Obituaries

Robert Joseph Klem, 65, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, March 9, in Phoenix, following a long battle with Multiple Myeloma.Born in Rochester, N.Y., on March 18, 1954, the son of Gerard and Alice Klem, Robert moved to Phoenix in 1979, where he was employed by the Phoenix Public Library and CopperPoint Insurance Companies.Bob was a walking encyclopedia on...

John William Moore, Sr., 84, passed away at home in Paradise Valley on March 7, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sarabeth, his children, Anne Moore (Vinny Allen) of Bethesda, MD, Amy Mandala, of Tucson, and John William Moore, Jr. (DeeDee) of Phoenix; his sister, Barbara Rider; his grandchildren, Jack and Michael Mandala, Emma Moore, and...

Amor Cosio Villareal, 83, died peacefully at her home in Paradise Valley, Arizona on Monday, March 9, 2020, with her loving husband and family at her side. She was born on August 15, 1936 in Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines, to Deogracias and Consuelo (Marzan) Cosio. Amor received her undergraduate and medical degrees from The University of the Philippines, graduating summa...

September 8, 1942 the world was blessed with the presence of Greta Alelia Backus. Greta lived her life to help others through her career, her art, and her love. She was a social worker for almost 40 years and helped to start essential government programs such as WIC in her hometown of Warren, Ohio. She is preceded in death by...

Peter O. Gill, a resident of Mesa, AZ, lost his long struggle with Alzheimer’s on February 28, 2020, at the age of 78.  He is survived by his wife, JoAnne, their children, Laurie, Greg, Rebecca and Kristen; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; two sisters from Muskegon, Janet Gill and Connie Dalgren.  Peter was born in Muskegon, MI on August...

PHOENIX – Erminio “Shorty” Perea, 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2020 in his Phoenix home following a short but hard-fought battle with metastatic mesothelioma.Erminio was born May 28, 1938 in Alpine, Texas. The Perea family moved to Ray-Sonora, Arizona in 1948 where he later met his future wife and love of his life, Angie (Perez). He enlisted...

Alda Moravec, 95, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on March 1, 2020 after succumbing to a serious illness. Alda was a gentle soul that made the world become a more beautiful place on November 26, 1924 as Alda was born in Massachusetts and then moved to Connecticut where she was raised under her Mother’s strong Portuguese heritage.Alda later moved to...

Sharon Kay Gardner, Dallas, Texas, 77, passed away March 2, 2020 surrounded by her Husband and Loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents Jeff and Sybil Hunter, brother Jerry Hunter and her youngest son Lanny Lee Gardner. She will be forever missed by the love of her life, her “Sweetie Pie” Roddy Arnold Gardner, her children Mitchell...

Marion Elizabeth Winne Birmingham, 84, passed on February 23rd, 2018 surrounded by her family in Scottsdale, Arizona. She battled non-smoking stage four lung cancer for nearly two years.Marion was born on June 25th, 1933 to Harris Bell Winne Jr. and Marie Louise Johanna Mollenkopf Winne in Moon Township, PA. She graduated from Moon High School (1951) and became a Registered...

Al Birmingham, age 87, (2-28-1933 to 2-20-20) was the guy you wanted in your corner: endlessly supportive and positive, quick to offer advice or a favor — magnanimous to a fault.Allen “Al” George Birmingham was born in Coraopolis, PA as one of the 8 children born to George and Helen Birmingham. Al started his lifelong love of golf as a...

PHOENIX – Antoinette DiGiovanni Smith, 95, surrounded by her family entered heaven on March 1, 2020 at the Hospice of Valley home in Scottsdale, Arizona.Antoinette, known by many as Annette, was born in the Sheepshead Bay section of Brooklyn, New York on June 5, 1924. She was preceded in death by her parents, Silvio and Julia Ramoino, twin brother Adolph,...

Robert Church, 54, of Paradise Valley, Arizona, passed away on February 20, 2020. He was a wonderful son, husband and father, and he leaves behind many family members and friendswho loved him very much. He is survived by his father, Lawrence Robert Church, his father’s wife Michelle Church, and his brother Jeffrey Church. He also leaves behind his wife of...

Cynthia “Cindy” Lynn Howard passed on February 25, 2020 at the young age of 51 in her home in Phoenix, Arizona. She entered into her eternal life peacefully, surrounded by her mother and loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer. Cindy was born on July 17, 1968 in Greely, Colorado. She was the youngest daughter of Ira (“Pat”) and...

11/30/1931 – 2/20/2020Fern Marie (Burns) Schwartz passed away on February 20, 2020, at the age of 88. She was born November 30, 1931, in Vinita, Oklahoma. She graduated from Vinita High School and attended Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Oklahoma.Fern had the most perfect beautiful handwriting. Her Chalk and Blackboard teacher had Fern write alphabets and create learning blackboards. Penmanship...

Phoenix – Lawrence Joseph Seeger passed into eternal life peacefully on February 23, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. During his final months, he was wonderfully cared for by the extraordinary staff at Vista and cheered by his loyal friends. In turn, Larry left many a smile in his wake, with his constant positive attitude – every day the greatest...

PHOENIX – Dr. Richard K. MacMillan, 92, passed away on February 18th, 2020. Richard (Dick) is survived by his wife of 65 years Millie MacMillan (Senseman) and their three children, Rick (spouse Pam), Karen (spouse Michael Perry) and Bob (spouse Hazel), and seven grandchildren: Caroline, Michael, Ian, Scottie, Katy, Millie, Bobby and one great-grandchild Jack. Dick was born on May...

Phoenix – Carol Joyce Fernandez passed away peacefully at home, on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Joyce was born in Tulare, CA on December 7, 1930, one of three girls in the Bennett family.Joyce married the love of her life Jess B. Fernandez, and they moved to Arizona in the late 1950’s.Joyce was an active and busy mother, raising her large...

Angelica Labellarte- McKinnon, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. Born in the United States to Italian immigrants, she was the middle of three daughters and is survived by her elder sister, Anna Santoro. After graduating from Garden City High School in 1953, Angie married and began raising a family in Detroit.She was the first...

Lorraine Lindstrom was born June 15, 1924 in Rush City, MN. She married Hardy Lindholm on December 29,1945. Together they had four children; Thomas, Leslie, Craig, and Cam. She died at home on February 21, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ with her daughter Cam and Jennifer Mraz at her bedside.In addition to being a busy housewife and mother, Lorraine worked for...

Ramona Johnson, age 61, loving Aunt and sister, passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. She was surrounded by family, friends and co-workers at the time of her passing. Ramona was born on June 7, 1958 in San Xavier, Arizona. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Johnson...