Obituaries

78 years old, died July 2, 2011, Mesa, AZ. Funeral Service held at 10am, July 7, at St. Ignatius Orthodox Church, 3820 E. Main Street Mesa. Lester is survived by siblings, Victor and Olivia; sons, Anthony, Daniel and Nicholas; one grandson, three granddaughters, one great-grandson and one great-granddaughter and his dear friend Lorraine Martin

Passed away July 10, 2011 in Peoria, AZ. Born May 4, 1948 at Jamestown, New York. She moved to Arizona State with her family in 1949 when she was one year old. Jeannine retired from teaching at Gilbert Elementary School District in 1999. Preceded in death by her parents Warren and Katherine Hiller and her brother Michael James Hiller. Survived...

90, died peacefully in her sleep Wednesday June 29, 2011 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born to Walter and Ethel Willcox on January 17, 1921 in Rochelle, Illinois. She married her high school sweetheart, Ronald W. Judd, and life was a happy journey for them as they gathered many dear friends over their 60 years of marriage. During their years...

63, passed away in Plano, Texas on July 3rd. Rose is survived by her sons Michael and Braden; sisters Barbara and Patricia; brother George; 3 grandchildren and 2 nieces. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, July 13th at 9:30 AM at St. Paul Catholic Church, 330 W. Coral Gables, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033...

Passed away July 9, 2011 in Phoenix. Born May 13, 1938 in Hobbs, NM and married Patrick James Hurley June 15, 1963 in Phoenix, AZ. Madilyn Hurley attended the University of Arizona in Tucson, where she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority and obtained a degree in speech and language development. She later taught speech therapy in...

James Healy, 25, of Chandler passed away peacefully after a courageous battle against leukemia on July 4, 2011. James was born Nov. 8, 1985 in Phoenix. James is an Eagle Scout. He is a graduate of Horizon CLC & nearly finished his Bachelor’s degree. He is survived by his parents, Mark & Dorene, siblings Erin, Kevin & Ryan and many...

Joseph Dallas Rowe – A long-time Valley resident, passed away July 9, 2011.A man of action over words, a motivating role model and positive influence, Joe always gave family and friends first priority. In setting his “issue” up to succeed and excel academically and professionally, Joe postulated, “May you grow in the love that surrounds you and the knowledge that...

Campagna, Salvatore “Sam” J.age 86, of Peoria, AZ, a former resident of Cleveland, Ohio for 75 years, passed away July 4, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Helen; loving father of Michael (Trish), and James; step-father of the late Donna Magdos (Joe); dearest grandfather of Anthony (Amanda), Daniel (Courtney) and Joseph Magdos (Shelly); great grandfather of Kiera Magdos; son of...

63, passed away in Plano, Texas on July 3rd. Rose is survived by her sons Michael and Braden; sisters Barbara and Patricia; brother George; 3 grandchildren and 2 nieces. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, July 13th at 9:30 AM at St. Paul Catholic Church, 330 W. Coral Gables, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033...

90, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2011. She is survived by daughters Patricia Welch, Joyce Betz (Charles), Kathi Fees, Joan Juwig, Eileen McNally, Mary McNally, and Maureen Hainlen (Jon); sons Michael McNally, Daniel McNally, and Brian McNally; 22 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren. Evelyn was predeceased by her loving husband of 39 years Bonnie “Jack” Hagar, parents Mary & Joseph...

Cruz, Ralph M. Jr.,74, of Phoenix, AZ, was born on April 25th, 1937 and has gone home to be with our Lord on July 6th, 2011. Ralph was a beloved husband and dedicated father. He worked for the City of Phoenix for 37 years. He had a passion for his front yard garden of flowers, music and reading. His greatest...

Salwa “Emily” Doany Baker, of Sun City West, Az. went to be with her beloved Lord on Wednesday, July 6th, 2011. Emily was born September 2, 1927 in Haifa, Palestine. She was preceded in death by her husband James Baker. Survivors include her son John Doumani, his wife Nikki and their children Megan and Christopher and numerous cousins and relatives....

Avalos, Robert V.,86, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away July 6, 2011. Robert was preceded in death by his brother Anthony. He is survived by his son Ernest (Julia), daughter Teresa (Samuel), companion Maria, brother Richard (Trini), three sisters, Louisa, Ramona (Joe) and Frances, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He grew up in Prescott, AZ and served proudly in the U.S....

Bonn, Irene “Elizabeth”passed away Sunday, July 3, 2011, in Hospice of the Valley at age 64. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Mercy Bonn. Elizabeth graduated from Phoenix Union High School and worked in the International Department of Valley National Bank. Over the next four decades her career was in administrative support for the City of...

Henningsen, Barbara A.75, of Cave Creek, died June 30, 2011. She was born in St. Louis, Mo. and moved to the Valley of the Sun at age 15. She is preceded in death by her husband Don, brother Bob and parents, Charles and Eileen Bieger. Survivors include: daughter, Sandie, sons, Steve and Tim, 2 brothers, Dan and Tom, 3 sisters,...

Campagna, Salvatore “Sam” J.age 86, of Peoria, AZ, a former resident of Cleveland, Ohio for 75 years, passed away July 4, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Helen; loving father of Michael (Trish), and James; step-father of the late Donna Magdos (Joe); dearest grandfather of Anthony (Amanda), Daniel (Courtney) and Joseph Magdos (Shelly); great grandfather of Kiera Magdos; son of...

Was called to heaven on June 29, 2011 by Jesus and Bertha, his wife of 58 years. He was born on January 17, 1928 in Tipton, Indiana. Bob joined the Merchant Marines in 1944 when he was 16 years old and served in the South Pacific. He married Bertha Mae Sowders on March 22, 1945. They lived in Tipton for...

72 of Anthem, AZ passed away suddenly on June27, 2011. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Dalene “Dutch” his sister Betty Jean, and his parents Francis Marion and Elsie Elizabeth. Frank was born on July 1, 1938 in Safford, AZ and frew up in the Verde Valley of AZ. After graduating from Cottonwood High School, Frank started the...

Miranda, Jesse RodriguezAge 59, passed away at West Valley Hospital in Goodyear, Arizona on Friday, June 24, 2011. Born May 29, 1952 in Lima Ohio, he lived most of his life in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended North Phoenix High School and graduated with a Bachelors and Law Degree from the University of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his...

Diane Eileen Smalleypassed away peacefully on June 26, 2011. Diane is survived by her husband of 33 years, Randall Smalley and her four children, Courtney, Carrie, Randall II, and Rebecca. Diane is also survived by her brother William Miller (Alice) and their family of Brinklow, Maryland. Diane was born on March 31, 1950 to Henry and Eileen Miller of Long...