Obituaries

Richard Moore was born in Stockton, Kansas and lived in Ohio and Arizona most of his adult life. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Madolyn, his two children, Denise Delgado (Bob) and Brad Moore (Lynda), four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.He was a WWII veteran and served his country in the Army. He was stationed in the...

It is with deepest sorrow we announce that United States Marine Corps Corporal Emilio Bernardo Perez (aka Milo and Sharkbait), age 22, our most beloved husband, son, brother, family member and friend passed suddenly on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 while stationed in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.Those who knew Emilio, even just a little, lost a bright shining light in their...

Earl Petznick Sr. passed away peacefully in his home in Paradise Valley, Arizona, surrounded by his family, on July 22, 2020. He was born June 15, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, and relocated to Phoenix when he was 3 years old. Earl attended Phoenix Christian High School and graduated with honors. He attended Westmont College, then transferred to Grand Canyon College...

Mary Margaret Butterfield was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, on November 28, 1939. She graduated from Camelback High School in 1957. A first generation American, Mary made Phoenix her home, started a family, and worked for decades at the Arizona Department of Insurance until she retired in 2013.Mary was known to her family and many friends as...

Henry Lavilewoi Zayzay Sr. a beloved and devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away on Monday July 13, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. Henry was born on April 16, 1938 to mother Gplavia and father Yigbe in Liberia. He is a graduate of Booker T. Washington Institute of High Learning and later the University of Liberia. In...

Barbara L. Sordia re-joined her heavenly family and gained her wings on July 15th, 2020 after a heartfelt battle with COVID-19 virus, she was 66 years old. It would be wrong to say that Barbara lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined. Through her, we know what resilience and...

Humberto “Junior” Trujillo gently slipped into Heaven on July 15, 2020. Junior was born in Phoenix, Arizona on September 26, 1958 to Humberto and Santa Iniguez Trujillo. He attended Edison Elementary School and graduated from East High School with the class of 1977. Junior was an avid athlete excelling in football, basketball, and baseball throughout his childhood. He continued his...

PHOENIX – 10/08/1929 – 07/09/2020Edward Valentine O’Malley Jr. (Ted) passed away peacefully at home in Phoenix, Arizona on July 9th, with his 6 children at his side.He was born in Phoenix, Arizona on October 8, 1929, the son of Edward Valentine O’Malley (E.V.) and Virginia Mets O’Malley (DeeDee).Ted grew up attending Kenilworth Elementary School, St Francis Grade School North High...

Dr. Richard Benedict Carnicky, 90, passed into eternal life peacefully on July 17, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by his loving family.Richard was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Charles and Theresa Carnicky on December 1, 1929. He attended St. John’s Catholic Grade School and Warren Harding High School. He went on to graduate from Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont,...

Gail Giannantonio, 65, received her angel wings on July 14, 2020 after a month-long battle with COVID-19. Born on Staten Island, NY on October 25, 1954. Gail is survived by siblings: Debra (Tim), Bob (Lisa) and Greg (DeeDee). She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lucille and brother, JJ. She leaves son Joseph, daughter-in-law Katyna, her two...

Richard Thomas Au­buchon died on July 15, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife Rosalie, his children Lisa and Paul Andre Aubuchon, their spouses Peter Pestalozzi and Kelley Aubuchon, and his grandchildren Kimberly and Melissa Pestalozzi and Amanda and Joseph Pierre Au­buchon. He was born on November 9, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri, and moved with his parents to...

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...

DICKSIE STILES PATTERSON, of Scottsdale, passed away peacefully June 21st, 2020. She is reunited with her daughter Crystal. Dicksie was born March 12, 1941 to Lucille and Dick Stiles. She was the oldest of three brothers Don, Richard, and Dennis.Dicksie raised three beautiful girls, Jolynn, Crystal, and Shelly, with Joe Arnold. All three daughters loved being with their mom throughout...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...