Obituaries

Jason Alan Gerardo, 45, from Phoenix, passed away in his sleep on April 3, 2018. He was born June 18, 1972. Jason was a loving and devoted father, unparalleled friend, dependable colleague, hilarious jokester and all around amazing person. Jason was warm, charming and quick with a smile. He had the innate ability to connect with people and place them...

Philip Taber, Jr. passed away peacefully on April 4, 2018. He was born on October 5, 1923 in Freeport, New York, the son of Erna C. Taber and Philip Taber. Phil attended Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts and the University of Arizona where he played polo and was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He was a WWII...

Mary Lou Anton (widow of Dr. George R. Anton) died Tuesday morning, April 3, at her home. She is survived by Rosemary Anton (Pat Kennedy), Carolyn Walker (Bob), Patricia Stark (Rick), James Anton (Kim), John Anton (Amy), 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. On Friday, April 6, 2018 a Visitation will begin at 5:30 P.M. with a...

Micaela Conley Hain passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 79, on the evening of March 30, 2018. She was born to the late Vincent de Paul Conley and Edna Broderick on July 17, 1938, the oldest of ten siblings. Micaela is often described as a tall, selfless and strong woman, fitting her well as she played...

George J. Gram, age 87 of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on Tuesday night, March 27, 2018 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Dementia.George was an accomplished electrical engineer, college teacher, pilot and flight instructor. He served in the US Navy from 1951-1955. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University in 1959. He was the recipient...

Biagia E. (Betty) Fiore passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 29, 2018 at age 92. She was born in Astoria, New York on September 3, 1925 to Guiseppe and Filippa (Rini) Quattrocchi. She is survived by her 3 sons, 5 grandsons, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Emily V. Contreras 69, born June 19, 1948, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2018. Married to Anthony “Tony” P. Contreras for 48 years. Children Arthur (Felisa) Contreras, Faith (Mark) Morales, Anthony (Gina) Contreras, Debbie (Eddie) DaSalla, Elisa (Ignacio) Martinez, Carlos (Laurie) Contreras, 3 sisters, 29 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to her sister Terri Bracamonte and granddaughters Celeste Castro...

Dolores Duran Cooney 1932-2018, affectionately known as “DeeDee”, passed away to her heavenly reward on March 27, 2018. A lifelong devotion to God, St. Francis, and the Blessed Mother enabled her to carry her Christian duty without questioning Gods purpose for her. Each day Dolores would recite the rosary, and ask the Blessed Mother to protect her children, grandchildren, great...

Beth White passed away peacefully on February 7, 2018. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren invite her family and friends for a celebration of her life Sunday, April 29, 2018. She was dearly loved and is missed. Please call 623-581-6747 for more information. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude’s...

It is with great sadness that the family of Olga Melvina Tarara, “Ollie”, announces her passing after a brief illness on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 102 years old in Phoenix, AZ. Ollie was born in Lanesboro, Minnesota on October 10, 1915. She was the daughter of Thorvald and Karen Danielson both émigrées from Norway, and the last surviving sibling...

Stephen C. Maggio, born February 4, 1930 in Buffalo, New York. He is survived by loving wife of 65 years, Gloria, son Stephen A. Maggio (Kimberly), daughters Joan Lessner and Nancy Burns, grandchildren Nicholas Lessner (Andrea), Christine Hemmingsen (Kurt), and Matthew Maggio, great- grandsons James and Logan Hemmingsen, sisters Rose Casillo, Theresa Shea, Nina Burcato, Mary Lou Neal (Tom) of...

Sue Ann (Bond) Gillies died peacefully on March 27th, 2018. Sue Ann was born November 9th 1929 and raised in West Union West Virginia. At age 20, she and her mother Hazel Bond traveled west for new opportunities. They settled in Tucson in the 1950’s. Sue worked as a teller at the downtown Valley National Bank branch. It was there...

Donald Frank Baker, 70, of Phoenix passed away on March 26, 2018. Donny is survived by his daughter Serena Moran (Brian), grandchildren Justin and Hannah Baker, great-granddaughter Ava Wilson, brothers Nolan (Nancy) and Bob Baker and his sisters Nancy Woods-Kelley and Debbie Selmo, and his two adopted sons Jimmy Daley and Jim Baker. He was preceded in death by his...

John Clement Sizer passed away peacefully on March 22, 2018. He leaves behind his beautiful wife for the past 59 years, Gabriella and their children Maria, Tom and John Jr., along with 8 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, and many other close relatives in Chicago and Mexico. John was an avid runner, golfer, family man and was well known...

Ifigenia “Jean” Sgouros passed away peacefully on March 20, 2018 in Scottsdale, Arizona at the age of 80. She was born in Megalopolis, Greece in 1937, immigrated to the United States in 1952 and joined in marriage to John Sgouros in 1965 in Chicago. She loved being surrounded by her family and helped raise her three grandchildren. Through her life...

Marie A. Williams, 96 years old, passed away on March 18, 2018 at Haylana’s Assisted Living Home in Phoenix, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her sisters Elsie Wardein, Barbara Cope and Irma Blevins. Elsie and Barbara passed two years ago and Irma one year ago. Elsie and Barbara shared more than 15 years of living together in Phoenix,...

Robert W. Cox, a loyal son of Notre Dame, passed away on March 5, 2018, from complications arising from Parkinson’s disease. Bob was born on August 9, 1937 in Carlinville, Macoupin County, Illinois to Robert Nelson Cox and Dorothy June (Novotney) Cox. Survivors include Patricia Jane (Owens) Cox, his devoted and loving wife of 55 years, his four children, Robert...

Charles Donald Mitchell, 91, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018. He was born August 13, 1926 in Burlington, Iowa to parents James and Doris Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his wife Joan Broderick Mitchell of 63 years. He is survived by his sisters, Anna and Elise and brothers Buss, Ken, Bill and James; son Donald (Elena) and...

Stevens, Sue Marie, age 78, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on March 20th, 2018. Sue was born October 12, 1939 to Harry and Marie Stevens in Globe, AZ. She received her Masters Degree from NAU and taught for over 35 years. She taught at local school districts as well as at many Reservations including San Carlos, Salt River and Sells....

Cecilia Saavedra, 104, of Phoenix, passed away on March 21st, 2018, in Phoenix, AZ. Cecilia was born 104 years ago on November 22nd, 1913, in Phoenix. She was a very strong woman and beloved and cherished by her family. She was looking forward to the day she could go to heaven and be reunited with her family. We celebrate with...