Obituaries

Cynthia Ruth McCormick Williams passed away on November 22, 2019, surrounded by the abiding love of family and dear friends following a year-long illness. Born in Austin, Texas, on September 26, 1955, to Carlos and Mercedes McCormick. Cynthia spent her early childhood in Tucson, Arizona, and Washington, D.C. Returning with her family to Arizona in 1966, she attended St. Francis...

Kathryn A. Ringer, 99, born March 16, 1920, in Paw Paw, MI passed away peacefully on November 21, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. Kay was a woman of many talents. She worked in a truck transmission factory during WWII and moved to California after the war while working for the phone company. She met her husband-to-be in Berkley, CA, where they...

Robert John Plambeck, 81, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2019 in Tempe, Arizona. Robert was born in Chicago to Helen and Milton Plambeck on February 14, 1938. He was a veteran and served in the United States Army. Bob worked in retail after serving in the Army. Bob and his mother Helen (Grammy) moved to Phoenix...

Lawrence Gavin Gleason, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2019. Larry was a true home-grown Arizonan born to early Phoenicians, Arthurine (Billie G) and Lawrence Gavin Gleason. He attended Garfield Elementary, Saint Mary’s High School, and Arizona State University. After serving in the USAF during the Korean War, he returned to Phoenix/Scottsdale where he lived his entire life.He was married...

Bart W Dail,Today we lost a husband, father and grandfather.He will always be in our hearts.Twenty-Third PsalmThe Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:He leadeth me beside the still waters.He restoreth my soul:He leadeth me in the pathsof righteousness for His name’s sake.Yea, though I walk through the valleyof the shadow...

July 23, 1934 – November 13, 2019Rachel “Marge” Castner, born in Akron, Ohio 1934. Marge graduated from East High School in Akron, Ohio. She moved to Arizona in 1952. Marge passed away peacefully November 13, 2019. She worked for Mountain Bell, AT & T and Century Link for 35 years as a line assigner and enjoyed 35 years of retirement....

Kay Suzanne Woodward, born August 2, 1947, Topeka Kansas, passed away on November 13, 2019, Phoenix Arizona. To know Kay was to grasp what joy looks like. Silly, mischievous, completely warm and accessible to all, if Kay was present, fun was on the menu. She was ever determined to leave joy in her wake as she pursued her life with...

Rosita died at the age of 95 on Friday, November 8, 2019, in Phoenix, Arizona, at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. She was born to father Felipe Lagasca and mother Cresencia Pagaduan in Maui, Hawaii, on August 30, 1924, and they moved to Tarlac, Philippines when she was 12 years old. In the Philippines, Rosita finished her education through...

In the early morning hours of Saturday, November 9, 2019, Lee left this earth. Lee was born in Duluth, MN on July 3rd, 1924. Her parents, Mary and Albert Hoving welcomed their only child with great love. Lee grew up on a farm in Palisade, MN on the banks of the Mississippi River. During World War II the family moved...

Phillip N. Francies 86, an Arizona native born December 14, 1932, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2019. A Veteran in the United States Army serving as an Assistant Platoon Sergeant. He was recognized for his service in the Korean War, National Defense and UN Service. He was devoted to his country and to his family.He was born in Phoenix,...

Ivan Ariel Aguirre, 20, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Greek Leadership Village on the campus of Arizona State University. He was born on December 9, 1998 in Phoenix, Arizona to AJ and Velvet Aguirre.He was a graduate of Brophy College Preparatory and a student at Arizona State University. He was a member of the Lambda Chi...

Robert F. Bluvas, M.D. passed away November 8th, 2019 at the age of 80. Originally from Omaha, NE and the oldest of five siblings, he graduated from Creighton Preparatory School, Creighton University, and Creighton University School of Medicine. He was a proud Army veteran and a dedicated physician whose tremendous work ethic and love of learning never waned up until...

Ronald Vern Harman passed away on November 8, 2019 and entered into the loving arms of Jesus at the age of 87 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born to Carl and Mildred Harman on July 29, 1932, in Milwaukee, WI. Ron graduated from Concordia College in 1955 and earned a Master of Education Degree in 1962 from the University of...

Maria de Los Angeles Bermudez Hernandez, 86 of Phoenix, loving Mother, Grandmother, G-Grandmother, GG-Grandmother, sister and aunt was called home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on November 9, 2019. She was married to our father Ricardo A. Hernandez 64 yrs. who was called home to be with Jesus on May 3, 2018 and met mom at the gates...

November 10, 2019 Alfred Kin Gomez, age 87, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family.June 4, 1932 Alfred was born in Ordway, CO and raised in Nogales, AZ by Larry and Meline Olivar.  He moved to Phoenix where he met the love of his life Anita (Maldonado) Gomez where they remained happily married for 65 years...

James Moore Mracek, 79, born in Clark County, NM to Albert Francis Moore and Hazel Ann Mracek, left us on November 4, 2019 to be with his Heavenly Father and children Joe, Albert, and Marcus.He is survived by his sisters Miriam, Ann, and Donna, daughter Erin (whom he adored), grandchildren Shane and Toril, and great-granddaughter Leiden James.The family will celebrate...

Michael Frank Manguso passed away on Thursday, November 7th, 2019 at the age of 97. Big Mike passed away peacefully at the long-time family home near 38th street and McDowell inPhoenix surrounded by loved ones.Mike was born in Buffalo New York on November 5, 1922 to his father, James and mother, Mary Manguso. He was one of 10 children.Mike served...

Myrtle Rose Graves Pullano passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at the age of 98. Grandson, Angel Chavez and Nephew, James Nelson were there to send her off to her well-deserved Heavenly Reward. It was a peaceful and glorious moment as a fresh breeze and sunshine came through the window over her bed. Myrtle was born on September 25,...

Mary Ann O’Shea Basha, 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, at her daughter’s home in Tempe, Arizona. She was born September 12, 1924 in Chicago, IL to John and Annie (Hagan) O’Shea. Mary was the loving widow of A.N. Ike Basha Sr., co-founder of the Basha Family of Stores established in 1932.In her younger days, Mary enjoyed the...

Teresa Sanchez Garcia, 82 of Phoenix, Arizona went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. She was born in Silver City, New Mexico to father, Petronilo Sanchez and mother, Antonia Lujan Sanchez. She was married to her husband for 62 years and a beloved mother of six children. She retired as co-owner of Manny’s Paint and Body...