Peggy T. Bertino
May 31, 2008
Peggy T. Bertino, 80, of Paradise Valley, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2008 after a long illness. Peggy was born in Chandler, AZ and leaves her beloved husband of 62 years, Felix and her daughters Jean Soldat and Nancy Bertino. Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, June 7, 2008, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Peggy’s name to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.
Betty Rose Boddicker
May 28, 2008
Betty Boddicker died peacefully Wednesday, May 28 after a short illness. She was born in Newhall, Iowa November 4, 1919 to William and Esther Wheeler. She was one of three children, William C. Wheeler deceased, Betty and Msgr. David Wheeler. After high school Betty attended Iowa State. She and Dr. V. S. Boddicker were married July 1, 1940. They had three children, Connie Seaman Rowe deceased, Janet Vigil Rowe Jack and Charles also deceased. In addition to her husband Vernon and daughter Janet, she is survived by her brother David, four grandchildren Robert Vigil, Lisa Vigil Schattinger Doug, Stacey Seaman and David Seaman, three great-grandchildren Andrea Vigil, Kelly Vigil and Benjamin Schattinger, and many nieces and nephews. They moved to Phoenix in February 1946. Betty was past president of the Central Arizona Dental Auxiliary. She took part in school and church activities as the children grew up. She was active early in golf and later in bridge. If life can be judged by the number of friends, Betty’s life was a great success. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M., Rosary at 7:00 P.M., Sunday, June 1, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, 6351 North 27th Ave., Monday, June 2 at 10:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers please contribute to the Foundation for Economic Education, Irvington, New York 10533-1808 no additional address necessary.
Frances Anita Stroup
May 26, 2008
Frances Anita Stroup, 82, of Scottsdale, born June 4, 1925 in Danville, IL, passed away on May 26, 2008 in Opelika, AL. She was a dedicated 3rd grade teacher at Hohokam for over 20 years. Mrs. Stroup was a member of Scottsdale Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband George Leonard Stroup. Survivors include her daughter, Mary A. Stroup-Gardiner and son-in-law, John W. Gardiner of Chico, California. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Friday, May 30, 2008 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Scottsdale Presbyterian Church, 3421 N. Hayden Rd., with Reverend John Fredrick officiating. Burial will follow in Green Acres Memorial Gardens, 401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale.
Elizabeth O. Stinson
May 25, 2008
Elizabeth O. Stinson “Pat” 1918-2008. Our beautiful mother, Elizabeth O. “Pat” Stinson died peacefully on Sunday evening, May 25. Born December 18, 1918 to Walter Lee O’Malley and Elizabeth Frances Kyle O’Malley, she was raised in Salt Lake City, UT and attended St. Mary of the Wasatch. She married Orville R. “Brook” Stinson in Pendleton, OR on May 26, 1943 and raised their family in Boise, ID and Phoenix, AZ where she lived for over 50 years. A classical violinist, she performed with the Salt Lake City and Boise Civic Symphonies. Her love of reading and her work with her own children and grandchildren helped her recognize the need for patient teaching of people with dyslexia and moved her into a teaching career. In 1974, at the age of 56 she graduated with honors from ASU. She obtained her teaching certificate from St. Edwards University in Austin, TX and went on to teach at St. Louis the King for 6 years and St. Theresa for 9. She lived her deep religious convictions throughout her life, serving as a volunteer at Kino Institute, the Glendale Public Library and as a Eucharistic Minister to the infirmed for St. Raphael Parish. In retirement she loved to visit her children and grandchildren and fulfilled a lifelong dream of traveling throughout the United States and beyond. Her faith was the centerpiece from which she found true joy and the ability to move forward in spite of whatever challenge tipped its hand. She demonstrated time and again that possibility and desire work in tandem to create excitement and opportunity in one’s life, and that we could make things happen with belief in ourselves. She had a wonderfully positive disposition and delighted in the company of others. Her great passion for reading sustained her in recent years. Mom’s radiant smile shall shine in our hearts always. Her husband Brook, her beloved daughter Patricia Moss, her brother Leigh O’Malley, and her sister Marion Miller precede her in death. She is survived by her son Frank Stinson of Tempe, AZ, her daughters Elizabeth Stinson of Forrestville, CA, Barbara Stinson Lee Jack of Salt Lake City, UT, Joan Myzskowski Joe of Stoughton, WI, Kelly Stinson Mullens Jeffrey of Boise, ID; her son-in-law Wayne Moss Sr. Judy of Globe, AZ; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Our family extends heartfelt gratitude to Simion & Doina Andronic for the loving care they took of her in their Adult Care Home and to Silvia and G.G. Tudose for their compassionate care. A Rosary will be held at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., on Monday, June 2 at 7 pm. Funeral Mass will be at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Rd., on Tuesday, June 3 at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kino Institute Library, 400 E. Monroe, Phoenix, AZ 85004; Glendale Public Library, 5959 West Brown St., Glendale, AZ 85302 or Lifewraps.org.
Miguel Marquez Delgado
May 24, 2008
Miguel Marquez Delgado, 87, beloved father, of Glendale, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2008, with his children and grandchildren at his side, in Arlington, TX while fighting a long battle with cancer that he managed to conquer for over 16 years. He was born in Namiquipa, Chihuahua, MX. on Feb. 27, 1921 to his parents Gabriel Marquez and Carmen Delgado. He migrated to AZ with his wife and children in 1971. Here the Marquez family continued to grow as Miguel provided for his family by working well into his eighties. He was always a very strong and hardworking man who held on to his dream of becoming a US citizen, which he successfully accomplished at the age of 78. He enjoyed restoring vehicles, taking walks and collecting any kind of trinket that caught his eye. He was a person who loved bright colors and showed it in all that he did. Never was there a problem he couldn’t fix with his improvising ways we all knew too well and will miss very much. Lo queremos y extrañamos mucho papa! He is survived by his 9 children, Miguel Marquez, Maria Socorro Cuevas, Noe Marquez, Martin Marquez, Erasmo Marquez, Luz Elena Marquez Gonzalez, Zulema Marquez, Lucia Castaneda and Carmen Vega; he is also survived by 33 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Viewing will be held at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Friday, May 30th from 5pm-8pm. Prayer Service will be on Saturday, May 31st at 10:00am at same location.
Eileen Rita Karpinski
May 23, 2008
Eileen Rita Karpinski, 90, of Phoenix, a retired underground cable inspector for Arizona Public Service Company, died May 23, 2008. She was born in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania on August 26, 1917 and moved to Arizona in 1952. Survivors include her daughters Audrey Red and Terri Egland, son Richard Karpinski, and four generations of grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.
Ramon V. Muller
May 22, 2008
Ramon Muller, 86, passed away in San Diego, California on May 22, 2008. Ramon was born in Douglas, AZ on January 9, 1922, raised in Phoenix and moving to San Diego in 1965 where he lived and worked for General Dynamics as a machinist for 30 years. He is preceded in death by his wife, Emma. Survivors include his children, Raymond Mary, Nenette Robert, Ronald Brenda, grandchildren Paul, Ramon, Angela, Branden, Taylor, Jordan, Lauren, great grandchildren, Alejandro, Monica, sisters Amada Muller and Alicia Chavez and brother Jaime. Visitation and services will be held Monday, June 2, 2008, at St. Anthony Church, 909 S. 1st Avenue, Phoenix. Visitation 8:00-9:00 a.m., Rosary at 9:15 a.m. and Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Francis Cemetery.
Brooke M. Dano
May 22, 2008
Brooke M. Dano, beloved daughter of Joan Dano, passed away at her home on May 22, 2008. Brooke’s love for animals defined her spirit and she will always be remembered for her big heart and kindness toward others. In addition to her mother, she is survived by many cousins who will miss her dearly. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service celebrating her life on Thursday, May 29th at 2 pm at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road in Phoenix.
Fanny T. Kofile
May 22, 2008
Fanny Kofile, 72, of Phoenix, Az passed away peacefully on May 22, 2008. Fanny was born on July 16, 1935 in Russia and lived in Manville, New Jersey before moving to Arizona in 1976. She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years Andrew, three children Christine Newman, Theresa Brunner and Andrew Kofile. She dedicated her final years to her nine beautiful grandchildren and three precious great grandchildren.
Visitation will be at 5:30 P.M. with a Trisagion service at 6:30 P.M. followed by the Funeral Service on Tuesday, May 27th at Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 4530 E. Gold Dust Ave, Phx. A Graveside Services will take place at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 28th at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd. Phx.
Edna B. Hart
May 19, 2008
Edna B. Hart, 94, of Mesa, passed away May 19, 2008. Edna was born in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Arizona in 1960. She was a legal secretary. Preceded in death by her husband George N. Hart and her brother William A. Bockmann, she is survived by her sister Florence Ed Jutzi and her brother Henry A. Bockmann. Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 28th, at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Church of the Master Presbyterian USA, 6659 E. University Dr., Mesa, AZ 85205. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.