Obituaries

Edward C. Pedraza 82, born on April 18, 1932. Entered into rest on September 20, 2014, peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his loved ones. He is preceded in death by his wife Nancy of 56 years, who he fell in love with at first sight.Edward is survived by his children Cynthia Piercy (Scott), Michael Pedraza (Cecilia), Russell Pedraza (Louisa),...

Mary Ann Dougherty, 85, left her heartbroken family on September 25, 2014.  Mary Ann was born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania to Fred and Frances Omnus. She moved to Phoenix when she was 13 years old.  She met the love of her life, Forrest Dougherty, while attending St. Mary’s High School. She was dedicated to the medical field and served as...

Orla Lucille Stroh was born in Belgrade, Montana to Elijah and Ella Rafferty on January 3, 1922.  Lester, her husband of 50 years, her parents, and her eleven sisters and brothers all preceded her in death.  She is survived by her son, Les Stroh and his wife Deborah.  Orla, a devoted wife and mother, was received into the arms of...

96, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 23, 2014.  He was born April 24, 1918 in Midway, Pennsylvania.  He was a charter member of the S.A.E. organization which he served as President for many years.He was a wonderful and loving father to his three children, Gary, James (Karen) and Carol (Steve) Smith.  He has three grandchildren, Shannon...

G. David Gage, 75, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2014, at the Hospice of the Valley in Scottsdale, Arizona.David was born in Galveston, Texas on August 3, 1939 and he graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with degrees in Business Administration and Law. He moved to Phoenix in 1963 and began a successful law practice that spanned...

83, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2014. Mr. Tenaglia was born September 29, 1930 in Otter River, Massachusetts to Ignazio (John) and Maria (Mary) Tenaglia. He graduated from Templeton High School in Baldwinville, Massachusetts (1948); St. Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont (1952); and Western Michigan College of Education (1955) in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He taught at Berrien...

92, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on September 21, 2014.  He is survived by his daughter Rosie, 3 sons, Freddy, Frankie and Pepe and three grandchildren, with one on the way.  Manuel was a loving father who will be sorely missed.A visitation will be from 5:00 – 8:00pm with a scripture service at 7:00pm, Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at Whitney...

Jelean Tabeek, 84, of Phoenix, died peacefully in her sleep on September 18, 2014.  Born in North Hollywood, CA on June 13, 1930 to William and Irene Pierce, she was a musical prodigy on violin and piano, performing by age 5.  She attended North Hollywood High and was a “babysitter to the stars.”  She met the love of her life,...

Passed away peacefully on September 20, 2014 at the age of 91.  She was born in Somerville, Massachusetts and moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1960.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Paul in 1982 and her son Paul Jr. in 1976.She is survived by her daughter Gail Herrera (husband Robert), daughter-in-law Betty Tosh(husband Del), 4...

93, was born December 18, 1920 in Glendale, Arizona, daughter to Pomposo and Ventura Jimenez passed away September 15, 2014.She was preceded in death by her husband Frank, son Gregory, and grandson Anthony (Gordo) Watson, and four brothers and four sisters.  She is survived by her two sisters Angelina Alvarez and Mary Estrada, and her children Julian De La Cruz...

86 of Phoenix, formerly of Redford Township, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2014.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Daniel.  Audrey is survived by her daughter Diana (Thomas), daughter Dawn (late husband Larry), grandchildren Lisa (Scott), Craig (Renee), Ryan, Matthew and Kaitlin.  Great-grandchildren Lindsey and Anna Kate, and her sister Jean (Tony).  Audrey...

Piccoli, Richard E., 81, of Scottsdale AZ, passed away with his family by his side on September 11, 2014.  Richard was born in Chicago, IL to William and Melanie Piccoli on November 24, 1932.In 1949, Richard’s family relocated to Arizona. This is where he met his wife and together they raised their sons. Richard retired from Basha’s after 18 years...

75, of Phoenix, passed away on September 9, 2014.  John was a Phoenix native.  He attended Scottsdale High School, the New Mexico Military Institute and was the owner of Medallion Electric.He is survived by his wife Mary of 52 years, children, Kathleen (Bernardo) Garcia, son Kevin, and Kristine (Joseph) Knapp, 11 grandchildren, his brother Allen (Elaine) Blanchard and many nieces...

Thomas J. Kase, 66, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2014, after fighting a courageous battle with Merkel cell cancer for over two years. He was born on January 24, 1948, in Jamestown, New York, and lived in Phoenix most of his life after his family relocated to the Valley in 1952.He graduated from St. Thomas the Apostle Grade School...

Mary ‘Regina’ Newhard, 66, beloved mother, sister, and grandmother died on Friday, September 5, 2014; the following day would have been her 67th birthday. She was born September 6, 1947 in Phoenix, AZ. She worked for the United States Postal Service before she retired, and was a dedicated member of the American Postal Workers Union. She was married 38 plus...

86, passed away peacefully at home on September 4th, 2014.  Elda spent her life caring for her family.  She lived in Portage, Indiana and moved to Surprise, Arizona in 1993.  She made her final move to Phoenix to live with her daughter, Christine and son-in-law, Kenneth in 2011.She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Vicente and...

72, passed away on September 2, 2014.  He was born June 27, 1942 to Harold and Dorothy Summers in Glendale, CA.  The family returned to Phoenix, AZ shortly thereafter which is where he resided for the remainder of his life.    He graduated from Carl Hayden High School in 1959.  Eventually, he went to work for his father at Summers Tile...

Witzeman, Robert Allen, 87 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on August 30, 2014.  Bob was born May 7, 1927 in Akron, Ohio, where he grew up.  He served in the Navy in 1945, graduated from Oberlin College in 1950, and Case Western Reserve Medical School in 1954.  He moved to Phoenix in 1958 and practiced medicine as an anesthesiologist for...

went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2014, with family by his side.Born on February 11, 1935, Paul graduated from Phoenix Union High School. He retired as a bank executive and deacon from the Diocese of Los Angeles, California.Paul is preceded in death by:  parents Pablo and Eloisa Chacon, sister Mary Lou Strauss, brothers William Apodaca and Arthur...

84, died August 29, 2014, at the Mother House in Dubuque, Iowa. Burial is in Mount Carmel Cemetery. She was born September 18, 1929 to Mark Aloysius and Henrietta Ketchmark Larkin. She entered the BVM congregation from St. Agnes Parish, Phoenix on September 8, 1947 after graduating from St. Mary’s High School. She was an elementary school teacher and superior/principal...