RUEDE, NIKKI
April 30, 2010
59 years old. Born March 8, 1951, died April 27, 2010 in Phoenix, AZ. Preceded in death by her father John Lard, Sr., mother Wilma Lard, sister Karen DeLuca and husband Bruce Ruede. Survived by daughter Cassie (Joe) Triano, stepson Brian Ruede, sisters; LaVonne (George) Halby and Kay Lard, brother John Lard, Aunt Gloria (Robin) Howard, grandchildren; Derek Gens, Joey and Elysia Triano, nephews and nieces; John (Rebecca) DeLuca, Joseph DeLuca, George, Missy and Dana Halby, Christopher and Mandy Rake. Nikki spent much of her life helping care for the young children in our family. She was the ‘fun’ aunt that took the kids to camp, the beach, school activities, doctor, dentist appointments, and babysat all day. She has been generous with her time and money to those needing help. We love her and will miss her. Graveside Service will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 1, 2010 at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to American Cancer Society.
GIUNTOLI, IRMA
April 30, 2010
was born in Portland, Oregon on March 31, 1921. She was the daughter of Italian immigrants, Angelo and Eletta Pippi. The family returned to Italy when Irma was 18 months old. Irma lived in Montecatini Terme, near Florence, Italy. In 1941, at the age of 20, she married Ovidio Giuntoli. In 1953 she came home to the United States with her husband Ovidio and their 12 year old daughter Alba. They settled in Phoenix, AZ. In 1961 they opened Ovidio’s Restaurant where the family worked side by side for several years. Irma also worked for Motorola for over 20 years. Since her retirement, Irma has spent her time traveling, gardening and sewing. Her greatest joy was spending time with, and tending to, her family and friends. Irma died on April 28, 2010 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her daughter Alba Giuntoli Clay, granddaughters Juliana and Gina, grandsons in law Steven and Richard, great-grandchildren Joey, Natalie and Augie. A devout Catholic, Irma was an example of how to love, how to raise a family, and how to be a friend. Rosary will be held at 9:30 am, Monday, May 3, with a Funeral Mass at 10:00 am, at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. 27th Avenue, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. Instead of flowers please consider a donation to Hospice of the Valley.
MANDERACHIA, LAURA
April 30, 2010
October 2, 1923 – April 28, 2010. Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend and wife to Jasper was called home by our Lord. She went peacefully and without suffering. Laura is preceded in death by our father, Don Morton and our grandmother, Frances Greff Wauson. They provided all eight of us with a happy childhood and a
great foundation for life. She is survived by two sons: Donald J. Morton and spouse Jan Quinn Morton and David Morton and spouse Nancy Amerman Morton and six daughters: Jean Morton Obert and spouse Don Obert, Dorothy Morton Wolfer and spouse Joe Wolfer, Kay Morton Hughes and spouse Dave Hughes, Mary Morton Munoz and spouse H. Munoz, Susan Morton Hansen and spouse Rick Hansen, and Carol Morton Johnston and spouse Dean Johnston. She is also survived by her husband of 25 years, Jasper Manderachia and his five children: Sharon Manderachia Vick and spouse Jerry Vick, Joseph Manderachia and spouse Tan Manderachia, Mary Lou Manderachia Castelli and spouse Michael Castelli, Salvadore Manderachia and spouse Jody Kozcar Manderachia, and Michelle Manderachia Culberson and spouse Kevin Culberson. Together they had 38 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren including numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Our mother was the breath beneath our father’s wings. She cared for us all with love and devotion and was a wonderful role model. She was the rock that we depended on.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 3rd from 6:00-8:00PM with a Rosary at 7:00 PM at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home 4800 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, May 4th at 10:00 AM at St. Gregory Catholic Church, 3424 N. 18th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85015. Flowers or Mass Cards are appreciated.
WHITE, JOHN
April 30, 2010
retired financial V.P. of The Tanner Companies and former Director, Registrar of Contractors, State of Arizona passed away peacefully on April 26, 2010 at age 87 with his wife by his side at home in Phoenix, Arizona. John was a beloved husband, brother, uncle, brother-in-law and friend. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Marion Nancy White, sisters: Cherrel Willis, Sharon Smith (Clair), brother: Charles Clair White (Jean), nephews: Brent, Greg, Rusty and Larry White, Jerry Willis, Gary White, Tim and Eric Smith. Nieces: Pat Woolsey, Cindy Whatley, Sheri Dogra, Lisa Verguson, Jodi Maki, Vicki White, Judy Blair, Lisa Smith, Stephanie DelGrosso, Laura Rawlings and Lisa Hummel. John was born in Mesa, AZ on September 25, l922 and grew up in Fort Apache, AZ attending schools in Snowflake and living most of his life in Mesa, Payson and Phoenix. After serving six years in the U.S Navy, enduring many battles in the South Pacific and aboard the USS Enterprise in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, he returned home to Arizona and joined The Tanner Companies where he remained for 33 years. After retirement from The Tanner Companies he and his brothers bought the Cross V Cattle Ranch in Payson, AZ. After the ranch was sold he was appointed in 1987 as Registrar for the State of Arizona. He was an avid horseman and enjoyed many strenuous trail rides as well as roping, and showing and selling his registered quarter horses. Trout fishing in his beloved White Mountains was also his passion. He and Marion loved to go out to dinner on Saturday nights and dance the night away. He was an honest, kind, generous, and wonderful man and will be deeply and sorely missed by his family and friends and little dog, CeCe. He was a member of the Associated General Contractors of Arizona, Board of Directors of The Tanner Companies, and Honorary member of Mesa Southside Sheriff’s Posse, American Quarter Horse Association and Verde Vaqueros. A Memorial Service for family and friends will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 1, 2010 at the LDS Church, Granite Reef Ward at 3010 E. Thunderbird Road in Phoenix. The family wishes to thank Premier Hospice for their excellent continuous care of this good man. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home
PIRMAN,GRACE
April 30, 2010
90, of Scottsdale, Az. was embraced by her angels and peacefully taken to heaven on April 24th. She was born in Phoenix on Feb 7. 1920. She was preceded in death by her first husband David P. Navarro in August 1969. She later married John H. Pirman, and they had a long, beautiful, and exciting life together traveling, laughing and dancing…lots of dancing! Grace retired from Saks Fifth
Avenue after 15 years. She enjoyed her retirement spending time with her family and loving friends of many years. Grace is survived by her children David Navarro, Barbara (Gary), Janet (Todd ) and Janice Navarro; grandchildren David, Trisha, Denise, Kristina, Kahn, Jade, Gabriel, Ethan, 5 great grandchildren, her sister Gloria Sanchez, brother Raul Hernandez; and brother and sisters-in-law, Richard, Vi, Marge and Darline Pirman. Visitation will be held at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, Friday, April 30th, 4800 E Indian School Rd., at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 1st, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady Of Perpetual Help, 7655 E. Main St. Scottsdale. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St. Phx. 85014 in gratitude for the kind and loving care that they showed our mother.
PIATTONI, SILVIO
April 30, 2010
Piattoni, Silvio Anthony
Mr. Silvio A. Piattoni of Scottsdale, Ariz., died on April 22, after a long illness. The beloved husband and father was born in
Chicago Heights, Ill., January 11, 1931. He served honorably in
the Army during the Korean War as a radio operator. Always
seeking adventure and while stationed in Japan, he along with
seven other GIs and a priest named Father Ebner, climbed Mount Fuji where for the first time ever, a Mass was
celebrated atop that country’s highest mountain. Soon after discharge, Mr. Piattoni married Joann T. Sinopoli, also of Chicago Heights. There they had three children, eventually moving to Tucson, where their fourth child was born. Mr.
Piattoni was a long-time sales and merchandising representative with Coca-Cola; he also spent years in the fire & safety equipment industry and owned companies in both Arizona and New Mexico. He and his wife retired and moved to Scottsdale in 1995. Mr. Piattoni is survived by Joann, his wife of 55 years; his children: Cynthia (Kerry) Dunne; Maryfrances (Laurence) Krumwiede; and John Piattoni, all of whom reside in Scottsdale; and Catrina(Christopher) Kahler, of Phoenix, and grandson, Matthew.
He is also survived by two brothers: David of Chicago Heights, Ill.; and Donald of Venice, Fla.; along with an uncle, Alberio Primavera of Steger, Ill.; and countless Godchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be Sunday, April 25, 5-7pm, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 East Indian School Road, Phoenix. A Funeral Mass in the traditional Latin rite will be celebrated at Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church, 10:30am, Monday, April 26. Interment will follow at St. Francis Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th Street, Phx. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made in the name of Silvio Piattoni to Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church, “Building Fund,” 750 East Baseline Road, Phoenix, Ariz., 85042-6615. The family also extends its most sincere gratitude to the caring team from Serenity Hospice. Requiescat in pace, our beloved Papa!
HART, CLARENCE
April 30, 2010
Clarence “Shorty” Hart, at the age of 85 passed away on April 21, 2010. He was born on October 31, 1924 in Wisconsin. He married Margaret Kraut in February 1946 in Oconomowoc. Shorty is a retired Navy Veteran serving in WWII and was an active member of the AZ Woodturners Association. Shorty is survived by his son Mike, daughter-in-law Jo, grandchildren Sarah and Brian, two sisters-in-laws and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Marge, brothers Bobby and Harold and his sisters Cleo and Doris. A mass will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 10:30 A.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of AZ, 2222 W. Northern Ave, Ste A-100, Phoenix AZ. 85021. Shorty will always be remembered as a caring and loving father, grandpa and friend. We will all miss him dearly.
KOENIG, CLARICE
April 30, 2010
Koenig, Clarice Helen
76, went home April 26, 2010. Though she’s missed, our hearts are comforted by so many memories. Clarice, an Arizona Native, enjoyed a full life as an Arizona State employee for 20 years with Crippled Children’s Hospital. After retiring, she enjoyed creative times with the Crafty Grannies Club. She is preceded in death by husband Walter Lynn, 1 daughter and 1 son. Survived by 5 daughters, 3 sons, 22 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 1 sister, 1 brother. Visitation will be at 9:00 am, with a Funeral Service at 10:30 am, Friday, April 30, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road. Graveside Service will follow at East Resthaven Park Cemetery, 4310 E. Southern Ave., Phx.
WITT, THOMAS MONROE
April 21, 2010
Thom was born in Ajo, AZ in 1939 and moved to Phoenix when he was 10 years old. He attended Camelback High School and was part of several social clubs and was elected to be a delegate for Anytown USA. He was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Germany for 4 years. After his duty in the Army, Thom returned to college at NAU where he graduated with a teaching degree and taught school in AZ and CA. He then relocated to Gallup, NM and worked in a Trading Post as a curator of Indian Art for several years before returning to AZ. Thom love to travel the world and he and Ralph went on many cruises abroad and visited many countries. He loved to read and was a fantastic cook He is survived by his sister Betty Brown brother Jim Witt, Ralph Kovach his partner of many years and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He will be truly missed by all his friends and family. A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, April 30th, 2010 at the National Memorial Cemetery of AZ., 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix. Gifts and donations to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, 85014.
WYATT, HAROLD EDWARD
April 21, 2010
was a beloved husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather. Harold moved forward into heaven on April 17, 2010 at the age of 90 in Phoenix, Arizona. Harold is survived by his loving wife, Ida Wyatt, who was at his side. Harold and Ida were blessed to celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on January 6, 2010. Harold was born on October 26, 1919 in Clinton, Iowa and moved to Arizona in 1957. Harold loved the Sonoran Desert, spent his career working for APS putting up some of the first power lines here in the Wild West, including the Grand Canyon. Harold loved nature, xeriscaping, photography, painting, jewelry design and mechanics. His paintings and art are of beautiful Sonoran desert scenes celebrating the subtle blooms and beauty of cactus. Some of his art depicts the lonesome life of a cowboy dreaming on a cloud. His photography ranged from family and friends to birds and the beautiful nature he loved. He had a passion for Native American art and jewelry and embraced the culture and life he met when he moved to Arizona. Harold spent his life creating an amazing garden of rare cactus in his backyard. Harold was part of the xeriscaping movement here in Arizona before it even had a name. He knew beauty when he saw it and cultivated it. He nurtured his beautiful cactus during freezes, hot summers, and let them thrive in the beautiful weather. His golden barrel cactus and totem poles rival even those at the Botanical Garden. Harold was also a loving father to seven children, one who was lost at birth. He is survived by all other children, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother and sister, Jack Wyatt and Betty Lou Kelly. His will join his brothers, Don and Gene Wyatt, in heaven. Harold spent his life as a devoted Roman Catholic and believed and acted in his faith by living and teaching his family. He will be missed by the congregation at Our Lady of the Valley Church where he devoutly attended services for over 30 years. Harold was also a decorated veteran of the USMC. He received his 60 year Diamond recognition as a member in good standing of the IBEW. His passing is marked with love and peace. Rosary at 12:30 pm, with a Funeral Mass at 1:00 pm, Friday, April 23, 2010 at am, at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. 27th Avenue, Phoenix. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.