Obituaries
Thomas E. Heineman
passed away on September 22, 2011. He was born in Chicago on March 18, 1944 to Hon. Frederic and Mary Heineman, the family moved to Phoenix in 1954. Tom attended Central High School and graduated from the University of Arizona where he was a Delta Chi. He worked in the real estate industry following college, including teaching, brokerage and commercial...
Spiro Cakos
Former Sales Supervisor of Exxon Company USA, died September 28, 2011. He was born in Richmond, CA, November 8, 1925, the son of the late John and Alexandra Cakos. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee “Susie” Cakos. His first wife Mary Pat (“Burns”) died in 1998. Spiro’s three brothers, Gus, Peter, and Andrew, and two sisters, Helen and...
Emelio E. Garcia
passed away September 26th, in Scottsdale and now joins his wife Toni and grandson Brian in heaven. He is survived by sons Ernie and Frank, daughter Renee, mother Francis, brothers Jerry and Michael, sister Nitha, grandchildren and companion Chris. Born in Gallup, New Mexico in 1936 to Ernest and Francis Garcia, Frank attended Gallup High and the University of Arizona....
William C. “Bill” Savage
November 17, 1925–September 5, 2011. On September 5, 2011, we lost the beloved patriarch of our family: William C. Savage. A constant source of strength, a ready fountain of joy, an unconditional bulwark of support – his loss will be felt acutely. But we could not wish him back, no matter how heavy our hearts, because he has been called...
William (Bill) Salvator Guarino
quietly and peacefully moved to his new home with our Lord on Tuesday, September 20, 2011. Born July 25, 1924 in Lackawanna, New York, he grew up in Niagara Falls while working in his parents’ Italian bakery. He was drafted into the Army in 1943 and served in the European Campaign during WWII. After the war, he earned a degree...
Janet L Bale
joined the angels on September 12, 2011. She was born April 8, 1937 in Englewood, New Jersey to Lila and Lemuel Lincoln. When she was about three, her family which included her brother Dwight, moved out west and decided to settle in Tucson, Arizona. She attended the Tucson schools and graduated from Tucson High in 1954. She went on to...
Rose Marie Caparella
Rose Caparella passed peacefully on September 19, at Hospice of the Valley in Surprise. Rose was born February 2nd, 1911 in Buffalo, NY, one of ten children. She married Anthony Caparella in 1935. Anthony worked for the Ford Motor Co. for 25 years while Rose worked as a beautician in the beauty shop Anthony built for her. In 1955 they...
Florence M. Wenberg
Florence M. Wenberg, age 93, died in the peace and comfort of Serenity Hospice Center in Phoenix, Arizona on Monday, August 29, 2011.She was born August 25, 1918, in the Town of Guttenberg, Iowa, to the late Philip and Christine (Kirschbaum) Johll. She attended Grade School and graduated from Logan High School in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Florence also attended the...
Simone G Merwin
91 years young, left to be with our Lord on September 16, 2011. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born in Canada, the oldest of 11 children, and moved to New York State at a young age. She married Donald W. Merwin who was serving in the U. S. Army, and they traveled the world together....
Robert (Bob) E. M.D. Stevens
Passed away September 14th at the age of 85. He was the son of Elizabeth and Ersell Stevens. Bob served in the Navy and as Captain in the Army Medical Corps in Korea (Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient). He was an Arizona native, and had many friends as patients during his family practice in Phoenix. Bob is survived by...
Christian Leigh Clayton
Christian 40, of Scottsdale passed away September 9, 2011. He was born July 24, 1971. He attended Camelback H.S. and received his B.A. from Brooks Institute of Santa Barbara. He was co-owner of Sucker Punch Sally’s, a custom motorcycle manufacturer and SPS Beverage Co. He is survived by wife Amy, children Chase 16, Carly 13, Chloe 12, and Cole 10,...
George W Pallas
George passed away peacefully on September 8, 2011. He was born in Oak Park, IL on August 19th, 1940 and grew up in Chicago for approximately 18 Years. After attending NAU in Flagstaff, George married his wife Carol (Pierce) on January 1st, 1963 where they began a journey together that would last for over 48 years. During their time together...
Adolfo Mendoza Esparza
Passed away peacefully on September 11, 2011 at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona on December 2, 1935. He served in the United States Army after graduating from Phoenix Union High School. He married Carmen Araiza on July 16, 1967 in Phoenix, Arizona and they were married for over 44 years. After they were married, Adolfo...
Mary Lou Snyder
Passed away peacefully on September 13, 2011.She was born Mary Lou Wolf on May 21, 1933 to Leo and Laura Wolf of Odell, Illinois. Mary Lou married Patrick Snyder in 1956 upon his graduation from the University of Notre Dame. Following Pat’s tour of service in the Marine Corp., the happy couple embarked on a 35 year executive career with...
Houten Frances Elizabeth Van
Fran passed away peacefully on September 8, 2011. She was born December 31, 1921 in Bloomfield, New Jersey. She married the love of her life and best friend, Kenny on June 6, 1943. Fran and Kenny had 53 years together before he passed away in 1996. Fran had severe asthma at a young age and was often bedridden for long...
Maria Ortega “Mary” Carrillo
She began her journey on April 29, 1961 and went to be with the angels on September 2, 2011.She was gifted with and shared her generous heart with all that knew our Mom. Her smile was contagious, always trying to see and live life like one of her favorite sayings “It’s a beautiful day, the sun is shining”. She could...
Marylore Dolan
passed away quietly on September 9, 2011. She was born in Oak Park, Illinois on April 3, 1927 to Laurence and Marjorie Maddock. She received her degree in English Literature from Rosary College in Illinois. She was Book Review Editor and Teen columnist for Extension magazine in Chicago. Also editorial assistant for Engineering News Digest until she married Jack and...
Doris T Moon
age 80, of Phoenix, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Paradise Valley Senior Retreat in Paradise Valley, AZ after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Doris Moon was born December 4, 1930 in Lincoln County, MS to the late J.J. and Ella Thames. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Betty Jean Moak. Doris...
Irene Whatley
died as she wished at home Monday August 29, 2011. Memorial Service will be held 5 PM, September 19, 2011 at Unity Spiritual Center located at 10101 W Coggins in Sun City, AZ. She was born October 9, 1919 in Coffeyville, KS. She is survived by her daughter, Ariel Owen-Gray aka Geri Gray, three stepdaughters and eight great-grandchildren.Friends are contributing...
Lucille Genaris
Lucille, 86, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2011 in Mesa, AZ. She was born on April 15, 1925 to Ferris and Bedellia Cassis in Big Rapids, MI. We have all been blessed to have her in our lives and she will be missed immensely. She is preceded in death by her husband Harry; sisters Olga and Mary. Lucille is...