Obituaries

Robert (Bob, Bobby, Willy) Bob was born in Chicago on July 24, 1949 and from that moment on, the world was never quite the same. After attending Wright Jr College, he joined Combined Insurance where the PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) Philosophy became his way of life.  While at Combined he achieved many awards; BI Region Super Cup Champions, District Manager...

59, of Phoenix, passed peacefully Sunday October 9, 2016 following a year-long battle with that unrelenting, iron-jawed cur called Cancer. A mad, sinister animal that cannot always be repelled or evaded, no matter how strong or fast its victim. And strong, Tut was. He portrayed this imperviousness not only to pain but to the judgments and expectations of others, even...

Elaine “Laney” Mesick 68, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, October 9, 2016, after her 10-year struggle with lymphoma ended peacefully at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix. Though her body ultimately succumbed to lymphoma, her spirit never did. In the years since her diagnosis, she refused to despair or complain, fighting the disease with everything she had and embracing...

Passed away on October 9, 2016. He was born in Los Angeles, CA on November 18th, 1930 and moved to AZ in 1964. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War (1950-1954). He worked for Sperry Computers Systems as a Technical Manager for 28 years. He was a volunteer at the AZ Science Center, the American Red Cross,...

Died peacefully in her Phoenix home October 2, 2016 of natural causes. She was 99. Born in Humboldt, AZ. on February 18, 1917 she moved to Phoenix, where she entered St. Joseph’s nursing school in 1936, graduating in 1939.After graduation she worked as a nurse. During World War II she worked briefly for six months at Goodyear Aircraft assembling war...

99, of Phoenix, devoted wife, most loving mother, and adored sister, died on October 1, 2016. She was born in Rincon, New Mexico. Survivors include her sons Jose, Alfredo and Ramiro; her daughters Armida Laidman and Caroline Robertson. Helen was an amazing grandmother to 18 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and 23 great-great grandchildren. She was a treasured and loved person....

Deb Scardilli Wead, age 59, went to be with the Lord God on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at her home in Phoenix, AZ. Deb will be deeply missed by her husband of over 31 years, Tim Wead, her two sons, Addie and TJ Wead, TJ’s fiancé Maggie Broderick, brother Dennis Scardilli (Patti), daughter and granddaughter, uncle Philip Scardilli, cousin Pat...

91, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on September 30, 2016. He was born to Fred and Clara Adelson in Waukegan, IL. Jim served honorably in the US Army during WWII and graduated from the University of Illinois shortly thereafter. He was a renowned sports announcer starting his career doing minor league baseball in Minot, ND and was the first to...

80, of Ahwatukee, Arizona died peacefully at her home on September 29th, 2016, after being diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.  Sylvia was born to Walter and Sadie Barrett in Ann Arbor, Michigan on June 14, 1936.She is survived by her two daughters;  Anne Burnett of Carmel Valley, California and Susan Bogart of Santa Cruz, California.Sylvia was a Third Order...

91, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband Fernando, sons Victor (Mary Alice) Leon, Richard (Eva) Sanchez, daughter Rossana Quintana, seven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 8:30AM – 10:30 AM, Monday, October 10, 2016 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix....

87, of Phoenix, died on September 29, 2016. He was born on November 14, 1928 in Roswell, New Mexico to Matilde and Adelina Ramirez. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary, one daughter Ernestine Linnen, three sons Sisto Jr., Richard, Christopher and many grandchildren, great grandchildren...

Anna Lopez was received by Our Lord on September 29, 2016. She was born in Tucson, AZ on November 24, 1923. Born the fourth of ten daughters to Ramon and Chonita Soto, she grew up in Tucson, married and moved to Phoenix in 1954. She raised nine children in addition to caring for countless other children in her home. She...

54, died September 26, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, October 8, 2016 with Visitation at 10:00am at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Anyone with personal information about Jim, please call the Funeral Home at 602-840-5600.

26, of Phoenix, passed away on September 27, 2016. Rachel is survived by her mother, Michelle McCarville (Thomas Gladden), father, Kirk Kennedy (Olga), brothers Tommy Gladden, Jeffrey Kennedy, Ian Kennedy and Ken Kennedy, sisters Katie Kennedy, Allison Kennedy and Regan Kennedy, grandparents Tom Kennedy and Joan Kennedy, Dr. John Edward McCarville and Margaret McCarville, cousins Ryley Howle and Ashley Kennedy...

Vincenza Mafalda Braender, 87 of Phoenix passed away on September 21, 2016 after a longillness. Mafalda, “Mada” as she was affectionately named, loved her family in the U.S. and hersiblings back in her home country of Italy. She was devoted to taking care of her youngestgranddaughter prior to her illness.She is survived by her sons, Richard and Robert; grand-daughters, Hannah,...

born October 7,1930 in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Went to rest September 20, 2016.  Isabel moved to AZ at the age of 2 with her Mom Susie Rosales Carranza. She attended St. Mary’sElementary School and graduated from St Mary’s High School in 1950. While working at First National Bank she met and married Manuel Encinas. She is preceded in death by her...

85, of Phoenix, passed on September 23, 2016. She was born April 1, 1931 to Harvey and Florence Compo in Buffalo, NY. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Page Whitcher. Evelyn is survived by her brother Gordon Compo  and her children; Connie Mason, William R. Buckles Jr, Janet Joiner, Jennifer Cooper, Patrick Buckles, Dan Whitcher...

James Barry Crowley died peacefully on Monday night at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was a strong person with undying integrity who lived his values of honesty and morality without compromise and always guided by his Catholic faith.  Jim was born on December 1, 1930 to William Patrick Crowley and Helen McDonald Crowley in St. Louis, Missouri, where...

Beth Schulze Clements passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on the afternoon of September 19th, 2016. Beth was born October 14, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan. She was the first child of William “Bill” and Zoe Schulze. At the age of four she moved with her family to San Bernardino, California where she was raised. Beth attended San...

Petersen, Myron Leroy, 91, of Phoenix, Arizona, entered the Kingdom Triumphant on September 2, 2016. Myron was born on Mother’s Day, May 10, 1925; the first of four beloved sons of Laura Dumas and Charles Petersen, Sr. One brother, Arnold Petersen, survives him. His wife Barbara, daughters Darlene Garrison and Lori Kalat, and son Michael survive him. Stepsons Steve, Dave,...