Obituaries

The gates of heaven opened wide as the saints of old joined the angelic hosts on May 23rd, 2015 to welcome our beloved Bertha Castillo into the heavenly kingdom of God. An Arizona Pioneer Native, Bertha was born in Florence, Arizona on August 14, 1914 to Florencio and Pauline Cruz. Orphaned at the age of 12, Bertha, with limited resources,...

Rupert J. Loza Sr. of Queen Valley, AZ, passed away on May 26, 2015.  He was born February 1, 1919 in Phoenix, Arizona to Joe and Adeline Loza.  He served five years in the U.S. Army during WW II in Brisbane, Australia; after the war he worked at his father’s shoe shop in 1946, located on 1stAvenue & Jefferson in...

Charles William “Charlie” Boyce, 78, died at home in Scottsdale, AZ on May 20, 2015, in the loving presence of his wife of 59 years, Sonia Tate Boyce, and his best canine pals, Muggs and Misty. Charlie was born in Michigan to Charles Patrick and Elizabeth (Moore) Boyce. He found and married the love of his life early in life,...

60, of Phoenix, passed away suddenly on May 21, 2015. She was born on November 7th, 1954 to Ronald and Connie Zardus in Phoenix, AZ. Karen was a wonderful mother, sister, daughter and caregiver. She loved her family and the people she took care of. She had a kind gentle spirit and a great sense of humor. She was preceded...

Carmen was 88 years young and was born on July 16, 1926; she passed away peacefully May 22, 2015 with Loved ones by her side. She is preceded in death by her Loving husband of 62 years Vincent Peralta Sr., her daughter Sylvia Peralta-Aguilar (Joe Aguilar), her sister Marylou F. Calderon (Litcha), her great-grand son Brandon Gongora and her sister...

James Louis Palmer, son of Dr. & Mrs. E. Payne Palmer, Sr, was born on October 12, 1918, at 1029 North Central Avenue on the kitchen table. He was the 6th child in a family of 7. He attended St. Mary’s grammar school and Brophy College Prep for only 3 years when it closed due to the great depression. He...

96, of Phoenix, AZ passed away May 16, 2015. She is survived by her niece Maria Mackie (Jack) and several great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Anselm. Kay was a Catholic Daughter. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, May 21stat 10:30 A.M. at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 2312 E. Campbell Ave.,...

93, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 in Phoenix, AZ.  Bill was born December 3, 1921 in Cleveland, Ohio.  He and his wife, Irene moved to Phoenix from Cleveland in 1974 when Bill retired from TRW, after more than 30 years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, his high school sweetheart, Irene. They...

68, passed away on May 12th, 2015. Janice is a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Delmar James Hawkins; her three children: Wendy Jo Hawkins, Joy Anne Hawkins Mullins, and Wesley James Hawkins; her daughter-in-law Denise Fornatora Hawkins; and her five grandchildren: Anthony James Hawkins, Theresa Grace Hawkins, Genesis Joy Mullins,...

Frances Daley Tapia, our gorgeous, sweet, generous mother passed on peacefully in a loving family home on the morning of Tuesday, May 12, 2015. She was born, Placida Daley, on January 29, 1917 in the small mining town of Silver Bell, AZ and grew up in both Phoenix and Wickenburg during the roaring 20’s and the Great Depression. She attended...

99, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great, great-grandmother and sister passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2015.Minnie had a very interesting life from being born on the Cherokee Nation to crossing the country in a covered wagon. Minnie was a successful cosmetic rep for Goldwaters and Saks Fifth Avenue, but she is most remembered for her wonderful cooking. She loved...

Edward A. “Ted” Marshall III died peacefully in his home on May 10, 2015.A second generation, native Arizonan, he was born June 30, 1954, in Phoenix where he attended Washington High School. He held a BS in Real Estate from Arizona State University, and also a Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Arizona.Ted was a skilled and...

On May 5th, our beloved Mother, Nana and Auntie surrounded by all of her loved ones, was called home to our Lord to be reunited with the loves of her life, our dad Ray, her sons Jimmy and George and all of her family that have gone before her. Esther was 88 years old and was born on July 14,...

Ennio Giovanni Tomini, born in Turrida, Italy and resided in Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully, and unexpectedly, in his sleep on May 9, 2015.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Connie and is survived by his loving children; daughters Tina Tomini, Lisa Lindebak, Anetta Thrasher, Tamara Clements, son Dino Tomini, son-in-laws Dana Lindebak and Jonathon Clements, and...

69, of Phoenix, passed away on May 9, 2015. Art is survived by his loving daughters Becky Lawrence, Julie Alderte, his beloved grandchildren Mackenzie Knobbe and Kaden Lawrence, mother Lucy Godinez, sisters Rosalee Cutrer, Patsy Armenta, Joann Evans, brother Danny Godinez and many loving nieces and nephews. Art was an avid local sports fan. He also loved the Sunnyslope Vikings...

Neil Andrew Ackerman slipped gently into the arms of his Lord on May 1, 2015 after an 18 year fight against prostate cancer.  Beating it for 18 years and making it to 97 speaks of his strength, endurance, tenacity and stubbornness.  He WON!  Due to nearly two years under Hospice of the Valley care, he was continually comfortable.   His children,...

Most people who knew Charles Richard “Dick” Stevens understand that there was never a piano he didn’t like. His baby grand was essentially his seventh child. Countless celebrations with family and friends weren’t complete until he sat down to play—from his favorites to songs he composed himself. Dick died on May 3, 2015—at the age of 87—after a long, good...

93, of Phoenix, passed away on April 30, 2015. She was born March 10, 1922 in Dos Cabazas, AZ to Carlos and Felipa Martinez. She is survived by her daughter Margaret, son Albert, grandchildren Lee, Roxanne, Arlon, Arlene, Chris, Michael, Jimmy, Karen, Matthew and Charidy, great grandchildren Serina, Timothy, Elijah, Kadence, Jeremy, Mari, Mikey, Mary, Alena, Mariana, Alfred, Anthony, Alyssa,...

59 years of age, known to many as Tim and to family and friends as Timmy, resided in Glendale, AZ. He lost his battle with Pancreatic Cancer on May 1st, 2015 at 5:30am. Tim was born to Clarence and Inez LaToure in San Diego, CA on April 15th, 1956. Tim graduated from St. Augustine class of 1974. Tim held many...

63, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015. Manuel, an Arizona native, was born June 2, 1951. Manuel is preceded in death by his father Manuel A. Salcido. He leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Doralinda Salcido, his mother Matilda Cabrera, his children and their spouses, Stephanie (Ray), Manny (Jenifer) and Cecilia (Paul), 5 grandsons and 2 granddaughters – his...