Obituaries

Peter Fernandez, 75, went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Oliva Angulo grandsons, Roman Jr. (Chanel), Nico and Adrian, daughter Dawn and great grandchildren, Kenley, Collins and Hunter.He is loved and will be remembered by the families he cherished; Pineda’s, Angulo’s, Perez’, Chacon’s, Mesquita’s, Lopez’, Harris/Fierros, Casas, Ferra’s and Regina Bojorquez...

Phyllis Johnson Taber passed away peacefully July 22, 2017 with her husband of 71 years Philip Taber by her side.Phyllis was born March 13, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Grace McNaughton Black Johnson and Albert Roy Johnson. She attended Stephens College in Missouri and the University of Arizona where she majored in Journalism and was a member of...

88, of Phoenix, passed away on July 23, 2017. Jim was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Joseph and Emma Grady. Jim proudly served as an officer in the US Navy during the Korean War. He is survived by his loving wife Jean of 61 years; sons Michael and Steve Grady; daughters Jenny McElroy, Mary Grady and Karen Grady; sister...

86, of Phoenix, passed away July 23rd, 2017. She was born November 9, 1930 to José and Maria Garcia in El Paso Texas. Eva was raised with 11 siblings!Eva married Jose Lopez May 1, 1948, in El Paso, and devoted her life raising five children. Irma, George, Benjamin, Robert, and Christine. She was blessed with 8 grandchildren and 7 great...

Joanne Branigan was born on October 9, 1930, in Amboy, Illinois, to Kathryn and Frank Branigan. She passed away on July 18, 2017, in Phoenix, Arizona. Joanne was the youngest of four daughters: Helen, Kathleen, Mary Louise and Joanne. She grew up in Amboy, IL where she graduated from Amboy Township High School and moved to Phoenix in 1949. Joanne...

passed away on July 16, 2017 at the age of 94. Josephine Kauzlarich was born in Centerville, Iowa. Jo was known for her sweet demeanor, warm heart and unwavering faith. In 1946, Jo married returning WWII soldier Ed McConville. Together they moved their family from Iowa to Phoenix, Arizona in 1956. Jo worked as a secretary while raising her family....

56, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on July 1, 2017.In honor of AnitaLife of the Party Celebration will be held on July 22, 2017Time: 11:00 A.M.Light of the Desert Church33175 N. Cave Creek Rd. Cave Creek, AZ 85331Dress code: funeral attire is not required (color recommended)Food to follow the serviceIn lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Light of...

Theresa Marquez, seventy-nine years of age, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, July 13, 2017. She was born on May 16, 1938, in Phoenix, Arizona, to parents, Benito and Teresa Marquez. She is survived by her sisters, Benny, Rosalie and Frances and brothers, Tony, Charlie and Sam, as well as a daughter, Victoria and numerous nieces and nephews....

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and friend passed away peacefully on July 15, 2017. Cecilia Martin was born in Nogales, Arizona on October 3rd, 1946, to Richard and Maria Serino. She is preceded in death by both parents. Cecilia is survived by her brother Eddie Serino, her two sons Daniel Richard Martin and Stephen Travis Martin, daughter in law...

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,...