Obituaries

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...

Imogene, born March 28, 1923, passed away March 17, 2011. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Clarence. Imogene is survived by her loving family, 6 children, 20 grandchildren, 34 great- grandchildren and 11 great, great-grandchildren. A Visitation will be held from 5-8pm, Tuesday, March 22, with a Funeral Service at Noon, Wednesday, March 23 at Whitney &...

Chet E. Johns, age 77, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on March 15th, 2011. He was born on Nov 13th, 1933 in Phoenix to Chester Willis Johns and Genevieve Crockett Johns. He was the older brother to Richard Crockett Johns.After 4 years in Tucson at the UofA as an Agriculture major and a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity...

62 years young was called by our Lord on March 6, 2011. He was a member of Sheetmetal Workers Local Union 359 for 38 years. He served in the Military with the 82nd Airborne Division/Korea. A member of Viva and Rebels (first Hispanic skydiving team) also an accomplished pilot, enjoyed riding his Harley’s in town and across the United States....

a faithful servant of the Lord, has peacefully passed away. She joins her husband Francis, son David and her parents and brothers. She leaves behind a treasured brother, James (Mark) and a loving family including children: Debbie (Roger), Francis, Cathy (Jeff), Lisa (Jayne), Julie and four grandsons and two great-grandsons. Sarah also leaves behind many gracious relatives and friends, including...

Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, April 28, 1930, went home to our lord on her graduation day March 15, 2011. Beatrice, devoted her life to her husband Antonio V. Tallabas and their children Sarah, Ramona (Doug), Antonio Jr. (Noelia), Michael (Rita), Lilly (Gilbert), Vivian, Richard and Sylvia. Also survived by their numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great, great-grandchildren, and her...

80 of Phoenix, AZ. passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 11, 2011. Born October 28, 1930 to Jesse & Viola Savin in Bayview, WI. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin & friend. Survived by her husband, Alan Herro, her 6 children, Brahim (Shinder), Kahill (Linda), Edward (Michelle), Mary & Alan II Herro, Nejla (Danny) Franco, her...

93, of Phoenix, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Helen, and 1 granddaughter, Angela Harvey. Born in Denver, he was a community leader in the Rocks of Lourdes at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, South Denver Optimist Club President, and Boy Scouts of America. In Phoenix, he was a member of...

54, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on March 6, 2011 after a brief illness. Larry led the Center for Teacher Success as President and Chief Education Officer. His contributions to the field of education, both before and during his years with the Center, were extensive. As a veteran Arizona educator, Larry spent much of his professional time and energy studying...

born in Durango, Colorado, and resident of Phoenix, passed away March 9, 2011. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family, she departed this world after a six year battle with cancer. Liz is survived by her two daughters, Emily Rose, Anna Katherine and son Daniel Jay; husband Michael Jay Schrader; mother, Eileen Rose Brown; brothers, Charles Percy Brown, Patrick Earl Brown...

93, of Phoenix AZ passed away on March 9th, 2011. Her life was sewing, cooking and pampering her family. Maria is survived by four children; Amanda, Manuel, Clara and Cordelia; 9 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. A Visitation will be held on Friday, March 11, from 9-10am, with a 10am Funeral Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 909 E....

A Veteran and a third generation Arizona Pioneer passed away March 8th, surrounded by family and friends. Born July 10, 1922, first son of Manuel R. and Emelina F. Garcia. Monie is survived by 5 children, Manuel Jr., David (Carla), Gabe (Dolly), Marion (Benny) and Paul (Chris). He is also survived by his sister Beatrice “Betty” Huguez and was predeceased...

Herbert “Herb” Curt Reimann, 76, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on February 21, 2011, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He was born September 1, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA. Herb graduated from Lower Moreland High School, Huntingdon Valley, PA in 1952 and from Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA in 1956. At Gettysburg, he played soccer, and he was a member...

43, of Laveen, Arizona passed away and joined the Lord on March 5, 2011. Pete was born in Phoenix, AZ to Pete and Priscilla Sano. Preceded in death by his father Pete R. Sano Jr. Survivors include his mother Priscilla Sano, his Son Ryan Bellotti, Sister Anna Marie (Ruben) Ramirez, Brother Ernie (Yvonne) Sano his niece Dominique and Nephew Ernie...

Gloria Delgado Zazueta, 71, lost her courageous five-year battle with ovarian cancer on March 2, 2011. Born on April 8, 1939 in Phoenix, Gloria was the oldest daughter of Alejandro and Maria del Carmen Delgado. She was a proud graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Phoenix and also attended Arizona State University. She married Humberto Zazueta and devoted her...

passed away on February 27, 2011 at the age of 91 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born July 30, 1919 in Big Timber, Montana on a ranch in a log cabin to Gary E. Anderson and Nellie Laura (Gillispie) Anderson. She moved with her family to Illinois where she met and married Oliver E. McKee on January 4, 1936 in...

Ann Holig LaFond, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, foster mother and mentor, passed away peacefully on February 25th, 2011. Ann was born in Swanville, Minnesota and was the second of three children of Joseph and Marjorie Holig. She graduated from Swanville High School and St. Cloud School of Nursing, and shortly thereafter married and raised five children in Phoenix,...

beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and colleague, passed away on February 24, 2011. Born in Boston, MA, Suzanne was the third of four children of Paul White and Margaret (Sheehan) White. She grew up in Cambridge and graduated with highest distinction from Emmanuel College in Boston. After graduation, she taught elementary school. She met Peter Kelly, the love of...