Obituaries

Berlanti, Donald Victor, 80, of Paradise Valley, passed away on September 9, 2018. Donald was the Chairman of Quince Associates, a privately held investment company. Since approximately 1975, he has been involved in the ownership and operation of numerous businesses in segments that include broadcasting, restaurants, real estate development and management, retail gift shops and convenience stores. From 1993 until...

Nelda Irene Flesher Stultz, 92 of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018. She was born on December 13, 1925 in Martinton, Illinois to Harry and Irene (Burger) Flesher. Nelda moved to Indiana where she graduated high school in 1944 and met the love of her life. She married Joe in 1945, moved to Arizona and welcomed their...

Age 78, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away in Phoenix on September 6, 2018. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on July 10, 1940. She is survived by her two daughters, Sarah and Emily Mihaylo; three grandsons, Elijah, Michael, and Malachi and three siblings, Marjorie Sasaki, Jane Takata, and David Tomooka. A Visitation will be held at 11:30 a.m. with a...

Robert “Bob” Dreste was born January 12, 1936 in St. Louis to Lewis J. and Sybilla M. Dreste, and went to the Lord on September 6, 2018.  He moved to Phoenix in 1954.  He is survived by his lovely wife Betty of 60 years, sister Judy Greene, and brother-in-law Ed Salrin.  He is also survived by daughters Bonnie York and...

Theresa Erlinda De La Cruz, 76, born in Santa Maria, CA, went to be with our Lord on August 31, 2018.Tessie was a vivacious woman full of selfless love for her family and her community. She was a devout Catholic that attended Holy Spirit Church in Tempe every Sunday and loved her Savior Jesus Christ with all of her heart....

Fr. Michael Eugene O’Carroll (February 6, 1937 – September 1, 2018) was born in Derry, Northern Ireland to Michael T. O’Carroll and Maureen McGoldrick, the eldest of 7 children. He grew up in Killybegs, County Donegal in the Irish Republic. He attended Nial Mor Grade School and St. Eunans High School in Killybegs. He entered All Hallows College in Dublin...

Kathleen Jane, 65, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on August 20, 2018 in Scottsdale, AZ.Kathleen was born on a United States Air Force base in England to William Ezra and Rose Mary Harris on December 5, 1952. The middle child of 7, Kathleen loved and lived for her family and her cats. She was an avid sports fan to her...

Phyllis Philomena Tana was born in Englewood, New Jersey in 1934 and died peacefully in her sleep on August 22, 2018. She was a woman ahead of her time studying medical technology, education and music. She worked in a hospital and as a teacher and then she married and became a full-time homemaker for her husband and three children. She...

Bojorquez, Marylou, 84, of Phoenix passed away on August 27, 2018. She is survived by her sons Allen (Linda), David (Sylvia), daughters Susan and Sally (Rey), 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grands. Marylou is preceded in death by her husband Ralph in 2013. A Visitation will be held from 8:30-9:30 A.M. on Friday, August 31, 2018 with a Funeral Service at...

Margaret Curtis Davison Tancy, a native Arizonan, was born on June 25, 1919 to Eugene and Pearl Curtis of Thatcher, AZ. She died August 20, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ray T. Davison and Fred L. Tancy and daughter, Vivian Marie. She is survived by her youngest daughter, Deanna Lee of Scottsdale, step-daughter...

Violet Patricia Beryl McCarville, 92 years old, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 17, 2018 at 9:30 P.M. Patricia, also known as Patty Poo, Mumsie, and Grandma Pat to those closest to her, was surrounded by her family during her last few days. When she was ready, she passed over the bridge and was greeted by those she loved who...

Edward Joseph Straneva, 85, died peacefully on August 17, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona with his family by his side. Born February 7, 1933 in Ludlow, Pennsylvania to Katherine and Stephen Straneva, Ed was the youngest of seven. He attended Kane High School and served as a mechanic corporal in the US Army during the Korean War (1953-55). On June 28,...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Arthur Cunningham III, who died unexpectedly on August 15, 2018 near his summer home in Coeur d’alene Idaho.Art was born in Phoenix, Arizona on March 15, 1958 to Arthur Cunningham, Jr. and Katherine Francis Momsen.Art accomplished many things in life, but will be most remembered for the kind of man...

Born on March 19th, 1993 Gone to heaven with Christ on August 12th, 2018 A spiritual soul, a selfless kind young lady taken away from us from a sudden heart attack. No good-byes given, just a simple see you later. Found lonely without a heartbeat in a bathroom where she was living with friends. Now she is with God, in...

Frank Ziede, age 95, died August 15, 2018 at his home in Mesa with his family. Born June 13, 1923 in El Paso, TX and was brought to Arizona by his parents where he attended school until he graduated from Superior High School.   He joined the Army in 1943. After his basic training he volunteered for a special assignment and...

MaryElaine Baumann, 92, passed away on August 14, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born on April 8, 1926 in Sheldon, Iowa. She was the fifth of seven children born to Al and Irene Zimmer. She outlived her parents and all of her siblings. She is survived by three of her four children, Laura Eckman Atwell (spouse: Pete Atwell) of...

Annabelle Tonyan Heck, 88, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2018.  She was a Phoenix resident for 65 years.  Annabelle is survived by her son Mike, daughter Tami, 5 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.  She will be placed next to her parents at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery on the second week of November, 2018.  Condolences may be expressed atwww.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com

Irma G. Gilmore, R.N., 72, was called to heaven on August 12, 2018. Irma was born on March 19, 1946 in Phoenix, AZ to Henry M. Garcia and Margaret Pena Flores. She received her nursing degree from Phoenix College and spent 40+ years caring for others at Good Samaritan Hospital. Nursing was her true calling. Her passion was crochet and...

Sara was born on May 14, 1928 to Gladys and John Schiever in Butler, PA. She peacefully entered into glory on August 9, 2018, with family present, at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Rev. James Reynolds. Sara is survived by her loving family; her brother, Sidney Schiever, six children,...

Alissa Marie Cumpston of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away peacefully on August 9th at the age of 37 surrounded by her family and showered with love.  She fought a tough battle so courageously and can finally rest.  The middle of three daughters, she was born February 2nd1981 in Aurora, CO, to parents Martin and Jane Cumpston. Preceded in death by maternal...