Obituaries

Ray was born on May 5, 1926 in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended Whittier Elementary School and Phoenix Union High School. After high school, Ray had the privilege of serving in the V-12 Navy College Training Program and was stationed at Arizona State Teacher’s College, Flagstaff (NAU).     The purpose of the V-12 Program was to generate a large number of officers...

62, a dedicated father, brother, and son, passed away July 30, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after a year-long battle with cancer. Gary was best known for his love for his family and friends, and as a drummer and composer in the progressive rock bands Cartoon, PFS, Trap, Noisy Neighbor, and others. He is survived by his three children, Sarah,...

59, of Phoenix, passed away on August 4, 2016. I met JoAnn when I was 14 years old and asked her to the sweetheart dance. She wore a yellow flowered dress with bows to match her hair. She was beautiful. By junior year she was my girlfriend. We married at 21 and moved to California for five years.  Moving back...

Boris Innocenti was a long-time Arizona resident, SCUBA pioneer, World War II combat veteran, teacher, inventor, and entrepreneur who contributed a great deal to his community and to the world of diving.  Born on April 14, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois to Italian immigrants, Boris moved to Phoenix with his parents in 1939.  He graduated from Phoenix Union High School, attended...

71, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on August 2, 2016 after a long struggle with cancer, during which he was helped by his friends Patti and Bill Effan and his cousin Tioga White. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Howard and Lucile Walrath and son Carl Howard Bledsoe. He lived in Phoenix most of his life,...

Edward Herman Wachholz, 94, passed away peacefully in Phoenix, Arizona on July 27, 2016. Ed was born on February 4, 1922 in Lagoa Vermelha, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Ed served honorably as a Lieutenant in the US Navy during WWII. In 1947, Ed became a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) where he served for 29...

93, of Arizona passed away July 27, 2016.  Mary was born on September 17, 1922 in Phoenix, AZ and is survived in death by her husband, Erasmo Patricio, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and siblings. She will be remembered as a woman of faith in God and dedication to the Blessed Virgin Mary.  She was a proud and loving mother, grandmother,...

96, of Phoenix passed away on July 27, 2016, surrounded byfamily. He is survived by his wife Eileen of 73 years, two sons, Dr. John M. Kozak (Cathy), Dr. Paul A. Kozak (Jeanna), granddaughters Chelsea and Chase, grandsons Jacob and Nicholas, step-grandchildren, Zachary, Grace and Caroline.Frank honorably served our Country in the Army during WWII for 5 years. He owned...

78, of Phoenix, passed away on July 21, 2016 in Phoenix, AZ, surrounded by her loved ones. Frances was born on May 22, 1938 in Phoenix. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Valdez Sanchez. Frances is survived by her seven children; Deborah Hernandez (Victor), Yvonne Meehan, Paul Sanchez, Frank Sanchez, Stephanie Pickthall (Gene), Ron Sanchez (Lizette) and...

Jose G. Munoz “Willy Joe” of Phoenix, AZ born February 13, 1923 graduated to a better life at the age of 93 on July 22, 2016. He is survived by his beloved family who loved him dearly. His life will be celebrated with a Visitation on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 from 5-8pm and a Funeral Service on Wednesday, July 27,...

95, passed away on July 20, 2016 at 3:45 P.M. and was surrounded by family. Bill was born on February 8, 1921 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He graduated from the University of Southern California and served four years in the Navy (Guam). He is survived by his spouse of 43 years, Mary Isobele Arendt and his six children, David (Carrie),...

65, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 13th, 2016, after courageously battling a long illness.  He loved spending time outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman – but he also loved “turning a wrench” and spent many long hours under the hood of an old car or truck.  He was generous, loving and kind to everyone...

of Phoenix, AZ, born May 26, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois, passed away at the age of 54 on July 21, 2016. She is survived by mother Rose Marie Havlicek (preceded in death father Charles James Havlicek), sister Charlette (husband Val) LeChuga, brother Richard (wife Brenda) Havlicek, Sr, nephews Richard Havlicek, Jr. & James Havlicek, and great neice Kiara Havlicek and...

Mary Cramblet passed from this life to the next on July 16, 2016, surrounded by those she loved and who loved her. Mary’s last words were “love you.”  Born Mary Alyce Kirsch on June 12, 1929, in Roscoe, MN. She was the daughter of Martha Schmitz Kirsch and Marcus Kirsch.  Mary was proud of her father’s small town civic leadership...

Robert “Bill” Wanless was born August 4, 1933 in Tucson, Arizona to Armando and Cecilia Wanless. Bill lived a wonderful and adventurous life. He was raised in Nogales, Arizona and attended Nogales High School where he was a member of the 1949 basketball state championship team. The team was inducted into the Arizona Hispanic Sports Hall of Fame in 2006....

Gib, 86, passed away peacefully atRyan House on Thursday, July 14, 2016, after a courageous battlewith Alzheimer’s. He loved spending time at the beach with hisfamily, golfing with friends, volunteering, traveling to Colorado, ice cream and Notre Dame football. He was generous, loving and kind to everyone he met and will be remembered for his genuine interest in others. Gib...

Kevin Patrick Leonard, 48 years old, born November 3rd, 1967 in Phoenix, AZ, died July 8th, 2016. Kevin was a graduate of Brophy College Preparatory, class of 1986. He was an exceptional high school basketball player and was blessed to be a member of one of Brophy’s all-time greatest basketball teams. They were the State Runner Up team in 1986...

85, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 7, 2016. Born in Waterloo, Iowa, Pat spent most of her growing up years with her Grandmother “Munnie” and Great Aunts Maude & Grace while her parents, Bob and Cleone Pollard traveled throughout the Midwest on the Chautauqua Theatre Circuit. She always aspired to be an actress and...

92, of Phoenix, passed away on July 10, 2016. He is survived by his daughter Mickey, son Dave (Connie), granddaughter Anne, great-granddaughter Maddie many nieces, nephews, stepdaughter Sharon and caregiver Sanda.  He is preceded in death by first wife Vernie and his second wife Yvonne, sisters Katherine, Jean, Anna and Garnet. James loved the Lord and loved sharing the Bible...

of Phoenix, Arizona, peacefully passed away on her birthday at her home of 50 years surrounded by family. She was born to Edward F. and Marcella Arn in Topeka, Kansas on July 10th, 1934. She met the love of her life, Dr. Gaylord Smith, on a blind date in Denver, CO. They were married in April 1956. Instead of pursuing...