Obituaries

Beloved sister and aunt, Lillian “Lynn” Danda, 81, died at home in Phoenix on Jan 9th. She was born in East Chicago, Indiana Sept. 13, 1931 and later moved to Phoenix with her family. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1950 and moved to San Francisco after attending Lamson Business College.  Later she returned to Phoenix to continue...

It is with great sorrow that we announce Tanya Baldwin has succumbed to cancer on January 18, 2013. She fought it for 4 years courageously with humor and grace. Tanya was born on December 20, 1968. A Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Daughter, Aunt, Cousin and Friend; she will be deeply missed by all.  Tanya wasa caring, energetic and compassionate person...

Passed away on January 17, 2013 Phoenix, Arizona, with his beloved wife, Francis De La Rosa, at his side.  He was born in Tempe, Arizona, served in the U.S. Army, and retired from the City of Phoenix Transportation Department.  He was a long-time parishioner of St. Agnes Catholic Church.  Besides his wife, Francis, he is survived by his children Guy...

Mary Jane Gercke (maiden name Mary Jane Klocko) died on January 15, 2013 at her home in Phoenix.Mary Jane was born October 21, 1925, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  She moved to Phoenix in 1955 and had been living at her Phoenix home since 1957.  Married to Edward J. Carey in 1957, and remarried Charles Gercke in 1976, she is survived...

71, Passed away Jan. 14th 2013. Born in Ysleta, Texas but lived in Phoenix, AZ. She worked for the City of Phoenix P.D., U.S Postal Service and retired from Motorola. She is survived by her children, Manuel Jr., (Elizabeth), Daniel, Isabel (Ruben) Arvizu, Felicia (Cloid) Adams and Rosa (Ronald) Miranda. Also survived by 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She joins...

Passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, January 14that the age of 84.  A native of Phoenix, Grant was born at Good Samaritan Hospital one day before his beloved wife “Sis” in August of 1928. He attended Emerson Elementary School and graduated from North Phoenix High School in 1946.  Enlisting in the Navy after graduation, he served on Johnston...

94 of Phoenix, passed away on January 16, 2013. Bernardino was born December 6, 1918 in Phoenix, Arizona. He is survived by his children; Richard, Josie, Eva, Birdie, Benny, Lucy, Memo, Mercy as well as his grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren. Respect to the late Nana Fita, Bobby, Maggie, Titi, Buff, Juan. Visitation will be held from 9-10am, Rosary...

Dr. Terry Lee Connor passed away at home on January 14, 2013 following a brief illness with pancreatic cancer.  He was born April 22, 1949 to Richard and Pauline Connor of Defiance, Ohio.  He graduated from Defiance College in 1971  He graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery in 1975 in Kirksville, Missouri.  Following the completion of an...

Isaiah Kimberly Lukens, M.D. passed away peacefully on the afternoon of January 8, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona.  Born in Omaha, NE on November 5, 1926 to Isaiah Lukens, M.D. and Alice Kimberly, he was proud to be fourth generation to pursue a degree in medicine.  He was loved as a physician, a mentor, a teacher, a husband, a father, and...

Ellis passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2013 in the comfort of his home with his wife Sally at his side and his children, brother and grandchildren circled around him. Ellis was a man who lived his life and touched the lives of others through his actions more than his words.  He was a man of example, speaking his loudest...

A great run has come to an end.  After 90+ years of living, Cap Brown passed away on January 12, 2013.  Born Caspar Herrmann Brown, Jr. on June 9, 1922 in Eufala, Oklahoma, Cap spent his formative years in Springfield, Illinois and later studied business at the University of Missouri.  Like many of his generation, Cap proudly served his country...

Mary C. (Snyder) Pompe passed into heaven on January 7, 2013 and is rejoicing with Jesus Christ her Savior.  She was born on February 7, 1924 in Paducah, KY to the late Bernard & Rosa Snyder.  She graduated from St. Mary’s High School &then attended Darughn Business School in Paducah.  She moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1947 & lived with...

Lois Ruth Moeller passed away on January 8, 2013. Lois was born on July 17, 1928 in Sulpher, Oklahoma. She and her seven brothers and sisters attended the Chilaco Indian Boarding School located in Arkansas City, Kansas. Lois took great pride in her Chickasaw Indian heritage.  She and her future Husband, Lloyd, met at the Kansas City Beauty School where...

Bertha Chavez Alday joined her son, Robert, her parents & sister in the spiritual realm early January 7th.  She remains in the hearts of her beloved family:  daughter, Monika Gutierrez (Manuel); sons, John & Erik Alday (Rita); grandkids, Celeste, John, Erik, Isaiah, Isaac, & Andrew; her siblings, Yolanda Chavez, Lilly Chavez-Cooper (Greg), Alex (Bernice) & George Chavez (Cecilia) & Sandra...

88, a resident of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2013. He was born June 6, 1924 in Phoenix, Arizona to Italian immigrants Domenic and Margarita Bergero. He graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1942, attended Phoenix College and served in the Navy during WWII as a Yeoman 1stClass aboard the U.S.S. Attu. He homesteaded in the...

94, passed away January 6, 2013.  Born in Morenci, AZ on September 25, 1918 .  Maria is preceded in death by her husband Juan Aguilera.  She is survived by her children John, Anthony, Bob, Mark, Monica Armstrong, and George, 20 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and several great, great-grandchildren.  Maria had many accomplishments in her life including City Magistrate of the Town...

Maryann Hidalgo, age 55, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. She leaves behind her husband, Joel Hidalgo, a mother, 5 sisters, 3 brothers, and four children Terra, Patricia, Roxanne, Rosanne, 9 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. Maryann was born in Phoenix, Arizona on March 16, 1957 and grew up in Phoenix, where...

85, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away quietly in her sleep, at her home, on January 5th.  Born in Algiers, North Africa on April 30th, 1927 she moved to Oklahoma in 1946 after marrying Marvin Rhodes, who was in the US Army (stationed in Algiers) in WWII.  She devoted her life to her family and had a deep faith in God. ...

Andrew Ross 92, of Gilbert Arizona passed away on January 4, 2013. He spent much of his life in Cincinnati, Iowa and St. Joseph, Missouri before he and his wife Verbia moved to Arizona to be close to family. Verbia died in 2009 after 65 years of marriage. Andrew is survived by daughters Lauranna Durant and Janice Merritt and son...

92 of Phoenix, Arizona was lifted up to the Lord at home on January 2, 2013. He is survived by the love of his life Rita of 71 years, his children Michael Jr., Cindy, Celeste, Chris and Rita, son-in-laws, grand, great-grand and great-great grandchildren. Mike was born February 14, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois. He served in the Army during WWII,...