Obituaries

Rosita died at the age of 95 on Friday, November 8, 2019, in Phoenix, Arizona, at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. She was born to father Felipe Lagasca and mother Cresencia Pagaduan in Maui, Hawaii, on August 30, 1924, and they moved to Tarlac, Philippines when she was 12 years old. In the Philippines, Rosita finished her education through...

Robert F. Bluvas, M.D. passed away November 8th, 2019 at the age of 80. Originally from Omaha, NE and the oldest of five siblings, he graduated from Creighton Preparatory School, Creighton University, and Creighton University School of Medicine. He was a proud Army veteran and a dedicated physician whose tremendous work ethic and love of learning never waned up until...

Ivan Ariel Aguirre, 20, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Greek Leadership Village on the campus of Arizona State University. He was born on December 9, 1998 in Phoenix, Arizona to AJ and Velvet Aguirre.He was a graduate of Brophy College Preparatory and a student at Arizona State University. He was a member of the Lambda Chi...

Phillip N. Francies 86, an Arizona native born December 14, 1932, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2019. A Veteran in the United States Army serving as an Assistant Platoon Sergeant. He was recognized for his service in the Korean War, National Defense and UN Service. He was devoted to his country and to his family.He was born in Phoenix,...

In the early morning hours of Saturday, November 9, 2019, Lee left this earth. Lee was born in Duluth, MN on July 3rd, 1924. Her parents, Mary and Albert Hoving welcomed their only child with great love. Lee grew up on a farm in Palisade, MN on the banks of the Mississippi River. During World War II the family moved...

Maria de Los Angeles Bermudez Hernandez, 86 of Phoenix, loving Mother, Grandmother, G-Grandmother, GG-Grandmother, sister and aunt was called home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on November 9, 2019. She was married to our father Ricardo A. Hernandez 64 yrs. who was called home to be with Jesus on May 3, 2018 and met mom at the gates...

James Moore Mracek, 79, born in Clark County, NM to Albert Francis Moore and Hazel Ann Mracek, left us on November 4, 2019 to be with his Heavenly Father and children Joe, Albert, and Marcus.He is survived by his sisters Miriam, Ann, and Donna, daughter Erin (whom he adored), grandchildren Shane and Toril, and great-granddaughter Leiden James.The family will celebrate...

November 10, 2019 Alfred Kin Gomez, age 87, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family.June 4, 1932 Alfred was born in Ordway, CO and raised in Nogales, AZ by Larry and Meline Olivar.  He moved to Phoenix where he met the love of his life Anita (Maldonado) Gomez where they remained happily married for 65 years...

Ronald Vern Harman passed away on November 8, 2019 and entered into the loving arms of Jesus at the age of 87 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born to Carl and Mildred Harman on July 29, 1932, in Milwaukee, WI. Ron graduated from Concordia College in 1955 and earned a Master of Education Degree in 1962 from the University of...

Michael Frank Manguso passed away on Thursday, November 7th, 2019 at the age of 97. Big Mike passed away peacefully at the long-time family home near 38th street and McDowell inPhoenix surrounded by loved ones.Mike was born in Buffalo New York on November 5, 1922 to his father, James and mother, Mary Manguso. He was one of 10 children.Mike served...

Myrtle Rose Graves Pullano passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the age of 98. Grandson, Angel Chavez and Nephew, James Nelson were there to send her off to her well-deserved Heavenly Reward. It was a peaceful and glorious moment as a fresh breeze and sunshine came through the window over her bed. Myrtle was born on September 25,...

Teresa Sanchez Garcia, 82 of Phoenix, Arizona went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. She was born in Silver City, New Mexico to father, Petronilo Sanchez and mother, Antonia Lujan Sanchez. She was married to her husband for 62 years and a beloved mother of six children. She retired as co-owner of Manny’s Paint and Body...

Mary Ann O’Shea Basha, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, at her daughter’s home in Tempe, Arizona. She was born September 12, 1924 in Chicago, IL to John and Annie (Hagan) O’Shea. Mary was the loving widow of A.N. Ike Basha Sr., co-founder of the Basha Family of Stores established in 1932.In her younger days, Mary enjoyed the...

Michael Samuel Calderon passed away November 3, 2019.  He was born on December 2, 1990 in Phoenix, Arizona to his parents whom he leaves behind Sabrina and Pablo.A Visitation will be held Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 10:00 – 11:30 AM with Funeral Service at 11:30 AM at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix.Burial will...

Eleanor Wall Foland passed away November 4, 2019. She was preceded in death by husband Wendell Foland, brother Johnathan Wall, sister Dorothy Mizer and grandson Timothy Milbourne. She is survived by beloved daughters Cheri Foland, Lisa Foland and grandson Alex Milbourne. She is also survived by brother Dave Wall, sister Jane Greene, several beloved nieces and nephews and two great...

On Tuesday, October 22, 2019, Raquel Lopez, loving daughter and best sister in the world passed away at the age of 47. Raquel was born on April 28, 1972 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was a native Phoenician and through her ancestral research, she was able to trace her roots to New Mexico back 6 generations.Raquel graduated from Phoenix College...

Rudolph Domenzain went to be with our Lord on October 27, 2019 at the age of 94. He was born on February 17, 1925 in Miami, Arizona and moved to Phoenix at the age of 5. He was married to Beatrice Cobos for 55 years and had 5 children. Rudy was a Phoenix Union and Phoenix College alumni. A VFW...

Joanne “Dee” Cavallero, 68, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on October 25, 2019. Joanne was born on September 2, 1951 in Downers Grove, IL to John and Alice Patterson. She then moved to Arizona in 1977 and worked as a Health Therapist. Joanne is survived by her husband Gene Cavallero of Phoenix and her two sons Michael Cavallero (Maria) of...

Brian was born April 23, 1964, while the family was living in Wayzata, MN. He is the sixth of seven children, and is survived by his mother, Mildred (Mickey), his siblings: Joseph (Patti), James, Cindy Leonard (Mike), Fr. Bradley Peterson, O. Carm., and Kerry Michelle LaMountain (Scott), as well as 17 nieces and nephews.Preceding Brian in death were his father,...

Janet Lynn Miller passed away October 28th at the age of 59; she was surrounded by her family. Janet is survived by her mother Marita Ricks, her father Joseph Kuefner, her siblings Jill and Dan, her husband Michael Miller, and her daughters Jenny and Marie, and son-in-law Jon. Janet was born in Bergenfield, New Jersey in 1960. She moved to...