Obituaries

Matthew J. Makaus, Jr. “Joe”, 72, was born in Phoenix on September 2, 1945, and passed away July 17, 2018, after a long illness.He attended St. Gregory’s and St. Francis Xavier Elementary Schools, Brophy College Preparatory, Northern Arizona University and Arizona State University. He lived in Pinetop most of his adult life until health issues brought him to Scottsdale.He loved...

Passed away August 4, 2018 joining her husband Eugene W. Loy. Born to Leonilla and Thomas Johnston April 23, 1931 in Phoenix, Arizona. Barbara and Gene were married in September 4, 1950 and lived in many places while Gene was in the Air Force. She will be greatly missed by her children Edward (Jan) Loy, Gary Loy, David Loy, Robert...

Brian John O’Connor of Phoenix, Arizona passed away in his sleep at home in the early morning of July 27, 2018. Brian was born on October 17, 1955 in Aurora, Illinois the first son of Dr. Charles A. O’Connor M.D. and Charlene M. O’Connor. He graduated from the West Aurora High School in 1973 andsubsequently earned a Bachelor Degree from...

Donald Robbins Liem passed away July 29th, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was a great humanitarian and he made the world a better place. Don was born on February 12, 1933 in Morenci, Arizona to Henry A. and Gladys Johnson Liem and was the third of five children....

Erma Linda Bonillas, 78, entered into our Heavenly Father’s arms on July 28, 2018 while in the hospital fighting numerous medical conditions. She died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.She leaves behind her children: Mike (Susana), Gary, Lisa (Michael), Darryl (Patricia), Alan, David (Robin). Her siblings: Raymond, Arnold, Eleanor and Arcenia. Her grandchildren: Suzanne, Michael, Jennifer, Cecillia, Dominique, Alan, Adam,...

Philip Otto Readio at 62 years of age passed away in his home in Phoenix, Arizona on Wednesday the 25th of July 2018.Phil is survived by his Brothers Chris and Dave, his children Nyssa and Ryan, and his grandson Bryce.From a very young age Phil was a tinkerer, he would take any and everything apart. His Parents, George and Arlene,...

Michael David Mills, 57, died on Monday, July 23, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ. Mike spent the majority of his life in Glendale, Arizona. He had a passion for cooking, loved fishing and enjoyed football. He is reunited in Heaven with his mother Florence, father RJ and son Michael. He is survived by his four adult children; Matthew Mills, Michelle Thompson,...

Glendale Jones Raftery was born in Lawrence, Kansas, on August 4, 1927. She passed on July 14, 2018. Glendale grew up next to the University of Kansas. As a child, she and her cousins would always run around the art museum, where the guards would say, “It’s the Jones’ girls again.” Little did Glendale know, she would grow up to...

Richard Heiny, 83, died July 20 at his home in Phoenix. His wife and family were with him when he passed. Richard was born May 27, 1935, to John and Helen Heiny in Fort Wayne, IN. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961 to 1965, the last year at the NATO base in France. In 1953 he earned...

My sister Mary…Mary Agnes Moran Hays was born on a Sunday, April 23, 1939, the daughter of George Lawrence Moran and Marie Christine Vogel Moran. She would live with her parents on the family farm of (160) acres located (5) miles south of the town of Lohrville, Iowa. Mary Agnes was the first child born to Lawrence and Marie and...

Sister Christine (Marie) Gilsenan, I.B.V.M., was born in Trim, County Meath, Ireland. In 1954 she entered the Loreto Convent at Navan, County Meath, becoming a Loreto Sister. She came to SS. Simon & Jude Parish, Phoenix, in 1957. She was an excellent educator, influencing the lives of thousands of students during her time in the classroom, spending most of her...

Ruth Wimberg, 82 of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on July 16, 2018. She is survived by her sister Jean. A Vigil will be held from 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. with Rosary Prayer at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M....

Debbie Curtis, age 67 passed away at her home in Litchfield Park, Arizona on July 5, 2018.  She was born on April 25, 1951 to Roy and Alice “Irene” (Morrell) Curtis in Illinois. Debbie was an extremely talented and self-taught seamstress who began her career sewing clothes from simple patterns and designs. She would later create her own patterns and...

Mary Murphy passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the age of 93 surrounded by her loving family. She and her husband, William “Bud” Murphy were happily married for 61 years and the proud parents of 10 children.Mary was a woman of many talents and interests and was gifted with a beautiful voice. She developed a passion for music, reading,...

Shirley Brewer Ladd, 91 of Phoenix passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2018. Born on October 16, 1926 in Troy, New York. Her greatest joy was being a mother and raising her daughter Darryl. They traveled and cruised all over the world. Bermuda was her favorite spot. Several years ago they visited Israel and having made it to...

Virginia was born February 3, 1915 in Globe, Arizona. Her proud parents, Father; Edward W. Hargett, Mother; Mary F. Hargett. They lived on a homestead in Six Shooter Canyon in Globe. She had quite a few older brothers and sisters and soon thereafter, there were two younger brothers born. She had a happy childhood. She learned to play the piano...

In loving memory of Annie Marie Cikler, who is survived by her son Jeff Cikler and her two grand-children Brooklyn & Tristan who were her world and delight in her life. Annie was a woman with the biggest heart in the world and loved nothing more than family. She was born in Hollywood, CA on August 2, 1949 and lost...

Michael G. Mangone, aged 23, passed away on July 8, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ. Michael is survived by his parents, Joe and Theda, sisters, Elizabeth and Emily, his favorite dog, Buddy, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Michael was born in Scottsdale and graduated from Arcadia High School. Michael was always an athlete and his passion was basketball. He played...

Alice B. Sesma passed away comfortably on July 6, 2018. She is survived by her beloved husband Paul Sesma (Ses), daughters Kimberlee Obeso and Georgina Obeso (Lionel), along with her 8 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 6 sisters, 2 brothers and many beloved family and friends. Alice is preceded in death by her parents and 2 siblings.Alice is known for being a...

Midge Heiple, 92, died peacefully on July 6, 2018 at home with family. She was born in 1926 in Port Limon, Costa Rica and lived her early childhood in Banes, Cuba. As a teenager, she went to the Academy of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans and followed her only sister to Maryville College in St. Louis Missouri. Her early...