Obituaries

Juanita “Piñe” Barrientos age 84, passed away peacefully at home in Phoenix, Arizona on the morning of July 22, 2021. Juanita was born on November 11, 1936 in Goliad County Texas to Consuelo Gerra and Jesus Martinez Garcia. Although Juanita spent most of her childhood and young adult life in Texas, she moved to Arizona in the 1960’s with her...

Born: April 6, 1936 ~ Died: July 6, 2021Joe was 85 years young. He was born to parents Antonia and Jesus Loredo in Phoenix, Arizona. He was their second son and their eighth of nine children. Joe is preceded in death by his loving wife Irma M. Loredo and his daughter Rosemary Loredo. He is also preceded in death by...

Teresa Viers, 50, entered into eternal rest on July 14, 2021.  She was born in Phoenix, AZ on June 22, 1971 to Manuel and Linda Vasquez. Teresa was the best mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all whom she encountered.  She was loved by all that knew her.  Teresa is survived by 5 children: Regina, Richard, Linda, Diego, and Antonio,...

Luis “Louie” Sio Tan, MD, age 91, passed away in Gilbert, Arizona on July 11, 2021 with his loving wife, Mary Jo Tan, of 59 (almost 60) years at his side. Born on November 20, 1929 in the province of Samar, Philippines, he was the eldest son of Antonio and Angela Tan. Luis is survived by his loving wife, Mary...

Sister Maria Sheerin was born in Castletown Geoghegan, County Westmeath, Ireland on October 29, 1930. She was the daughter of John and Mary Ellen (Ryan) Sheerin. She entered the Novitiate in Loreto Convent, Navan on September 8, 1948. She was one of eleven children, six of whom were dedicated to the Lord’s service — two Priests and four Religious Sisters.She...

Dr. John R. Lee, 76, of Phoenix, Arizona died Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at his home surrounded by loving family. He was born in Logan, Utah, the son of Ernest and Virginia Lee. In 1968, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Utah State University. While playing on the USU golf team, he discovered a love for Arizona when his team...

Donald George Johnstone, 81 of Gilbert, AZ, formerly of Phoenix AZ. passed away July 10, 2021. Don was born February 22, 1940 in New York. He moved to Arizona when he was a young boy and made Arizona his home since. Don attended St. Gregory grammar school; St. Mary’s High School and graduated from Phoenix Union High School. Don served...

Sarah “Sally” Cuddihy passed away on July 13, 2021. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1927 to Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Havens. Sally was a graduate of St. John’s Hospital in Nursing in St. Louis, Missouri. She moved to Arizona in 1951 and worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Sally was a member of the St. Thomas the Apostle...

1920 ~ 2020Darlene was born and raised in Ewing, Nebraska in 1929. She was the third youngest of 4 children on the farm. She was raised to be strong in faith, humor, gratitude and work ethic. At the age of 18, Darlene left the homestead, with several girlfriends, moving to Omaha where she was employed as a bookkeeper for Mutual...

Dorothy Bezeredi of Goodyear, AZ passed away on July 9, 2021, she was 91.  Dorothy was born on July 29, 1929 in Dunlo, PA to Michael and Mary Kmetz (Lasko).  Dorothy came to Arizona in 2004. She was retired from Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, NV and was very active in her church community.Dorothy is preceded in death by her sisters...

In loving memory of Christine Hernandez, whom entered this world on July 24, 1935 and departed home on July 7, 2021. As a volunteer for St. Vincent de Paul, she supported the local food pantry for many years to help feed the needy. Devout to her faith and a parishioner to her church, she found the strength and fortitude to...

16 October 1928~4 July 2021Surrounded by loving family, Patricia Ann Mullarkey passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Patricia (Pat) was born October 16, 1928, in Oregon, Illinois to Forrest T. Kable and Elizabeth Jane Charles. Her parents divorced when she was a child and her mother moved to Los Angeles where she grew...

Eric Michael Nanneman was 48 years of age and born in Phoenix, Ariz., on May 6, 1973, and passed away in Phoenix, Ariz., on July 1, 2021. He held degrees with a Bachelor of Arts in English Secondary Education from Arizona State University and a Bachelor in Philosophy from The Pontifical College Josephinum and was a member of the Golden...

June 27, 1934 ~ June 22, 2021Louis R. Pietro peacefully went home to be with Our Lord on June 22, 2021, in Phoenix, Arizona. Lou was born on June 27th, 1934, in Dunkirk, NY – the fourth of seven children born to Joseph and Josephine Pietro.Lou graduated from Norwich University, served in the United States Army and was an Electrical...

Ruth Ann Greyeyes passed away in the early morning hours on Wednesday June 23, 2021 at the age of 56 at Banner Tucson University hospital in Tucson, Arizona. She was born in Sells, Arizona and raised in Phoenix. Daughter of Josephine Lena Johnnson and Eugene James Johnson, she was the youngest of 11 children. She is survived by her husband...

Joan Theresa Newhouse Keating Sikon would be the first to tell you that she had a wonderful life. She was blessed as the wife of two gentle loving men, as the mother of nine children, as a grandmother and great grandmother, as a lifelong Catholic, as a nurse and college graduate, as a friend, and as a world traveler.Joan (90)...

1939 ~ 2021One of our Lord’s most faithful servants, Barbara Mae Schneider, an amazing Mother and an advocate of women’s rights, passed away Monday morning, June 21, 2021, at her home in Arizona. She lived a life of courage and service to our Lord.Barbara was born on March 23, 1939 in Winona, MN to Gerald and Evelyn Schneider. Barbara was...

Frances Irene Cullen fell asleep in the Lord on June 20, 2021. Born October 23, 1938 in Omaha, Nebraska, she is survived by her sons: Richard, John and Patrick; grandchildren: Christopher, Jack, Dennis, Andrew, Alex, Jake, Kylie, Ryan, Emma, Charlotte and Amelia. A funeral Divine Liturgy will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 1:30PM at St. Stephen’s Byzantine...

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 23, 2021, Cathleen Cokely Cavanagh passed safely and peacefully from this life at the age of 87. She was born on September 10, 1933, to Winnifred and George Cokely in San Jose, California. She was the younger sister to her brother, George, and a long-time valley resident.She graduated from North High School...

Betty Lou Essa of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on the morning of June 13, 2021, surrounded by family and prayer. She was born on May 12, 1927, in Tipp City, Ohio and moved to Phoenix in February of 1959. Betty is survived by her loving husband of fifty-one years, Tofhik (Tom) Essa, her son, Wayne Easterling Jr. (Catherine), Christina Wenzel...