Obituaries

Carmen L. Saiz, age 91 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by family and loved ones in her home. Carmen was born December 18, 1928 in Phoenix, Arizona to Jesus and Antonia Loredo. Carmen was a native, worked as riveter for the B-17 during WWII, Administration for Maricopa County, and retiring as...

Walter Henry Kubis, 91, beloved husband to Sylvia, loving father to Jean (Kenneth) Podborny, Walter Patrick Kubis, Barbara (Charles) Kitay, grandfather to Jessica (David) Hughes, Cory, Michael and Kyle Kitay, great-grandfather to Jacob and Michael Hughes and brother to Johanna Decker, went peacefully to his heavenly reward with his bride of 69 years by his side. He was preceded in...

Our beloved Emilia Avila passed away on May 13, 2020 at the age of 89.She was born on October 21, 1930 in Phoenix, Arizona to Emilio and Rosa Gonzales.She was preceded in death by her husband; Andrew Alday Avila, brother; Steve Gonzales, sister; Armida Traslayvina and grandson; Robert Garcia.She is survived by her children; Andrew Avila, Roseann Pond, her sisters;...

Laura Benedict Eller (fondly known as Weetie) died peacefully in her sleep at Hospice of the Valley’s Ryan House on May 13, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ. She battled leukemia and subsequently a lung transplant for 6 years. She was 61.Laura was born on January 7, 1959 in Dayton, OH to her parents, Louis and Kay Benedict. She graduated from Arizona...

Kottmer, Anna Marie “Annabelle”, 87, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2020, in the company of her grandchildren in Tucson, Arizona. She was born September 2, 1932 to James and Brigida Chavez in St. Johns, Arizona.Anna was a devoted wife who loved to cook and decorate. She was a dedicated mother first and foremost, she treasured her children, grandchildren, and...

Our beloved Daniel passed into eternal life peacefully to join his grandparents the afternoon of Saturday, May 9, 2020.Daniel was born on August 17, 1984 to Nancy and Gilbert Gomez.He was an amazing brother to his sister; Andrea, his brother-in law; Andrew, and his brothers; Gilbert Jr. and Mark Gomez. Daniel has a beautiful daughter named Grace who was the...

Petra H. Varela (Pat H. Varela), entered the gates of Heaven April 27, 2020 at the age of 79 years old. She was born May 29, 1940 in Isleta, Texas to Felipa Y. Hernandez and Brigido D. Hernandez. As a young girl her family moved to Phoenix where she was raised. Petra married Jose Varela her loving sweetheart. Petra left...

Margaret Reis, “Margie”, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 8, 2020. Margie was born on May 14, 1928 in Bogota New Jersey. She was one of four children born to parents Helen and Edward Reis.She was preceded in death by her parents, older sister Betty Beuerlein, and younger brother Ed.She is survived by her older sister, Helen Reis,...

A loving dad, husband, and friend to all who knew him. He was always full of life, happy, and had a warm smile. Dedicated to his family, friends, and a guardian to all around him. He served his country in the US Army and protected people in the public as if it was his duty, a soldier to the core...

Vercauteren, Jacqueline Lanctot “Jacque,” 84, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2020. She was born on November 19, 1935, in Biddeford, Maine, to Joseph and Bertha Lanctot. Jacque married Gerald K. Vercauteren in Manchester, NH on July 13, 1957. They started their family in Schenectady, NY, before moving to Phoenix, AZ in 1965 to raise their five children.Jacque worked as...

Barbara Joan Blesch was born in Pensacola, Florida on February 3, 1937 to Everett and Minnie Wolf. She peacefully exited this world on April 27, 2020. The daughter of a Naval Aviator, Barbara began her adventurous life in Honolulu. When Everett joined Trans World Airlines as a commercial pilot, the family resettled in the Kansas City area. Barbara Joan graduated...

Richard Alfonso Garcia, a native of Phoenix passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.Richard graduated from Camelback High School in 1964, attended University of Arizona, and completed his Juris Doctorate from Stanford University Law School in 1971. He married Marcella Cwynar in 1967, then completed law school, and returned to the state he loved so...

(1928-2020)After celebrating his 92nd birthday on April 18, 2020, Jerry passed from this world. He was preceded in death by his loving daughter Shannon. He leaves Patricia, his wife of 69 years, his sons Michael and Kevin, his daughter-in-law Eileen, son-in-law Bill Fee, grandchildren Katlin, Shea, Katie (Morgan), Erin (Greg), Megan and Dillon, and great grandsons, Jax, Cash and Cooper.Jerry...

Audrey M. Weidler, 97, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2020 in Scottsdale, AZ.Audrey was born April 4, 1923 in Dyer, IN to Frank and Ethel Scheid. The family moved to Arizona in 1927. Audrey attended schools in Tucson and Phoenix and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1940.Shortly after graduation, Audrey worked as a cashier for the historic...

John George Sgouros fell asleep in the Lord on April 30, 2020 in Scottsdale, Arizona at the age of 81. He was born in Athens, Greece in 1939, served in the Greek Army as a Military Police Officer and later as a Merchant Marine for five years traveling around the world three times by way of the sea. He immigrated...

Elenore Ella Moore, 87, passed away on April 29, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ. Born at home on June 26, 1932 in Maplewood, New Jersey to her parents, Hilda and Walter Kiesewetter, she grew up in Ferndale, Michigan (a Detroit suburb). Ellie’s father died when she was 16, and as the oldest of 3 girls, she helped the family by working...

David Allan Keeney, Sr. passed away on April 17, 2020 at his home in Phoenix, AZ at 80 years of age. He was born in Buffalo, NY on June 17, 1939.He was preceded in death by his parents Gene Hammond Keeney and Cecelia Louisa (Schaeffer) Keeney.Dave will always be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of nearly 60 years, Joy...

Our Precious LovePaula Rose Fontes-NorwoodSunrise ~ August 11, 2017Sunset ~ April 20, 2020Paula Rose Fontes-Norwood was called to Heaven on April 20, 2020. She is survived by her parents Paul and Michelle, grandmothers and her siblings. She loved people and everything music.A private funeral was held at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 East Indian School Road, Phoenix.

David Alan Gierek of Phoenix, AZ passed away unexpectedly on March 25, 2020, at the age of 64.He was born September 17, 1955 in Batavia, NY to Helen (Majewski) and Joseph Gierek Sr.David was a man of great faith and was known for saying, “It’s our blessed hope to meet Jesus someday.” His firm belief in God gave him strength...

Vidaure, Tomas S. MSGT/USAF (ret.)Tomas was born on December 29, 1934 and went to heaven April 24, 2020.He is survived by his wife, Martha; siblings Theresa Ortega, Herminia Arollo, Petra Montes, and Crescencio Vidaure; daughter Veronica (Rich) Rahorn, son Thomas E. Vidaure, and stepdaughter Angelica Ayala; grandsons Jason (Mona) Fimbrez and Nicholas (Marisela) Fimbrez; 8 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great granddaughter.Tomas...