Obituaries

Barbara Elizabeth Baughn passed away peacefully in her sleep February 15, 2012 at the age of 68. She was born in Los Angeles, CA on April 14, 1943 to Alfred and Barbara Baughn. Barbara was known for her gardening, her love of animals and her adventures in traveling the world. She leaves behind three children, Ginny DiJulio, Diana Hendershot and...

Svob, George J.83, born April 10, 1928 in Clarkdale, AZ passed peacefully in his sleep on February 15, 2012. Preceded in death by Ethelbert (2006), his loving wife of 49 years, George is survived by his sons, Michael (Kay) and John (Kim), his daughter, Diane, and his five grandchildren, Mikayla, Elena, Stefanie, Christopher, and Stephanie. An Arizona native and graduate...

89, passed away February 15, 2012 in Phoenix, AZ. She is survived by her husband Ralph G. Franco of 63 years and children Margaret (Charles) Garcia, Gloria (Raul) Tapia, Anna Marie (Jerry) Barclay and Elizabeth (Ray) Toscano, two grandchildren, Tony and Lauren, three great-grandchildren, Nash, Cameron and Liam. Visitation will be from 5-8pm, with a Rosary at 7pm, Monday, February...

Passed away on February 16, 2012. Bill was born on February 28, 1932 in Big Rapids, MI. He is survived by his wife, Margaret of Phoenix, 2 brothers, John Heidemann and Robert Heidemann, 4 children, Carl W. Kissner, Scott W. Kissner, Lisa M. Nichols and Gena L. Kissner, 5 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Bill was a veteran of the Korean...

A Phoenix native and fixture of Arizona baseball for 50 years, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at the age of 83 after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.Born in Phoenix on July 24, 1928 to Dominic and Marciline Boetto, Herb entered into friendships that were maintained for his entire life. He attended North Phoenix High...

A beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on Friday, February 10, 2012. Legendary bandleader Tommy Reed, born Thomas Manuel Enos, died 98 years young surrounded by his family after complications from a broken hip and shoulder. Tommy was born in Valona, California on June 9, 1913 to “Dolly” and Manuel Enos. Mildred and Manuel, his siblings, would later follow....

Sharon McCarey Tobin born September 17, 1928 entered Heaven on February 10, 2012. The daughter of Grace and Raymond McCarey, a native Californian, Sharon was raised in Westwood, Beverly Hills and on the beaches of Santa Monica. She was loving, carefree, glamorous to the end and hysterically funny- especially when not trying. She came by this gift naturally, her father...

Edward Philip Johnson passed away on February 11, 2012. Edward was born August 6, 1953, in Phoenix as a 6th Generation Native of Arizona. He attended Alhambra HS and obtained his certificate in welding from Maricopa Technical School. Edward joined the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1977. After the Army he traveled through the West Coast ending up...

Grace Brown, 91, entered into Heaven on Tuesday, February 07, 2012. She left Earth peacefully, surrounded by friends and family. She was born on August 20, 1920, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and had been living in Scottsdale, since evacuating, when Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was preceded in death by her mother and father,...

90, of Phoenix passed away on February 8, 2012, comforted by her family and caregivers. Sandra was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. During life Sandra could be found supporting children in foster care, caring for seniors and providing a home for animals in need. Sandra is survived by her devoted daughter Martha, friends and extended family....

72, passed away surrounded by his family on February 6, 2012. Tommy is survived by his wife Carmen Torres, children, Trish Soto (Jose), Roberta Gonzales (Robert), Tommy D. Torres, Christine Rodriquez, Michael Torres (Vicki), Mia DeLaGarza and Danny Torres (Margie), 29 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters, 1 brother, many nieces and nephews and extended family. Tommy worked for the City...

Ty Garrett Thomasson, 30, of Scottsdale passed away tragically on Sunday, February 5th, 2012. Ty was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital on January 12th, 1982 to the sound of crackling thunder. From that moment on he lived his life with zest. He was a little boy full of life, laughter and constant action. There was never a person that he...

An Arizona native of adventurous spirit, passed away February 5, 2012, at the age of 88. Janice was the daughter of Justice Arthur T. LaPrade and Lucile Hooper LaPrade, and the sister of three brothers; A. T., Loren, and Paul. As a young girl, Janice showed horses, won ballroom dancing contests, and was an original camper at Orme Ranch. Later,...

Sonjha Darlene Arriola, 77, died peacefully in the early morning on Saturday, February 4, 2012, with hope that our Lord will raise her to new life, where she will share her friendly spirit, zippy comments, artistic flair and love for children in Heaven. Her mission was fulfilled in raising her two sons and guiding hundreds of young boys to “Do...

82, of Phoenix, passed away on February 6, 2012. Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Godmother and beloved friend to many. Isabel was born on November 19, 1929 in Virden, New Mexico. There she was raised prior to moving to Safford, Arizona for her elementary years and later to the Phoenix area when she was a young teen. She was introduced by...

Protopresbyter Joseph P. Kreta, 84, fell asleep in the Lord on February 2, 2012 in Mesa, Arizona, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Protopresbyter Joseph served the Lord for over 59 years, and during that time touched many lives from New York to Alaska to Arizona. He is survived by his wife Matushka Marie of 60 years, sister MaryAnn...

89, of Phoenix, seamstress and teacher died January 31, 2012. She was born in Phoenix, AZ, raised in Mazatlan, MX. Survived by her daughters Olivia Perez and Angie Perez-Ayala, sons, Leo Perez and Arnold Perez, sisters, Yolanda Camacho, Chiela Fermin Mercado, Hortencia Chavela Lopez, 24 grandchildren and 59 great – grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM with a Rosary...

Frauline Meta (Medy) Klara Becker Zannis, born in Frankfurt, Germany on September 22nd, 1928 ended her journey January 31, 2012. This beautiful WWII War bride married her husband John M. Zannis (deceased) just after the war and arrived in Phoenix, Arizona in 1947. Medy was a wonderful Mother and is survived by her 4 children, Michael, Joanne (David Kengott), Victor...

Born in Marshall Town, Iowa, February 18 passed away after a long term illness. Carol is survived by her husband and love of her life Ruben, sons, Michael (Jeri) and Dan, brother Robert Hudson, granddaughters, Nicole Casey (Shawn) and Danielle Bernal, as well as great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Carol worked at the Maricopa County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral...

passed away on Sunday January 29, 2012 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born on January 23, 1930 in Cambridge, Ohio to Nelson and Ardella Parry. The family moved to Phoenix in the summer of 1943. She attended North Phoenix High School and was a member of North Phoenix Baptist Church, where she met George Winn. They were married in 1949...