Obituaries

Eric “Cowboy” Olson passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at the age of 55.  He is survived by his beloved Baby Girl – Barbara Brackett; son Shaun Olson (Buffy); daughter Ashley Olson; siblings Annette Olson (Steve); Mary Olson (Mitch); Everett Olson; Alice Haywood (Mike); Donald Olson (Cheryl); Yvonne Popovich; Lewis Olson (Gloria); cousin Levi Davison and grandchildren, nieces...

89, passed away on November 21, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Stephanie “Chita” was born on December 13, 1923 in Globe, AZ. In 1934 she moved to Phoenix. Stephanie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a wonderful cook, seamstress and enjoyed gardening. Stephanie is survived by her husband of 66 years, Juan F. Guerrero; children, Violet...

Gemma Oliva Ann Young and Abbigail Lorianne were born on January 5, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona to Gregory Charles Young Jr. and Octavia Warren. Gemma earned her Angel Wings on November 19th, 2013.  Abbigail weighed in at four pounds two ounces while Gemma weighted in at two pounds one ounce.   Gemma spent the first month of her life in the...

“Irena Hrynewych, 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 17, 2013. She was born in Ukraine as the fourth of seven children on March 1, 1921 and moved to Phoenix in the 60’s. Irena strongly supported Ukrainian Independence as well as the local Ukrainian organizations. She was preceded in death by her first husband Stefan Masnyj and her...

Magdalena Maldonado Hernández, 91, passed away late Tuesday, November 19, 2013 surrounded by family. She was born on July 22, 1922 to Rafael Hernandez and Marcelina Maldonado in Arteaga, Michoacán, México. Preceded in death by her husband Miguel Hernández Cabrera in 1962. She, along with her 10 children, migrated to the US in 1964 and became a naturalized citizen on...

87, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away to be with our Lord on November 18, 2013, after a brief illness. She was born in New Haven, Connecticut on July 10, 1926 to the late Harold and Cassie (Conlan) Brennan.  She graduated from Waterbury Catholic High School in Waterbury, Connecticut and was married in 1947 to Roger Walcott.  Marie loved life.   She...

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Vileen went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2013.  Vileen was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Edward Reed and one son, Edward Alan Reed.  She is survived by 3 children; Mrs. Vileen Rogerson, Mr. Daniel Reed, Mrs. Deborah Goelz; 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great, great-grandchildren.  Vileen and Edward...

26, was born on November 30, 1986 and passed away peacefully on November 08, 2013, due to a long illness.  Caressa is survived by her three young children Sausha, David and Juan Angel, father Ruben Romero, Jr., grandparents Ruben, Sr. & Lucy Romero,  aunts Gloria Sandoval (Ray), Betty Mitchell (Brett) and Dorothy Valdez, uncles Charles Romero (Lisa) and David Romero...

passed peacefully on November 11th, 2013 with her family by her side in Scottsdale, Az.  Joanne was born to Thomas & Norma Keogh on November 2, 1933 in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Joanne graduated from Derham Hall University of Minnesota.  Joanne enjoyed her career in sales at Valpak.  Joanne was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Aunt.  She leaves behind her...

age 45, of Paradise Valley, departed from this life on Thursday, November 7, 2013.She was born to Dr. Bernard and Lois Watson, who survive her, on January 28, 1968 in Philadelphia, PA.  Barbra received a BA degree in Political Science from Northwestern University in 1990 and a JD from the Washington University (St. Louis) School of Law in 1993.  She...

‘Keep Hope Alive’ – Cindy Jo Boyce-Gorris, 54, of Phoenix, Arizona, was granted her angel wings on November 7, 2013.  Cindy was born January 14, 1959, in Phoenix, Arizona. She is survived by her loving husband Roy; her parents Carmel and Joseph Boyce; son’s Michael, Colton, Austin, daughter Porscha; grandchildren, Hailey, Kiley, Kaitlyn , Mickey , Madie, Curtis and brothers;...

Joyce Marie Denison, 75, of Phoenix, passed away on November 3, 2013. Joyce was born in Glendale, Arizona to Paul and Frances Alkire on December 3, 1937. She went to West High School and Phoenix College.  Joyce married the love of her life, Leroy Denison on April 17, 1957 in Phoenix, Arizona. Joyce and Leroy were blessed with a daughter,...

Age 73, died November 7, 2013. Dick was a graduate of Brophy College Prep in Phoenix and graduated from Phoenix College.  He worked over 25 years for the Arizona State Department of Revenue as an auditor. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Brooke; sons David (Sharyl) and Jim (Cherilyn); grandsons Jared, Reid and Trevor; granddaughter, Jaeda; brother,...

Ida P. Carter, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2013.  She loved quilting, her friends and her cat Kit.  She leaves behind her daughter Ann Nichols (Mitch) and grandson Grant.  Memorial Mass will be at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 14that St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix.  Thank you to Serenity Hospice and her nurses...

91 was reunited with her husband Claude and son Bill on November 1, 2013. Gloria was an amazing woman who touched many lives with her intense love and caring heart.  She graduated from Knox College and she and her husband moved to Arizona in 1954.  She was a volunteer at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital for 47 years and loved giving of...

William Patrick French “Bill” passed away on August 26, 2013 in Phoenix, AZ after a courageous battle with lung cancer.  Bill was born on March 24, 1931 in Phoenix to Dr. Guy Clifford French and Grace Mary Brothers.  At age 7, after the untimely death of his father, Bill and his family moved to Murphysboro, Illinois where he completed elementary...

88, of Phoenix and formerly of Sioux City, IA, peacefully went to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 3, 2013.  Jeannette was a wonderful and loving wife and mother.  She was preceded in death by her husband Orlando (Orrie) Nassif.  She is survived by son Sam (Lori), daughter Terri (Jan) and grandchildren Sierra (Glenroy), Kody (Kelly), Eric and...

38, beloved son and brother, passed away on November 4, 2013 from complications of systemic Scleroderma.  Born and raised in Phoenix, he attended Madison elementary schools, Cardigan Mountain School (Canaan, NH), St. Mary’s High School, and received a Bachelor’s Degree from Murray State University in Kentucky.  He is survived by his parents Nancy and Bill Martin of Phoenix, and his...

Our beloved Tiny was born on November 27, 1917 to German immigrant parents, Ernest and Ottilia Linsenmeyer.  She was one of eight children and was nicknamed “Tiny” early on, being the smallest in stature of her seven siblings.A graduate of Saint Mary’s High School, Tiny was also a fine musician.  She played the giant pipe organ at Saint Mary’s Basilica...

99, of Phoenix, returned to the arms of Our Lord, 24, October 2013.  She was born to the late Jośe Ruiz and Eloisa Elias, January 22, 1914 in Aqua Prieta Sonora, Mexico.  She married the late René Larriva, in 1934. They lived with their family in Arizona.Carmen was the last surviving member of her generation of the Ruiz’s and Larriva’s. ...