Obituaries

Treva “Billie” Poling Roy, age 90 left us peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2011. She is predeceased by her two children, daughter Ann and infant son Andrew. She leaves her beloved husband of 68 years, Philip H. Roy; her six children – Philip, Sandra, Steven, Peter, Treva and Judy; 19 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was a gourmet cook and...

The family of James H. Wright III sadly announces his passing at home on January 5th, 2011 from complications of kidney cancer. Jim was 59.Jim was born in Macon, GA, on September 24, 1951. He attended the University of South Carolina before moving to Phoenix in the mid-70’s where he established himself as a successful real estate professional. An avid...

Vibrant to the end, and after a long and full life, Doreen Eleanor Clancy died peacefully on January 1, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 18, 1913, in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, to George and Mary Eacrett. Doreen was an intelligent and deeply religious woman. Her values, unbiased generosity and immense love and devotion to her...

Rudy Jaime, Jr., 37 of Scottsdale, died January 2, 2011. He leaves behind his mother Yolanda, stepfather Steve, father Rudy, sister Toni, brother in-law David, His niece Sienna, nephew Nicolas, wife Carmenelena, children; Rudy, Mia, Araceli and Oriana , who is just 5 weeks old. He is further survived by his Aunts; Mona, Rosa, Sylvia, Diana, Uncles; Sal, Sylvester, cousins;...

50, of Peoria, was called home on January 3, 2011. Dani is survivedBy her loving husband of 17 years, Steve, two wonderful children, Ashley and Kyle; and blessed with two grandchildren Layla and Kerry. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. She founded End Foie Gras in Arizona and was passionate about animal rights. Visitation will be from...

Albert L. Quihuis was born on November 7th, 1920 and died January 3rd, 2011, nine days after his wife of 61 years passed away. We know they were always meant to be together. He was devoted to her, his family and the Catholic Church. Many beautiful memories surround this valiant and kind man. His surviving children are Al, Susan, Ed,...

Kolesar, Stephen, Born 10-9-1921 in Wilpen, PA. Died in Phoenix, AZ, 1-3-2011. Stephen “Steve” Kolesar was preceded in death by his parents, John & Mary Kolesar, of East Pittsburgh, PA; sisters Ann Korytkowski of Phoenix, Arizona and Irene Button of North Huntdingdon, PA. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joan S. Kolesar, who he met in Phoenix...

passed away peacefully at home on January 1, 2011 at the age of 71. His wife Beverly, the love of his life for more than 26 years, was at his side. He served in the United States Marine Corps for four years, and worked in the technology industry for more than 35 years. Upon retirement approximately seven years ago he...

Barbara Hermione Toward passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2010. She was 86. Mrs. Toward was a British citizen born July 27, 1924 in India. She traveled extensively throughout Europe as an assistant to the Dutch Ambassador. She worked as an executive assistant for General Electric in Toronto, Canada. It was there she met and married James Toward. The couple moved...

Dr. Dorothy Anne Shaffer was born on April 13, 1916 and passed away on December 31, 2010. She was the daughter of Anna and Ned Welch of Boston, Massachusetts. She graduated from Mary Frances Rooney’s School of Speech and Drama. In 1942 she married Ralph (Weldoni) Shaffer, her life-long helpmate for over 60 years. In Massachusetts, Dorothy established her private...

Sophia Quihuis was born on February 28th, 1923 and passed away on December 24th, 2010. Sophia devoted her life to her family and the Catholic Church. Her hopes are that the memories that she has left behind are happy ones. She leaves us on earth but will be joining her son, Ricky, in heaven. Sophia will forever be remembered as...

Died December 28, 2010 at home surrounded by her 9 children and 23 grandchildren. She was born July 2, 1930 to Leo P. Beck and Edith Winzenreid in Martins Ferry, OH. The family moved to Phoenix in 1937. She married Robert F. Butts, April 24, 1952 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Phoenix. Robert died May 9, 1983. Joyce...

James Tallon, internationally renowned photographer and writer passed away November 21, 2010, age 85. Born in Newport Kentucky, he fell in love with the western ideal after watching John Wayne in the movie “Stagecoach”. At the outbreak of WWII, he left high school at age 17 to join the Navy. Upon discharge he bought a motorcycle and headed west. For...

passed away suddenly on December 28, 2010 at the age of 62. She was born and raised in Phoenix and loved living in Arizona all her life. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Hortencia Garcia and is survived by her husband of 38 years Gilbert and son David Matthew, brother Larry Garcia and many cousins, nieces...

Was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 7, 1926. He went to be with the Lord on December 23, 2010. Mr. Reed was preceded in death by one son, Edward Alan Reed. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Vileen Reed, 3 children; Mrs. Vileen Rogerson, Daniel Reed, Mrs. Deborah Goelz; 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great,...

Anthony Richard Elston, 22 years old, died on December 24, 2010. Anthony was born to Jeremy Elston and Tina (Rogers) Elston (deceased) in Forth Worth, Texas on December 13, 1988. Anthony moved to Phoenix at the age of 13 and graduated from Hamilton High School in Chandler, AZ. He is survived by his father, Jeremy; his sister, Amanda; grandparents Richard...

Age 59, born in Flushing, New York on October 1, 1951 left us on December 19, 2010. He is survived by his wife Sandi Brent of 25 years and his stepson LeRoy Brent of Oquawka, Illinois. He had many great friends and will be missed. No services are planned.

went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2010. Mary was born on June 1, 1913 in Chicago, Illinois and has lived in Arizona for over 60 years. She is survived by her niece, Rosa Standish and nephew, Nicholas Sacco. She is a much loved Aunt and Great Aunt to many nieces and nephews. She retired after a long...

74, died December 19, 2010. Born in Cheyenne, WY, February 6, 1936, to Nicholas and Venetia Ketcios. A Scottsdale resident, he retired from Arizona State Hospital. A US Army veteran, he moved to Arizona in the 1950’s to attend ASU. In 1962 he married Carol Tsevdos in Cleveland, OH. A beloved member of the Greek community, he loved his church...