Obituaries

Our beloved Beatrice (Bea) passed into eternal life in the early morning hours of Friday, January 23rd after more than 95 years of life, much of it spent in the Phoenix area. Born in 1924, she was the last of twelve siblings. She came to the Valley of the Sun from Connecticut as a nursing student in 1944 at Saint...

Joseph Saiz Jr. (Joe) age 90 passed away Saturday, In Glendale January 18, 2020.By his side was his beloved wife Carmen of 35 years, family and friends. Joe shared countless laughs and uncountable love that was spread with family and friends. Joe was born in July 28, 1928 in Madrid, NM to Joseph and Gregoria Saiz. Joe worked in the...

James L. Castle was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ and passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Sunday, January 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Castle (Simmons) and their son, James A. Castle. James is survived by his two daughters, Margaret E. Rosenkrans (John), sister Catherine Estep, 1 granddaughter, Constance Bentler (Craig),...

Mildred Katherine (Davis) Peterson, 89, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2020 at The Arizona State Veteran Home in Phoenix, Arizona.Visitation and Rosary for family and friends will be held 6-8 PM on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018.Her Funeral Mass will be Monday, January 27, 2020 at...

PHOENIX – Myrtle Elizabeth (Beth) Hulet (86) passed away peacefully on January 18, 2020 surrounded by her family after a courageous five-year battle with cancer.Beth was born on December 10, 1933 in the western Missouri farm community of Harwood, Missouri to George and Ruth Flint. After graduating from Schell City High School she moved to Phoenix and began working at...

Dorothy Mae Gilbert, 95, of Paradise Valley passed away on January 19, 2020.Dorothy is survived by her daughter Beth Elling and grandson Chad Elling.Beautiful inside and out. A strong woman who gave unconditionally to her family and friends. A celebration of life will be held later. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E....

John Edwards Gaskin (78), June 10, 1941 – January 13, 2020 passed away from complications of cancer. John was the son of George and Gladys Gaskin. Born in Yuma, AZ and a longtime Phoenix resident, John attended Madison Elementary, North Phoenix High School and graduated from the University of Arizona in 1963 where he was a member and president of...

Dr. William (Bill) J. Darrington D.D.S., 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 15th, 2020.Born in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1932 to James and Justine Darrington, he attended both Cretin Catholic High School and the University of Minnesota. He graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1956, and soon after was married to Julia Field. Bill served as...

Summer Shrelle Brown 25, passed away in her home on January 10, 2020. Our beloved angel was taken too soon following a year- long battle with cancer. Summer passed surrounded by the love of her family and dear friends.Summer was born on August 19, 1994 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was an outstanding athlete from early childhood. She took dance and...

Karsten Osby Peterson, 58, entered into eternal rest January 13, 2020, at his home in Phoenix, Arizona surrounded by family and friends.Karsten was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and moved to Phoenix, Arizona at a young age. He pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration at Northern Arizona University and received his Master of Business Administration in Real Estate at Arizona State...

March 23, 1965 ~ January 6, 2020May God grant eternal rest to the soul of His servant, Pantelis Leventis, 54, of Phoenix, Arizona, who fell asleep in the Lord on January 6, 2020. Pantelis is survived by his former wife of 22 years, Mary, along with their children, Alexandra, 21, Panagiotis, 19 and Katerina, 16, as well as his sister...

Oscar Jacquez, 58, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away Friday, January 10, 2020. He was born in Los Angeles, California on September 13, 1961 and moved to Phoenix in 1980 to attend college. Upon obtaining his degree as a mechanical designer he worked for several firms in the Phoenix area, lastly General Dynamics Corporation. Oscar never met a stranger and enjoyed...

Julie Elaine Blevins, 78, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully on January 2, 2020.  She is survived by her 3 sisters; Liz, Gloria and Donna, 8 nieces and nephews.A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix.

Michela (Mickey) Saulino Gilbert, 90, passed away in her beloved home in Phoenix on Sunday, January 5th, 2020.Born in Lynch, Kentucky in 1929 to immigrant parents, Clemente and Anna (Moccia) Saulino, she grew up attending boarding school at St. Camillus Academy in Corbin, Kentucky and later completed her education at Thomas More College (formerly Villa Madonna) in Covington, Kentucky. After...

Gene Sears was born on November 23, 1934 in Brighton, Colorado.  He died peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in Scottsdale, AZ.  He was a man of faith who was loved by all.  He is survived by his wife of 62 years, four children and eleven grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 17th at 10:00...

Henry “Leke” M. Olea Jr., born on February 25, 1937, passed away on January 7, 2020. Henry was extremely involved in his community, as he was the founding chair of the UA Local 469 PAC which started in 1991, an elected Business Representative for Local 469 from 1974-2001, a lifelong volunteer and advocate for working families and the Arizona Democratic...

On Saturday, January 4, 2020 Selerino “Sal” Balderas III passed away suddenly at the age of 67. He was an alumni of St. Mary’s Elementary and High Schools and Phoenix College, and a veteran of the US Air Force and Arizona National Guard. Working at Talking Stick Arena emphasized his love for sports, as he was a diehard fan of...

Josafath Rubio Hernandez was called home by God to rejoin his Abuelita Tomy and all loved ones in heaven on Saturday January 4, 2020.  Josafath was born on February 17, the same birthdate as Michael Jordan, his favorite basketball player. He was born in the year of the Dragon like his favorite martial artist, Bruce Lee.  Josafath was 31 years...

Ignacio K. Martinez (AKA Paco / Jose) 71, was called home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2020. Ignacio born in Meadow, Texas April 30, 1948Ignacio was raised in Texas and moved to Ohio at age 14. He lived most of his adult life around Canton and Dover as well as Mt Gilead and Galion, Ohio. Involved with...