Obituaries

88, passed away, April 19, 2015, after a brief illness surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Phoenix, August 12, 1926 to Pat Keany and Mary Keany (Wood). He attended St. Mary’s grammar school and high school. Proudly, he served his country on a submarine in the Pacific during WWII. Upon his return, he and Marianne...

Irene Camacho, a most unique woman, born September 6th, 1924, died April 14, 2015. Many who met her would call her “special.” Her children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren called her “mom” or “Nina.” In 1942, Irene married the love of her life, Frank. Through good times and bad times, they stayed together for 65 years until Frank’s passing in...

passed into the loving embrace of the Lord in the early hours of April 15, 2015, at the age of 77. Sally was born in Phoenix, AZ to Raymond Anthony and Mary Frances (Murray) Greff, the fourth of five children. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents and siblings Raymond, Elizabeth and James. Sally graduated from St. Mary’s...

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and “GG,” Lucille “Lou” Benkovic, passed away on March 14, 2015, at age 94, with her family at her side. She is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, John Benkovic. She is survived by her two daughters, Diane Elliott (Gary) and Carol Hodus (Carl), her four grandchildren, Beth Grady (Sean), Michael Elliott (Lesley),...

79, of Paradise Valley, AZ passed away peacefully on April 13, 2015.  Bernard was born in Boston to John and Bertha Harkins.  He is survived by his sister Mary and brothers John P. and Charles M. Harkins and many nieces and nephews.  Bernard will be greatly missed.  He was loved in life and will be remembered for his love of...

Lenore Gertrude Briggs, née Mitchell, and known to many as simply Mom, passed away at her home in Phoenix, Arizona on April 11th2015. She is survived by six children Meredith, Ross, André, Meryl, Andrea, and Anthony, as well as her sisters, Sybil, Cynthia, Olivia, and Nerissa, her brothers, Ron, Raphael, Desmond, Martin and Anthony, along with nine grandchildren including, Francine,...

With love beside him, Patrick W. Singer ended his battle with cancer on April 13, 2015, at the age of 45. Born in Nuremberg, Germany to Gary and Ellen Singer, Pat resided in Phoenix since he was 7 months old. Pat worked for the Kent Companies of Texas for over 25 years and part of their race team for 10...

Michael Santee, age 36, of Chandler, Arizona passed away on Thursday, April 2nd, 2015 unexpectedly from a stroke caused by an undiagnosed brain tumor. Michael is survived by his mother, Alice Santee and his father, Mark Santee and stepmother, Betty Santee, his brother, Mark Santee Jr., and nieces: Amber Lee, Alisha, and Ashley, as well as his aunts, uncles, and...

passed away April 7, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 86. Jim was born on January 27, 1929, the youngest child of Edward and Alice Marshall. Jim’s parents came to Arizona in 1905 and 1919 respectively. He was predeceased by his siblings Edward A. Marshall (Pete) and Wendy Marshall Koch.A devoted family man and beloved friend,...

born October 25, 1935, passed away March 31, 2015. Nina was born in Naples, Italy and chose to live in a convent from age 10-14. She left the convent to take care of her step sister and then met Pasquale Carino and married him and had three children, Salvatore, Elena, and Pina. Salvatore passed away 2 weeks after birth. Elena...

In Loving Memory Of Mary Beth Byrd Mary passed away March 26, 2015, she was 65 years old.  Mary leaves behind a legacy of great length, which included 6 children, 22 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.  Anyone that knew Mary knew her to always taking care of someone.  She had a heart of gold, she was always in our corner...

99, of Phoenix, AZ passed away April 3, 2015. She was born to Albert Muehlig and Bertha Trask October 1915 in Los Angeles, CA. Mother married Robert Lewis Parker, Sr. April 1942 and they raised two sons, Bob (Susan) and Mike Parker, had six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was very proud of her family. We spent quality time on...

87, died Friday, March 27th at the Serenity Hospice surrounded by her loving family.  Jean was born June 10, 1927 to Willard Arthur Wright, M.D. and Hazel Wane Irons Wright in Winnipeg, Canada.  She grew up in Williston, North Dakota with her sister Patricia “Bubby” and brother David.  In high school, Jean met the love of her life in band...

Mary Martha Prince, 73, a native of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away March 30th, 2015. She was born on January 28th, 1942 to John F. Prince, Ph.D, and Margaret Ovens Prince. Mary Martha attended St. Gregory’s Elementary School and Xavier College Preparatory. She was a graduate of Phoenix College where she was a member of Kappa Delta Nu Sorority and Honor...

86, died April 2, 2015, Holy Thursday, surrounded by her loving family and the prayers of many. Born November 8, 1928, she was the daughter of Rosario and Lena Scheri. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her loving husband of 45 years, Antonio Canepa, a dear son Nick and a loving and close sister Connie Duca. Born...

72, of Phoenix, passed on April 1, 2015 at 8:45 PM. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 10, 1943 to John and Victoria Tsevdos. She was the wife of Thomas A. Giatron and is survived by her son Thomas G. Giatron. Visitation was Monday, April 6, 2015 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. Her Funeral Service is today,...

Keith Joseph Tuttle left us suddenly and unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Friday, April 3, 2015 in Phoenix, AZ. He was 36 years old.Keith was born October 31, 1978 in Gallup, NM. He was the eldest child, and only son, of Ken and Betty Tuttle of Phoenix, AZ. Keith was an extremely loving, dedicated husband and father, an...

Violet Marie Barnes was born October 15, 1917 in Swanton, Ohio. Her parents were Albert (Bert) and Nora Walters. Her mother, Nora, was a widow. She and Bert were both 32 when they married. Violet had two older half-brothers along with her four brothers. Harley, Ray, Voyle (her twin) and Albert (Ross). She grew up on a farm. She suffered...

79, passed away on March 31, 2015.  Nina Carino was born October 25, 1935 in Naples, Italy on October 25, 1935 and chose to live in a convent from age 10 – 14.  she left the convent to take care of her step sister and then met Pasquale Carino and married him and had three children, Salvatore, Elena, and Pina. ...

Jesus Cano was greeted at Heaven’s gates on April 2, 2015 and was reunited with his sister Estela Navarro (Fred). Jesus was born in Deming, New Mexico on August 13, 1965. He is survived by his parents Jesus and Elena Cano, his wife of 25 years Caroline, his children Jesus (Chachi) Cano III, and Mia Dee Trevino (Vince). Jesus also...