Obituaries

March 14, 1921 – May 20, 2011Joan was born an identical twin in Covington, Kentucky to Henry and Lula Heile. Joan chose to never marry and pursued a successful career in the retail industry. She had an opportunity to see the world buying accessories for two of the top retail stores in the country, Saks Fifth Avenue and Godchaux’s of...

February 15, 1918 – May 21, 201193, of Glendale, Arizona passed away on May 21, 2011. Julia was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband Fernando. Julia is survived by her son Frank (Sonny) Gallego and daughters, Lucy, Diaz, Irene Gallego, Natalie Rios (Henry), Sylvia Leon (Danny) and Virginia (Virgi) Valenzuela(Rudy), 18...

It is with a deep sense of loss that we announce the death of Pete A. Chapas, Jr.Pete died as a result of appendiceal cancer. He fought this deadly disease over a three year period, won many battles against this insidious disease, but ultimately lost the war.Pete was born in East Gary, Indiana to Pauline and Pete Sr. in 1947....

98, of Phoenix passed away May 19, 2011. She is survived by her daughters, Margaret Kissner and Cathy Motola, son Edwin J. Gower, grandchildren, Allyson St. Vincent, Angela Gower, Katie Gower, and Matthew Gower as well as 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Edwin E. Gower. She has been a Phoenix resident and a member of...

Judge Peter T. D’Angelo (ret.) died peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 14, 2011. He was comforted in his final days by the presence of his wife and children.Judge D’Angelo was born in San Diego, CA on September 9, 1931 to Guilia and Angelo D’Angelo. He graduated from Loyola University in Los Angeles in 1951. He served as an...

Donald Garrard Herzer, born Evansville, IN on September 26, 1928 departed this life on May 14, 2011 in Scottsdale, AZ. Don was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the Air Force. Graduating from flight school in Brian Air Force Base, Brian, TX. He flew the F86 Saber Jet, which was the first aircraft to break the sound barrier. He attended Bosse...

March 29, 1932 – May 15, 2011Betty is home. Home with the Lord Jesus Christ. She has now had the over¬whelming privilege of seeing face to face the One for whom she has been living in excess of six decades. Perhaps the word which best describes Betty’s life is SERVANT. She was forever serving: her Lord, husband, family, friends, people...

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away May 13th after 82 exciting years. Marge was one of six children born to Walter and Madeline Eikenberry in Mexico, Indiana. She was a world traveler and successful businesswoman, but will be most fondly remembered for her deep love and dedication to her family. Marge was preceded in death by her loving husband...

64, of Marietta, Ga. passed away on April 21, 2011. Born on May 11, 1946 to Pauline Neely Jones and Garnet “Sam” Jones in Santa Rita, Nm. She was raised in Safford, AZ where her mother was a school teacher. She graduated from Sunnyslope High School and had a dedicated 40 year career in accounting. She is proceeded into death...

89, of Phoenix, Arizona, since 1946, passed away May 12, 2011. She was born December 20, 1921, in Texas. She was retired from Madison Elementary School District. Her husband of 57 years, Harley, and her grandson, Jeff Rivera, predeceased her. Margaret is survived by her daughters, Cornelia Bridge (Syd) and Celia Edwards (Russ). Grandchildren, Lauren Bridge, Kristen Bridge, Natalie Geise...

A mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, cousin and friend to all, spread her wings on May 9, 2011. Annie left her footprints on many a heart while dancing here on earth and is now dancing with the angels. Annie was born on July 26, 1930 in Morenci, AZ. Annie devoted her life to her family, friends and the Catholic Church....

William “Bill” Murphy passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the age of eighty-seven surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 18, 1923 in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada. The long Canadian winters led to Bill developing a strong skill and passion for hockey. He attended Washington State University on a football scholarship after serving in WWII, and...

passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2011, at her home in Phoenix. Born October 17, 1923, she was preceded in death by her brother Nicholas, and is survived by her sister and lifelong companion, Blaise, and her brother’s children, Regina, Paul, George, and Cecilia. She grew up in Milwaukee, the daughter of Joseph R. and Mamie Gagliano (nee Catalano),...

64, Jose Mercedes Hernandez – Ortega, born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico on September 24, 1946, went to heaven to join his wife on May 7, 2011. Beloved father, grandfather and a hard worker. He is survived by his children Tesera, Angelica, Sagrario, Jose Jr., Jose Thomas, Maria Felicitas, Marina Ramirez; five step children and 13 grandchildren. A Visitation will...

July 16, 1925 – May 1, 2011Regina was born to Alvin and Mary Kreusel in Marine City Michigan. As the second oldest of 8 children, Regina helped her family as a patriarchal figure. In her junior year in high school she met her life long love Joseph Ladensack. As high school sweethearts their love grew and blossomed into marriage. They...

age 79, died in his home in Phoenix, Arizona with his family at his side on April 24, 2011, after a lengthy battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on December 1, 1931 to Helen and Gerald Inglehart, Bill was the first of their four children. He grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Glencoe, Illinois. He attended New Trier...

Frank Joseph Echenique, age 81, died in his home in Peoria, AZ on May 1, 2011 after a short battle with cancer. Born April 12, 1930, in Glendale, AZ, the son of Frank and Serapia Echenique, he attended St. Mary’s Grammar and High School. Frank served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, after which he attended the...

Virginia, 88, of Phoenix, AZ passed away May 5, 2011. Born in New Holstein, WI. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by son Blake H. Halfman, parents Theodore and Francis (Karls) Nicolay, brother Helmuth Nicolay, sister and brother-in-law Alice and Emil Kornack, mother and father-in-law Selena (Greuel) and Henry Halfman. Survived by her husband of 69 years, LaVern...

March 7, 1928 – May 5, 2011June Morris Szalay, 83, beloved wife of Steve, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 5, 2011. June was born in Akron, Ohio. She attended Garfield High School, graduated from Kenmore High School, and Hammel Business College in Akron. She worked for B.F. Goodrich Tire Company and in 1947 was crowned “Miss B. F. Goodrich”....

Our beloved Stephen left this world peacefully in the early hours Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 at the age of 62. He was born November 25th, 1948 in Bakersfield, CA to Harvey and Arlene Ritchie. Stephen was raised in a large family that included five siblings. Many memorable times were spent at the family cabin in Camp Nelson. Stephen completed his...