Obituaries

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...

85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Saturday evening February 20th, 2016. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Joseph Coughlin, her mother Genevieve O’Neil Kearns her father Thomas Francis Kearns and her brother Thomas Kearns. Mildred is survived by her sister Virginia “Pinky” McBain, and her brother John “Jacky ” Kearns and his wife Kathleen Kearns....

Age 42, of Surprise, AZ passed away on February 18, 2016. Catherine was born in Phoenix, AZ on March 28, 1973. She was a loving mother and devoted family woman. Catherine lifted up and encouraged all those around her to live genuine, service based lives. Her devotion to public service is carried on through her two sons and daughter, all...

Sanchez, Evelyn, 83, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2016.  She is survived by her husband Manuel, sons Danny, David (Bonnie) and daughter Diana (Dennis) Stanton.Friends may call from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, in Phoenix.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am, Thursday,...

Antoine Karim Eid unexpectedly passed away. He is survived by his parents Karim and Adele, sister Marie Eid-Medawar (and the late George Medawar), brothers Elie (Debby), preceded by Joseph (Maguy), John (Jeanndarc), Faez (Jessy), Sam and Abraham (Jessica) and many nephews and nieces.Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 10:00 am at Saint Joseph Maronite Catholic Church,...

Doris Esther Lewis passed away peacefully on February 16, 2016. Proceeded in death by her beloved husband Charles. C. Lewis, Sr., USAF. Born on October 13, 1934, Doris lived a rich and full life with great joy and appreciation. After raising her family she worked for Target Corp. for more than 20 years, retiring at age 78. She lived independently...

Christopher Andrew Ray, 41, passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on February 8th, 2016. He was born to Oliver Michael Ray and Teresa Ann Ray on November 19, 1974, in Phoenix, Arizona. To family and friends, he was affectionately known as Andy. His smile was genuine, his heart was pure, and his soul touched you in a way...

Herbert Johnson Louis (Tim) was born April 22, 1928, to Henrietta Johnson and John Jeffry Louis in Evanston, Illinois, and passed away at his home in Paradise Valley, (February 16, 2016). He was the great-grandson of Samuel Curtis Johnson, founder of the SC Johnson & Son. He was known as an accomplished orthopedic surgeon, philanthropist, sportsman, Army veteran, mentor, husband,...

Prominent Phoenix trial lawyer, Terrence J. “Terry” McGillicuddy, passed away on February 14, 2016. Terry was born September 3, 1937 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the first son of Merlyn “M.J.” and Claire McGillicuddy. Terry is survived by his former wife, Glenda, his daughters Tara and Erin, his only granddaughter, Ashlyn, age 4, and his siblings, Marianne Alcott, Linda Hines, and...

Madonna Jean Compau passed away with grace while surrounded by all of her children and many other family members on February 13th, 2016 at the age of 81.Madonna wan born in 1934 and raised in Omaha, NE where she met her husband Richard while he was attending Dental School at Creighton University. They were soon married and moved to Phoenix,...