83, was born in Phoenix on her family’s land on April 8, 1928. Her parents, Irene Hatch and Harry Montgomery, supported themselves in part with their olive grove just north of what is now Thomas Road and 40th Street. Helen graduated from North High School. She attended St. Joseph’s School of Nursing, during which time she met and married James M. Cahill. She died on July 31, 2011 in her home, built on what was once her family’s farm. She is survived by her daughters Victoria Cahill Ottaviano (Matthew Ottaviano) of Paulden, AZ, Susan Watson of Naalehu, HI and Melissa Hand of Phoenix, AZ; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Memorial Service will be held at 10:00am, Friday, August 12th at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road. Inurnment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. Donations to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014 or St. Mary’s Food Bank, 2831 N. 31st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009 are suggested in lieu of flowers.
John Bruner
I was very sorry to read about the passing of Helen. I just happen to see the obituary in the Phoenix paper and recognized the name. Helen and my mother Marjorie Taylor Bruner were in the same class at St. Joseph’s School of Nursing. I can remember as a young boy visiting the Cahill family in Phoenix. Again, my condolences to the family.
Fred Bruner III
Victoria and Family
You may not remember our family but your mother and mine (Marjorie Taylor / Bruner) were good friends during nursing school and after. Our fathers were friends during that time also. I can remember coming to your house when we were very young and visiting with you and your family. ( Now we are talking 50 years). I have been going through a lot of picture from the time that they were attending nursing school and I would bet that I have some of your mom.
Please accept my father, Fred Jr., brother, John, and my heart felt condolences during this time. (My mother passed about 4 years ago.)
Please feel free to contact me at the email address that I left.
Our Prayers are with your family.
Fred Bruner III