Obituaries

Walter was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 8, 1938, to G. Walter Whalen and Julia Frances (Nelson). He is survived by his wife, Jeannie (Lewis), of Phoenix, AZ, to whom he was married for twenty-four years and his sister, Kathleen Kenney (Boston), widow of Robert. He was blessed with three children, all of whom reside in Massachusetts. Cindy Hernan...

Dr. Patricia D. Moore passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.Patricia is survived by her daughters Jacqueline Picone and Kristina Dunne (John), and her grandchildren Joe, Katie and Steve Russell, Matthew and Julia Picone, and Emma and Keira Dunne.Her daughters Jacque Picone and Kristina Dunne will be making arrangements for a small private family funeral now,...

Ralph G. Bonillas, 57, passed away on May 16, 2020. He was born on April 24, 1963 to Evangelina and Arnold in Phoenix, Arizona. He is survived by his daughter Shandrea Rodriguez and family and friends. He will be dearly missed.  A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian...

Bill was born and raised in Michigan. His love of basketball took him to Central Michigan University for college. In 1966, his junior year, Central Michigan went all the way to the NAIA Championships in Kansas City, Mo. At 6-foot-4, Bill was the tallest player on a team that won 17 straight games before losing to the eventual champions. Bill...

James Nelson Daudet, 72, born on February 24, 1948 in Aruba.Devoted husband, father and servant of the Lord lost his battle with cancer on Thursday, May 21, 2020.He strived to make the best of every situation regardless of theobstacles. James dedicated his life to his family and lived every day with joy and happiness. His hobbies included playing his Hammond...

Raul Reyes, 93 of Phoenix Arizona died on Sunday May 17, 2020 from a cardiac arrest. Raul was born on April 18, 1927 in Houston Texas.Raul came from a military family serving in the United States Army as a paratrooper in WWII. He graduated from East Los Angeles College with an Associate Arts degree.He worked for Western Electric for thirty...

Carmen L. Saiz, age 91 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by family and loved ones in her home. Carmen was born December 18, 1928 in Phoenix, Arizona to Jesus and Antonia Loredo. Carmen was a native, worked as riveter for the B-17 during WWII, Administration for Maricopa County, and retiring as...

Walter Henry Kubis, 91, beloved husband to Sylvia, loving father to Jean (Kenneth) Podborny, Walter Patrick Kubis, Barbara (Charles) Kitay, grandfather to Jessica (David) Hughes, Cory, Michael and Kyle Kitay, great-grandfather to Jacob and Michael Hughes and brother to Johanna Decker, went peacefully to his heavenly reward with his bride of 69 years by his side. He was preceded in...

Our beloved Emilia Avila passed away on May 13, 2020 at the age of 89.She was born on October 21, 1930 in Phoenix, Arizona to Emilio and Rosa Gonzales.She was preceded in death by her husband; Andrew Alday Avila, brother; Steve Gonzales, sister; Armida Traslayvina and grandson; Robert Garcia.She is survived by her children; Andrew Avila, Roseann Pond, her sisters;...

Laura Benedict Eller (fondly known as Weetie) died peacefully in her sleep at Hospice of the Valley’s Ryan House on May 13, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ. She battled leukemia and subsequently a lung transplant for 6 years. She was 61.Laura was born on January 7, 1959 in Dayton, OH to her parents, Louis and Kay Benedict. She graduated from Arizona...

Kottmer, Anna Marie “Annabelle”, 87, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2020, in the company of her grandchildren in Tucson, Arizona. She was born September 2, 1932 to James and Brigida Chavez in St. Johns, Arizona.Anna was a devoted wife who loved to cook and decorate. She was a dedicated mother first and foremost, she treasured her children, grandchildren, and...

Our beloved Daniel passed into eternal life peacefully to join his grandparents the afternoon of Saturday, May 9, 2020.Daniel was born on August 17, 1984 to Nancy and Gilbert Gomez.He was an amazing brother to his sister; Andrea, his brother-in law; Andrew, and his brothers; Gilbert Jr. and Mark Gomez. Daniel has a beautiful daughter named Grace who was the...

Petra H. Varela (Pat H. Varela), entered the gates of Heaven April 27, 2020 at the age of 79 years old. She was born May 29, 1940 in Isleta, Texas to Felipa Y. Hernandez and Brigido D. Hernandez. As a young girl her family moved to Phoenix where she was raised. Petra married Jose Varela her loving sweetheart. Petra left...

Margaret Reis, “Margie”, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 8, 2020. Margie was born on May 14, 1928 in Bogota New Jersey. She was one of four children born to parents Helen and Edward Reis.She was preceded in death by her parents, older sister Betty Beuerlein, and younger brother Ed.She is survived by her older sister, Helen Reis,...

A loving dad, husband, and friend to all who knew him. He was always full of life, happy, and had a warm smile. Dedicated to his family, friends, and a guardian to all around him. He served his country in the US Army and protected people in the public as if it was his duty, a soldier to the core...

Vercauteren, Jacqueline Lanctot “Jacque,” 84, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2020. She was born on November 19, 1935, in Biddeford, Maine, to Joseph and Bertha Lanctot. Jacque married Gerald K. Vercauteren in Manchester, NH on July 13, 1957. They started their family in Schenectady, NY, before moving to Phoenix, AZ in 1965 to raise their five children.Jacque worked as...

Barbara Joan Blesch was born in Pensacola, Florida on February 3, 1937 to Everett and Minnie Wolf. She peacefully exited this world on April 27, 2020. The daughter of a Naval Aviator, Barbara began her adventurous life in Honolulu. When Everett joined Trans World Airlines as a commercial pilot, the family resettled in the Kansas City area. Barbara Joan graduated...

Richard Alfonso Garcia, a native of Phoenix passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.Richard graduated from Camelback High School in 1964, attended University of Arizona, and completed his Juris Doctorate from Stanford University Law School in 1971. He married Marcella Cwynar in 1967, then completed law school, and returned to the state he loved so...

(1928-2020)After celebrating his 92nd birthday on April 18, 2020, Jerry passed from this world. He was preceded in death by his loving daughter Shannon. He leaves Patricia, his wife of 69 years, his sons Michael and Kevin, his daughter-in-law Eileen, son-in-law Bill Fee, grandchildren Katlin, Shea, Katie (Morgan), Erin (Greg), Megan and Dillon, and great grandsons, Jax, Cash and Cooper.Jerry...

Audrey M. Weidler, 97, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2020 in Scottsdale, AZ.Audrey was born April 4, 1923 in Dyer, IN to Frank and Ethel Scheid. The family moved to Arizona in 1927. Audrey attended schools in Tucson and Phoenix and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1940.Shortly after graduation, Audrey worked as a cashier for the historic...