Natalia “Nellie” Salinas, 87, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, surrounded by her family. Natalia was born in Tucson, Arizona on September 12, 1925 to Jesus Antonio and Herminia Rivera. She was raised in Phoenix where she married Ralph. She was a stay-at-home mom and housewife in her early… Continue Reading
Ida was born August 17, 1919 and passed on the night of January 21, 2013. Ida was the most loving and caring mother of 7 children, 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.She unconditionally loved and cared for her family and ensured everyone was always taken care of. Ida began her career as an elementary school teacher in… Continue Reading
Murphy, William “Bill” Bill Murphy, 89, of Phoenix, peacefully passed away on January 29, 2013. Bill was born in Culver City, CA but grew up in Arizona. Bill was a pilot in WWII flying B24 bombers and also served in the Korean War. He graduated from the University of Arizona in 1948 and was… Continue Reading
Our beloved Oma passed into eternal life on January 28, 2013. Lisbeth was born on February 22, 1924 in Simmershausen, Germany to the late Justus and Anna Ruhl. In 1946, she married Army AirCorps Sergeant Richard Lajewski, who was stationed at the Rothwesten U.S. air base. In 1948, Lisbeth, Richard and their newborn son, Kurt,… Continue Reading
Under the watchful and caring eyes of the wonderful staff at Silverado Senior Living in Scottsdale, Ginny passed on after a long illness. She is now with her husband, Bob, her sons, David and Ken, her mother, Margaret (Matz), Folz, her father, Tony Folz and her brother, Bill Folz who all preceded her in death. … Continue Reading
82, passed away on January 20, 2013. Born in Globe, Arizona on October 3, 1930 to Benito and Soledad M. Lucero. Ricardo graduated from Arizona State University with Honors on June 5, 1962 with a degree in Political Science. He enjoyed a career teaching and writing having published several books. He served nine years in… Continue Reading
76, of Peoria, AZ passed away January 16, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents Humbert and Josephine Tomé and brother Raymond. He is survived by 4 children, 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and brother Victor. He graduated a four year letterman from North High School (1954), and attended a journeyman electrician, and retired… Continue Reading
Patricia Keeley, 81, of Phoenix, Arizona and formerly of Poughkeepsie, NY and Palm Harbor, FL passed away on January 22, 2013. She was born November 1, 1931 in Kingston, NY. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, Irving and Margaret House Millham, her son Michael J. Keeley and sister-in-law Betty Millham. She is survived… Continue Reading
Angel E. Duran, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 25, 2013. He was born in Glendale, AZ, the youngest of seven siblings. Angel was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Angel and Mary (Quintana) were married April 7, 1956 at Immaculate Heart Church in Phoenix, AZ. He… Continue Reading
Frank E. Russell helped build Central Newspapers, Inc. (CNI) into one of the nation’s most successful newspaper companies and launched the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust as one of the largest philanthropic foundations in Arizona and Indiana. John Zidich, CEO and publisher of The Arizona Republic, praised Russell’s business acumen and passion for the… Continue Reading
