Obituaries

Schulte, Andrew F., 91 of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on June 8th, 2019. Andrew was originally a farmer for many years in Waukon IA where he raised a large family. He and his wife relocated to Arizona in 1986 where he became a paint contractor until he retired. He enjoyed road trips and spending time with his family. He...

Cora Moreno Garrido passed away on June 5, 2019 at the age of 77, after a brave battle with cancer. Cora left this world at her home in Tempe while surrounded by family and friends.A lifelong Arizonan, Cora was born in Phoenix on January 6, 1942. She grew up in poverty, yet she did not allow her humble upbringing to...

Ruth Rus was born on February 14, 1935, the daughter of Carl and Gertrude Kramer in Ackley, Iowa. She passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on June 4, 2019 at the age of 84.She is survived by her three brothers, Ronald, Martin, and Gerald Kramer, all of Pella, Iowa and her sister, Marian TenPas, of Oostburg, Wisconsin. She is also survived...

Mary Murrietta 98, passed away peacefully Wednesday June 5, 2019. Mary is survived by her daughter Frances Orezza; Grandchildren Carlos Ramirez (Lyn), Annette Perez (Danny) and her great grandchildren Carson, Serina (Paul), Alanna, Daniel Jr. with a great great grandchild on the way, Along with the many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings Armida Alvarez,...

Dr. David Benjamin Cauble passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones. He was 83. Born on June 23, 1935 in Evergreen Park, Illinois, to parents Helen and Benjamin Cauble, the family later moved to Phoenix in 1948. David graduated from St. Mary’s High School, class of 1952, attended Arizona State University, and earned a...

Ronald Lee Hake, age 85, passed away early in the morning of June 6, 2019. He was born February 11, 1934, to Orlys Virgil & Alma Matilda (Erb) Hake. He married Marjorie Ellen Bowles on June 3, 1954; they were married for 63 years.Ronald was born in Edon, Ohio, the oldest of three children. He grew up working on the...

Cornelia Solar, “Babe”, age 83, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 5, 2019. She was born September 4, 1935 in Natrona, PA to Sophia and Stephan Rusiewicz. She met the love of her life David Solar of 55 years and married him on June 4, 1963. They were reunited with God within 1 day of their 56th wedding anniversary.Babe had a...

Hector M. Yanes, Sr., 72, of Phoenix passed away on June 3, 2019. Hector was born to Santiago and Herminia Martinez Yanes in San Benito, TX. He is survived by his wife Esther; sons Hector Jr. and Adam; daughters Mary Yanes Montoya, Margarita Yanes and Jessica Yanes Tafoya; brother Ernesto Yanes; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.Visitation will be held Thursday,...

Sister Gabrielle Marry, I.B.V.M. (Marie Therese Marry) was the first baby born in the new Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, County Louth, Ireland on January 18, 1940. She was the daughter of Austin and Bridie (Lenihen) Marry. She entered the Novitiate in Loreto Convent, Navan, on October 17, 1958. A few years later she came from Ireland to join the Sisters...

Katherine Medigovich, 87, died May 23 surrounded by her children. Katherine was born May 24, 1931 in San Pedro, California, the eldest child of Croatian immigrants. Her father worked on a fishing boat and was gone for months at a time, leaving her mother to keep the household going. She grew up during the Great Depression and WWII, when her...

McNulty, Patricia Anne, 82, of Phoenix, passed away on June 2, 2019. Pat is survived by her husband Tom, of 62 years, son Mike, grandchildren Chad, Nicholas and Brittney. She is preceded in death by her son Tommy, in 1974.A private graveside service will be held at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com

Susan Brewer Royden (Sue or Q) passed away on May 29, 2019. Sue was born to Dr. Al and Pat Brewer on July 12, 1958 in Phoenix, Arizona. She graduated from West High in 1976 and went on to attend Phoenix College. Sue married the love of her life, Bobby Royden, on November 3, 1979 and had three wonderful daughters,...

Angelita Leal was born September 13, 1932 in Mesa, Arizona. She passed away in her home on May 26, 2019 at 86 years old. Angelita is survived by her children Patricia Rogel and Michael Leal. She was blessed with four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Angelita was loved and will be greatly missed by her family. A visitation will be...

Carl Vincent LaPaglia of Phoenix passed away on May 19, 2019 at the age of 67, at Saint Joseph’s Hospital.Carl was preceded in death by his parents Amelia and Carlos; his sister Myrna; and his son David. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary; his sister, Sylvia; daughters Danielle and Ashley; and three grandsons, Brody, David and Anthony.Memorial Mass will...

Angelina “Dolly” DiPaola, 88, born April 24, 1931 in New York, New York, passed away on May 25, 2019 in Scottsdale, Arizona.  Dolly is survived by her daughters; Donna (Rick), Juliane (Lisa); son Steven (Nancy); grandchildren Leanna and Mark; and her great grandchildren Harper and Logan.  She is preceded in death by her husband Vinny, her brothers Frank, John, Alfred...

Sue Ficks Murphy passed away on May 24, 2019. Sue was born in New York City in 1926 to Albert and Ruth Ficks, and was raised in Scarsdale, New York. She graduated from St. Mary’s College, Notre Dame with degrees in Sociology and Theology. Her family moved to Arizona after World War II where she met and married William Murphy....

Julian K Byron, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend passed on April 27, 2019 at the age of 82.Julian, who was also known as Dooley, was born on February 2, 1937 in Rapid City, South Dakota, the son of Julia and Lewis Byron, and then raised in the Pennsylvania/Maryland area attending prep school at Severn in Annapolis, MD and...

Caryl George Leonard, 82, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Honor Health Hospital Scottsdale, Arizona following an ongoing illness of cancer and COPD.He leaves his wife of 62 years, Jean Ruth Leonard; his daughter, Vickie Cunningham and her husband Robert Cunningham; his son, Mark Leonard and his wife Franki Leonard; his daughter, Tammy Leonard; his grandchildren, Holly Genes...

Margery Elizabeth Monaghan, aka Marge, aka Marjorie, aka Elizabeth, akaAmma, aka Mom passed away April 20th, 2019 at Hospice of the Valley. Shewas 75 years young.Marge was born in the quiet town of Ryan, Iowa, later moving to Des Moineswith her husband James. After 50 years of winter, sweet corn and morewinters she moved to Arizona where her daughter resides.Marge...

Dr. Jacob Musallam passed away on May 23, 2019 of heart failure at the age 75. Dr. Musallam was a retired radiologist, having practiced in the Phoenix and Sun City areas for many years. Jacob is survived by his loving wife Evie and sons Joseph, Alexander and Mark, as well as his sisters Helen and Cynthia and his nephew Jonathan....