Obituaries

Born in Phoenix, AZ November 13, 1942, Born into Eternal Life Thursday, March 29, 2012 at the age of 69. She will forever be remembered as a sweet, joyous and kind person. She touched everyone she met with a spirit both gentle and kind spreading love few could fathom. She is survived by her sister Susanna Barela, four daughters Doreen...

64, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on March 28, 2012. BornSeptember 21, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan. A loving wife and devoted mother is survived by her husband Dr. Unen Hsu for 42 years, daughters Nicole and Danielle, grandchildren James Carbone and Kira Glover. A Memorial Service for Anastasia Hsu will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 10:00 AM...

Pamela S. Wilson, beloved wife and mother, passed away March 30, 2012 surrounded by her husband and son. “Pam” was born March 24, 1955, in Phoenix, Arizona and has lived here all her life. She was currently employed at US Airways. She is survived by her husband of more than 30 years, David G. Wilson, her son Austin D. Wilson,...

Herb C. Tiffany, Jr., President and Owner of Tiffany Construction, passed away peacefully with his entire family at his side on March 28th, 2012 after a long seven year battle with cancer. He was born to Herb and Virginia Tiffany on May 15th, 1937. He is survived by Glenna, his devoted wife of over 50 years, his cherished children Herb...

Richard (Dick) Betes, 82, passed away in Phoenix, Arizona, on Thursday, March 22, 2012, after a long battle with myelofibrosis.Dick was born in 1929 in Prescott, AZ, to Clyde and Pearl Betes. He enjoyed his school years in Prescott and graduated from Prescott Senior High School in 1947. He attended ASU and graduated in 1952 with a degree in Marketing...

On March 26, 2012, Oswald “Rod” “Lalo” Rodriguez reunited with the love of his life, Lydia, his wife of 56 years, as he peacefully entered eternal life. Besides dancing in heaven with his beautiful Lydia, he joins his parents, Oswald and Rena, brothers Daniel, Richard and Frank, and sisters Julia and Alice. He remains forever a beloved Dad to Cathy...

Peter (Pete) Joseph Barron, 92, of Scottsdale passed away on March 25, 2012. Pete was born December 9, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Tolleston High School in Gary, Indiana where he met his wife, Harriet Thiess; they were married in 1949. Pete attended Northwestern University in Chicago. In 1955 the Barron’s moved to Phoenix. He retired as a Price...

of Phoenix, AZ passed away March 21, 2012 at the age of 81. Mary Anne was born in McCraken, KS one of eight children, and moved to Phoenix in 1944. She is a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, where she met her husband Milford, and graduated from Arizona State Uniersity with a BFA degree, specializing in oil painting. Mary...

Terry Brennan, 58 of Phoenix, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2012. Son of Mary and Michael Brennan, Terry was born on June 18, 1953 in Little Falls, New Jersey. After earning his Masters in Political Science at A.S.U., Terry became a writer, historian, photographer, world-traveler, skilled craftsman, satirist, and Trekkie. He was a loving husband to his wife of...

68, of Phoenix, AZ, went to be with Jesus on March 16, 2012. He was a native of Chicago Heights, Illinois and moved permanently to the valley in 1988. Rich was the Phoenix Suns Equipment Manager from 1988-2006. He sadly left his position with the Suns after suffering a stroke. Rich loved life, loved people, and always tried to find...

Alicia Moreno Guerra died peacefully at the age of 81 with her husband, Alfonso, of 55 years beside her on March 19, 2012 in Phoenix Arizona. She was born on June 19, 1930 to Ramon and Josefina Moreno in Glendale California. In 1931 she and her family moved to Litchfield Park, Arizona where they lived in Camp 52. She worked...

Andrew Stephen Byrne,33, passed away March 17, 2012, in Phoenix, Arizona. Andrew died unexpectedly, passing away in his sleep. Andrew’s mortal shell is gone, but his spirit remains here, with his family and friends. Andrew was born December 4, 1978, and had a life-long commitment to Arizona, even to the point of choosing his college experience at Northern Arizona University,...

Milinkovic, Radenko “Rudy”of Cave Creek, AZ, passed away on March 19, 2012. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and sons-in-law, and was a devoted grandfather to Filip, Stefan and Una. Visitation will be from 5 – 8 P.M. on Thursday, March 22nd, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. Our “Deda” will be greatly...

Mary Kathleen KnorrBorn October 5, 1951 in Phoenix, Arizona. Died March 21, 2012. Preceded in death by her parents George and Laverne Knorr, her sister Carol Ann, and her brother Jerry. Survived by sisters Joyce, Debbie, Teresa and brothers Kenneth and Larry and also by her many nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends....

Melvin Van Dyke of Phoenix, AZ, died on March 17, 2012. Mel was born southwest of Cornlea, NE on September 17, 1938. He graduated from Humphrey St. Francis High School in 1956; Norfolk Junior College in 1958; and the College of St Joseph Albuquerque, NM, in 1961, where he also earned his Masters Degree. He is survived by his wife...

Russell F. Jacobs, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 22, 2012. Russell is survived by Helen, his wife of 67 years, three children, Alan (Sally), Jeanie (Tom) and Mary Ann (Jim), two granddaughters, Erika and Sonja, one great-grandson, Nils, and two brothers, Lester of Peoria, IL and Lawrence of Merritt...

Joyce Endres, 84, stepped out of time and into eternity to be with Jesus Christ her Savior on March 12, 2012. She was born on January 10, 1928 in Lexington, KY to Bill Adams and Dorcie Reeves Adams Horner. She married George Endres in Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1953 just prior to her daughter being born....

Resident of Phoenix, Arizona.Vivian peacefully entered into eternal rest at the age of 96 on March 10, 2012. She will be greatly missed by those that survived her. She was the loving stepmother of Patrick Ovens of San Jose, CA, along with her stepdaughter-in-law Donna. She was a dear aunt to Patti Witson, Philip and Sue Witson, Mary Lou Gordon,...

52, of Laveen, AZ died March 2, 2012. Born March 15, 1959 in Buffalo, New York to Bob and Phyllis Haberer. Attended Squaw Peak Elementary School, Camelback High School, and earned both her BA and MA at Arizona State University. Kathy arrived in AZ in 1964. She was a teacher, principal and administrator, retiring from the Creighton School District August...