Obituaries

27, of Phoenix, AZ died on February 27, 2016.  Eric was the son of Marianne Gouveia (Greg Eckerman) and Robert Francis Gruler (Kathy).  Eric is survived by his mother, father, brothers Robby and Joey, sister Mia, stepmother Kathy, stepfather Greg stepsisters Erin, Alexis, Amy Gibbons and Stephanie Block.   Eric was a gentle and kind soul with a heart of gold,...

Daniel G. Castro of Mesa, AZ passed away peacefully to be with the heavenly father February 29, 2016. He was the beloved husband to Nellie M. Castro for 47 years. He was a long time restaurateur with most knowing him from El Guapos in downtown Scottsdale. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and also a member of...

95, of Phoenix, passed away March 2, 2016. She was born in Poland on January 6, 1921 and moved to Arizona in 1979 from Connecticut. Having survived Siberia, she was on the staff of the Polish Orphanage in the Polish Refugee Camp in Tengeru, Africa (then British East Africa), from 1942 to 1948.  She is survived by her daughter Hedy...

Sandra Joanne Johnson passed away on February 26, 2016. Sandy was born in Beloit, Wisconsin and is preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth “Betty” DiBernardo Murray and her father, Orville “Jack” Murray. Sandy is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Lon LeRoy Johnson, her son, Ryan Johnson, his wife, Allison DeMore Johnson, and her three grandchildren, Maximilian,...

He was born in Phoenix, AZ Jan 1, 1937. He died peacefully on February 28, 2016, surrounded by his wife & children. He is survived by his beloved wife, Julia Goodson Gorraiz and their eight children Carolyn Rissler (Philip), Victor Gorraiz III, John Gorraiz (Theresa), James Gorraiz (Stanya), Rita Sippel (Kris), Theresa Haldeman (Cory), Paul Gorraiz (Monica), and Peter Gorraiz....

Born in 1929, Frances Broyles, of Phoenix, died peacefully with her family on February 29, 2016.   She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Robert E. Broyles, and is survived by her sister Emily Salamon of Pueblo, Colorado, her four children, Kelli Morley, Robert L. Broyles, Timothy Broyles, and Nancy Hunter, as well as ten grandchildren and...

74, of Phoenix, passed away surrounded by family on February 26, 2016. Al is survived by his loving wife, Rosa, daughter Nancy (Kenneth), sons Sergio (Patricia), David (Sheila) and Alfredo Jr, 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Services will be held privately. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney &...

81, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on February 25, 2016 surrounded by her family after a valiant battle with pulmonary disease. She will always be remembered for her bright smile, warm heart and positive outlook on life. Everyone was a friend and she touched so many lives and hearts.  Mary was born in Phoenix, AZ on October 8, 1934. After...

Ray Stuckwisch, 88, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus February 22, 2016. He was born in Pierce County, Nebraska on May 23, 1927, to Henry and Hertha Setzkorn Stuckwisch. Ray grew up in battle Creek, Nebraska. In 1949 he married June Eichstaedt.A graduate of Concordia Seminary, Springfield, IL, he pastored Lutheran churches in San Jose, Decatur and Peoria, IL...

February 18th, 2016 our Beautiful Jenna Rose Mickelson, full of grace and song entered heaven peacefully as she was enveloped in a lavender, gold and rainbow cocoon in her Mother Lisa’s Arms.  Jenna was born March 31st, 1991 during Passover, and on Easter Day.  The angels surely serenaded Jenna the day she was born.  God placed Jenna right in the...

55, of Phoenix passed peacefully on February 22, 2016. She is survived by her husband Raymond of 32 years, sons, Raymond Jr. and Manuel, her mother Maria Annie Banegas, brother Ramon Alday, sisters Cecilia Alday, Carmen Escontrias, Margaret Melendez, Tina Villalva and 3 grandchildren. Teresa is preceded in death by her father Ramon Alday and grandmother Maria A. Aledo. A...

Mary Margaret was the first of nine children born to Joseph and Margaret Fallon in 1920 in Pittsburgh, PA. She lived almost 96 years, passing away on February 22, 2016. She grew up in Pittsburgh and graduated from Annunciation High School. She met the love of her life, Charles Joseph Schweikert, and they were married on June 6, 1942 at...

36, of Phoenix, passed away on February 19, 2016. Jose is survived by his wife of over 20 years, Stephanie, daughter Divine, son Damien, niece Destiny, parents Silvia and Jorge, brothers Andres and Alejandro, sisters Vanessa and Yesenia, 14 nieces and nephews and the City of S.D., National City, CA. Jose was a loving father and an amazing friend to...

It’s with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great grandfather. He left us to join his Heavenly family on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at the age of 87. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Lopez (Rudy), sons; Manuel, Raymond (Elaine) and Richard Balderas; 7 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 14 great...

Anita “Annie” M. Gomez, 83, a native of Phoenix, AZ, passed away into the arms of her Heavenly Father on February 22, 2016. She was surrounded by herfamily. She is survived by her husband, the love of her life for over 65 years, Alfred K. Gomez, her five children; Alfred Jr. (Margie), Manuel (Irene), Rosalena Martinez (Rogelio), Bernard and Gilbert...

79, of Phoenix passed away peacefully on February 20, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband Michael of 42 years. Anita is survived by her sons Michael II, Mark (Karen) and daughter Lisa (Craig) Haynes, sister LaVon Arms, brother William Gehrke, 8 loving grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. A Memorial Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00...

Hermann Belton Perrin Meyer, M.D., Ph.D., Knight of Malta April 5, 1935-February 17, 2016Our dear and most beloved father, husband, brother, mentor, teacher, healer and friend Belton passed away peacefully at home in the company of dear friends and his beloved wife Marion.  His passing followed a brief but courageous battle with lung cancer. Belton was born in Stockton, California,...

Founder of Whole Life Foundation, passed away on February 20, 2016. She is survived by brother Joseph Peters of Phoenix, sister Lourice George of Buffalo, NY, Godson David Hattendorf of Phoenix. She was born July 22, 1926, and is preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. McMahel. Isabel was recognized by President George Walker Bush as the 770thPoint of...

Bill passed peacefully the morning of February 16, 2016 in the presence of his family. Bill was born in Winslow, AZ January 6, 1927 the son of William H. McDermott and Francis Hurta. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Sgt. Joe Dee Hurta and granddaughter Abigail Rose McDermott. Bill is survived by his wife, Evalyn, daughter Jill,...

Eric “Rick” Swendson was born August 21, 1954 in Phoenix, Arizona.  He attended St. Vincent de Paul, Alhambra High School, Maricopa Technical College, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, and served in the United States Air Force.   Rick was an avid outdoorsman, gun collector, ham radio enthusiast, electrical mechanical designer, motor cyclist, and a talented artist and musician.  He is survived by two...