Obituaries

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...

Frederick “Fred” Allen Coates, 71, of Phoenix passed away Friday, July 6, 2018, in Gilbert, AZ. He was born on February 18,1947 in Chicago, Illinois to James and Elizabeth Coates. Fred was a U.S. Army Veteran. He joined the Army shortly after graduating from Lew Wallace High School in Gary, Indiana. While serving he received a National Defense Service medal,...

Robert M. Stevens passed away unexpectedly at the age of 49. Rob was the proud son of Rosalee and Bob Stevens, and beloved brother of Jeff (Helen) and John (Patty). He graduated from St Thomas the Apostle Elementary School and Gerard Catholic High School. Although Rob had several jobs in retail, he always gravitated toward his true passion which was...

Meza Jr., Manuel, 78, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on July 4, 2018. He is survived by sister Luisa, children Angela, Sylvia, Lorenzo, and Tamra, eleven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral...

Timothy Jay Walsh was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on October 12, 1940. Died at home July 6, 2018. Graduated St. Francis Xavier grade school (1954); Brophy College Prep (1958); Santa Clara University (1962). Worked at Walsh Bros. part time 1955 to 1962; full time 1962 to 2008. Rotary International member 1966 to 2015.Predeceased by brother Richard Jr. 4/7/45; father, Richard...

Judith T. Boehner (Judy) passed away peacefully at the age of 72 on July 5, 2018 in Scottsdale, AZ. Judy was born September 13, 1945 in Amsterdam, New York to Ruth (Wilkinson) and Richard Turner. Judy enjoyed her early childhood in Amsterdam with her three younger sisters and both sets of grandparents within walking distance. The Turner family moved around...

Josefino Alberto Lopez Mendez “Beto” passed away on July 1, 2018 surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with kidney disease and septicemia. Beto was brought into this world on December 20, 1952 in Oaxaca, Mexico. Beto was preceded in death by his parents Federico Lopez and Esther Mendez as well as brothers Natalio and Serafin. Beto is survived...

Loving grandmother Joe Ann Godbehere passed away at home early morning on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, from Leukemia. She was preceded in death by her husband James N. Godbehere and her daughter Sandra J. Phillips. She is survived by her sons Donald J. (Sheila) and Thomas E. (Carolyn), 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, her brother Edward and sister Beth. Also a...

Natalie S Garr passed away at the age of 94 on June 27, 2018 in her residence at the Acacia Health Center at Sagewood Senior Living Community in Phoenix, AZ. Having been a lifelong resident of New York and Connecticut, she moved to Arizona in 2016, to be closer to family. She was preceded in death by her brother, Lewis...

Irene Romero Raybould was born in Hayden, AZ in 1933 and joined the Lord on June 30th, 2018. She is survived by her three daughters Yolanda, Arlene and Yvonne. Her eleven grandchildren include Irene, Feliciano, Paul, Sirena, Alina, Cristina, Fernando, Anthony, Steban, Berlinda and Dena. She is also survived by her nineteen great grandchildren Alexavier, Zenaida, David, Julian, Dominique, Anavey,...

Zacher, Lori, 45, of Phoenix passed away peacefully on July 1, 2018. She was born on August 12, 1972 in Omaha, Nebraska to Rollin and Ingrid Fickenscher. She attended Our Lady of Lourdes elementary school in Omaha alongside her brother Derek Fickenscher. She later went on to Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart where she graduated in 1990. An avid...

Andrew Martin Reichenberger passed away June 23, 2018 at the age of 56. “Andy” was born in Phoenix, Arizona and attended Saint Agnes Elementary School and Camelback High School. He earned his Associate of Arts in Technology from DeVry University. Andy worked for Honeywell as a technician for nearly 20 years working on flight simulators. Andy was an avid carpenter...

Walter H. Peters, 78 years old, went to his eternal home on June 18, 2018. Pete, as his friends called him, was a loyal son, caring husband, loving father and grandfather, and generous friend. He enlisted and served faithfully as a United States Marine directly out of high school. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth (Beth), daughter Cherone, son...

Joan Stewart Carroll, 90, of Scottsdale, AZ formerly of Grand Beach, MI passed away on June 21, 2018 in Scottsdale, AZ. Sommerfeld Chapel – 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, MI has been entrusted with arrangements. Joan was born in Hammond, IN on November 9, 1927 to the late Malcolm and Edna (Bohling) Stewart. She loved all her family and...

Margaret (Marge) Louise Fisher entered eternal rest to meet her Lord and Savior and be reunited with her loved ones on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, in Phoenix, AZ. Marge was born on February 24, 1944, to Andrew and Mary Maschak in Johnstown, PA where she lived for 18 years before beginning her life in Phoenix, AZ. After completing her GED,...

Richard Leroy (Dick) Price passed peacefully, Sunday June 17, 2018 surrounded by family members and loving caregivers. Richard, a proud Texan and always a Cowboy fan, was born December 28, 1923. He grew up in small cities and towns across the South. At 17, he struck out to make his fortune in the Pacific Northwest. After a short stint as...

On Friday, June 8, 2018, Robert F. Kloss passed away at the age of 96. Bob was born in Cleveland and graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in psychology. He was a proud Army veteran and served for three (3) years during World War II, during which time he participated in highly classified operations at Fort Hunt in...