Obituaries

90, beloved father, husband, grandfather, uncle and friend of many died peacefully on February 18, 2015 at his Scottsdale home under the loving care of his wife Linda. Gene was born March 18, 1924 in Hawthorne, CA the second of four children to Wadie and May Shaheen.Gene lived an eventful, successful and wonderful life from his youth through his retirement...

82, of Avondale, passed away on February 15, 2015. He was born to Antonio and Frances Medina on February 14, 1933 in Jerome, AZ. Manuel served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by sons Larry (Myrna), Manuel (Arlene) and daughter Yolanda (Larry) Sanders, 8 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM with...

Patricia Ann Pacioni, 75, of Phoenix, Arizona, died peacefully on February 15, 2015 following an almost two year battle with cancer, surrounded by her immediate family. Born August 6, 1939 in Rochester, New York, she is predeceased by her parents, Erma Joan Lemon (Decker) and Joseph Francis Leonardo of Phoenix, Arizona and her brother Lawrence John Leonardo.Pat, as she was...

63, of Phoenix, passed away on February 15, 2015. Mark was preceded in death by his infant son Markie, parents Nino and Beatrice, sister Christina (Noni) and brother Nino (Duke).  He is survived by sons Dion, Raymond, daughter Margaret, sisters Linda Laing and Patricia Rivera, 9 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. A visitation is scheduled from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Thursday,...

88, of Sun City, AZ, passed away February 13, 2015. She is survived by two sons, Steven L. Hinderliter and Ron L. Hinderliter, five grandchildren, Scott, Kari, Chad, Jenny and Tyler and 15 great-grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the National Memorial Cemetery of AZ, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road,...

born in La Luz New Mexico on July 31, 1933, died peacefully at home from complications of Parkinson’s Disease on February 13, 2015, with his loving wife of 58 years, JoAnn, at his side.   He is mourned by his five children and their spouses: John (Carla), Mark (Janis), Jeanne (Michael), Lisa (Bob), and Stephen (Lise); his 15 grandchildren; his 9...

Mark Joel Hunter of Phoenix was a proud Navy Veteran, amateur astronomer, and motorcycle enthusiast who enjoyed a carefree ride into the desert on his two wheels. Mark was also a loving and beloved son, brother, sweetheart, uncle and friend. Mark was born August 23, 1953 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and died last week in his home. Rest in...

Mary Ellen Lawless (“Ellen”) passed away peacefully on February 11, surrounded by her family. Ellen was born November 20, 1929 in Columbus, Ohio. She was the daughter of Frank and Catherine Lonetti who immigrated from Italy. They settled in Fort Wayne, Indiana where she attended catholic school, and at the request of her father, Rosary College in River Forest, Illinois....

60, of Phoenix, passed away on February 4, 2015. He was born in Mesa, AZ on March 22, 1954. Ray is survived by his daughters, Gennina and Vanessa Quintana, grandchildren Johnnie Marie Romero, and Danielle & Grace Davila, sisters Anna, Felicia, Sally, Michelle, Teresa, and Priscilla and brother Peter. Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Friday, February...

Mary Marguerite “Margo” Vassar, age 80, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2015.  Margo was born in Nashua, NH on December 3, 1934.  Her parents were, mother; Beatrice McSorley and stepfather; Royal McSorley.   She married Lawrence E. Vassar on September 5, 1954.  They moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1963 and she knew this would be her forever home. She had...

Jane Adelle (Harvey) Chalmers died peacefully at Beatitudes Campus in Phoenix, Arizona on January 16, 2015 at the age of 89. Jane, an Arizona native, was born in Miami, Arizona on January 14, 1926. As a three-year-old, she was a flower girl in a “Tom Thumb Wedding” play at the Divine Grace Presbyterian Church in Miami.  Her family moved to...

74, of Phoenix, passed away on February 5, 2015. Born Lynn Ralston in Los Angeles, California, Lynn is survived by her loving husband Fred Mallaire, children David and Connie Lemons, sister’s Sherry Ralston and Patty Lemons, and brother Gary Ralston.  Lynn was raised in Prescott, Arizona and continued to live her full life all over the State of Arizona, which...

74, of Glendale passed away peacefully on February 1, 2015. He was born in Premont, TX August 9th, 1940.   He is survived by his two daughters, Monique Richardson and Veronica Gonzalez; 5 grandchildren, Lindsey Scheckel, Cecelia, Angelo, William, and Joseph Cravens; and 2 great grandchildren, Eli Cacy, and Hailey Scheckel. He was a United States Air Force Veteran, and retired...

97, of Phoenix, passed away on February 4, 2015. She is survived by son George (Bev), sister Phyllis Turell, grandchildren Leigh Ann, Kevin, Chalene and Sean, and 11 great-grandchildren. Iris was preceded in death by her husband George in January 2002. A visitation will be held from 8:30-9:45am, Monday, February 9, 2015 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E....

69, died January 28, 2015 of complications of a rare abdominal cancer. Otis and his wife, Lory, were instrumental in passing Shannon’s Law to protect others from dying from the random gunfire that killed their daughter, Shannon. After Lory died in 2008, Otis focused on raising their twin sons. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00pm, Saturday, February 7,...

Cowen, Russell 59, peacefully passed away on January 28th, 2015. He is survived by his wife Eileen and three children- daughter Erica and her husband Jake and two children Calvin and Estelle, daughter Jenny and her husband Bo, son Chris and his wife Amanda. Russell’s curiosity and creativity led him to learn and appreciate travel, music, nature, and art. He...

Reverend Deacon David George Daumit, at the vibrant age of 59, passed away on January 28, 2015 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Survived by his beloved wife Ronice Daumit, and his three children Rebecca Sturtz, Harmony Motz and Travis Motz, grandchildren Addison, Jackson and Nola, brother’s Rick and Ronald Daumit. Predeceased by parents Helen and Elias Daumit. David was the founder of...

80, of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2015. Janet was born January 21, 1935 in Burlington, North Dakota to Cecil and Edna Cyrus, and was raised near Baudette, Minnesota on Lake of the Woods with her sisters Nadine, Barbara and Myrna. Janet excelled at being a proud teacher, mother and grandmother. The joy of being a...

Passed away peacefully with his family at his side on January 20, 2015 at Hospice of the Valley Ryan House after a long battle with lung disease. Ed was born on March 6, 1933 to George Edward and Christianna Sweeney in Margate, NJ. Ed moved to Phoenix in 1954 and attended Arizona State University where he met his wife Ginny...

a man who gave so much to so many, 87, of Phoenix passed away on January 26, 2015.  He is survived by his wife Evangelina of 62 years, 7 children; Fernando, Margaret, Victor, Mark, Theresa, Anita and Linda, 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.  Salvador was the oldest of 7 siblings; Lupe, Benito, Marcelino, Manuel, Hortensia, Michael...