Obituaries

Christine Martin, 73 of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of West Harford, CT, loving wife, mother and sister, returned home to our Lord on Thursday, August 7, 2014.   She was preceded in death by her Parents Evelyn and William Doyer and husband Vernon Martin.  She is survived by her Children Evelyn, Willie, Joe, Glenn, Lynda and Jimmy; grandchildren Sean, Kyle, Joe, Jordan,...

Donald R. Gadbery, 81, of Phoenix, passed away at home on August 6, 2014. Born in Emporia, Kansas, Don was a U.S. Army veteran and a graduate of Kansas State University’s School of Architecture. He arrived in Phoenix in 1957 where he met and married his beloved wife of 55 years, Fay Litteken.  He was a partner in the architectural...

Artis Laura Bangert Bohr, born July 9th, 1924, was welcomed home by our Heavenly Father on July 27, 2014.  She passed away peacefully at the home of her son Jonathan, surrounded by her loving family. Artis was the sixth of eight children born to Marie and Otto Bangert of Guide Rock, Nebraska and was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran...

Ernie Ford was born in Richmond, Indiana in the summer of 1955.  Raised on a farm, he learned early in life the value of hard work and honest living.  After high school, he joined the United States army, where his superiors and fellow soldiers quickly realized his outstanding physical ability, mental acuity and marksmanship skills.  He subsequently became an Army...

Age 79, his service on earth finished, was called home on August 4, 2014. Dave loved the Lord, and sang his praises from his youth until Parkinson’s disabled his voice three years ago.He met Carol Chester in the Bethel Lutheran choir.  They fell in love, were married February 15, 1964, and sang together for more than 50 years.  She survives...

Gweneth Virginia Fine, age 86, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2014 after a long illness.  Gwen was born on October 4, 1927 in Butte, Montana, the daughter of Walter and Virginia Millar.Gwen spent her early years growing up in Ogden, Utah and began her family in Spokane, Washington where she gave birth to Tami, Gregg and Dianne.  In 1960...

Edward T. Nesdill, 85 of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2014.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, five children, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.A Visitation will be held from 12:00 – 3:00 PM, with a Rosary at 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 7, 2014 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. ...

Robin Forsberg passed away peacefully at home with friends and family near on Friday, August 1, 2014. She was born September 5, 1958, in Phoenix, Arizona to Herb and Betty Forsberg. She spent her entire life in Arizona, a state she loved, from the Papago Mountains, where she hiked with friends, to the pine forests of Flagstaff-a favorite family destination.She...

Rita Mary Schwinghamer, age 90, was called to her eternal Father on Thursday July 31, 2014 while at her home in Paradise Valley.  She was born in Humbolt Sask. May of 1924.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband Donald in 2012, her parents Rudolph and Helen (nee Radamski) Hering.  She is survived by her brother Leo Hering...

On July 30, 2014, we lost “Our Querida” Mom and Nana, Helena G. Fragoso. She passed away quietly and peacefully at age 86. She was born on October 12, 1927 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was a devoted daughter to her parents, Pablo & Leontina Gonzales who preceded her in death. She was married to Eleuterio “Rico” Fragoso, Sr, for 48...

Kristin “Krissy” Likos passed away on July 29, 2014 from complications after suffering a severe spinal cord injury at the age of 44 in Phoenix, Arizona.  Krissy was born in South Bend, Indiana on May 20, 1970. She is survived by her parents, James and Sharon Likos, her brother, Robert (Barb) Likos and her sister, Amy Kirberg (Tom). Krissy had...

51, of Phoenix, has joined the Angels to rest in peace. Rick was born in Evergreen Park, IL as the second of three sons to his parents Ronald (Wayne) and Barbara Sanders. His family moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1974, where he graduated from Camelback High School. Rick was a beloved father, brother, grandfather and son who will be so...

Frederico D. Chavez “Lico”, 84, of Phoenix, passed away on July 28, 2014.  He served his country in the U.S. Army and Air Force as a paratrooper.He was Union President of IBEW 2171 for Westinghouse Electric prior to his retirement, and was a proud member of the NRA.  Lico had an avid Love for fishing and hunting which he passed...

Charles Eugene Davis, also known as Dr. C. Gene Davis, died at the age of 83, in Phoenix, Arizona on July 26, 2014.  He was born August 29, 1930, in Miami, Arizona to Charles and Ruth Davis.  He graduated from Miami High School in 1948, Arizona State College (ASU) in 1952, and Cornell Medical College in 1956.  He was married...

James Edward Curran passed away on July 16, 2014 at the age of 80.  Jim was born July 3, 1934 to Dr. James H. Curran and Myrtle Curran.  He grew up in Sleepy Eye, MN where he met his wife of 57 years, Audrey Curran.  He attended Creighton University and eventually moved out west with Audrey to attend the University...

Lucille Dawa, 63, Arizona native, returned to the Lord July 20, 2014.  Preceded in death by father and sister, survived by her mother, Jennie, two brothers and a sister.  Her legacy will continue through her children Matthew, Arthur, Yolanda, Joshua, Mark and Steve, life companion Steven and 14 grandchildren.  Retired City of Phoenix employee and Ottawa University graduate.  Dedicated to...

71, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on June 30, 2014.  Thelma was the daughter of Eugene Ghiotto (d.) of Yuma, and Thelma Ghiotto Cooke (d.) of Phoenix.  Cookie was a graduate of Yuma Union High School (1961).She was a prodigious reader and had a degree in storytelling from South Mountain College.  One of her great loves in life was entertaining...

Genevieve K. Borselli, 96, of Phoenix, Arizona died peacefully on Saturday July 19, 2014. She was born on November 12, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois to Frank & Josephine Kruk, but raised on a farm in Michigan where her mother married John Kiss after Frank Kruk passed away. This is where her love of gardening and outdoors started. Wherever she lived,...

99, passed away July 14,2014.  She was born in Waterloo,New York on December 2, 1914.The first born of Sicilian immigrants, she graduated from beauty college after high school.  In 1935 she married David, whom she had known since 4thgrade.  They welcomed their daughter “Margie” in 1936.  In October of 1946, the family moved to Phoenix.Margaret worked in the beauty salon...