Obituaries

Hamati, Samira Kamal, 77 of Phoenix, passed away on February 25, 2018. She was born in Amman Jordan to parents, Samuael Abdulahad and Jamila Al Ashi. She is preceded in death by her husband Kamal Hamati and daughter Arig Hamati. Samira is survived by children; Mike, Tony, Joe, Sue, and Heidi Hamati. Brothers John and Hikmet Abdulahad; Sisters Seline, Janet...

Michael R. Di Cerbo. “Toastmaster Mike”On Monday, February 26, 2018 in the early evening, a true gentleman who believed this was a wonderful world, took his last breath. Mike was born December 14, 1923 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was always proud of his Italian immigrant roots. Both parents, Rosalie Modugno Di Cerbo and Louis Di Cerbo, had come from the...

Michael W. Wheeler, 60, Phoenix, AZ passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at home with his love ones by his side. A Celebration of Life to be held March 3, 2018. Michael Warren Wheeler was born September 1, 1957 in Muscatine, Iowa. He was the son of Robert W. Wheeler and Mary L. Haller. He worked as a laborer and...

Aurelia Joan Svoboda, 97, peacefully passed away in her sleep at her home of over six decades, on February 20, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband of seven decades, F. Mike and her eldest of three sons Craig. Joan had a long wonderful life and will be lovingly remembered by her remaining living relatives and friends. On...

Alice V. Francies “Teeter” passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018. Teeter was born in November 1933 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was the daughter of Nettie Romley Francies and N.N. “Sidney” Francies who preceded her in death, along with her brothers, Norman and Dennis, her nephew Michael and her niece Carina Loren. She is survived by her brothers Sidney (Bobbi),...

On February 16, 2018, we lost our mother Johnnie Kate Anderson. She left her remaining family S. Bud Anderson (Suzanne Lent) James E. Anderson (Cris Earley) Carolyn Ashworth, Cindy Rose Essary (Dale), Robbie S. Anderson (Cecilia), daughter-in-law Carol Anderson, 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren to wander these lands alone. Preceding her in death, her husband Herman Anderson and son Carley...

Ray L. Sandoval (Tata Candyman), 98 years old, passed away Monday February 19th, 2018. Born in Miami, Arizona in 1919 to Jesus and Mariana Sandoval, Ray enlisted in the Army and was a member of the 158th RCT, better known as the “Bushmasters”. He proudly served his country under the leadership of General Douglas MacArthur during World War II. After...

Charles (Stratie) Kakadeles, 63, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. Born at Luke Air Force Base in Goodyear Arizona to parents William and Helen Kakadeles, his father passed away at a young age and Stratie was then raised by his stepfather Alex Fernandez and mother Helen. He attended Balsz school and graduated from East High School...

Floanna “Flo” Mae H Dozer Hay, 93 went to her eternal home February 18, 2018. She was born January 25, 1925 in Schoolcraft, Michigan, to Barbara and Ralph Huddlestun of Three Rivers, Michigan. Her first husband, Richard V Dozer, her son-in-law, Kent Cerrone and her granddaughter, Laura Grace Dozer, have preceded her in death. Her loving husband, Don M. Hay...

ESPINOZA, ROBERT V.A LEGACY OF FAITH, LOVE, AND SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRYRobert V. Espinoza (96), father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great grandfather died peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 18th, surrounded by his beloved family. He was preceded in dead by Ernestina Carrillo-Espinoza, the love of his life. Robert was a first generation Mexican-American, born in Phoenix, Arizona, on July...

Stanley Joseph Jallo, 94, of Phoenix, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at The Pueblo Norte Senior Living Community in Scottsdale, AZ. He was born October 8, 1923 in Hazleton, PA to Stanley Joseph Dzialo and Anna Tychinski Dzialo. Stanley Sr and Anna both emigrated to the United States from Eastern Europe as teenagers, settling in Hazelton where they...

Mary Alicia Lechleiter, 53 passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 8, 2018. She was born November 22, 1964 in New York City, NY to Edward and Barbara Lechleiter. Mary spent most of her life caring for others as a nurse. She came by it naturally as she was very loving and caring. She also loved and cared for all her family...

On Monday, February 12th, we lost our beautiful, sweet son, George Murnane. He passed away peacefully of natural causes while on a business trip in Colorado. We are blessed that our final memories of him are of a vibrant, confident and happy young man, loving his first job as an audit associate at Clifton Larson Allen, thrilled to have passed...

Patricia Ella Louise, “Patti,” Tesoriero passed away of natural causes on February 9, 2018 at her apartment in central Phoenix. Patti was the fourth child born to Barney and Viola (Voita) Tesoriero on January 25, 1957, the feast of the conversion of Saint Paul. Patti is survived by her daughter, Pat Sampson, and grandchildren Marquita, Demetrius, and Angie, as well...

Robert (Bob) Philip McGuinness, 91, passed away peacefully on February 10. Bob was born in Pennsylvania to the late James and Wallburga McGuinness. In additionto his parents he is proceeded in death by his daughter Linda and brothers; Thomas, Edward, Paul, Joseph and Leo. Bob will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 71 years Angie;daughter Karen and two...

Weary of reading obituaries noting someone’s courageous battle with death, Tad wanted it known that he died as a result of being stubborn and raising hell for more than seven decades.Tad Forbes Evans, 74, of Glendale, Arizona, was born on February 13, 1943. He kicked the bucket, bought the farm, and ate his last barbeque rib on February 8, 2018....

Betancourt, Refugio, (Cuco), 91 of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on February 9, 2018. Refugio was born in Avondale, AZ on May 22, 1926. Refugio was born to Domingo and Cipriana Betancourt. He grew up in the Superior, AZ community known as La Posta. Refugio was an Army Veteran and served in WWII. Cuco enjoyed playing his guitar for his...

Robert Khan, Sr. Robert “Bob” Khan, Sr. peacefully passed away on February 6, 2018. He was born in Casa Grande, Arizona on November 7, 1931 to Maria Bonillas Martinez Khan and Niamat Ali Khan. Maria spoke only Spanish, and Niamat spoke only Arabic, so Bob acquired mastery of three languages very early in life. When Bob was five years old,...

Curtis Albert Krieger, was taken from us too soon. He went to Heaven on 2/3/2018 at the age of 22yrs old. Curtis Albert was born & raised in Arizona. He is survived by many loved ones but those closest to him are his brother/best friend Michael & his loving parents Tom & Esther. Same in Heaven as here on Earth,...

Ann Marie (Ree) Gouveia, was born to Deacon Americo (Mac) Gouveia and Carmela Julie Gouveia in Phoenix on August 31, 1963. She died on February 5, 2018 at the age of 54 from dementia. She is survived by siblings; Joe, Lois, John, Marianne, and Linda. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Jim, and her nephew Eric....