Obituaries

Patricia Leonardo McEachern, 70, died on Sunday, February 2, in Phoenix after a long illness from complications of pulmonary sarcoidosis. She was born in Washington, D.C., on November 28, 1949, to Earl and Mickey (Justice) Leonardo. The family moved to Phoenix when she was five. After graduating from West High School, Pat moved to Washington, D.C., and served four years...

Birda W. Pelton, age 84, passed away unexpectedly on January 29, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. Birda was born on February 26, 1935 in Deming, New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her parents, Norris F., Sr. and Minnie Wilson, her sister Billie Parnell, her brother, Norris F. Wilson, Jr., her daughters, Elizabeth Jane Lopez and Shannon Lynne Smith, and...

PHOENIX – Rachel Elizondo, 89, passed away peacefully January 29, 2020, surrounded by family. A fourth-generation Arizonan, she is descended from the original settlers of Concho, Ariz. Rachel was born in Phoenix on March 13, 1930 to Arsenia and Zacarias Bezunartea. Rachel is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Ted Elizondo. She is also survived by Sons: Zach...

Suellen Walter EdensJune 28, 1942 – January 25, 2020Suellen Walter Edens passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Barrow Neurological Institute on January 25, 2020. She was 77.Suellen was born in Wilmington, NC and raised in Kinston, NC by her parents, Anna Stalcup Walter and Reese Benton Walter. She attended Meredith College in Raleigh, NC and, upon graduation in...

Virginia Rose Salvatore, 95, passed away on January 22nd, 2020 in Phoenix. Virginia was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1924 to Frank Fusaro and Rose Bondi.Virginia, her first husband, and two children moved to Arizona in 1956 from Kansas City. She had various occupations, mostly in the secretarial field, but her favorite employment was that as a property manager...

Martha Lou Reith, age 80, passed away peacefully in Scottsdale, AZ on January 22, 2020.Martha Lou Reith, “Marty” was born March 14, 1939 in Concordia, MO, to Paula Schlueter and Walter Reith. She had two older brothers, Jim and Doug, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents, who also lived in this small and tight-knit German-Lutheran community. She...

Our beloved Beatrice (Bea) passed into eternal life in the early morning hours of Friday, January 23rd after more than 95 years of life, much of it spent in the Phoenix area. Born in 1924, she was the last of twelve siblings. She came to the Valley of the Sun from Connecticut as a nursing student in 1944 at Saint...

Joseph Saiz Jr. (Joe) age 90 passed away Saturday, In Glendale January 18, 2020.By his side was his beloved wife Carmen of 35 years, family and friends. Joe shared countless laughs and uncountable love that was spread with family and friends. Joe was born in July 28, 1928 in Madrid, NM to Joseph and Gregoria Saiz. Joe worked in the...

James L. Castle was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ and passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Sunday, January 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Castle (Simmons) and their son, James A. Castle. James is survived by his two daughters, Margaret E. Rosenkrans (John), sister Catherine Estep, 1 granddaughter, Constance Bentler (Craig),...

Mildred Katherine (Davis) Peterson, 89, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2020 at The Arizona State Veteran Home in Phoenix, Arizona.Visitation and Rosary for family and friends will be held 6-8 PM on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018.Her Funeral Mass will be Monday, January 27, 2020 at...

PHOENIX – Myrtle Elizabeth (Beth) Hulet (86) passed away peacefully on January 18, 2020 surrounded by her family after a courageous five-year battle with cancer.Beth was born on December 10, 1933 in the western Missouri farm community of Harwood, Missouri to George and Ruth Flint. After graduating from Schell City High School she moved to Phoenix and began working at...

Dorothy Mae Gilbert, 95, of Paradise Valley passed away on January 19, 2020.Dorothy is survived by her daughter Beth Elling and grandson Chad Elling.Beautiful inside and out. A strong woman who gave unconditionally to her family and friends. A celebration of life will be held later. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E....

John Edwards Gaskin (78), June 10, 1941 – January 13, 2020 passed away from complications of cancer. John was the son of George and Gladys Gaskin. Born in Yuma, AZ and a longtime Phoenix resident, John attended Madison Elementary, North Phoenix High School and graduated from the University of Arizona in 1963 where he was a member and president of...

Summer Shrelle Brown 25, passed away in her home on January 10, 2020. Our beloved angel was taken too soon following a year- long battle with cancer. Summer passed surrounded by the love of her family and dear friends.Summer was born on August 19, 1994 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was an outstanding athlete from early childhood. She took dance and...

Dr. William (Bill) J. Darrington D.D.S., 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 15th, 2020.Born in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1932 to James and Justine Darrington, he attended both Cretin Catholic High School and the University of Minnesota. He graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry in 1956, and soon after was married to Julia Field. Bill served as...

Karsten Osby Peterson, 58, entered into eternal rest January 13, 2020, at his home in Phoenix, Arizona surrounded by family and friends.Karsten was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and moved to Phoenix, Arizona at a young age. He pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration at Northern Arizona University and received his Master of Business Administration in Real Estate at Arizona State...

March 23, 1965 ~ January 6, 2020May God grant eternal rest to the soul of His servant, Pantelis Leventis, 54, of Phoenix, Arizona, who fell asleep in the Lord on January 6, 2020. Pantelis is survived by his former wife of 22 years, Mary, along with their children, Alexandra, 21, Panagiotis, 19 and Katerina, 16, as well as his sister...

Oscar Jacquez, 58, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away Friday, January 10, 2020. He was born in Los Angeles, California on September 13, 1961 and moved to Phoenix in 1980 to attend college. Upon obtaining his degree as a mechanical designer he worked for several firms in the Phoenix area, lastly General Dynamics Corporation. Oscar never met a stranger and enjoyed...

Julie Elaine Blevins, 78, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully on January 2, 2020.  She is survived by her 3 sisters; Liz, Gloria and Donna, 8 nieces and nephews.A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix.