Obituaries

dutiful husband and father, WW II Navy veteran, and long-time captain of the Phoenix Fire Department, George Cocreham went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 6, 2011. He was born at Christmas, Arizona, in 1926, and was the son of Emmett and Guadalupe Cocreham. George was the last born of ten brothers and sisters, only two of whom –...

Sally was born July 9, 1945 in Tacoma, Washington. She was a registered nurse, and a 1966 graduate of the Cabrini Hospital School of Nursing in Seattle. She died peacefully at home April 11, 2011, after a brave and determined 20 year struggle with primary progressive MS. She was surrounded by loving family her lifelong, and in her final days...

89, of Phoenix, passed away on April 8, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Kenneth, and grandson C.J. Margie is survived by her sons: Kenneth, Jr. (Jean), Michael, Bill (Kay), daughters: Barbara Palmer (Bob) and Peggy Mello (Ed), 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 2 on the way. Rosary will be said at 7:00 P.M....

4/30/1983 – 4/7/2011. Marissa left this life at the tender age of 27. While Marissa loved her family deeply, her spirit was unable to find peace or happiness here on earth. She has now found both, in a far better place, in the loving arms of grandparents and others who preceded her to heaven. However, Marissa leaves behind many people...

Santos Rodriguez, 77, retired Navy Parachute Rigger, passed away April 11 2011 in Phoenix, AZ. The Navy allowed Santos to travel to far off places, including Japan, where he met and married his beautiful wife Yoko. Preceded in death by his wife, he is survived by his 3 children, Santos (Henry), Tony and Delia and two Granddaughters, Jacqueline and Rebequa,...

dutiful husband and father, WW II Navy veteran, and long-time captain of the Phoenix Fire Department, George Cocreham went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 6, 2011. He was born at Christmas, Arizona, in 1926, and was the son of Emmett and Guadalupe Cocreham. George was the last born of ten brothers and sisters, only two of whom –...

92 wonderful years old, born in New Castle Indiana, raised in Detroit Michigan, passed away April 3rd, 2011 in Scottsdale Arizona of natural causes.She attended Stephens College and graduated from Michigan State. In 1941 she married“The love of her life” Frederic Brownell and had 51 beautiful years of marriage. Ruth is survived by daughters Barbara Brownell Desjardins, Mary Brownell Miner,...

06/27/1959-03/31/2011. Julio was born on June 27, 1959 in Phoenix, Arizona to Concha and Esabel Garcia. He passed away March 31, 2011 in Portland, Oregon at the age of 51. He is survived by his mother Concha Gaitan and step father Gene Gaitan. He has two sisters Camille Valenzuela and Tina Rodriguez and two brothers Paul and Joseph Gaitan. He...

64, born in Hondo Texas went to heaven on April 5th, 2011.Beloved mother and grandmother survived by her husband Jose M. Hernandez, Sr., children; Anthony Hernandez, Sophie Romero, Patricia Hernandez, Veronica Romero, Rachel Arthur, Jose M. Hernandez Jr., Felicitas Hernandez, Jose Thomas Hernandez, Marina Ramirez, step-daughters Angelica Hernandez and Teressa Hernandez, 11 grandchildren, and two great-grand children. Visitation will be...

90, of Phoenix, AZ, retired teacher and Vice Principle in the Madison School District, died April 1, 2011. He was born in Cleveland, OH. He was a decorated WWII Veteran and enjoyed golf. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Marge. Funeral Service will take place at 2:00pm, Wednesday, April 6, at Paradise Valley United Methodist Church, 4455...

Alice Doyle Mahoney died peacefully on Tuesday, March 29th at sunrise in her Phoenix home surrounded by six of her nine children. She was 87. Born into one of San Francisco’s most prominent families, she graduated from Dominican College in 1944 and went to work as a nurse’s aide during the war. On a weekend visit to her uncle’s home...

Patricia Jo Plucker passed away March 27, 2011. Patty was born February 11, 1951 in Phoenix, Arizona. She is preceded in death by her father, Vincent E. Barrett, and her husband, Robert Plucker. She is survived by her mother, Theresa Barrett; her three siblings: Michael Barrett (Joanne), Tom Barrett (Annie), and Mary McIlhenny (Jim); her two step-sons, Craig Plucker (Audra),...

63, of Gilbert, Arizona, died March 28, 2011. Born March 1, 1948 in San Francisco, California. She is survived by her sons Christopher and Nicholas, and 8 grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:30pm, Friday, April 1st, 2011 at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 North 48th Street, Phoenix.

64 of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on March 24, 2011. Linda was born on February 10, 1947 in Bloomington, IL. She moved to Phoenix with her family in 1969. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Hogue, 3 brothers, Steve (Simone), Gregory, Mark (Mary Ann) Hogue, and her niece, Annette Hogue. She suffered a stroke in the early 1990’s and...

Dudley Mark Berry, Jr. died March 25, 2011 in his beloved Phoenix home he considered his sanctuary for 55 years. He was born in Encinal, TX October 30, 1925 as an only child of Clara Valine and Dudley Mark Berry. His youth was spent moving year after year throughout the West and Mexico when finally the Berry’s settled down in...

83, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2011 in Phoenix, AZ. Born on January 5, 1928 in Miami, AZ, he is survived by his wife, Dora, his daughters, Laura, Dolores and Rachel, his sons, Gregory and Arthur, 17 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Humberto and his sister, Yolanda. He is a United States...

One of the greatest men who ever lived went peacefully at home on March 24, 2011 after being lovingly cared for by his favorite niece Laura Hayes. Born November 4, 1926 in Youngstown, OH, Larry proudly called Arizona home since 1950. The loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and great uncle will be greatly missed by his wife Theadora of...

Born in Phoenix, AZ on July 3, 1924, has gone to be with the Lord, March 20, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Cecil J. Opie. Survived by her daughters, Sandra Hannah, Patricia Takacs, son Allan Opie, brother James Collins (Edie). She has 8 grandchildren, 14 great- grandchildren, and 1 great, great-grandchild. Visitation will...

Gene, 86, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on March 17, 2011, after a difficult struggle with his health and his family by his side. Born in Bee, Nebraska to Joseph and Rose Moravec on December 5, 1924.After serving in the Army, he relocated to Tucson, AZ, where he met the love of his life, Alda with whom became his wife...

Of Phoenix, 83, passed away on Friday evening, March 18, 2011 with family at her side. Ruth was born on April 25, 1927 in Adrian, MI but grew up and was married in Ohio. She was a resident of Phoenix since 1964 and is survived by her husband Reid, sons Jon and Ted (Kate), four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She...