Obituaries

L. James Eggleston, 91 years, passed away on July 12, 2017, after a brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of sixty-eight years, Mary Ann, and daughters Karen and Kathy.Jim was a prominent businessman in downtown Glendale, Arizona, as both an investor and proprietor of a retail clothing store. For many years, Jim and his brother owned...

George Coronado Verdugo “Tochi”, 71 of Mesa, AZ, on July 7, 2017, was reunited with his youngest daughter Gigi, his older brother Barney and parents Jose and Teresa Verdugo. His fun loving presence lives through his daughter Glory, son Brian, grandchildren, Delicia, Makayla and Damon, his older brother, Jose Verdugo along with sisters Mary Teresa C.V. Lopez and Betty Verdugo,...

Guillermo “Willie” Jiron Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. He was born in Columbus, New Mexico to Jose and Esther Jiron on May 17, 1931. He was raised in Casas Grande, Chihuahua, Mexico alongside his siblings, Ramon, Irma, Fausto and Oscar. He met and fell in love with his wife of 50...

Myra L. McGuire, 90, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2017. Myra is survived by 5 children: John (Dorsa) McGuire, Patrick (Linda) McGuire, Maggi (Mark) White, Thomas McGuire and Michael (Susan) McGuire. She also leaves 10 grandchildren; Molly (McGuire) McCurdy, Kevin, Brian and Sean McGuire, Jesse Pugh, Kathy (McGuire) Auman, Brenna McGuire, Nick Ross, Christopher and...

19, of Gilbert, Arizona, tragically left this life July 7th, 2017 due to a motor vehicle accident. Paolo was born in Plano, Texas on July 1st, 1998. He graduated from Campo Verde High School, class of 2016, and completed his freshman year at The University of Arizona. Paolo is described by his closest friends and family as someone who always...

Lenore R. Sesma, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2017. She is survived by her beloved husband Edward F. Sesma, sisters Vivian and Irma. She will be deeply missed by her children Gilda (Ruben), Denise (John), Camille (Michael), Paul (Alice), Eric, Andrea (Ralph), Steven Jr. and daughter in law Sylvia. She was loved by her 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and...

Sandra Lee Treadwell of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on July 6, 2017 at the age of 73. She was born on May 7, 1944 in Highland, Indiana to Joseph and Josephine Danda. Sandra is survived by George, her husband of 52 years, children Chris and Amanda Wilson, grandson Greer and sisters Genevieve Cipolla and Judy Roberts. She was preceded in...

Alice M (Maldonado) Culling, 99, was born June 9, 1918 in Phoenix, AZ. This beautiful woman was truly loved by all, and loved all unconditionally. She passed away from this life on July 7, 2017 in her home with family close at her side. Preceding her in entering Heaven’s gates is her husband Alfred Culling, parents Antonio and Teresa Maldonado...

Dr. Jack Wilson passed away peacefully on July 1, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Jack was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and loving friend to all. He was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on September 5, 1928, to Cherrill and Freda Wilson and grew up in Henryetta, Oklahoma. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1950 where...

84 of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Freda was born November 22, 1932 in Charleston, WV to parents Clyde and Mary (Kidd) Cavender. At a young age, she learned to play piano and continued with piano throughout her life. Her love of piano helped to inspire a similar love of music in her granddaughters. Freda...

Emma Lue Jaramillo of Phoenix, AZ went to our Lord on June 28, 2017 at hospice in Phoenix. She and her twin were born November 24, 1940 in Stilwell, OK to Guy and Demoy Pate. One of 8 children, she was preceded in death by her parents, 2 siblings and beloved husband Felix Jaramillo. Married twice, she has 2 children,...

On June 27, 2017, in Scottsdale, AZ, Ken passed away and was reunited with his wife of 61 years, Marjorie Lou, who preceded him in death in 2007. Ken was born in Fairbury, NE, on July 12, 1924. He is survived by his son, Woody (Diane), two grandchildren, Ryan (Ann) and Jaime Mandarino (Steve) and six great grandchildren; Rachel, Jacob...

88, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away June 23, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 15, 1928 in South Bend, Indiana to Herbert and Margaret Jones. There she met Ted O’Malley Jr. while he was attending Nortre Dame University. They married shortly after his graduation on June 5, 1951 and moved to Ted’s home town of Phoenix,...

Howard D. “Butch” Robinson, 76, from Mesa Arizona went home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday June 24, 2017. Howard was born on September 25, 1940 in Des Moines, Iowa to Marion F. and Lillian T. (Piske) Robinson.Howard grew up in Iowa, Illinois and Arizona. Howard graduated from Scottsdale High school in 1959 and joined the U.S....

Wendell Ernst Rossman went home to Our Lord on June 22, 2017, to join his beloved wife, Doreen Mary, and his daughter, Carmel Janet Roeck. Born in Munich, Germany on November 21, 1926, he is survived by his children Patricia Rossman, Wendy (James) Nichols, Michael Rossman, Constance Rossman, 16 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and a great-great granddaughter on the way. As...

Sandra Mangan Schaffer has left a wake of people who love her. Born September 27, 1937 to Suzanne Margaret and Lieutenant Colonel Charles Stephen Mangan in Miami, Florida, her parents raised her and her brother, Charles Stephen Mangan II on Air Force bases across the United States. Sandra graduated Suma Cum Laude from Webster University in Missouri and received a...

Dorothy “Dottie” Ames Otondo passed away June 24, 2017 and is now united with her husband, Joseph of 69 years. She was born February 6, 1926 in St. Louis, Missouri to Edith and Harry Ames and was one of 7 children. As a child she looked forward to her adventurous summer visits with cousins in the country. At the young...

Age 99, passed away on June 16, 2017 at Huger Mercy Center where he resided. Ben was born on March 21, 1918 to Joseph and Mary Wojtaszek. He married his wife Charlotte Kilijan of 60 years, in Chicago in 1941. Ben was preceded in death by his parents, wife, siblings and his son Robert. Ben was active in the Knights...

62, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away June 21, 2017. Kerry was born February 26, 1955 to parents, Louis and Margaret Cipolla. Native to Arizona, he attended East High School. Kerry served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was also a Metal Spray Specialist at Honeywell and eventually retired after 30 years. Kerry is survived by his wife...

Sister Evelyn O’Boyle entered into eternal life June 21, 2017. She was born November 5, 1932 in Galway, Ireland, the second child of Emmet and Eileen Greaney O’Boyle. She entered the religious congregation of the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Crosshaven, Co. Cork, Ireland, in 1957 and made her profession of vows in 1959. In...