Obituaries

Vincent Ortiz Sr., born July 19, 1919 in Blue Island, Illinois passed away November 28, 2018, he was part of a large family of 10 children. He was the father of 5, grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather. His love of music was expressed by his singing love songs as he would entertain at the Veteran’s home. He enjoyed dancing competitions...

Pete Andazola, 78, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on December 7th, 2018. He is survived by his wife Thelma of 58 years, and 5 kids, Debbie, Tommy, Linda, Ruben and Sylvia, 6 grandkids, Gabriel, Jessica, Elissa, Trey, Lexi and Kyler, 4 great-grandkids Victor, Cynthia, Sophia and Gabriel.Pete was a retired Teamsters Union truck driver, loving father, husband, Tata and friend...

Mary V. Fierros, 97, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away, Friday, December 7, 2018 in Phoenix, was born April 8, 1921 in Phoenix and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy T. Fierros, Sr., and son Roy Fierros, Jr. She is survived by her daughter Angel Snyder of Phoenix, RoseMary Perez of Chandler, Susan Burns of...

Sunderman, Ronlyn Lorayne Talbot, 70, of Phoenix, passed away at home on Friday, November 30, 2018, after battling pancreatic cancer. Ronnie was born in Baltimore, Maryland on September 27, 1948. She was the daughter of June Berryman Talbot and Garvin Wayne Talbot who came to Phoenix in 1954. She attended North Phoenix High School and Northern Arizona University where she...

Eli Barry, of Phoenix, Arizona died Thursday, Nov. 22nd, 2018 at Banner Memorial Medical Center, after a battle with Parkinson’s, kidney, and heart diseases. He was born April 5th, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY to Irving and Elsie Barry.He had a lifelong career in advertising, and served two years in the Army during the Korean War.Eli is survived by his two...

Carol J. Slavin, 75, of Paradise Valley, passed away on November 30, 2018, after a 9-year battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her husband Francis (Buzz) Slavin, of 52 years, daughter Jacquelyn, sons Patrick and Daniel, sisters Elizabeth Ann Shelly and Jacqueline Hurst and grandchildren Grace and Max Slavin.Carol was born in Toledo, Ohio to Charles and Jane...

With great sadness we announce that our mother, LaDeane Osler Casey, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 1, 2018, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Mom was born in Griswold, IA, on May 27, 1926, to Lon and Delia Osler.LaDeane married her childhood sweetheart, Donald J. Casey, D.V.M., in 1947, upon his return from service with...

Michael Vincent Kane, 63 of Phoenix, passed away November 28, 2018. Mike was born in Chicago, IL on December 27, 1954 to Michael and Delores Kane. He is survived by his wife Vicky and his mother Delores. A Visitation will be held at 3:00 P.M. prior to the Funeral Mass at 4:00 P.M. on Monday, December 10, 2018 at Brophy...

Donald John Diamond joined his eternal Father on Friday, November 30, 2018. Don was born August 3, 1933, to Arthur and Anna, in Yonkers, New York. Blessed with many childhood experiences in New York, his most memorable was being a Yankee fan and attending the games. He remained a true Yankee fan through-out his life. At the age of 15,...

On November 27, 2018, native Arizonan Edward Lopez Pastor passed away at the age of 75 in Phoenix ending a life of service and dedication to family, community, state and country.Born on June 28, 1943, Ed’s commitment to public service is rooted in the Arizona copper-mining town of Claypool, where he was raised by his parents, Margarita and Enrique Pastor.  ...

Mary Lou Russell, beloved wife of Robert R. Russell, mother of Jacqueline Lee Petchauer (husband Bill)and Craig William Russell, and grandmother of Katherine Lee Stranz and Christopher Russell Stranz (wife Jenny) passed into the hands of God on Friday, November 30, 2018. She is also survived by her brother Robert Joseph Rosenquist and sister Carol Theresa Osborn, along with many...

Beatrice “Bea” Lessard (née Cantin) passed away peacefully on November 28, 2018 at her home in Scottsdale, Arizona in the loving embrace of her husband, Joseph. After a brave ten-year battle with heart and lung disease, she is now united with the Lord, which gives comfort to her loved ones.Bea was born in Groton, Massachusetts in 1930 and attended Groton...

Shirley found her peace on Saturday, November 24th, 2018. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Tamara Dawn and Fredric Dean Fadeley and her two grandsons, Fredric “Chase” and Morgan Tanner Fadeley. Her beloved husband, Leonard Francis Donoho, passed away in November, 2010. Shirley was born and raised in the small town of Chugwater, Wyoming, near Cheyenne. She spent...

Kimberley D. Scoggins passed away unexpectedly November 20th, 2018. She was born in San Bernardino, California on April 18th, 1973, the daughter of Joseph Harold Tucker and Ardys Janette (Mesquit) Tucker.Kim graduated from Oakland High School, Oakland, Oregon in 1991 and studied at the Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls, Oregon before starting a family and taking on the role...

Emeterio (Teyo) Gonzales, 86, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2018, in Phoenix, AZ. Emeterio was born in Phoenix, AZ on February 8, 1932. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lucy Gonzales, two children Josie (Brock) Brunkhorst, Emmett (Lisa) Gonzales, six grandchildren Billie, Kennedy, Brock, Britton, Rebekah...

Michael A. Arra, 69, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Michael was passionate about his family, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Chicago Bears and the World Series Champions Chicago Cubs and his three beagles. Depending on the day or season, these passions would vary. Michael was consistent, truthful, ethical, a devoted Catholic, compassionate, a great story-teller and...

With his family by his side, Marvin (96) passed away on November 21, 2018. Born May 1, 1922 to John and Ella Rewerts in Cottonwood, Minnesota. With the loss of his father at the age of 6, his mother raised his 5 other siblings during the Depression era. Marvin married the love of his life, Ruth Lanoue, in 1944, until...

On Thursday, November 15th, 2018, Vivian S. Angulo passed away at age 86.Vivian was born on August 26, 1932 in Phoenix, Arizona to Armida and Richard Sanchez. She married Adam Ruiz Angulo and they raised 4 children. She was a woman who loved to cook and nurtured anyone who walked through her door. She was a lovely, stubborn at times,...

The sun rose for Darlene Cecelia Marcelina Bojorquez Marquez on January 16th1982. Her light has shone; reached out and touched so many individuals with her beautiful soul for 36 years before that sun set and she passed away on November 17th2018. Darlene is survived by her two Children Essence Marquez and Xavier De La Cruz Jr., her Beloved Alex “Gordo”...

Edmundo Castillo III, age 57, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2018. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona on August 1, 1961. A graduate of East High School, Edmund was passionate about sports. He was a true fan of the Minnesota Vikings, the Arizona Diamondbacks, NASCAR and the ASU Sun Devil athletic teams. He was an avid golfer who loved...