Obituaries

The United States Navy was the perfect fit for Joseph Vincent Popp, Jr.:  it suited his love of country, his love of service, and his love of adventure.Joe passed away April 8 at his home in Phoenix.Joe was born October 10, 1940 in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania and grew up in Winter Park Florida with his parents.  He was an only child,...

Richard (Ricardo) “Vachie Belardi passed away on APril 4th, 2013 at the age of 83. Born on February 5, 1930, in Livingston, California.  Richard is the son of loving parents, Catalina and Felipe Soto.  He was preceded in death by Loving wife Dolores Soto.  Ricardo is survived by his sons Richard, Joey, and Phil Soto, daughters Yolanda Soto, and Theresa...

Frank Rafael Quihuis, 63 of Phoenix, loving father, tata, brother and tio, became an angel on April 3, 2013. He was born on January 18, 1950 to Frank V. and Carmen Quihuis.  Frank is survived by his children, daughter Micaela Quihuis, son Francisco Rafael Quihuis III (Perla), grandchildren Francisco R.J. Quihuis IV, Liliana Carmen Quihuis, Dayanara Lauren Quihuis, sister Carmen...

Betty’s new life began on April 3, 2013 when she peacefully went home to be with the Lord.  Betty was born to Harvey and Trinidad Morris on May 29, 1922 in Litchfield Park, AZ.  She started her life career at the age of 14 when she entered the Sisters of the Precious Blood convent in downtown Phoenix.  After 36 years...

Bethancourt, Bruce Alvin, Sr.1920 – 2013Bruce A. Bethancourt, Sr., 92, of Phoenix, Arizona, peacefully went to be with the Lord on the morning of 28 March, 2013, during an extended stay in the Fresno, California home of his daughter, Joanne Allen and lovingly attended by his daughter, Mary Alice Burke, R.N.Funeral Services for Bruce, Sr., will be held in St....

On March 29, 2013, Good Friday, our little angel, Kelly Michelle Cole, flew to the arms of Christ.  A loving atmosphere enfolds her.  We will miss her and keep her in our hearts until we meet again.  She is survived by her dad, mom, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, her beautiful daughter Jovanna and darling son Kaleb, and many loving family...

83, of Mesa passed quietly on 3/26/13.  She was the last surviving daughter of Leslie Carl and Genevieve Jenkins of Phoenix into whose loving arms she now goes.  There will be a Graveside Service at 11:00am, Friday, April 5that Greenwood Memory Lawn, 2300 W. Van Buren, Phoenix.

Of Gilbert, AZ passed away March 28, 2013.  Born December 24, 1934.  Kathleen retired from Fry’s Grocery Store after working there for 25 years. She is preceded in death by her parents Alvin and Pauline Graves, husband Freddie Robinson, brother Jim Graves and sister Jane Kluth.  Survived by brother Alvin Graves, Jr. (Phyllis), brothers Bob Graves, Bill Graves (Georgia), sister...

Always remember Richard Itule Sr, June 19, 1944 – March 27, 2013.  Our Dad, “papa” and best friend, passed away after enduring complications from a stroke and brief battle with colon cancer.  Never has anyone experienced such a spirit as our Dad, as to us and many others in the community, he was bigger than life.   As a Phoenix native,...

Our precious mother passed away on Wednesday, March 27th with her family by her side.  Martha was born in McNary, AZ on 09-18-1926 to Ricardo and Juanita Gonzales.  She was the last surviving sibling out of 8 children.  Martha was raised in St. Johns, AZ, and after graduation worked as a Harvey Girl at the Posada Resort in Winslow, AZ...

Of Phoenix, passed peacefully away at her home on March 28, 2013.  Fina was surrounded with love from her family and friends.  She is survived by her loving husband Henry (Leke) Olea and 5 children, Greg, Steve, Donald (Tina), Diana (Dale) Trimmer and Gabriel, 6 grandchildren, Christopher, Stephanie, Samantha, Vanessa, Sean and Ty along with 3 great-grandchildren, Marissa, Nicholas and...

Nell Mary Caniglia 95 passed away in Phoenix on March 28, 2013. Nell was born November 4, 1917 in Omaha, Nebraska to Italian immigrant parents, Frank and Mary Quattrocchi. She lived in Omaha until 1937 when she traveled to Arizona with her new husband, Dr. Sebastian Rosario Caniglia.  She spent her life devoted to her husband (deceased) and her family....

82 went peacefully to meet his maker March 22.  He was born in Indianola, NE April 2, 1930 one of 11 children of Les and Anna.   He spent 22 years in the Air Force with tours in Germany and Viet Nam.  He got paid to fly airplanes which he loved.  He retired to Phoenix where he established 3 trampoline jump...

We send our beautiful Patricia “Patti” Lee Anderson on her next journey with love and songs from golden summers. Patti’s life was filled with beauty, creativity, sunshine, really good food and laughter. She cherished her family and friends, and wanted all to know what a pleasure it has been to share this life. Patti passed on Wednesday, March 27, at...

Russell Sterling Whitman III, 65 years old, of Phoenix, passed away on March 22, 2013, at his favorite place, Rocky Point, Mexico, in the arms of his loving wife Sylvia.  He was born in New London, Connecticut, on August 4th, 1947.Russell grew up on military bases throughout the United States.  When his father retired from US Army his family settled...

70, of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Westford, MA. passed awayquietly and peacefully on March 11, 2013 with her brother Dan and good friends Pat Montee and Colleen Mansfield at her side.  “Peri” or “Pete” was born on August 7, 1942 in Lowell, MA.  She was raised in Westford, MA, attended the local school system and graduated from Westford academy.  She...

Age 78, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away March 25, 2013. Born to Donaciano and Catalina Angulo in Phoenix, Arizona on December 24, 1934. Armida attended Phoenix Tech High School and Phoenix College.  Armida was married to Theodore C. Perez for 16 years, and had three children. Armida is preceded in death by parents Donaciano and Catalina, husband Theodore, sisters Mary,...

81, of Phoenix, AZ, passed peacefully on March 25, 2013.  James was born on November 9, 1931 in Minot, ND.  He had a long career at Boeing, Allied and H. & R. Block.  Preceded in death by his wife Dolores, he is survived by his daughter Suzan and son Jesse, and brothers Murray and Willie of California, grandson Riley and...

Our beloved mother Jeannette went to heaven Saturday evening, March 23, 2013. Born in the Province of Quebec, Canada March 9, 1931. The family moved from St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada in July 1966 to Phoenix, AZ. An inspirational woman with fearless strength challenged with severe rheumatoid arthritis most of her adult life faced with medical challenges was a successful business...

Brandi Renee Schamadan left to be with the Lord on March 22, 2013 at the young age of 41.  She is survived by her husband Mike, daughter Lexi (12), son Blu (9), parents Patrick and Sarah Grimes, sister Heidi and a very large extended family with many aunts, uncles and cousins.Brandi grew up in Glendale, AZ and graduated from Cactus...