Obituaries

Alda Moravec, 95, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on March 1, 2020 after succumbing to a serious illness. Alda was a gentle soul that made the world become a more beautiful place on November 26, 1924 as Alda was born in Massachusetts and then moved to Connecticut where she was raised under her Mother’s strong Portuguese heritage.Alda later moved to...

Marion Elizabeth Winne Birmingham, 84, passed on February 23rd, 2018 surrounded by her family in Scottsdale, Arizona. She battled non-smoking stage four lung cancer for nearly two years.Marion was born on June 25th, 1933 to Harris Bell Winne Jr. and Marie Louise Johanna Mollenkopf Winne in Moon Township, PA. She graduated from Moon High School (1951) and became a Registered...

Al Birmingham, age 87, (2-28-1933 to 2-20-20) was the guy you wanted in your corner: endlessly supportive and positive, quick to offer advice or a favor — magnanimous to a fault.Allen “Al” George Birmingham was born in Coraopolis, PA as one of the 8 children born to George and Helen Birmingham. Al started his lifelong love of golf as a...

Sharon Kay Gardner, Dallas, Texas, 77, passed away March 2, 2020 surrounded by her Husband and Loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents Jeff and Sybil Hunter, brother Jerry Hunter and her youngest son Lanny Lee Gardner. She will be forever missed by the love of her life, her “Sweetie Pie” Roddy Arnold Gardner, her children Mitchell...

PHOENIX – Antoinette DiGiovanni Smith, 95, surrounded by her family entered heaven on March 1, 2020 at the Hospice of Valley home in Scottsdale, Arizona.Antoinette, known by many as Annette, was born in the Sheepshead Bay section of Brooklyn, New York on June 5, 1924. She was preceded in death by her parents, Silvio and Julia Ramoino, twin brother Adolph,...

Robert Church, 54, of Paradise Valley, Arizona, passed away on February 20, 2020. He was a wonderful son, husband and father, and he leaves behind many family members and friendswho loved him very much. He is survived by his father, Lawrence Robert Church, his father’s wife Michelle Church, and his brother Jeffrey Church. He also leaves behind his wife of...

Cynthia “Cindy” Lynn Howard passed on February 25, 2020 at the young age of 51 in her home in Phoenix, Arizona. She entered into her eternal life peacefully, surrounded by her mother and loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer. Cindy was born on July 17, 1968 in Greely, Colorado. She was the youngest daughter of Ira (“Pat”) and...

11/30/1931 – 2/20/2020Fern Marie (Burns) Schwartz passed away on February 20, 2020, at the age of 88. She was born November 30, 1931, in Vinita, Oklahoma. She graduated from Vinita High School and attended Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, Oklahoma.Fern had the most perfect beautiful handwriting. Her Chalk and Blackboard teacher had Fern write alphabets and create learning blackboards. Penmanship...

Phoenix – Lawrence Joseph Seeger passed into eternal life peacefully on February 23, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. During his final months, he was wonderfully cared for by the extraordinary staff at Vista and cheered by his loyal friends. In turn, Larry left many a smile in his wake, with his constant positive attitude – every day the greatest...

PHOENIX – Dr. Richard K. MacMillan, 92, passed away on February 18th, 2020. Richard (Dick) is survived by his wife of 65 years Millie MacMillan (Senseman) and their three children, Rick (spouse Pam), Karen (spouse Michael Perry) and Bob (spouse Hazel), and seven grandchildren: Caroline, Michael, Ian, Scottie, Katy, Millie, Bobby and one great-grandchild Jack. Dick was born on May...

Angelica Labellarte- McKinnon, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. Born in the United States to Italian immigrants, she was the middle of three daughters and is survived by her elder sister, Anna Santoro. After graduating from Garden City High School in 1953, Angie married and began raising a family in Detroit.She was the first...

Phoenix – Carol Joyce Fernandez passed away peacefully at home, on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Joyce was born in Tulare, CA on December 7, 1930, one of three girls in the Bennett family.Joyce married the love of her life Jess B. Fernandez, and they moved to Arizona in the late 1950’s.Joyce was an active and busy mother, raising her large...

Lorraine Lindstrom was born June 15, 1924 in Rush City, MN. She married Hardy Lindholm on December 29,1945. Together they had four children; Thomas, Leslie, Craig, and Cam. She died at home on February 21, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ with her daughter Cam and Jennifer Mraz at her bedside.In addition to being a busy housewife and mother, Lorraine worked for...

Mrs. Marian Ricklick, age 81, of Phoenix, passed away at home in her sleep, February 18, 2020. She was born December 8, 1938, in Princeton, Minnesota.She was a member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, a Red Hatter, and a simply beautiful person to know. She enjoyed visits with her family and friends, and a good book to read.Marian...

Margaret Reaves was born on December 12, 1926 in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. She passed away peacefully with her family in Scottsdale, Arizona on February 17, 2020. Margaret is survived by her sons, William and David, her daughter, Susan, her daughter in-law, Denise, son-in-law, Bjorn, and her grandchildren, Kendall, Erik, Alex, Katrina, Courteney, Marissa, Lilly, as well as numerous relatives in Pennsylvania...

Ramona Johnson, age 61, loving Aunt and sister, passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. She was surrounded by family, friends and co-workers at the time of her passing. Ramona was born on June 7, 1958 in San Xavier, Arizona. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Johnson...

Cruz D. Cervantes Jr., age 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home in Phoenix, AZ. Cruz was born in El Paso, Texas on October 9, 1933 to Cruz Sr. and Lorenza (Cortez) Cervantes. His family moved to Phoenix in 1936.Cruz is survived by his wife of 59 years, Augustina Romero Cervantes;...

Edward Michael Pedraza, Sr. “Big Mike”, born May 9, 1958 entered into rest February 14, 2020.  He was a beloved husband, father, Tata, and brother. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward C. and Nancy R. Pedraza, his Nana Josie Abillar, his mother-in-law Florinda Baldonado, brother-in-law Michael C. Valley, nephews Kevin and Brandon Nichols, niece Esperanza Nichols-Duran. Mike...

On Valentine’s Day, Marie Viola Velasquez, as the sun set on February 14, 2020, Sailed Home on a River of Love and Tears “How fitting is God’s Timing”. Marie was born in South Bend, WA on June 6, 1939 and graduated from “This Life”.Marie loved caring for children, not just her own, but all children. Marie’s passion for caregiving led...

James Robert Conde’, born in Phoenix, Arizona on February 25, 1936 went to be with his loving mother, Thelma June in Heaven on Sunday, February 16, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Kent and 3rd generation Arizonan mother, Thelma June Miller. He is survived by sisters Virginia Hutter and Nancy Watkins, children Tammy and Teri, three grandchildren,...