Obituaries

Billie Jane Baguley, 92, passed away on January 12, 2012. She is preceded in death by her parents William Hatrick and Mary Elizabeth Becker, and her husband Peter Baguley.Billie Jane was born December 6, 1919 in Fresno, California. The first two years of her life were spent in Sierra Nevadas construction camps while her father, an engineer, worked various assignments....

Born in Blanchard, Oklahoma 30 October 1918-and passed away in Phoenix, Arizona 17 January 2012. Kassie Ree Owen moved with her parents to southern Montana in 1919 and was raised on a cattle ranch near Lodge Grass (Crow Indian Reservation). In 1936 she worked for the Glacier Park Saddle Horse Company at the Crossley Lake Tent Camp to help pay...

80, a native of Phoenix was born on June 22, 1931 and passed away on January 12, 2012. Jo graduated from Whittier Elementary School, North High School and ASU where she was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. She is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, F. Robert Stevens, whom she met on a blind...

John William Curtin, MD, known to his friends as Jack and to many others simply as Doc, was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 25th, 1934. He died at home in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 14th, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents John Michael and Gertrude Lohva Curtin and siblings Cathrine Reuscher, Gregory Curtin and beloved daughter...

58, of Phoenix peacefully passed away January 9, 2012. Richard is survived by his three sisters; Mercy Durazo, Josie Mori and Maria Medina and one brother Robert Paz. A Private Service will be held at a later date.

Dora Rapisarda (nee DiStefano), 93, passed away January 12, 2012. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Dora retired to Scottsdale, AZ from Long Island, NY after selling her interest in clothier Harvé Bernard. Dora spent many years in the garment industry, and was a pioneering female business owner with the Rosalie Coat Company. She enjoyed a lifelong love of family, food, horses...

Born in Anna, Texas to CA (Clarence Abram) and Bessie Reaves. He lived to ~81 years (born Feb 11th, 1931 and died Jan 8th, 2012). Survived by his brother: CA, jr (Clarence Abram, junior) and sisters (Marie and Ruby Jane), and his wife, Margaret; sons, William and David; daughter, Susan. He has 7 grandchildren, which he adored and that share...

95, died peacefully of old age on January 7, 2012. She was a long-time Phoenix resident and member of St. Agnes Parish. She was retired from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. She is preceded in death by her husband, William and son Richard and is survived by her children William, Marianne and Patricia; her grandchildren Shawn and Shannon; and great-grandchildren Hannah,...

74, of Rimrock, AZ passed away peacefully on January 6, after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born August 7, 1937 to Hiram and Gladys Tucker in Morrilton, AR. He has two brothers who have survived him Charles (Imgard) and Paul and James (Gloria) who preceded him in death. He proudly served his country in the Navy. He...

Our loving mother and grandmother passed away on January 9, 2012 at the age of 91. Merwyn was born to F. Wesley and Kathleen Davies in Royal Oaks, Michigan. The family relocated to Los Angeles in the 1930’s. Merwyn was the third oldest child in a family of seven children; six sisters and one brother. All of her siblings and...

88, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2012. She was born in Pittsburg, PA, and came to Phoenix in 1945. On the train to Phoenix she entertained our troops returning from WWII, as she was an accomplished accordion player. She spent many years as a baker for the Osborn School District and 1st National Bank Executive Dining Room. She thoroughly...

Maria, known to her family and friends as Marisa, was born in Rome, Italy on July 31, 1919 and died in Scottsdale on January 4, 2012. She is preceded in death by parents, Ugo and Valentina, and sister, Renata. Survivors include her 5 children: Maria Pomeroy (Tom), Stefan (Nancy), Dennis (Ann), Leslie Cantrell (Paul), Jeffrey (Marta), niece, Giuseppina “Giusy” Tedesco-Gueli...

William Gatesh, 96, of Scottsdale Az. and owner of Gatesh Optical passed away after a brief illness on Jan. 4, 2012. He was born in Ottawa, Canada in 1916. His family moved to Toronto a few years later where he spent his youth and early adulthood. He was a concert violinist for the Toronto Conservatory of Music. In June of...

of Phoenix, formerly of Tifton, Georgia, passed away January 5, 2012. She is survived by her son Jim and her brother Paul Spradley. There will be no services. Donations may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.

Died January 7, 2012 in Scottsdale. Born December 26, 1919 in Dayton, Ohio to Grace E. and Edward J. Regan. She was the eldest of three children. Virginia married John J. McMahon in April 1948. Preceded in death by her husband Jack, son Jim, brother Bill and son-in-law Pete Chapas. Survived by her children Molly Chapas, Elaine McMahon, John McMahon...

96, of Scottsdale, passed away January 6, 2012 in Phoenix. Funeral Services and Interment will be held in Banning, California. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.

Spickler, Viola “Vi”99, of Phoenix, was born Viola Pohl, July 26, 1912 and was raised in Portland, MI. She passed away peacefully on January 2, 2012. Viola was the last surviving member of her family of nine. In 1936 she married her husband Ralph J. Spickler. She and Ralph had a diverse life on their farm in Romeo, Michigan and...

61, fun loving father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend passed away December 24, 2011. He was born May 8, 1950 in Petatlan, Mexico. Carlos proudly served his country in the Vietnam War from 1970-1972, Carlos could warm a room that he entered and make people laugh with his funny jokes and singing and could relate to people at all levels...

Died December 29, 2011 in Phoenix, AZ. Mary was born on January 25, 1927 in Hamilton, OH. Her family moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1953. On February 6, 1971 she married Floyd Auckly who preceded her in death on August 2, 2006. Mary and Floyd lived in Payson. After Floyd died, Mary moved back to Phoenix. She leaves her brother...