Obituaries

Was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 7, 1926. He went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2010. Mr. Reed was preceded in death by one son, Edward Alan Reed. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Vileen Reed, 3 children; Mrs. Vileen Rogerson, Daniel Reed, Mrs. Deborah Goelz; 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great,...

Age 59, born in Flushing, New York on October 1, 1951 left us on December 19, 2010. He is survived by his wife Sandi Brent of 25 years and his stepson LeRoy Brent of Oquawka, Illinois. He had many great friends and will be missed. No services are planned.

went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2010. Mary was born on June 1, 1913 in Chicago, Illinois and has lived in Arizona for over 60 years. She is survived by her niece, Rosa Standish and nephew, Nicholas Sacco. She is a much loved Aunt and Great Aunt to many nieces and nephews. She retired after a long...

was born April 2, 1952 at Phoenix Memorial and died in his home December 20, 2010. TC was proud to have grown up in Sunnyslope. His strong work ethic and big heart made him a legend in the moving and shipping business. TC started out as a humble truck driver and over his 40 year career, eventually became the greatest...

It is with great sorrow that our family announces the passing of Tom on December 15, 2010, just two days after celebrating his 81st birthday. He was born on December 13, 1929, to Richard Earl and Rosa J. Dean in Phoenix, Arizona. Tom was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean Conflict in the Far East...

74, died December 19, 2010. Born in Cheyenne, WY, February 6, 1936, to Nicholas and Venetia Ketcios. A Scottsdale resident, he retired from Arizona State Hospital. A US Army veteran, he moved to Arizona in the 1950’s to attend ASU. In 1962 he married Carol Tsevdos in Cleveland, OH. A beloved member of the Greek community, he loved his church...

age 47, passed away on December 15th, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Phoenix on October 2nd, 1963. She graduated from Camelback High School in 1981. Jackie joined the Air National Guard on Father’s Day in 1987 (in the footsteps of her father, Marion Keith Thomas). She retired as a Master Sergeant in September 2010. Jackie...

Born December 5, 1959, BruceWilley took his final ride on December 12, 2010, at the age of 51. He was born in Pueblo, Colorado to Don Willey and Charlotte Rapillo. He fondly remembered the years he spent with Albert Neil (Gramps) and Hope Willey, his paternal grand–parents and frequently spoke of the deep love he had for his wife, Deb...

Passed away on December 14, 2010 at the age of 87. He was born in Litchfield, AZ on July 6, 1923. He was preceded in death by his wife Josie Ramirez, grandson David A. Lucero, parents Eva and Gregorio Ramirez, sister Dolores Duran and brother Manuel Ramirez. Survirors include his daughters Marie (Babie) Ramirez, Velia Peiz, Rachel Casillas, Roseann Baker,...

68, of Buckeye, Arizona passed away on December 5, 2010 in Phoenix, AZ. Bitsy was born May 14, 1942 in Phoenix. She is survived by her children; Garye (Anita), Terri, Greg and Roger, 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren and her brother Marvin Palmer. Memorial Service to be held Thursday – December 9, 2010, 2:00 PM at 12601 S. Tuthill Road,...

As the sun meshed with the heavenly clouds to form a lovely sunset concluding a day of relatives and friends visiting Margaret, age 94, in her Phoenix home, she told Van Lee, her dearest friend of 70 years, “I will not have to go to dialysis anymore”….and, her loving, faithful care giver, Bonnie, “this has been one of the greatest...

84, passed away on December 8, 2010 surrounded by her loving family.She was born Virginia Laura Machnicki on March 7, 1926 in Chicago, IL. She was the second oldest of four daughters. Virginia (GG) married Doyle Lucy on June 8, 1945 while he was stationed in Florida in the U.S. Navy. In 1951 they moved to Phoenix and raised two...

Garcia, Anthony Abril Burnette43 of Chandler passed away on December 7, 2010. Anthony was quite an athlete in his day and shared his love for sports as he got older. He donated his time to chandler PONY baseball coaching kids for many years there. He too was the proud coach of the Chandler White Sox Club Baseball team. He touched...

83, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on December 4, 2010 at Gardner Home Hospice of the Valley following a long illness. He was surrounded by family. Born on March 28, 1928, the son of George and Laura (Willoughby) Field, he was a lifelong resident of Phoenix, Arizona. Gene attended St Mary’s High School in Phoenix and graduated in 1947. He...

Passed away peacefully December 5th, 2010 at Hospice of the Valley with her family by her side. She was a very special person in so many ways. Her presence filled a room with love, laughter and her unending smile. She was born in Dallas, TX in 1926 to Robert and Eva Bechtold. Her father worked for the telephone company and...

91, passed away Sunday December 5, 2010 in Phoenix, AZ.Pauline was born on November 23, 1919 in Independence MO.to William W. Wilson I and Naomi Paxton Wilson. Pauline graduated from William Chrisman High School in Independence MO. in 1937 as a member of the National Honor Society. She continued her education at Gregg College of Commerce in Kansas City, MO....

John A. (Jack) Wilson, Jr., born January 7, 1940 in Chicago, IL, passed away December 5, 2010 in Scottsdale with his children by his side following a long and courageous battle with colorectal cancer. Jack will forever be a Chicagoan; he moved to Phoenix in 1990. He is preceded in death by his dear parents John and Mary Helen (Etchison)...

22 years of age, born August 11, 1988 in Kansas City, Missouri. Lisa was tragically taken from us on December 5, 2010 and survived by her loving parents, Gary and Mary O’Briant of Rye, Colorado and a large extended family of Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Lisa attended John Newman middle school in Pueblo, Colorado. While there, Lisa brought daily sunshine...

was born April 1, 1983 and passed on from this life December 3, 2010. Easily described as strong-willed and determined, at Nicole’s core was a nurturing and loving heart. No matter the situation or relationship at hand, Nicole consistently put aside differences to be a true source of support to her friends and family in need. Nicole leaves behind her...

88 of Scottsdale, AZ died December 9, 2010. Born December 5, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois. Survived by her son James Solesky, daughter Cathy Szabo, 2 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Visitation will be held Monday, from 5:00-8:00pm, December 13 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Mass will...