Obituaries

88, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2014. Marcellawas born January 16, 1926the oldest of three children, Marcella was born in Trinidad, Colorado to parents Willard & Hannah Dye. The family lived on a small farm until moving to Williams, Arizona where Marcella’s father opened a Chevrolet dealership and towing garage. Marcella, sister Katherine and brother Bill, all graduated from...

George Antonaros, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at his home in Phoenix, Az. on January 19, 2015. He was 67.George was born in Bakersfield, Ca. on April 22, 1947. George was the son of John and Bessie Antonaros, one of the founding families of the Greek Orthodox Community in Kern County.George attended Bakersfield High School and was the...

Age 82, of Phoenix passed away on January 18, 2015. Arnie was born January 16, 1933. He grew up in Highland Park, NJ and graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1954. He later graduated from Hahnemann Medical College in 1958. Arnie served his internship at Hahnemann Medical College in 1959. He went on to Pensacola, FL where he...

81, of Scottsdale, passed away on January 19, 2015. She was born June 26, 1933 in Buckeye, AZ to John and Kate McMahon. She lived as a toddler in Gila Bend and also grew up in Ajo. She was very proud to be a fifth generation native of Arizona. A Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm with a Rosary at...

Elizabeth “Liz” Almer of Phoenix passed away peacefully on January 19th, 2015. Liz is survived by her husband Eugene “Duffy”, daughter Shelley Stanley, son Courtney Anthony Almer and grandchildren Christopher Stanley, Amy Stanley, Isabel Almer and Alyssa Almer. Liz was born in Denver, Colorado to Richard and Dorothy Brandon, and spent a wonderful active childhood living with her mother on...

Lucinda Vizcaya of Winslow, Arizona, 79, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2015. She was born June 9, 1935. She was preceded in death by her parents Fred & Isabel Aja, also her sister Lena, and granddaughter Melissa Wymer. Lucinda grew up and went to school in Glendale, Arizona where she met the love of her life, Daniel Vizcaya. She...

Agnes L. Piccoli, 80, of Scottsdale AZ passed away peacefully on January 14, 2015. Agnes was born in Boston, MA to Natale and Helen Lucchesi on June 21, 1934. In the early fifties Agnes’ family relocated to Arizona. This is where she met her husband and together they raised their sons. Agnes retired from US WEST after 16 years of...

59, of Phoenix, passed away on January 15, 2015.He is survived by his mother Pansy, sisters Kathy and Patty, brothers Mike, Mark and David. Tom served his country for four years in the Marine Corps, finishing his term as a Sargent. He retired as a mail carrier after 30 years.A visitation will be held Thursday, January 22, 2015 from 5:00-8:00...

91, of Chandler, AZ, passed away on January 16, 2015. He is survived by wife Mae, sons David Sandoval, Jack and James Coffin, sister Ruth Casas and brother Ray Sandoval.Nicolas was an Arizona-native born in Jerome, AZ. He served in the Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He traveled the world visiting China, Russia, Egypt, Mexico and...

78, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2015 surrounded by her five children. She was born in Columbus, Wisconsin in February 1936. Elizabeth graduated from Markesan High School at 16 and was awarded a music scholarship to attend Oshkosh State College with the dream of becoming a conductor. Two years later she married and moved to Arizona to start a...

crossed peacefully on January 9, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born September 20, 1930 in Tempe, AZ, to Gladys C. (Neely) and Ellwood L. Sanders. Elaine was an extremely talented, artistic, proud, 3rd generation Arizona native who enjoyed gardening, researching family lineage, writing, cooking, faux painting, reading, playing games, watching birds, family time, and being of service to...

96, of Sun Lakes, AZ, peacefully passed on January 11, 2015. Rosella was born February 1, 1918 to Frank and Minnie (Spiess) Overdier. She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin. Rosella was a devout member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, member of Our Lady of the Assumption. She is survived by her daughter Janet (Tom) Ticer,...

Patricia Lucille Benenato Rogers, a loving mother of 5 and life-long resident of Phoenix, AZ, died unexpectedly on January 10, 2015 at the age of 84.Pat is survived by her children Tom and his wife Linda, Vic and his wife Randye, John and Mary, her sister Carol, her grandchildren Carol, Katrina, Briana, Brittany, Chris, Jenny and Valerie and her great-...

90, of Phoenix passed away on January 6, 2015. She is survived by sons Timothy, Barry, Bill, Matthew, daughter Eileen and sisters Helen and Mary. Rita was preceded in death by her husband Edward and sons Raymond and Tom. Rita’s many accomplishments included raising a family, while being at the forefront of establishing special education in Arizona Public Schools. She...

72, born March 26, 1942 in Phoenix, Arizona, to parents Lester G. Jaeger and Betty J. Jaeger (grew up in Phoenix) passed away January 9, 2015.He attended Creighton Grade School, Phoenix Union High School and worked for Medlin Electric after classes in high school and before his marriage. He married his beloved wife and partner of 51 years, Margaret (Manning)...

After a long and fulfilling life, Virginia C. Gulledge passed away peacefully on January 7th, 2015 at age 92. Virginia was born in Gadsden, Alabama and moved to Phoenix with her mother and sisters, Anna Sue and Patricia, when she was in her teens. She attended North High School where she met her lifelong love and devoted husband, Frank Gulledge....

Carol Ruth (Mueller) Dakai born December 26, 1931 in Wausau Wisconsin to Gustave and Minnie (Rick) Mueller. Carol passed into her heavenly Father’s arms on January 8, 2015. Carol married her sweetheart, Henry “Hank” Dakai on October 7, 1950 and had a marvelous marriage. Carol and Hank’s love and caring for each other have been an inspiration to their children...

Passed away on January 7, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. Dora (aka Doreen) was born on April 1, 1918 in Mesa, Arizona. She was preceded by her Father Francisco Valencia and Mother Rafaela Valencia (Velasco) of mesa; husband Alfonso C. Jauregui of Scottsdale, two sisters Petra Hernandez, Josephine Franco and brother Frank Valencia. She attended school in Mesa and...

Marguerite (Margie) Rawlins, 94, on Monday, January 5, 2015, passed into Eternal Life surrounded by her loving family. Margie is survived by her children, Bob, Kathy, Jan, Dolores, and Timothy; 12 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren. Joseph, her loving husband of 37 years, with whom she enjoyed dancing and league bowling, preceded her in death. An Arizona native raised in...

Tony passed away on January 5, 2015 surrounded by his family. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on October 7, 1935 to William and Velma McDonald. He attended Marmion and Loras Military Academies and the University of Dayton. Tony followed his father into the mechanical contracting business until retirement. Over twenty years ago he and his wife, Mary Jo, moved to...