72 of Anthem, AZ passed away suddenly on June27, 2011. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Dalene “Dutch” his sister Betty Jean, and his parents Francis Marion and Elsie Elizabeth. Frank was born on July 1, 1938 in Safford, AZ and frew up in the Verde Valley of AZ. After graduating from Cottonwood… Continue Reading
Was called to heaven on June 29, 2011 by Jesus and Bertha, his wife of 58 years. He was born on January 17, 1928 in Tipton, Indiana. Bob joined the Merchant Marines in 1944 when he was 16 years old and served in the South Pacific. He married Bertha Mae Sowders on March 22, 1945…. Continue Reading
Diane Eileen Smalley passed away peacefully on June 26, 2011. Diane is survived by her husband of 33 years, Randall Smalley and her four children, Courtney, Carrie, Randall II, and Rebecca. Diane is also survived by her brother William Miller (Alice) and their family of Brinklow, Maryland. Diane was born on March 31, 1950 to… Continue Reading
Miranda, Jesse Rodriguez Age 59, passed away at West Valley Hospital in Goodyear, Arizona on Friday, June 24, 2011. Born May 29, 1952 in Lima Ohio, he lived most of his life in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended North Phoenix High School and graduated with a Bachelors and Law Degree from the University of Arizona. He… Continue Reading
Valenzuela, Deliah E. Born June 27, 1913 in Casa Grande, AZ. passed away on June 26, 2011 in Glendale, AZ. Survived by her children, Erlinda Thomas, and Daniel and Anthony Valenzuela, 4 grandchildren, Brett Thomas, John Ray, Steven and Denise Valenzuela, 3 great-grandchildren, Logan, Alex and Lauren, and brother Charlie Estrada. Visitation will be at… Continue Reading
Lawrence (Larry, Derk) H. Derksen, Sr. passed away peacefully on Friday, 6-24-2011. He was born on 1-29-1921 in Tomah, WI to Mamie and Dirk Derksen. He married Maurine Agnes Johnson on 2-12-1944 in Minneapolis, MN. Larry served in the Army Signal Corps in WWII in South Pacific and Alaska. He moved his family to Phoenix,… Continue Reading
a third generation Arizonan, passed away June 21, 2011 with her loving family surrounding and supporting her. Little sister to Art Van Haren, Jr., Virginia was born September 10, 2928 to Arthur Van Haren, Sr. (Arizona Sports Hall of Fame Honoree) and Rose (Valenzuela) Van Haren, who were highly-respected community leaders in the Valley and… Continue Reading
77, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on June 20, 2011. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering and came to teach the subject at ASU. He worked at Air Research for many years as an Engineer as well. He then decided to go to Law School at ASU… Continue Reading
passed on with peaceful Grace to be with Jesus on June 22, 2011, surrounded by his family. He was born in Ray, Arizona on October 29, 1932. He served his country in the Air Force in the 50’s, and worked for the Post Office for over 30 years at the Capital station. He was a… Continue Reading
passed away on June 22, 2011. She was 89 years of age. Born on December 3, 1921, in Mesa, she spent her entire life in the Valley of the Sun. A completely dedicated wife and mother, her greatest joys revolved around her family. The oldest of 11 children, her early years were spent helping raise… Continue Reading
