Obituaries

Phoenix – Veronica Lukacs, 70, passed unexpectedly July 14, 2020 at her home. She was born May 18, 1950 in Budapest Hungary, the daughter of Remus & Anna Lukacs.Veronica and her family fled Hungary in 1957 to escape communism. They resided in Connecticut, Illinois, and Arizona. Veronica also lived in Hawaii a few years, she enjoyed the weather, beaches and...

John M. “Poppy” Fincel, 81, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on July 14, 2020.John was born on September 13, 1938 to Richard Michael and Alice McMillen Fincel in Piqua, Ohio. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School in 1957, John went on to study Civil Engineering at Arizona State University.After completing his studies, John landed his first job as a...

Ila Mae (Bachmann) Van Kilsdonk went to her heavenly home July 6, 2020. She was born in Elma, Iowa to Alfred and Ella Bachmann March 8, 1936. She was baptized, confirmed and married in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church located in the country just South of Saratoga, where she was raised on a farm.Ila graduated from Riceville High School in 1954....

With sadness the children of Olga Ann Egyed (née Martin) tell of her passing on Sunday, July 5, 2020. She was 95 years old and living in Glendale Arizona at the time.She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 30, 1924. She always insisted that we celebrate her birthday, because she did not want it to be forgotten between the...

Elizabeth Ellen Lopez (McCaleb) slipped peacefully away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at the age of 64.A Phoenix native and lifelong resident, Ellen was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital on September 20, 1955, to John D. McCaleb and Elizabeth Ann “Betty” McCaleb (later Murphy). Her first marriage gave her two children: Justin in 1979, and Beth in 1981. She loved...

James E. Woulf Jr. passed away at home on July 5, 2020. “Jim” was born in Los Angeles, California on September 2, 1950. He was the youngest of three children born to Edward and Alice Woulf. Jim attended Serra High School in Gardena, California where he played football and basketball. Jim was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam...

William “Chico” David Flores of Phoenix passed away peacefully in his sleep at home at the age of 59. William was preceded in death by his father, Ricardo “Richard” Flores, and older brother, Richard “Dick” Flores. He is survived by his mother, Ernestina “Ernie” Flores, and sister, Carol Dries (Charlie) and their children, Betsie, Ellie, Chuck and RC. Also, niece,...

Antonio Richard Rodriguez, 70, was born in Phoenix, Arizona on February 26, 1950. Richard was proud to be from the Golden Gate Community and was well known for operating Briceños Corn Shop on 16th St and Grant. He had a heart of gold, fun-loving, free spirit and a contagious smile that will be missed by many.On July 3, 2020 he...

Joseph Krupa of Scottsdale, Arizona died on July 7, 2020 at the age of 95. He lived in Phoenix, Arizona since 1981, and resided at The Gardens of Scottsdale, an assisted living facility for the past two years.Joseph was born at home in Ashley, Pennsylvania to Stephen and Katherine (Pavlisko) Krupa. He was the seventh of eight children, all first-generation...

Mr. Jose M. Garcia, 85, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on July 1, 2020. He was born in Tucson, Az to Dolores and Fermin Garcia. He was an Auto Upholsterer. He is survived by his beautiful sweetheart of 65 years Edilia N. Garcia, daughters Diana, Dolores, Sandra, Patricia, Debbie, sons Joe A. and Adam Garcia, sisters Maria, Cruzita, Anita and...

Bertha J. Padilla, 92, was called home June 30, 2020. She was born August 7, 1927 to Pedro and Josefa Jimenez.She was preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers, 3 sisters, son, and 4 grand kids.She leaves behind to cherish in her memory, her daughter Priscilla, sons Alex and Robert, 2 sisters, brother, 12 grand kids, 14 great grand...

In Loving Memory of Pastor Mark F. Macias, 1943 – 2020After a lifetime of service and dedication to the ministry for almost 50 years, our beloved Pastor, father, mentor, and friend, Pastor Mark F. Macias received his heavenly promotion on July 1, 2020.  He is now in the presence of our Heavenly Father.  We are saddened, yet we rejoice in...

Henry William Johnson passed away peacefully June 28, 2020. He was born November 5, 1931, in Lakewood, NJ, to William and Ann Johnson. He spent over 30 years serving our country in the Arizona Air National Guard. He married the love of his life, Patricia in 1966 and celebrated 52 years of marriage. He loved to travel the world and...

“Coach” Kenneth Giovando, was reunited with his son Brian Giovando and parents Lena and Bat Giovando in Heaven on June 25, 2020. He was born on November 30, 1944. Coach leaves behind his beloved “bride” of 54 years Arlene Giovando, his son Mike Giovando, daughters; Alayna Despain (David Despain), Jennifer Giovando, Emilee Giovando, and Julie Ainsworth (Eric Ainsworth), sister; Gerry...

John Sullas Campbell, 78, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2020. He was born December 29, 1941 in Phoenix, Arizona to Virgil and Beverly Campbell. John was a lifelong Arizonan. He taught at South Mountain and Alhambra High Schools. He retired from teaching in the Phoenix Union High School District in 1996. He enjoyed retirement by serving...

Artist, wife, and beloved mother Damaris Riddell Bradley (“Dee”) passed away in her sleep on June 15, 2020 here in the Valley of the Sun. She was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska in 1931, and was the second daughter of Dr. Ted E. Riddell and Miriam Riddell of Scottsbluff.Damaris was inspired to become an artist as a young girl, and she...

PROFESSOR DAVID WILLIAM FOSTER(1940-2020)with excepts fromA TRIBUTE BY JON TALTONMy dear friend, David William Foster, Regents Professor at Arizona State University, died peacefully on June 24, 2020 at age 79. His Arizona State University (ASU) bio doesn’t begin to capture the man in full, but it’s worth quoting at length because of the depth and breadth of his accomplishments:David William...

Dr. Jose Gabriel López-Plascencia passed away peacefully at the age of 99 in his home on June 27, 2020.Dr. López practiced medicine and surgery in the metropolitan Phoenix area for more than six decades, providing healthcare to lower income families from diverse backgrounds and communities.The first-born child of Marciano López Zamora and Maria Isabel Plascencia on June 20, 1921 in...

Elia Marie Peña, 59, was called home unexpectedly on June 22, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born on October 6, 1960 in Phoenix, AZ.She was preceded in death by her parents Leo Peña Sr. and Tillie Peña, brothers Isaac Peña, and Melcor Salazar.Elia was a loving mother and grandmother, a devoted family member and friend.She leaves behind to cherish...

Erlinda Santana Navarro, “Baby”, 84, passed away on June 27, 2020 in Phoenix. She was born on May 1, 1936 to Hipolito and Isabel (Orozco) Santana in Hayden, AZ.Erlinda is survived by her husband Rodolfo Navarro; her sons Richard, Joe and Phillip Soto; her daughter Yolanda Soto; and her 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren who will miss her dearly.A Visitation...