Obituaries

Born on March 26, 1932, Al Bianchi was a native of Long Island City, NY, and served 23 seasons with the Suns as an assistant coach and a scout. He joined Suns Ring of Honor member John MacLeod’s coaching staff in 1976, spending 12 seasons in that role and jumped back to the bench to aid Frank Johnson after he...

Ron passed away suddenly on October 21, 2019. He was born on May 12, 1950 in Queens, New York. He graduated from West Springfield High School in Springfield, Virginia and attended George Mason University in Fiarfax, Virginia. Ron was an Army Veteran and served in Vietnam. Once out of the military, Ron headed west for San Diego. Fortunately for Jacque,...

Brett F Evans, 50 – beloved son, brother, and uncle – of Glendale, Arizona, passed away on October 22, 2019. He was the baby of the family and is survived by his mother, Connie J. Evans; sister, Diane Evans-Bjorem; brother-in-law, Mark Bjorem; nephews Mark Malone and Samuel Malone, and niece Mollie Malone. He is preceded in death by his father,...

William J. Bleier, 76, passed away on October 21st, 2019. Bill was born August 21st, 1943 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the oldest of five children to Edward and Ella Mae Bleier. Upon his family’s transfer to Arizona, Bill attended St. Thomas the Apostle grade school and graduated from Saint Mary’s High School in 1961. Bill attended Arizona State...

Michael “Skogie” Candreva was born in Rockville Centre, New York on December 1st, 1960. Mike took his last peaceful breaths on Monday October 21st after a fearless, 11- month battle, with pancreatic cancer. Mike’s short 58 years were full one’s. Mike was an outdoorsman. He hunted (rifle and archery) and fished. He built his own fly rod and tied his...

Jerome Hurley Hartnett II peacefully passed away October 22, 2019 surrounded by his family. Although he did his best to let it go to voicemail, the call came with an offer Jerome, (“Jerry”) could not refuse. While Phoenix’s Friday morning estate sales, Juan’s Mexican Restaurant, Durant’s, C Salt Restaurant and Paul’s Pizza in Falmouth have lost a faithful and happy...

Tyson Reuben Bagley died October 14, 2019 just short of his 46th birthday. He was taken from us far too soon.Tyson was creative and passionate. He loved being an uncle, loved doting on his nieces and nephews, and he expressed his love at every opportunity. He was a kid at heart. He had a magnetic personality, making friends wherever he...

BORN ~ MAY 24, 1973 DEATH ~ OCTOBER 11, 2019Born in Phoenix, AZ at Doctor’s Hospital on Thomas Rd.Died at home in his room, sitting on side of bed, slumped over as if asleep.He was one of a few people still alive on his mom’s side. Now the only people left are his mothers, his brother, two aunts, two cousins.On...

Daniel J. Sullivan Jr., born in Philadelphia on February 16, 1929 passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 surrounded by family.Daniel was a fighter pilot, stationed in Japan during the Korean War. Daniel returned to Williams Field and became a Public Information Officer. He graduated from ASU, left the Military and began a lengthy career in Heathcare as a CEO in...

Clotilde “Tillie” Perez passed away October 17, 2019 at the age of 89. A devout Catholic she was born in Phoenix, Arizona on June 4, 1930.She is survived by her husband of 67 years Gilbert Estella Perez, sons; Gilbert E. Perez Jr, George Perez, daughters; Estela Walthers, Emerlinda J. Perez, sister; Catalina Pimentel, brother; Angel Jimenez,16 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren,...

Gary David KramerJune 3, 1940-October 17, 2019Gary David Kramer passed away October 17, 2019 at the age of 79 in Scottsdale, AZ. He leaves his wife, Lois, of 42 years; a sister (Mae); two daughters, Ann Seiden (Danny) & Jessica Baca (Adam); and six adoring grandchildren (Jackson, Quinn, Witt, Hope, Henry, and Mack.) Gary was born in Bay City, MI...

Evelyn Bory died on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. The longtime Scottsdale resident was 98. She was born in Chicago on September 27, 1921. She married Richard Bory on June 29, 1957, and the couple would have three daughters. In 1968, the family moved to Scottsdale, where Evelyn enjoyed being active in the community and at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church....

Chellis Eugene Taylor of Scottsdale, AZ formerly of Canton, IL died on Wednesday, October 16th, 2019. He was born July 16, 1931 at Graham Hospital to T. Chellis and Louise Negly Taylor. He graduated from the University of Illinois where he obtained a BS degree in Ag Economics. After serving in the US Air Force, he returned to the U...

Evelyn Bojorquez Olivas “Cha-Cha”, born November 1, 1938 in Phoenix, Arizona to Jesus and Lupe Bojorquez. She gained her heavenly wings on October 12, 2019 at the age of 80. Evelyn passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family. She is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Angel “Pachie” Olivas, children; Evelyn Olivas Villegas (Edward Villegas), Angel D....

Ignacia V. Rosell, born in Miami Arizona on July 31, 1930, passed on October 11, 2019.She was adopted to Ignacio and Theadora Valdez.Ignacia grew up in the town Gleeson, Arizona and graduated from Tombstone High School in 1948. She went on to nursing school at Saint Monica’s Hospital school of nursing in Phoenix, graduating in 1952. She loved her profession.She...

Nola Gayle Luna, of Phoenix, passed away October 13, 2019, at the age of 81. She was a proud native Phoenician who loved and knew so much about Arizona history. Nola lived in her current home over the past 55 years with her loving husband Dominick until his passing in 2007. She was born and raised in Central Phoenix. Her...

The Lord called Henry W. Bried Jr., treasured Son and Brother, home at 5:27 PM on October 4, 2019 at the age of 60, resulting from a stroke suffered earlier in the week. He is survived by Marian Busby (Mother), Henry W. Bried Sr. (Father), Kathleen Moore (Sister), James M. Bried, MD (Brother), Stephen Bried (Brother), in addition to his...

November 17, 1957 ~ October 10, 2019Ralph Arnold Cordova, peacefully passed away surrounded by family. Ralph loved art of every medium. Everything from film and television to the sociopolitical and the personal. He was an artist, storyteller and a stand-up comedian. He could find the artistry in every person, place and thing. He also loved the simplicity of a good...

Captain John Grover Sullivan, US Navy Retired, died on October 2, 2019, in Phoenix, AZ. John was born on December 27, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Anne Lutz Sullivan and Grover Sullivan. He was well known for his intelligence, sharp wit, leadership, and courage. John was devoted to his family and dedicated to serving his country.He attended Cathedral Latin High...

Katharine “Katie” Anne Flynn (fka Raddatz) (75) passed away peacefully in Scottsdale, AZ on October 9, 2019. Katie was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 5, 1944 to Elizabeth Mary (Flynn) and Chester Francis Krizek.The Krizek family made their home in Shorewood, WI where Katie was the youngest of 4 children. Katie was an ambitious young woman, paying her way...