Obituaries

James Robert Dohogne, born October 11th, 1930 passed away peacefully on May 18th, 2012 holding the hand of Mannette, his wife of 54 years. A native of Phoenix, Arizona, Jim was an altar boy, Eagle Scout and attended St. Mary’s High School. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Notre Dame in 1952 with a Bachelor of Science in...

At the age of 96, she left us peacefully on May 19, 2012 in Phoenix, AZ. Born on January 9, 1916 in Pittsburgh, PA, she married William Wesley Greer, who preceded her in death in 1997. She is survived by three sons: James Greer (Meredith), Ronn Greer (Susan) and William W. Greer II. She was the devoted grandma of Bertrand...

Lewis B. Moore, Jr., 83, passed away at home in Scottsdale on Thursday, May 17, 2012, after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Alice, his children, Laurie Lang, Lisa Wilson (Greg), Lewis B. III (Ann), and James (Angela); his sister, Barbara Rider, and brother, William; his grandchildren, Michael and Jack Wilson; Matt, Molly, and...

Jessie, age 79, passed away May 18th. She was a 54 year resident of Scottsdale. Jessie Kushell was a Member of the Bulldog Club of Connecticut, Arizona Bulldog Club, Sahuaro State Kennel Club, and Life Member of the Superstition Kennel Club, Inc. where she served as Finance Chair and devoted Show Committee Member. Along with her late husband, Charles J....

“Kay” was born February 20, 1916 in Pike County, Missouri to Helen Jo Unsell and Virgil Kaser. Grandmother, Kathy Kibler Unsell, taught her to read when she was two. Her father had fallen in love with Arizona during hunting trips in the early 1900s, so the family began to take excursions out West. Each winter from 1928, Kay’s family came...

Mary Jean (Korte) Tanner (“Grammie”), 89, has joined her beloved husband, Ray, and moved home to be with the Lord on May 12. She died peacefully while surrounded by many of the family and friends she was so deeply committed to. Mary Jean was born in New Albany, Indiana on December 23, 1922 to Raymond and Mary Catherine Korte who...

Our beloved mother, Kathryn (Kay) Jackson Fahys Brown, passed away on May 11, 2012 at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving daughters. Kay graced so many loves with her caring and compassionate spirit and will be greatly missed. She was a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother who was adored by her family and friends but also by...

age 51, of Phoenis, Arizona (formerly of Binghamton, NY)passed away suddenly on May 11, 2012. Daniel is predeceased in death by his father, William G. Mazza, and his sister, Victoria. He is survived by his mother, Adah Mazza, and his brother and sister-in-law, Eugene and Ann (Goughary) Mazza and their children, Jess (Domenico) Leuci, Eugene W. Mazza, Angelo (Megan) Mazza,...

31, died Friday, May 11, 2012. He was born September 19, 1979 in Phoenix, the son of Rick LeSueur and Kathi Cork who survive him as well as his grandparents, Jack and Rosemarie McQuaid. Remy is loved by friends, coworkers and family who ache to now be in a world without Remy’s gentle soul, quick wit and sharp mind. A...

John J. McInnis of Prescott, AZ, died on May 11, 2012. He was born in Eau Claire, WI to Marcellus and Margaret (Trudelle) McInnis on March 20, 1935. He attended St. Patrick’s School and graduated from Regis High School in 1953. Following his service in the Air Force, he attended the University of Wisconsin, where he studied Accounting. John moved...

85 passed away peacefully on May 14th, 2012. Klara was born in Darmstadt, Germany and moved to Arizona in 1956 from Canada. Survivors include her daughter, Elke Komasa (Bernard Komasa) and three sisters. Friends may call from 5-8pm, Friday, May 18th at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road. Funeral Service will be at 10am, Saturday, May...

Conrado, 93, born on February 19, 1919 in Morenci, AZ died on May 11, 2012 in Phoenix, AZ to the late Martin Barriga and Felicia Chacon. He was the youngest of 10 siblings. Conrado married the late Magdalena Arroyo Barriga in 1945. He worked for Reynold’s Metal Company for 33 years. Conrado served at the Philippine Islands in the Army...

passed away peacefully on March 29, 2012. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 13, 1924 into a family of three sisters and parents Annie and Lloyd Gullen. He spent his youth in Farmington, Michigan and then started college at Michigan State. After his first year, he joined the Navy V-12 program, a WW II program designed to fast...

Shirley passed away peacefully at home Friday, May 11th, 2012. Originally from Ashland, Nebraska she and Dwayne moved to Phoenix in 1958.Her love of life, family and friends was a true inspiration. Always the bell of the ball, the life of the party. She was the best wife, mother and friend we could have ever asked for and she will...

Charles W. Fidler, 87, died peacefully at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital early on May 7, 2012 after a brief illness. His loving wife and best friend Eleanor H. Fidler was by his side. They had celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on March 19, 2012. Charles was born on April 24, 1925 to Lawson D. and Gladys Marie Fidler in Montour,...

The world lost a loving, tender and innocent soul Saturday, May 5, 2012, when Moira Ellen Jennett joined her parents (Bettie and Raymond Jennett), brother (Hugh Joseph Jennett) and nephew (Joey Winters) in eternal life. Born August 13, 1958 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ, Moira was a life-long resident of the Valley, who frequently visited the family farm...

Major General Donald L. Owens, 82, died peacefully on May 2, 2012, in the company of family and friends. General Owens had a brief illness following heart surgery. Don Owens was born April 13, 1930, in Phoenix. He attended St. Francis Xavier Elementary School and graduated from Grossmont High School in San Diego, returning home to attend Phoenix College. In...

56, of Phoenix passed away peacefully on May 2, 2012. Michael was born on October 14, 1955. An eighth generation Phoenician, he was a graduate of West High School. His life’s work was running and helping to expand the family restaurant, Los Compadres. In recent years, he was a great comfort to his family after his mother’s passing. A voracious...

George Louis Meza passed on to heaven to be reunited with his beloved parents, Henry R. and Connie R. Meza, leaving behind his most devoted wife of 51 years, Katie Leon Meza. Born on February 5, 1935, George attended St. Mary’s Elementary and High School, Phoenix College, and excelled as a football player. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and...

George Lincoln Curran was born February 12, 1923 in Oakland, CA and at the age of 89, passed from this world April 28th, 2012 due to a brief, courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Dad, you had a very exciting life and just like you wanted, you never had to retire from being a mail carrier for the past 45 years...