Obituaries

Loretta Jacks, 91, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2013 at Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona.Loretta was born to Michael and Anna Lester in Chicago, Illinois and was the last surviving of 8 children.  After moving to Phoenix in1947, she married Richard Jacks, raised her family and enjoyed a 25 year career at Motorola.  She loved being surrounded...

Nina Marie Le Gras, of Phoenix, died Monday morning, June 3, 2013, just 10 days short of her 99thbirthday.   Nina was born in Flaxville, Montana, to Walter and Anna May Cox.  Her family travels took her across the U.S. until settling in Ahwahnee, California, where many of her favorite childhood memories took place.  Nina attended four years at University of...

Derald Glen May, M.D., 1925 – 2013, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Navy veteran, “Iron Duke,” psychiatric physician, “Dr. D” died at home surrounded by the love and care of family. He was 87 years old.Derald was born in Cozad, Nebraska to a family with roots firmly planted in the fertile land of the Platte River Valley. He attended Cozad High,...

Jane Smith Wells, 98, of Phoenix, died from COPD on June 1st, 2013. She was born on October 6, 1914 to Joseph A. and Martha Louisa Schroeder Beck of Schenley Farms in Pittsburgh, PA. Her father, an attorney, was instrumental in starting the University of Pittsburgh evening and business schools.  Jane graduated from Mt. Mercy College in 1937 (now Carlow...

86, of Mesa, entered into the hands of the Lord on June 1, 2013.  He was born in Tolleson, AZ on February 13, 1927.  He was a retired Teamster.  Andrew leaves behind his beloved wife of 60 years Emilia, son Andrew, daughter Roseann (Thomas) Pond, three grandchildren Alfred, Robert and Ruben Garcia, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.  He is...

Frances Emmeline (DIXIE) Melby passed away on May 22, 2013 in Molalla, Oregon where she had been living with her son and his family.  She was 93.  Dixie was born and raised in Globe, Arizona.  She earned a BA in teaching at ASU (when it was a Teachers College) and married Bill Melby in 1942.  Bill subsequently had a long...

Celia Sinohui Hinojosa was born on May 28, 1936 in the mining camp of Ruby, AZ, raised in Tucson, AZ, she later move to Phoenix, her home of the past 60 years. Matriarch of five generations, Celia blessed her family with love, laughter and passion for living. She was extremely proud to be descendant from the Otero family, first Spanish...

Maria Clara Moreno, was called home to be with Our Lord Jesus Christ and her loving husband, Frank on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the age of 85.  Maria was born in Tempe, Arizona and lived in Phoenix.  Maria was a housekeeper for many years prior to marrying her husband, Frank. She then became a full-time devoted wife and loving...

Protinica Todora Trbovic fell asleep in The Lord on May 24, 2013 at the age of 74.  Beloved wife of Proto Janko Trbovic for 47 years.  Loving mother of son Dragan (Dan) and daughter-in-law Sofia.  Adoring grandmother of Stevan and Gabriela.  Protinica and Proto met as children in Miranje in the former Yugoslavia and married in 1965. In 1966 Protinica...

Margaret L. Rowland, 87, passed away on May 23, 2013. She was born June 18, 1925 in Chicago, IL and graduated cum laude in 1946 from Linfield College in Oregon and later earned a Masters Degree in Home Economics from Purdue University.  She enjoyed teaching roles in Oregon, Kansas, Nevada, and California before moving to Scottsdale in July 1970.   She...

Gloria Olivas Angulo, 57, of Phoenix, Arizona was Promoted to Glory with her family by her side on Thursday, May 23, 2013.  Gloria enjoyed working for the Phoenix Municipal Court where she retired after many years of service. She was a member of The Salvation Army where she touched many lives with her faith, charity and goodwill.  Her humor, passion...

61, of Phoenix, AZ passed away May 17, 2013 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by family and faithful friends in his final moments.  Mike was born in Los Angeles, CA on December 25, 1951 but moved to Phoenix, AZ at an early age.  Mike was an alumni of South Mountain High School class of 1969, ...

78, of Phoenix, AZ; passed away peacefully on May 16, 2013 at Rose Dale Care Home. He was preceded in death by his daughter Shawna Sullivan. He is survived by his wife Barbara nee Roberts, son John H. Sullivan (Barbara), daughter Shelley A, 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, brother Jerry Sullivan and many nieces and nephews. David was proud to...

81, of Phoenix, passed on to the Lord on May 17, 2013.  Lou was born on March 17, 1932 to immigrant Italian parents in Rockford, IL., where he attended elementary school, high school and Illinois Wesleyan University.  Lou and Priscilla Johnson were married in August 1951 in Rockford and brought seven children into their loving and caring arms.  Lou spent...

With profound sadness, Alex Sr., a child of God, was called home on May 15, 2013, after complications from surgeries. Alex was born February 26, 1943 in Phoenix, and was a lifelong resident. Upon graduating from Phoenix Union High School, he married his sweetheart, Amelia and began a long career in the construction trades, including sheetmetal, tarazzo and concrete.  His...

61, passed away April 30, 2013. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona to John and Patricia McCarthy. Marion studied English at Arizona State University. She worked in the Temporary Employment field where she managed several offices. Marion is survived by her daughter, Allison, sisters Michelle, Colleen, Susan, Mary, Elizabeth, brother John, grandchildren Liam and Teagan and many nieces and nephews....

86, beloved mother, nana, sister and friend of Phoenix, AZ passed away on May 08, 2013.  Mary (aka Maria Louisa Gaucin, “Licha”) was born in Claypool, AZ and raised in Camp 53, Litchfield Park, AZ.  She was a homemaker and worked for Salon de Venus for many years.  Mary is survived by her children; Gloria Aguilar, Elvira Howard, Manuel and...

Born on May 2, 1931, Mary Ann Bernadette Wanslee began her life in San Francisco, California. She was an extraordinary woman who instantly enveloped others in her warmth, her goodness, her passion for God, her family and life. The eldest of nine siblings, Mary Ann was raised in Seattle and Los Angeles by her parents Montgomery and Ann Nelford.  Mary...

Constance Marie Wayland, 74, of Scottsdale, passed away May 5, 2013.  Constance was born October 2, 1938 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix.  Her parents were Arthur and Vaheda Hurley Szink.  Her brother, Stuart Arthur Szink, predeceased her in 2012.  She attended local schools, North High, the University of Arizona and graduated from Arizona State University in 1960.  She married...

81, of Phoenix, passed away on May 2, 2013 in Las Vegas, where she loved to be with her best friend Betty George.  She went out in style.  She is survived by her daughter Debbie Atchley, two grandsons, John (Maria) and Danny (Angela) Atchley, six great-grandchildren, Sabrina, Larissa, Danny, Johnpaul, Pristine and Jestine and one great great-grandchild Elias.  Visitation will...