Obituaries

Nona F. Kasper, 76 of Pittsburgh, PA died with her family by her side in Scottsdale, AZ on April 16, 2012 after her courageous battle with heart disease. Nona, a caring and loving mother, was also a Caregiver as her profession for many years. She was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Pittsburgh. Born in Troy, NY...

Esther N. Cruz, 67, of Phoenix, passed away April 11, 2012. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona on April 29, 1944. Esther is survived by her brothers; Roy and Ray, sisters; Jennie, Elsie and Rosie, sons; Arnold and William, daughter; Cecilia, 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday, April 20, 2012 beginning at 9:00 A.M. with Funeral...

Vitale, Marie C. “Mimi” aged 95, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2012 surrounded by her family, and is re-united with her loving husband James who passed in 2007. Marie had a loving heart and was an adoring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Happiness to her was big family gatherings, dinners, and enjoying her grandchildren. Marie was born in Sandusky,...

Americo “Mac” Paul Gouveia, 87, died April 13, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving children. Mac was born September 4, 1924 in Milford, MA. He lived in Portugal for many years before he moved to Arizona in 1951. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church and in 1987 he was ordained a Deacon. He was...

Dee Murphy, 75, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on April 16, 2012. Dee was born May 4, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, the youngest daughter of Ester Schmeling and George Cline.Dee was an active member of the community. She was a member of the Sodality of St. Thomas, Knights and Ladies of the Holy...

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...

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...

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:...

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.

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....

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,...

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...

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...