Obituaries

Ramon A. Sanchez, 92, born in Superior, AZ. was a native of Arizona. SSgt. U.S. Army WW II Veteran. left peacefully on Dec. 6, 2011. He is survived by 2 sons, 2 daughters, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, his former wife, 1 sister, many friends and living angels who took care of him and his caregiver. Funeral Mass will...

Margaret “Maggie” Miranda Montoya, 79, went to be with Jesus on November 30, 2011. She gives joy through her cherished stories, her precious smile, and her happy laughter. Margaret continues to be loved by her oldest daughter, Terry, and her Mike. Her Margie and her Eddie. Her Linda and her Compa. Her son, Nito, and her Candy. Her baby, Janet,...

Dr. Richard A. (“Rick”) Mickle died Friday, December 2, 2011, following a tragic motor vehicle accident. Rick was the second of four children born to William W. and Mary Alice Mickle, of Shenandoah, Iowa. Following high school, Rick attended the University of Arizona in Tucson and Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree...

Evan David Fischer, 21, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on November 24, 2011. Evan, the beloved son of Anne and Matthew Fischer was born on December 10, 1989 in Berkeley, CA. He was a cherished little brother to his sister, Claire Fischer. Evan loved his family and friends, movies, music and paintball. His inquisitive mind was always learning. Evan was...

Alice Salazar 76, was born in Florence Arizona on January 20, 1935 to Ophelia and Raymond Bonillas. On November 27, 2011 surrounded by her family, she entered into our Heavenly Father’s arms. She handled her illness as she did her life with strength, dignity, and grace. She was the eldest of seven children, Erma Bonillas, Raymond Bonillas, Arnold Bonillas, Eleanor...

Rhea Linsenmeyer peacefully passed away at age 92 on November 26, 2011. A third generation Phoenician, Rhea witnessed Phoenix grow from a small town to the sixth largest city in the U.S. As a child, she lived in a house that her father built. As an adult, she worked as a secretary for Phoenix’s only movie theater, the Orpheum, and...

Jack L. Crawford, 90, of Chandler AZ passed away peacefully on November 23, 2011. Jack was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will always be remembered for his quick wit and clever sense of humor. He was born in LaPorte City, Iowa on November 17, 1921, the son of Clarence and Jesse Ochs Crawford. Jack graduated from Jesup High...

Louise was born February 2, 1921 a native Phoenician, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2011. She attended Phoenix Union High School graduating in 1939.She was the widow of Pearl Harbor Veteran Harold F. Stickle. She was an active member at Aldersgate United Methodist Church.Louise is survived by daughter Ellen Womack (Bob) granddaughter Desiree Womack; son Robert Stickle (Lonnie).A Memorial...

George Nickas passed away at home on November 22, 2011. George was born on April 20, 1933 in Chicago to Mike and Bessie Nickas. He attended school in Maywood, IL, graduating from Proviso High School in 1951. At that time, he was the recipient of a Rector Scholarship to DePauw University. Upon graduating from DePauw, George was initiated into Phi...

Father Charles E. Shaw passed away on Friday, November 18th, in Phoenix, AZ. His life’s journey was a remarkable one and he left a lasting impression on all whose lives he touched. He died, as he lived, at peace with God and himself. Fr. Shaw was born in Bridgeport, CT on July 16, 1926, to the late Ernest and Helen...

John E. Rhodes, 83 of Scottsdale, Arizona and Gig Harbor, Washington passed away on November 17th in Phoenix, Arizona from Leukemia. John was born on October 16, 1928 and raised in Beaver, Pennsylvania, son of “Duke” and Sally Rhodes. He graduated from University Pittsburg and spent his business career in Insurance. John had many interests in life: golf, travel, good...

Cindy was a vibrant woman who lived life passionately until her death on November 19, 2011. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Cindy loved telling jokes and making people laugh. She brought joy to every room she entered and blessed everyone she knew. Cindy’s love of animals was known to all. She was proud to be an...

Terra went to be with the Lord as she peacefully slept on Sunday, November 13, 2011. She was born August 5, 1971 in Phoenix and resided in Glendale most of her adult life. She is survived by her 5 children, Tiffeny, Britteny, Whitteny (James), Bradley & Ashley, 5 grandchildren, Preston, Maximus, Gauge, Aubrianna & Khale, parents Jan & Tom Schultz,...

Dom passed away on Friday, November 11, 2011 at the age of 26 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was a beloved son of father, Don Ameche III (Brenda) and mother, Maureen Ameche Lord (Dave) and brother to Elizabeth “Bessie” Ameche. Loving grandson to Carol and Don Ameche II; Marilyn Bresnahan Carey (preceded in death by Bill Bresnahan). Survived and cherished by...

Michael V. Mulchay lost his courageous battle against brain cancer on November 12, 2011. Mike will always be remembered as a loving husband and father, an excellent and dedicated lawyer, an amateur historian, a sports fan, a loyal Wildcat, a genuine friend and a “generally nice guy”. Born in Cananea, Sonora, Mexico on April 4, 1942, Mike was the youngest...

Rose was Born November 15, 1914, Port Clinton, OH. Died November 4, 2011. Parents, Mary & Gustavo Giusti and her husband Anthony J. Del Piombo (deceased 1991). Daughter Sylvia J. Benson, Sisters Marie Vitale, Velma Giusti (deceased 1988), Grandchildren Shawn Quail (Dena), Shari Rose Jones (Matt), Niece Sharon Kracht (Jeff), Nephews James Kracht (Cristin), Michael Kracht (Jessica), Great Grand Children...

Cecily K. Polson, nee Sparrow, Lady Avebury, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2011 in Phoenix. Born in Chesterfield, County of Derby, England, Cecily immigrated to the United States, July 4, 1946. Later she married Donald A. Polson, M.D. The couple had met during the Second World War, when Dr. Polson was a U.S. Army surgeon stationed in England, and Cecily...

97, of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully in Mesa, AZ on November 7, 2011. Born October 12, 1914 in Lowell, MA to James and Margaret Carr. He was a veteran of the Army Core of Engineers and a business owner in Phoenix. Loved by many friends and family, he will be missed. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00am,...

Maria Gordon 29 of Phoenix, AZ died October 25, 2011. She is survived by her sons, Eric and Robert Law. Her parents, Cindy and John Vrabel, her sister, Nicole Montes and brother, James Gordon. She is “Happy” of the seven dwarfs to her Nana, Ann Helen Hill. Her cousins, Nicholas Mangosing, Vanessa Swanson, Salina Mangosing and Anitra Stewart make up...

Joseph Mark Bianco, 96, passed away on November 2, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. Born to Italian immigrant parents Mark and Domenica Bianco he spent his youth in San Jose, California.Later, he and his brothers originally farmed properties in Brentwood, California. During WWII, Joe and his brothers were asked to supervise the celery crops of a Japanese American farmer who was...