Obituaries

Sophia Quihuis was born on February 28th, 1923 and passed away on December 24th, 2010. Sophia devoted her life to her family and the Catholic Church. Her hopes are that the memories that she has left behind are happy ones. She leaves us on earth but will be joining her son, Ricky, in heaven. Sophia will forever be remembered as...

Died December 28, 2010 at home surrounded by her 9 children and 23 grandchildren. She was born July 2, 1930 to Leo P. Beck and Edith Winzenreid in Martins Ferry, OH. The family moved to Phoenix in 1937. She married Robert F. Butts, April 24, 1952 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Phoenix. Robert died May 9, 1983. Joyce...

James Tallon, internationally renowned photographer and writer passed away November 21, 2010, age 85. Born in Newport Kentucky, he fell in love with the western ideal after watching John Wayne in the movie “Stagecoach”. At the outbreak of WWII, he left high school at age 17 to join the Navy. Upon discharge he bought a motorcycle and headed west. For...

passed away suddenly on December 28, 2010 at the age of 62. She was born and raised in Phoenix and loved living in Arizona all her life. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Hortencia Garcia and is survived by her husband of 38 years Gilbert and son David Matthew, brother Larry Garcia and many cousins, nieces...

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,...

Anthony Richard Elston, 22 years old, died on December 24, 2010. Anthony was born to Jeremy Elston and Tina (Rogers) Elston (deceased) in Forth Worth, Texas on December 13, 1988. Anthony moved to Phoenix at the age of 13 and graduated from Hamilton High School in Chandler, AZ. He is survived by his father, Jeremy; his sister, Amanda; grandparents Richard...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...