STANFORD, CATHERINE A
January 29, 2010
Catherine A Stanford (Johnstone), age 73, died Thursday morning, January 7, 2010 at her home in Glendale, AZ. Visitation will be held, Monday, January 11th from 5:00 – 6:30 pm with the Funeral Service at 6:30 pm at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, January 12th at 10:00 am at St. Francis Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th St., Phoenix. Mrs. Stanford was born in Queens, NY May 26, 1936 to Thomas Patrick and Barbara Ann Johnstone. She and her family moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1942 where she attended St. Mary’s Elementary and High Schools. Mrs. Stanford spent most of her career in book keeping and retired as Director of Staffing at Maricopa County Hospital. In her youth Mrs. Stanford enjoyed swing dancing. Later in life she liked to watch old movies and play Pinochle. She is survived by her siblings Thomas Johnstone, Donald Johnstone and wife Eleanor, Eileen Monaghan, Margaret White and husband Greg; her children Patricia McDuffy and husband Boyd, Timothy Stanford and wife Mary, Pamela Martin and husband Bill, Kimberly Williams and husband Darrel; her grandchildren Joshua, Courtney and husband Joseph, Adam, Matthew, Jacqueline and Christopher; as well as two great grandchildren Joey and Alyssa. Condolences may be sent to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Catherine’s name to St. Vincent De Paul Society, P.O. Box 13600, Phoenix, AZ 85002.
NELSON, WESLEY DUANE
January 27, 2010
Born October 11, 1916, Osceola Nebraska
Died January 25, 2010, Scottsdale, Arizona
MALDONADO, VIRGINIA F
January 27, 2010
81, of Phoenix, AZ has returned home to the lord on January 25, 2010. She was born November 3, 1928 to Pablo and Elva Galvan in Walsenburg, CO. In l945 she met and married her best friend and soul mate Bernard Maldonado. For 64 years of marriage, she has been the most loving and caring wife and mother. She is preceded in death by her parents Pablo and Elva Galvan and her son Michael Maldonado. Left to cherish her memory is her beloved husband Bernard and their children. Patricia Valenzuela, Catherine Guzman (Alfred), Sandra Barrera (Ricardo), Lisa Sanchez (Carlos), Joann Maldonado and their “angel” Joseph Paul Maldonado. She was also a loving grandmother to grandchildren Dion, Eric, Celeste, Rocky, Alex, Dolores, Michael, Bernard, Carlos, Veronica, Lorenzo, and her 14 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her loving sisters, Cordy Baca (Leroy) of Fort Collins, CO, Elsie Olguine of Denver, CO and her numerous nieces and nephews. She shared her kind and loving nature with family friends and everyone she has touched. She will be loved and missed greatly by all. A special thanks to her caregivers, Connie, Miranda and Graciela. Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, February 1, 2010 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Road, Phx.
BAUMANN, MARYETTE
January 27, 2010
89, of Phoenix, passed away on January 22, 2010. Maryette was born June 17, 1920 in Sandwich, Illinois. She moved to Phoenix with her family in l956. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Valerie Acklin and Vannie Irvine. She will be dearly missed. Memorial Service to be held at Creighton Methodist Church, 4911 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix, at 3:00 pm, Saturday, February 6, 2010. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phx., 85014
DAMKO, LIAM FREDERIC
January 27, 2010
Born October 14, 2009 Phoenix, AZ
Died January 22, 2010, Phoenix, AZ
LOCKETT, SEKENA
January 27, 2010
Born March 25, 1963, Chicago, Illinois
Died January 26, 2010, Phoenix, Arizona
RUIZ, HECTOR
January 27, 2010
60, of Phoenix, a.k.a. “HECTOR THE GREAT”, retired Postal Worker, passed away on January 22, 2010. He left behind 2 Sisters, Virginia and Linda, 2 Brothers, Adolfo and Augustine, 29 Nieces and Nephews, many Great and Great-Great Nieces and Nephews & countless Friends. He was a proud Veteran of the US Marine Corps, Ooo-Rah! It was an honor to meet him and a precious gift to know him. UNCLE, you will be “GREATLY” MISSED & LOVED ALWAYS. Visitation will be at 10:00 am, with a Funeral Mass at 11:00 am, Friday, January 29, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1421 S. 12th Street, Phoenix. His final resting place will be at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th Street, following Mass. Please sign guest book at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
FRIELING, ANNA M
January 27, 2010
of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2010. Anna Mae was born on December 20, 1917, in Kankakee, Illinois, to Ambrose and Agnes Grandpre. She grew up in Bourbonnais, Illinois, during the Great Depression and graduated from Notre Dame Academy High School. In 1939, she married Leonard Frieling of Kankakee and lived there until 1954 when they moved to San Bernardino, California. Anna Mae worked as an Office Manager for Fedco, Inc. for 25 years. In 1981, Anna Mae and Leonard retired and moved to Hemet, California, where they lived until 1944, when they moved to Arizona. Anna Mae was a fun loving, people person who could always make people laugh even to her final moments of life. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Leonard H. Frieling. She is survived by two children, Jerry Frieling of Scottsdale and Bonnie James of O’Fallon, IL; five grandchildren, Kelly Minton of Simi Valley, CA, Jessica Frieling of Scottsdale, Tom James of O’Fallon, IL, Christopher James of Bogota, NJ, and Andrew Frieling of Scottsdale; six great grandchildren, Brittany, Alyssa, and Cameron Minton, and Madeline, Tommy, and Matthew James; and daughter-in-law Jamella Frieling. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am with a Rosary at 9:30 am, Saturday, January 30, 2010, at St. Mary’s Basilica, 231 N. 3rd Street, Phx., AZ. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. Please sign guest book at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
RODRIGUEZ, RALPH R
January 27, 2010
of Phoenix, AZ passed away quietly on January 23, 2010. He missed his beloved wife Mary, his parents, brothers and sister whom preceded him in death. May he be at peace with them now. He will leave behind his eight children, Maria Bush, Joe, Sylvia Garland, Ralph, Jr., Robert, Irma Romero, Wilma Casillas, Danny and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will forever be in our hearts. Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, January 28, at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th Street, Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Evercare Hospice, 3141 N. 3rd Ave., Phx., AZ 85013. Please sign guest book at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
TRIMARCO, MICHAEL ROBERT
January 21, 2010
Born January 29, 1944, Paso Robles, California
Died January 18, 2010, Phoenix Arizona
Funeral Mass Monday, January 25, 2010, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 N. Central Ave, Phx, 10:00 am.