in 2010. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, his sons Michael (Patti) and...

Joe G. Bedia, 96, passed away on June 18, 2012. He was born on August 13, 1915 in Flagstaff, Arizona. He attended and graduated from Phoenix Union High School. He meet his true love, Trine, soon after and they shared 67 years of marriage prior to her death in 2005. Joe worked for United Liquor for many years as a...

Anna T. Zepezauer, last surviving member of Vincent and Mary Zepezauer, brother, Joseph and sister, Theresa, passed away June 16, 2012. Anna was born in West Allis, Wisconsin on August 11, 1914. Anna and her family were members of Holy Assumption Church. Anna was employed by Wisconsin Bell Telephone Company prior to moving to Phoenix, Arizona in 1953 where she...

Our beloved father, Robert (Bob) Pillow Cowie passed away June 6, 2012 surrounded by his family. He was born March 15, 1920 in Columbia, Tennessee to Mary Marcella (Pillow) and Gordon Rice Cowie. He attended the U of Tennessee, Knoxville until Pearl Harbor when he enlisted in the Air Force. Bob graduated from cadet pilot training at Luke with his...

On June 6, 2012 our beautiful Son was called home to our Heavenly Father. Ricci was born on January 3, 1991 and will always be remembered for his beautiful smile and living life to its fullest. Ricci is survived by his Mother Christine Acero-Gonzales, Step-Father Orlando Gonzales, Tata Sal and his “Nana” Rosemary Martinez, Father Richard Rodriguez, Sister Nia Rodriguez,...

Nora Theresa Lawlor (nee Tully) was born in Carroweena, Killasser, County Mayo, Ireland on September 18, 1918. Her parents were John Tully and Mary Tully (nee Ruane) and she was the youngest of their thirteen children. Nora immigrated to Chicago in 1948, where she joined nine of her brothers and sisters. She met her beloved Patrick Lawlor at a dance...

Lucile Walrath went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 11, 2012. Lucile was born in Greeley, Colorado on February 23, 1920 to Emma and Everett Pray and moved to Arizona with her parents in 1941. She worked in insurance for 40 years and was highly regarded by her employers and various insurance company personnel. She was also active...

Born November 30, 1918 in Clarkdale, Arizona, to John Michael and Julia Sullivan O’Brien. She was the second born of seven siblings, and the last to pass away. Mary Ellen died June 6, 2012 in Santa Rosa, California.She graduated from Clarkdale High School in 1936, and from what is now ASU in 1940 with a BA in Education. She received...

“Lil’ Vince”, 29, entered into heaven May 30, 2012 in Phoenix, AZ. Vince was an unforgettable light who touched many lives. He was loved and adored by all but especially treasured time spent with his children and preaching the Word of the Lord. He was a talented drummer/musician and engagaing performer. His jokes and stories lifted spirits and left a...

50, went to his rest unexpectedly but peacefully. He is survived by his children Leah and Andrew, 3 grandchildren, his parents Joe and Barb, sisters Sandy Evans (Larry) and Debbie Cohen (Fred) as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He loved animals and we are sure he’s now happily tending to those in heaven. We love you...

Daniel J Georgevich, age 91, of Scottsdale AZ passed away at his residence on June 5, 2012. Daniel was born in 1921 in Chicago IL and was a graduate of Tilden Technical Institute in Chicago. Daniel proudly and bravely served his Country as a Paratrooper in WWII. Daniel was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, 505th Regiment. He first served...

Betty Lesselyong passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. She was born on March 18, 1914. Betty had 98 wonderful, healthy years, and two months, not so much. Betty was born in Ironwood, Michigan, attended Lawrence College in Appleton, Wisconsin where she studied music and became a lifelong lover of the Opera and Ballet. She played the piano her entire...

Merle Marvin Yard of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away at the Surprise Hospice of the Valley on June 5, 2012 after a short, brave battle with esophageal cancer. He was 91 years old. Born in Farmersville, Illinois on October 27, 1920, Merle truly was one of the dwindling numbers of the greatest generation who experienced more in a lifetime than most...

Irene passed away peacefully on June 7, 2012 at the age of 94 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born in Minneapolis, MN on April 28th, 1918, to the late Jewell and Joseph Gaspard. Wedded to the late Joseph Louis Bolduc on July 29th, 1939, they celebrated 44 wonderful years of marriage. She and Joe moved the family to Phoenix in...

Terry Brennan, 58 of Phoenix, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2012. Son of Mary and Michael Brennan, Terry was born on June 18, 1953 in Little Falls, New Jersey. After earning his Masters in Political Science at A.S.U., Terry became a writer, historian, photographer, world-traveler, skilled craftsman, satirist, and Trekkie. He was a loving husband to his wife of...

Emmie Leona Lowe-Ley (Lee Ley) passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2012, at the age of 92, in Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by family. She was born in Alabama in 1920 and moved to Florida inher early 20’s. She worked in the restaurant industry for much of her life owning her own café at a very young age. In 1970, she...