Obituaries

90, born January 17, 1920, passed away November 10, 2010 in her home surrounded by her husband, Leonard and family members. Muriel was born in Douglas, Arizona and was one of 2 children born to Raymond and Lucy Taylor. Her brother Tom Taylor precedes her in death. She and her beloved husband, whom she lived for, celebrated their 68th Anniversary...

age 88 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away November 9, 2010 in Banner Baywood Hospital, Mesa, AZ. Til spent the last days of her life surrounded by her family. She was the loving mother of six children; Girard O’Donnell, who preceded her in death, Donna Marie O’Donnell-Figurski of Nutley N.J., Judith Ann O’Donnell-Erdle of Lake City, PA., John Joseph O’Donnell III,...

Bettie Ann Speziale, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away Sunday, November 7, 2010 at the age of 78. Bettie was the only child of Andy and Angeline Wray and was born in Denver, Colorado on March 24, 1932. She resided in Phoenix for most of her adult life. Survivors include her husband, Vincent Speziale; three daughters, Kimberly Burnett, Mary Baker, and...

born 1/29/29, 81 years of age, died Tuesday, November 2, 2010 11:30 PM at Scottsdale Osborn Hospital resulting from advanced complications of Post-Polio Syndrome. Born in 1929 inHarvard, Illinois, John was one of four children from George Burditt Lake and Vera Hannah Hofmeister Lake. Upon graduating from Illinois College he married Marilyn Ystebo and soon thereafter took over the third-generation...

86, of Phoenix, passed away October 29, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Connie S., daughters; Ophelia and Mary Helen, sons; Paul and Rosendo, Sr. III and sisters; Dalia, Socorro and Connie. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00pm, with a 7:00pm Funeral Service Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian...

89, paof Phoenix, passed away on 10/25/2010. Services: Nov 3, 2010. Visitation 9am, Rosary 10am, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix. Interment to follow at St. Francis Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th St. Phoenix.

Born and married to Arizona pioneer families, Lois Humphrey Bonsall died peacefully at age 90 on October 19, 2010. She was an adored wife, mother, grandmother and friend. All who met her liked her; she embraced them with a loving heart, a kind word and an unforgettable smile. Hers was an upbeat and cheerful orientation to life. She met life’s...

of Phoenix, Arizona, passed from this life to the next on October 11, 2010 after a 3 year battle with brain cancer. She went back to God from whence she came and we will all meet again, joyfully in heaven. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Richard E. Rochford. Her legacy also leaves six children, Cecelia...

Adelina passed away peacefully on September 20, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Glendale, AZ, December 27, 1923. She was the daughter of Jose and Maria Moreno.Her husband Rudy Sazueta; sister Josefina Molina; and brothers Francisco, Anselmo, Alberto, Manuel, Fausto, and Enrique precede her in death. She is survived by her brother, Jesus; children Sonia Palacio...

80, of Phoenix, passed away September 15, 2010. Born in St. Joseph, Missouri on July 31, 1930. Survived by her son Ken Bloom, 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 1 brother and 1 sister. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 P.M., Sunday, October 10, 2010 at The Salvation Army Phoenix Citadel Corps Community Center, 628 North 3rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003....

80, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on August 14, 2010 surrounded by his family. A Memorial Mass will be held at10:30 am, Friday, September 17, 2010 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 3801 E. Greenway Road, Phoenix. Interment will be at Paradise Memorial Gardens.

86 of Phoenix, Arizona. Passed away peacefully on September 2, 2010. Born in Chicago, Illinois January 6, 1924. Survived by husband Joseph of 64 years, sons; Joseph T. Karas and Thomas A. Karas. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am, Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix. Interment to follow at St. Francis...

Passed away August 8, 2010 at the age of 74. Survived by her brother, Libby O. Acevedo, sisters, Katy (Angel) Jimenez and Emily Dominguez. Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00 am, with a Rosary at 9:30 am, and Funeral Service at 10:00 am, Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road. Interment will...

“Papasito” (Landscaper Contractor) passed away on Friday, July 16, 2010 at 9:16am. He was born on November 15, 1935. He was a wonderful, caring and giving person. Everyone that knew and worked for him loved him dearly for his generosity and kindness. He is survived by his beloved wife, Veronica “Mi Vida” and there children (Bebe) Bertha Maya, Maxine Vargas,...

On June 19, 2010 Dorothy Edna Carlock passed away peacefully at her home in the arms of her granddaughter Christelle Carlock. Dorothy was one of the last true native Arizonans left in the Valley of the Sun. She married her high school sweetheart Carl Carlock Sr. and shortly after started CARL CARLOCK SADDLE CO. In 1943 she had a son,...

98 Passed away July 6, 2010. She was born March 26, 1912 in Silver Lake New York. She is preceded in death by her husband Edmund J. Tassche. She is survived by her 2 children: Pearl Hennessy (Richard), 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 3 great, great-grandchildren of Arizona and Edmund R. Tassche (Stephanie), 2 grandchildren who live in Maryland. A Memorial...

78, of Phoenix, died 6-15-2010. Funeral Mass will be at 8:00 am, Saturday, June 26, at Saint Matthew Catholic Church, 320 N. 20th Drive. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.

of Phoenix, died June 17, 2010. A Rosary and Funeral Mass will be Thursday, June 24 at 9:30 am, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.

70, of Tempe, AZ passed away on May 18, 2010. Moved to the valley from Minnesota in 1951. Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, and Friend. Preceded by parents Les & Addie Peterson, son John Brooks, grandson Jacob lMiller. Children: Jacque Jewett, Bob Brooks and Denise Miller. Grandchildren: Annie, Amber, and Cody Brooks. Sisters: Patty Adler and Marilyn Mason. Great, granddaughter...

Clarence, born May 4, 1927, passed away April 15, 2010. He is survived by his loving family, wife Imogene, six children, 20 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. A Visitation will be held Sunday, April 18, 2010 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. A Graveside Service will...