Obituaries

Gladys Marie Austin was born on July 22, 1941 in Austin, Texas to Louis Edwards and Rosa Lee Mitchell, who preceded her in death. She moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1955 and later married Ernest Austin. Gladys was a great mother that raised 11 children. She was a ‘giving’ person and was known for always putting the needs of others,...

Stephen A. Vitali, Sr., 66, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away on December 7, 2012 surrounded by family. Stephen is survived by his loving wife Kristen Schmidt, sons Stephen Vitali and Scott Winston (fiancée Kelly Schneider), daughters Laura Speir (husband Michael) and Lindsay Winston (fiancé Devon Roepcke), father Albert Vitali, sister Monica Scanlan, brothers James Vitali and Andrew Vitali (wife Donna),...

Kerry Lee Warrick, 55, was unexpectedly taken away from us on December 6, 2012. He was born in Aurora, Illinois, November 7, 1957 to Joann C. Podmer Warrick and Leland K. Warrick. He moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1971 where he attended Arcadia High School. Upon graduation he pursued his lifelong career in the mortgage industry. His passion was cars...

86, of Phoenix Az. Passed away on December 7th, 2012. Born in Shelby County Indiana on May 30th 1926. Kenny was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Jayne Miller. Mom and Dad moved to Phoenix in 1959 where he worked in the Electrical Industry for 43 years. He was a Field Electrician, Distribution Salesman and later became...

88, passed away in Scottsdale, AZ on December 11th, 2012. Born in Sioux City, IA. Survived by brother Jamie Farr and his wife Joy, niece Yvonne Farr, nephew Jonas Farr (Pam), and great nephew Dorian. Visitation will be held from 5-7pm, with a Trisagion at 7pm, Thursday, December 13th and Funeral Service at 10am, Friday, December 14th at St. George...

78, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away December 6, 2012. Born December 10, 1934 in Binghamton, NY to John and Elizabeth Simkulet. She is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Raymond Prorock whom she married February 4, 1961. She is survived by her children Janelle Prorock Rodham, Gary Rodham and their daughter McKenna Rodham, and Kristin Prorock Pesic, Bill Pesic...

Rosemarie “Rosie” Chavez went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. Rosie was born June 19, 1956 in Phoenix, Arizona. Rosie grew up in “Barrio Goldengate”, attended Sacred Heart School, Wilson School and Phoenix Union High School. Rosie received her AA at Phoenix Community College and her BA at Arizona State University....

Janet Marilyn Egan passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 30, 2012, following her courageous battle with lung cancer. She was preceded in death by parents Mike and Wilma Smith of Worthing, South Dakota, and grandchildren Brent Showers and Bobbi Hernandez. Janet is survived by her children Jay, Jill (Tina), Jackie (Jeff), Leslie and Stacy (Pete); 15 grandchildren,...

Phyllis Anne Wanberg died peacefully of natural causes at home, November 26, 2012 with her beloved dog Jade by her side.She was born April 27, 1929 to Flossie and Hiram Hill in Ottawa, Ohio. She graduated from Ottawa High School and later attended Phoenix College in Phoenix, AZ. Phyllis moved to Phoenix with her children in 1958. She loved the...

A new adventure awaits John Zeleny Jr., otherwise known as Tato, Dido and Johnny, who left this world on December 3, 2012. John’s adventurous life started in a post-WWII refugee relocation camp in Germany, born to his Ukrainian parents John Sr. and Katherine. John and his family immigrated on one of the last boats to come through Ellis Island. They...

88, died December 1st, 2012 in Goodyear, AZ. Teodora worked for E.L. Gruber Underwear Company for 27 years. She loved cooking for her family. She is preceded in death by her husband Frank M. Orosco. Survived by daughters, Norma Barraza (Tony) and Amelia Flores (Alex), son, Elias Orosco (Norma), brothers, Oscar Amaral and Claudio Amaral, sister, Adela Bojorquez, sister-in-law Alice...

Virginia R. Aron (Preston), age 91, of Phoenix and long-time residence of Kingman, passed away on Saturday, December 1, 2012. She is survived by her sister Margie Capek of Cleveland, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late John A. Aron; loving mother of Thomas (Lydia), Kenneth (Ellen) and Douglas (Shirley). She had seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews....

Caring husband of Carol Pranka who preceded him in death, loving father of Paula (Pranka) Niemietz, Carol Pranka, Cynthia (Pranka) Boehringer and Thomas Pranka Jr., adoring grandfather of Kai, Ashley, Jan, Brian, Mark, Michael, Katherine and Drew. He was born on January 3, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away in Scottsdale on November 28, 2012. Tom’s vibrant laughter will...

Mary Starkle passed peacefully in Phoenix, Arizona on November 27, 2012. She was born November 29, 1928 near Everett, Washington. Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bob. She is survived by her two sons, two daughters in law and four grandchildren whom she loved deeply. She was extraordinarily kind, selfless, and loving. There will be a Funeral...

47, passed away peacefully on November 26th, 2012 surrounded by his family. Born in Phoenix, he is survived by his parents Ralph and Brenda Marrujo, brothers Tony (Brenda) and Joe, sister Theresa (Clive), seven nieces and nephews (Ryan, Kelly, Sammy, Erin, Pat, Alex, Daniele, Cole) and one great-niece (Emma). He also leaves behind his cousin Crissy (Rick), uncles Charlie and...

83 of Phoenix, AZ passed away November 27, 2012. She was born February 14, 1929 to Francis and Mary McMahon in Bellingham, WA. She married Frederick McBride June 6, 1950 and they moved to Phoenix in 1957. She received both a bachelor and masters degree from ASU and taught 4th grade at St. Theresa from 1959 to 1965. She also...

Helen Uhron Minaya, 91, passed away November 24th, 2012 surrounded by her loved ones. One of four daughters and eight sons born to George and Mary Uhron, she was born April 2, 1921 in Chambersville, PA. She graduated from Indiana High School in Indiana, PA in 1939 and went off to make her fortune in New York City. Her fortune...

Lenore went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2012 at the wonderful age of 101. She was born on May 4th, 1911 in Frisco, Missouri to Oscar and Eliza Elfline. She resided in Missouri and Iowa until moving to Michigan. Lenore married Russell Waters on New Year’s Eve, 1935. After his death she worked at McLaren Hospital until...

Sally Urias passed away November 22, 2012 in Alpena, Michigan. Born in Phoenix on September 29, 1942. Survived by son, David Guzman (wife) Katherine, Brothers, Tommy and Lionel Sanchez. Grandchildren, Brittany, Lauren, Alexander, Victoria Guzman, niece and nephew Stephanie and Michael Sanchez. Preceded in death by her mother Josephine Sanchez and two sons, Larry and Ruben Guzman. Visitation will be...

Pamela June Bolwar was born on September 28th, 1953 in Rapid City, South Dakota. Pamela’s father, Duane Andrew Bolwar Sr. was in the United States Air Force so the family travelled around the United States when she was young. From South Dakota she moved to Maine for a year, then to Sacramento, California where her Brother Andy was born and...