Obituaries

Christian 40, of Scottsdale passed away September 9, 2011. He was born July 24, 1971. He attended Camelback H.S. and received his B.A. from Brooks Institute of Santa Barbara. He was co-owner of Sucker Punch Sally’s, a custom motorcycle manufacturer and SPS Beverage Co. He is survived by wife Amy, children Chase 16, Carly 13, Chloe 12, and Cole 10,...

George passed away peacefully on September 8, 2011. He was born in Oak Park, IL on August 19th, 1940 and grew up in Chicago for approximately 18 Years. After attending NAU in Flagstaff, George married his wife Carol (Pierce) on January 1st, 1963 where they began a journey together that would last for over 48 years. During their time together...

Passed away peacefully on September 11, 2011 at Banner Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona on December 2, 1935. He served in the United States Army after graduating from Phoenix Union High School. He married Carmen Araiza on July 16, 1967 in Phoenix, Arizona and they were married for over 44 years. After they were married, Adolfo...

Passed away peacefully on September 13, 2011.She was born Mary Lou Wolf on May 21, 1933 to Leo and Laura Wolf of Odell, Illinois. Mary Lou married Patrick Snyder in 1956 upon his graduation from the University of Notre Dame. Following Pat’s tour of service in the Marine Corp., the happy couple embarked on a 35 year executive career with...

Fran passed away peacefully on September 8, 2011. She was born December 31, 1921 in Bloomfield, New Jersey. She married the love of her life and best friend, Kenny on June 6, 1943. Fran and Kenny had 53 years together before he passed away in 1996. Fran had severe asthma at a young age and was often bedridden for long...

She began her journey on April 29, 1961 and went to be with the angels on September 2, 2011.She was gifted with and shared her generous heart with all that knew our Mom. Her smile was contagious, always trying to see and live life like one of her favorite sayings “It’s a beautiful day, the sun is shining”. She could...

passed away quietly on September 9, 2011. She was born in Oak Park, Illinois on April 3, 1927 to Laurence and Marjorie Maddock. She received her degree in English Literature from Rosary College in Illinois. She was Book Review Editor and Teen columnist for Extension magazine in Chicago. Also editorial assistant for Engineering News Digest until she married Jack and...

age 80, of Phoenix, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Paradise Valley Senior Retreat in Paradise Valley, AZ after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Doris Moon was born December 4, 1930 in Lincoln County, MS to the late J.J. and Ella Thames. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Betty Jean Moak. Doris...

died as she wished at home Monday August 29, 2011. Memorial Service will be held 5 PM, September 19, 2011 at Unity Spiritual Center located at 10101 W Coggins in Sun City, AZ. She was born October 9, 1919 in Coffeyville, KS. She is survived by her daughter, Ariel Owen-Gray aka Geri Gray, three stepdaughters and eight great-grandchildren.Friends are contributing...

Lucille, 86, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2011 in Mesa, AZ. She was born on April 15, 1925 to Ferris and Bedellia Cassis in Big Rapids, MI. We have all been blessed to have her in our lives and she will be missed immensely. She is preceded in death by her husband Harry; sisters Olga and Mary. Lucille is...

After battling several health hurdles over the past seven years, Milo V. Price never gave up or complained and he maintained his bearing as he was taught from his military experience. He died in the loving arms of God with his loving wife at his side on the morning of September 8 in Scottsdale, AZ.Milo was born on May 15,...

Caring wife of Thomas Pranka, loving mother of Paula (Pranka) Niemietz, Carol Pranka, Cynthia (Pranka) Boehringer and Thomas Pranka, Jr., adoring grandmother of Kai, Ashley, Jan, Brian, Mark, Michael, Katherine and Drew.She was born on April 16, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away in Scottsdale on September 4, 2011. Carol was an inspiration to many and she will be...

Passed into heaven on August 27, 2011. He was born on January 14, 1950. He is preceded in death by his parents Irving Cambridge Waugh, Jr., and Jean Hunt Waugh of Nashville, TN. He is survived by his brother, Whitney Hunt Waugh, Sr. (Julie) also of Nashville, TN and his previous wife JoAnne Waugh of Dallas, Texas. Mr. Waugh graduated...

90, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2011. Vicente worked as a steel worker in Indiana and was a member of the United Steel Workers of America. He retired to Surprise, Arizona in 1993. He was preceded in death by a son, Gerald. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Elda, and daughter Christine (Kenneth) Kuczka, and four...

7/11/43 – 8/25/11, Kathleen was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1943 to loving parents, Walter and Emily Gabry. In 1953, along with her younger brother, Thomas Gabry, the family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona. Kathleen graduated from St. Gregory’s Catholic Elementary School and St. Mary’s Catholic High School. She attended the University of Arizona. Kathleen and Ronald Macsenti were married on...

Betty P. Orsini, age 82, of Phoenix, passed away Wednesday, August 31. Betty was born in Childress, Texas, and eventually moved to Detroit where she married Gerald B. Orsini, of Toronto, Ontario, in 1966. They moved to Phoenix in 1967. Betty and Jerry were active, long-time parishioners of St. Agnes parish in Phoenix. Betty loved to sing, had a magical...

Leo was a 100 year resident of Phoenix. Her parents and five sisters; Carmella Crawford, Genevieve Burns, Catherine Sizemore, Mary Pat Cakos, and Elaine James preceded her in death. Leo was born July 15, 1907 in Taegus, ND and passed away August 28, 2011 at Huger Mercy Living Center were she had resided for the past three years. She will...

7/11/43 – 8/25/11, Kathleen was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1943 to loving parents, Walter and Emily Gabry. In 1953, along with her younger brother, Thomas Gabry, the family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona. Kathleen graduated from St. Gregory’s Catholic Elementary School and St. Mary’s Catholic High School. She attended the University of Arizona. Kathleen and Ronald Macsenti were married on...

Of Phoenix, AZ, born in Tempe, AZ. Served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Retired letter carrier. Preceded in death by parents Joaquin and Ramona Bustoz, brother Joaquin “Corky” Bustoz, daughter Teresa Bustoz Valenzuela. Survived by his wife of 60 years 8 months Carmen, children Stella Sheridan (John), Christina Sova (Paul), Manuel Z. Bustoz, Jr. (Dora), 9 grandchildren...

passed away on August 21, 2011 at the age of 88. She was born March 2, 1923 and was raised on a farm in Currie, Minnesota with her ten siblings. She graduated from Tracy High School in 1941 and worked in a defense plant in California until her marriage to Loren Fetter on April 29, 1944. She and Loren were...