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Michael Sansone

Michael Sansone

passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 14th, 2011, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was 90. Michael was born in Saint Louis, Missouri, to Anthony and Marie Sansone on April 11, 1921. He is survived by his loving wife, Karen Kolbe Sansone, his daughter Tanya Thal (James) of Phoenix, son Anthony (Alba) of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, his sister Marie of Springfield,...

Evelyn K. Hagar

Evelyn K. Hagar

90, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2011. She is survived by daughters Patricia Welch, Joyce Betz (Charles), Kathi Fees, Joan Juwig, Eileen McNally, Mary McNally, and Maureen Hainlen (Jon); sons Michael McNally, Daniel McNally, and Brian McNally; 22 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Evelyn was predeceased by her loving husband of 39 years Bonnie “Jack” Hagar, parents Mary & Joseph...

Jr. Charles Crawford Mcclue

Jr. Charles Crawford Mcclue

100, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2011 with family and friends at his bedside. Crawford was born on July 8, 1911 to Charles Crawford McClue Sr. and June McClue in Little Rock, Arkansas. Crawford met his beloved wife to be, Virginia May Holt in May 1941 and they were married on January 23, 1942. He was a dedicated and...

Michael S. Wagner

Michael S. Wagner

73, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on July 13th, 2011. Mike’s life story is full of twists of fate that led from an auspicious beginning in Maryland to a long full life in Arizona. It begins after he was found abandoned in the back of a car on Canton Street in Baltimore, MD. He was soon adopted by Joseph and...

Lester Zakhi

Lester Zakhi

78 years old, died July 2, 2011, Mesa, AZ. Funeral Service held at 10am, July 7, at St. Ignatius Orthodox Church, 3820 E. Main Street Mesa. Lester is survived by siblings, Victor and Olivia; sons, Anthony, Daniel and Nicholas; one grandson, three granddaughters, one great-grandson and one great-granddaughter and his dear friend Lorraine Martin

James Patrick Healy

James Patrick Healy

James Healy, 25, of Chandler passed away peacefully after a courageous battle against leukemia on July 4, 2011. James was born Nov. 8, 1985 in Phoenix. James is an Eagle Scout. He is a graduate of Horizon CLC & nearly finished his Bachelor’s degree. He is survived by his parents, Mark & Dorene, siblings Erin, Kevin & Ryan and many...

Joseph Dallas Rowe

Joseph Dallas Rowe

Joseph Dallas Rowe – A long-time Valley resident, passed away July 9, 2011.A man of action over words, a motivating role model and positive influence, Joe always gave family and friends first priority. In setting his “issue” up to succeed and excel academically and professionally, Joe postulated, “May you grow in the love that surrounds you and the knowledge that...

Rita Jane Judd

Rita Jane Judd

90, died peacefully in her sleep Wednesday June 29, 2011 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born to Walter and Ethel Willcox on January 17, 1921 in Rochelle, Illinois. She married her high school sweetheart, Ronald W. Judd, and life was a happy journey for them as they gathered many dear friends over their 60 years of marriage. During their years...

Rose M. Wenzlick Thiel

Rose M. Wenzlick Thiel

63, passed away in Plano, Texas on July 3rd. Rose is survived by her sons Michael and Braden; sisters Barbara and Patricia; brother George; 3 grandchildren and 2 nieces. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, July 13th at 9:30 AM at St. Paul Catholic Church, 330 W. Coral Gables, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033...

Madilyn B. Hurley

Madilyn B. Hurley

Passed away July 9, 2011 in Phoenix. Born May 13, 1938 in Hobbs, NM and married Patrick James Hurley June 15, 1963 in Phoenix, AZ. Madilyn Hurley attended the University of Arizona in Tucson, where she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority and obtained a degree in speech and language development. She later taught speech therapy in...

Jeannine Rae Hiller

Jeannine Rae Hiller

Passed away July 10, 2011 in Peoria, AZ. Born May 4, 1948 at Jamestown, New York. She moved to Arizona State with her family in 1949 when she was one year old. Jeannine retired from teaching at Gilbert Elementary School District in 1999. Preceded in death by her parents Warren and Katherine Hiller and her brother Michael James Hiller. Survived...

Salvatore J. (Sam) Campagna

Salvatore J. (Sam) Campagna

Campagna, Salvatore “Sam” J.age 86, of Peoria, AZ, a former resident of Cleveland, Ohio for 75 years, passed away July 4, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Helen; loving father of Michael (Trish), and James; step-father of the late Donna Magdos (Joe); dearest grandfather of Anthony (Amanda), Daniel (Courtney) and Joseph Magdos (Shelly); great grandfather of Kiera Magdos; son of...

Rose M. (Thiel) Wenzlick

Rose M. (Thiel) Wenzlick

63, passed away in Plano, Texas on July 3rd. Rose is survived by her sons Michael and Braden; sisters Barbara and Patricia; brother George; 3 grandchildren and 2 nieces. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, July 13th at 9:30 AM at St. Paul Catholic Church, 330 W. Coral Gables, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033...

Evelyn K. (Mcnally) Hagar

Evelyn K. (Mcnally) Hagar

90, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2011. She is survived by daughters Patricia Welch, Joyce Betz (Charles), Kathi Fees, Joan Juwig, Eileen McNally, Mary McNally, and Maureen Hainlen (Jon); sons Michael McNally, Daniel McNally, and Brian McNally; 22 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Evelyn was predeceased by her loving husband of 39 years Bonnie “Jack” Hagar, parents Mary & Joseph...

Ralph H. Jr. Cruz

Ralph H. Jr. Cruz

Cruz, Ralph M. Jr.,74, of Phoenix, AZ, was born on April 25th, 1937 and has gone home to be with our Lord on July 6th, 2011. Ralph was a beloved husband and dedicated father. He worked for the City of Phoenix for 37 years. He had a passion for his front yard garden of flowers, music and reading. His greatest...

Robert V. Avalos

Robert V. Avalos

Avalos, Robert V.,86, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away July 6, 2011. Robert was preceded in death by his brother Anthony. He is survived by his son Ernest (Julia), daughter Teresa (Samuel), companion Maria, brother Richard (Trini), three sisters, Louisa, Ramona (Joe) and Frances, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He grew up in Prescott, AZ and served proudly in the U.S....

Salwa “Emily” Doany Baker

Salwa “Emily” Doany Baker

Salwa “Emily” Doany Baker, of Sun City West, Az. went to be with her beloved Lord on Wednesday, July 6th, 2011. Emily was born September 2, 1927 in Haifa, Palestine. She was preceded in death by her husband James Baker. Survivors include her son John Doumani, his wife Nikki and their children Megan and Christopher and numerous cousins and relatives....

Irene “Elizabeth” Bonn

Irene “Elizabeth” Bonn

Bonn, Irene “Elizabeth”passed away Sunday, July 3, 2011, in Hospice of the Valley at age 64. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Mercy Bonn. Elizabeth graduated from Phoenix Union High School and worked in the International Department of Valley National Bank. Over the next four decades her career was in administrative support for the City of...

Salvatore “Sam” J. Campagna

Salvatore “Sam” J. Campagna

Campagna, Salvatore “Sam” J.age 86, of Peoria, AZ, a former resident of Cleveland, Ohio for 75 years, passed away July 4, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Helen; loving father of Michael (Trish), and James; step-father of the late Donna Magdos (Joe); dearest grandfather of Anthony (Amanda), Daniel (Courtney) and Joseph Magdos (Shelly); great grandfather of Kiera Magdos; son of...

Barbara Ann Henningsen

Barbara Ann Henningsen

Henningsen, Barbara A.75, of Cave Creek, died June 30, 2011. She was born in St. Louis, Mo. and moved to the Valley of the Sun at age 15. She is preceded in death by her husband Don, brother Bob and parents, Charles and Eileen Bieger. Survivors include: daughter, Sandie, sons, Steve and Tim, 2 brothers, Dan and Tom, 3 sisters,...

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