Obituaries

Raymond P. Rivera, Sr 85, of Globe, Arizona passed away on June 1, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Raymond P. Rivera, Sr. was born in Globe, Arizona to Frank and Marianna Rivera on September 22, 1932. He graduated from Globe High School. Raymond married Andrea Rivera on May 4, 1963 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He worked as a diesel mechanic for...

Magda was born in Havana, Cuba on May 25, 1930 and went to be with the Lord on May 21, 2018 at 87 years of age. She came to the U.S. in 1960, where she lived a charming and wonderful life. She was a beloved wife to her late husband, Bobby, for 60 years; and also a beloved sister to...

Eugene “Gene” Gazzola passed away peacefully on May 27, 2018 (Trinity Sunday) after a long and valiant fight with leukemia. He spent his last days with his daughters, grandson, and son-in-law, laughing and sharing cherished family stories. Gene was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Giacomo and Genevieve Gazzola. While growing up in the Windy City, he became an...

Lee Mitchell Anderson, 67, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully from complications of cancer with his family at his side. He retired as a heavy equipment operator from the City of Phoenix for over 25 years of service. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed the outdoors. He is survived by his sons Christopher and Mitchell, brothers Larry and Lyle and...

Bonefacio Romero Milligan, passed away on May 29, 2018. Boney went home to be with his wife and 4 children. He is survived by 3 daughters, 8 sons, 51 grandchildren, 105 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Words cannot express the heart of gold that Boney had. Devoting his time to his family and friends. Watching him with all of his grandchildren...

Patricia Ann Mikulak, 73, of Phoenix, passed away on May 29, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 29, 1944 in Carbondale, Pennsylvania to John and Opal (Birtley) Vauter. Patricia is survived by her loving husband Myron, two son’s Stephen Mikulak (Linda) and David Mikulak, her sister Carmeen Klausner and 5 loving grandchildren. A Visitation will...

Jesus F. Jimenez, 85, passed on May 25, 2018. He is survived by Sylvia, his wife of 62 years, 7 daughters, 8 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, and 1 brother. Visitation will be Thursday, May 31st at 6:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, in Phoenix. Funeral Mass...

Georgiana Swanson of Phoenix, passed away on May 27, 2018. She was born in Iowa City, Iowa on January 27, 1936 to Dewey and Stella Swanson. She moved to Phoenix in 1961 where she taught for 30 years working with 4th grade and special needs children. Georgiana was active in her church serving as a Deacon and Elder. She sang...

Georgiana Elizabeth Dauksis, 95, was greeted into Heaven by the Lord on May 21, 2018. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 10, 1922 to the late George and Mary Justic. Georgiana moved from Chicago with her husband and daughters to a wonderful lake front property at Camp Lake, Wisconsin then onto Phoenix in 1959. She was a homemaker...

Terry Mullan, beloved husband, father, Grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend passed away at the age of sixty-nine. Terry is survived by his wife, Karen, son, Terry, daughter, Shannon and Grandson Makai. Terry’s youngest son, Christian preceded him in death. We carry you forever near in our hearts: you will always be with us in the lessons you gave, the...

Gary Arthur Somers, beloved son of Gary and Gayle Somers, was born on May 5, 1985, in Beverly, MA, and passed away on May 19, 2018. He spent his first years living with his family in Essex, Ma, and in 1995 moved with them to Phoenix, AZ. He was a graduate of Paradise Valley High School and Arizona State University,...

Consuelo “Connie” Coronado (maiden name Ruiz), Phoenix, Arizona. She was born in Bard, California January 20, 1935. She died peacefully on May 18, 2018. Connie is survived by Husband Richard C. Coronado, 4 Children; Lois, Richard, Margaret, Robert; 6 Grandchildren; Lissette, Nathan, Spencer, Alexis, Miranda, Robby; 6 Brothers; 3 Sisters; 3 Great-Grandchildren; Adrian, Amirrah, Natalia. Services to be held Wednesday,...

Janice Stier passed away suddenly on May 3, 2018. She grew up in Greensfork, Indiana and moved as a teenager with her family to Richmond, Indiana where she met the love of her life Dale, they were neighbors. They married in 1958, had three children and moved to Phoenix, Arizona in August, 1970. She worked for AT&T. She was loved...

Nicholas Damian D’Arcangelo, died at the age of 64, in his home in Gilbert, Arizona. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona to James and Marian D’Arcangelo on January 7, 1954. He attended St. Thomas the Apostle grade school and Brophy College Preparatory. He continued his education at Phoenix College and Arizona State University where he graduated Suma Cum Laude with...

Our beloved son Cory Miller Hakes has passed away at the age of 38 in his hometown of Phoenix, Arizona.Cory is survived by his wonderful children, Adrian and Isabel and their mother Terri, his mother and father, Erin and Daren, and his gang of brothers, sister and his loving girlfriend, Deena. Also, his infinite amount of aunts, uncles, grandmother, cousins,...

Josephine Miceli, 88, passed away on Monday May 14, 2018. Josephine was born on March 15, 1930 in Detroit, MI to Mario and Nettie (Giurlanda) Scuderi. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Joseph and her sister Antoinette Bulgarella. Josephine is survived by her children; Katherine (Ron) Senior, Albert (Donna) Miceli and Annette (Mike) McDonough; five grandchildren, Lauren...

It is with great sadness that the family of Erlinda Gonzales announces her passing on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the age of 76. Erlinda will be lovingly remembered by her children, Monica Messner, Veronica (Herman) Lucero, Rachel Curran, Christine (Matthew) Black, and Arthur (Danielle) Lopez. Erlinda will be forever remembered by 18 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 4 brothers and...

Albert J. Satina, 98, passed away of natural causes May 8, 2018. Albert was a proud member of the United States Marine Corp. Albert had a long career as a music teacher with the Phoenix Union High School system. He was a multi-talented musician and teacher, playing in several orchestras in the Valley. As of last year he was a...

On this Mother’s Day, we are deeply saddened to say good-bye to our most precious mama, Deborah Ann Stark Bonacci. She was 68 years old. Thought of as the most beautiful person in the world by her family, “Debbie” gracefully joined her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her beloved grandmother, “Muggy”, and her father, our hero, “Papa”, in heaven on...

Betty passed away peacefully, at the age of 71, surrounded by her children and family members on May 8, 2018, in Phoenix. She was born March 9, 1947, in Manuelito, into the Black Sheep Clan born for the Bitter Water Clan. Betty retired from Indian Health Services after 43 years of loyal service in 2016. During her lifetime she served...