Obituaries

Rita Risi was born in Ft. Wayne , Indiana, February 24th, 1935 and she was one of eight children. Rita had a twin brother, Richard, who passed away in the same long term care facility, Acoma Healthcare, earlier this year. They came into the world together and God graciously held them together at their parting. Ginger and her staff at...

56, of Phoenix passed away September 16, 2013.  Born in Phoenix, AZ on February 14, 1957 to Amelia and Carlos LaPaglia.  Attended North High School and graduated from the University of Arizona. She was a nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital. Myrna is survived by Daniel Leal, her Life Partner of 26 years, sister Sylvia, brother Carl, nieces Daniella and Danielle...

Patrick D. Calihan passed away peacefully Thursday, September 12, 2013 in Central Phoenix. A native Phoenician, Pat was born on September 8, 1950, the youngest of four to Philip and Evelyn Calihan. Pat followed his sister Kathleen and brothers Phil and Peter in attending Saint Francis Xavier for elementary school.  Pat followed his brothers to Brophy College Preparatory where he...

98, born August 13, 1915 in Youngstown, Ohio, died peacefully on September 11, 2013.  John was preceded in death by Mary (Carano), his wife of 69 years, parents Angelina and Vincent, brother George and sisters Elvira, Clotilda and Yolanda (Wilson) Earnheart.  Although John had a love of learning it was necessary for him to quit school at an early age...

Jeanette D. Ray entered Eternity with her Maker on September 3, 2013 at the age of 95. She was preceded in death by her husband Gordon and two children Gary and Debra.  She is survived by her children Gordon, Timothy and Janet Fallon as well as 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and many more cherished “children”.  Visitation will be held from...

85, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2013 – her 85th birthday. Rafaela was born in Glendale, AZ to Alberto and Herlinda Moreno on September 5, 1928.  Rafaela is preceded in death by her devoted husband of 60 years, Arturo S. Romero, her parents, and siblings, Sister Mary Naomi and Joe. Rafaela is survived by her brother Phil;...

70, born December 30, 1942 in Shelby, North Carolina.  The adored son, brother and loving father passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona.  After graduating from Phoenix Union High School, he went into the Army.  Upon his Honorable Discharge he began his career with ADOT in the Motor Vehicle Division.  With his continued service he was promoted to...

81, of Phoenix, Arizona, peacefully died at home, on August 29, 2013.  A devoted wife and mother, she considered her family to be her greatest blessing, and is survived by her husband of 61 years Don, her 4 children Beth Regan (Jerry), Tim Moncher (Susie), Katie Baker (Mike), and Mary Hawes (Steve), 10 grandchildren, Amy, Bill, Andy, Ben, Matt, Adam,...

95, of Paradise Valley, AZ, passed away August 28th.  Born in 1918 in Anselmo, Nebraska, he moved to Phoenix with his family in 1920.  His parents Frank and Mary, having sold their wheat farm in Nebraska, built an adobe home and planted a commercial citrus grove north of Camelback Rd., just east of 40thSt., where Hugh and his younger brother...

Age 88, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2013.  She was born in Trinidad, Colorado on September 16, 1924 and graduated from Trinidad High School and Trinidad College.  Bernice met Leo Hadad, also from Trinidad, in 1952.  They married in June, 1958 and she moved to Phoenix, Arizona where Leo then lived.  She worked with her husband in the family...

Theresa “Terry” Barrett passed away on Friday, August 23, 2013 at age 90.  Terry was born July 17, 1923 in Fairmont, West Virginia. She graduated from St. Peter’s High School.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Patrick and Bridget Hanley; siblings George, Paul, Patrick, John Joe, Mary Catherine, Dorothy, Florence, and Helen; husband, Vincent Barrett; and daughter, Pat...

Daniel Martin, born July 20, 1999, beloved son of Bill and Carol Martin and loving brother of Kelly Martin, went to Heaven August 22, 2013.  He is survived by his large extended family, including grandparents, aunts and uncles and many cousins.  He was dearly loved by all and will always be in our hearts. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00pm,...

Roland A. Quaranta, 82 of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at the Terraces Skilled Nursing Facility in Phoenix, AZ.He was born on November 8, 1930 in Follansbee, WV, a son of the late Pasquale and Elvira Quaranta, of Rosetta, Italy.  Roland attended St. Anthony’s Catholic elementary school and graduated from Catholic Central High School in...

Barbara Ross Parsons joined her beloved husband Grant and with family and friends by her side, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2013.To Grant, she was always “Barbara Jean.” Everyone else called her “Sis.” Surrounded in age by her brothers Jack and Tom, it was always more than a nickname. From the day she was born in August of 1928,...

Jayne Dahl was born February 23, 1919 in Illinois and went to heaven  August 17, 2013 from Phoenix, Arizona.  Jayne Sandford was one of nine children.  She met her husband of 70 years, Elmer Dahl, at a high school dance.  They arrived in Phoenix in 1944 where they raised their four children, Jim, Peggy, Jan and Judy.  Their families grew...

77, of Casa Grande passed away on the morning of August 17, 2013.  Born November 6th, 1935 to Odale and Henrietta Guinn she was the youngest of six children.  She was raised in Charlotte, NC where she married her husband Mike Robles in 1951.  They moved to Phoenix in 1952 where they raised their two daughters.  Vera spent 29 years...

Born February 8, 1926 in Sparland, Illinois and passed away August 9, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona.  He’s honored as a WWII Army Veteran.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy.  They moved to Arizona in 1956 from Illinois.  He is survived by six children; Donald E. (Wanda S.) DeWalt, Peggy A. (Robert A.) Boelke, Marsha...

Hildegarde Ann Brown entered eternal life on the last day of her 79thyear.  She is survived by one sister and many nieces and nephews, cherished friends at St. Vincent de Paul and St. Theresa Parish, and by her devoted care givers.  Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 20th, 2013 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045...

Angie Grawzo served God, country and family with tender love until her passing in Scottsdale, August 6, 2013.  Fiercely patriotic, Angie, husband Michael and son Robert served the US Armed Forces over a combined 44 years.  Mother of Elizabeth, William and Robert, wife of Michael, BJ’s Nana and one of seven brothers and sisters; she overcame life’s complexities with a...

83, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully at home on August 10, 2013, after an 8 month battle with cancer.  He was born in Phoenix on February 17, 1930.  Dad attended St. Mary’s Catholic High School before proudly serving his country in the US Navy at the age of 17.  He returned and graduated from St. Mary’s where he met and...