Obituaries
Milo V Price
After battling several health hurdles over the past seven years, Milo V. Price never gave up or complained and he maintained his bearing as he was taught from his military experience. He died in the loving arms of God with his loving wife at his side on the morning of September 8 in Scottsdale, AZ.Milo was born on May 15,...
Carol A Pranka
Caring wife of Thomas Pranka, loving mother of Paula (Pranka) Niemietz, Carol Pranka, Cynthia (Pranka) Boehringer and Thomas Pranka, Jr., adoring grandmother of Kai, Ashley, Jan, Brian, Mark, Michael, Katherine and Drew.She was born on April 16, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away in Scottsdale on September 4, 2011. Carol was an inspiration to many and she will be...
Pendleton Cobb “Penn” Waugh
Passed into heaven on August 27, 2011. He was born on January 14, 1950. He is preceded in death by his parents Irving Cambridge Waugh, Jr., and Jean Hunt Waugh of Nashville, TN. He is survived by his brother, Whitney Hunt Waugh, Sr. (Julie) also of Nashville, TN and his previous wife JoAnne Waugh of Dallas, Texas. Mr. Waugh graduated...
Vicente Raul Arizpe
90, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2011. Vicente worked as a steel worker in Indiana and was a member of the United Steel Workers of America. He retired to Surprise, Arizona in 1993. He was preceded in death by a son, Gerald. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elda, and daughter Christine (Kenneth) Kuczka, and four...
Kathleen Marie Macsenti
7/11/43 – 8/25/11, Kathleen was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1943 to loving parents, Walter and Emily Gabry. In 1953, along with her younger brother, Thomas Gabry, the family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona. Kathleen graduated from St. Gregory’s Catholic Elementary School and St. Mary’s Catholic High School. She attended the University of Arizona. Kathleen and Ronald Macsenti were married on...
Betty P. Orsini
Betty P. Orsini, age 82, of Phoenix, passed away Wednesday, August 31. Betty was born in Childress, Texas, and eventually moved to Detroit where she married Gerald B. Orsini, of Toronto, Ontario, in 1966. They moved to Phoenix in 1967. Betty and Jerry were active, long-time parishioners of St. Agnes parish in Phoenix. Betty loved to sing, had a magical...
Leonilla M Johnston
Leo was a 100 year resident of Phoenix. Her parents and five sisters; Carmella Crawford, Genevieve Burns, Catherine Sizemore, Mary Pat Cakos, and Elaine James preceded her in death. Leo was born July 15, 1907 in Taegus, ND and passed away August 28, 2011 at Huger Mercy Living Center were she had resided for the past three years. She will...
Kathleen Marie Macsenti
7/11/43 – 8/25/11, Kathleen was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1943 to loving parents, Walter and Emily Gabry. In 1953, along with her younger brother, Thomas Gabry, the family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona. Kathleen graduated from St. Gregory’s Catholic Elementary School and St. Mary’s Catholic High School. She attended the University of Arizona. Kathleen and Ronald Macsenti were married on...
Manuel Z. “Nelo” “Blackie” Bustoz
Of Phoenix, AZ, born in Tempe, AZ. Served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Retired letter carrier. Preceded in death by parents Joaquin and Ramona Bustoz, brother Joaquin “Corky” Bustoz, daughter Teresa Bustoz Valenzuela. Survived by his wife of 60 years 8 months Carmen, children Stella Sheridan (John), Christina Sova (Paul), Manuel Z. Bustoz, Jr. (Dora), 9 grandchildren...
Virginia P Fetter
passed away on August 21, 2011 at the age of 88. She was born March 2, 1923 and was raised on a farm in Currie, Minnesota with her ten siblings. She graduated from Tracy High School in 1941 and worked in a defense plant in California until her marriage to Loren Fetter on April 29, 1944. She and Loren were...
June Marguarite Kennedy
72, was promoted to Heaven on Sunday, August 21st. She is survived by her son, William Kennedy of Phoenix. June was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 3rd, 1939. She moved to Phoenix in 1966 where she completed her education and became an RN. Her passion and service as a professional was spent taking care of others. She worked...
Richard Walter Simms
1939-2011. Larger than life, not only our beloved father, but true friend. Rich lost his courageous battle with colon cancer and is survived by daughters, Deedee and Donna, sister Marcia, and grandchildren Sarah, Annie, Michael and Dean. Visitation will be from 6-7pm with a Funeral Service at 7pm Thursday, August 25, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian...
John A. Jr Powers
85, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 21st, 2011. Born September 15, 1925 in Des Moines, Iowa where he grew up, met and married Alice in 1947. He worked at J. A. Powers Bakery as a baker along his father’s side and as a baker in The Air Force. John and Alice moved west to Phoenix in 1955. They started and...
Jonathan Darrough Cole
Passed away. Much loved husband of Elizabeth Cole-Sonneveld and father of Sebastian and Alexandra. Beloved son of Royce and Marianne Cole and brother of Jennifer, Jeffrey and James. A private Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2011.
Patricia L. Harrach
83, of Scottsdale, died August 18, 2011. A Memorial Service will be Monday, August 29th, at 11:00am, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 2310 N. 56th Street, Phoenix.
Ernest C. “Andy” Tautimes
76, of Phoenix passed away on 08/17/2011. He was born in Phoenix, AZ to Adela (Contreras) and Frank A. Tautimes on November 10, 1934 and was raised by his grandmother, Manuela Alvarez. He graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1952. He served in the Marine Corps from 1955-1961 and later as a Phoenix Police Officer and Maricopa County Sheriff’s...
Reyburn J. “Rey” Archambault
Died on August 16, 2011 at the age of 90. Born in St. Louis, MO to Loretta (nee) Paule and Alphonse Joseph Archambault on December 12, 1920. He graduated from St. Barbara’s and McBride High parochial schools. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1946. During training at Buckley Field, he was injured, requiring hospitalization at Fitzsimons...
Manuel Cruz Hernandez
Son of Elena Cruz and Wilfred Hernandez passed on from this life on August 15th 2011. He spent 30 years as a baker and was a Shop Steward for the Bakers Union (BCT). He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lucila Hernandez, 2 sons, Manuel, Jr., (Elizabeth) and Daniel, 3 daughters, Isabel (Ruben) Arvizu, Felicia (Cloid) Adams and...
Eugene “Drew” Dorrell
Drew age 48 recently passed away. Born in Cape May Court House, N. J. October 16, 1962 to Eugene and Jean Dorrell. He is reunited in death with his children Tricia and Matthew and both his parents. Drew is survived by his children Andrew, Kevin and Katy, grandkids Nick, Lily, Sean, Hailey, Caleb and Kiara, as well as siblings Gene,...
Edward Daniel Aguirre
of Phoenix, AZ peacefully left this Earth on August 12th 2011. He was born on October 6th 1955 in Phoenix, AZ. Growing up he was charismatic and brilliant, and involved and passionate about music, art, and sports. As an adult he worked hard in his profession as a general contractor and artist of 35 yrs and he contributed to the...