Obituaries

It is with great sorrow that our family announces the passing of Tom on December 15, 2010, just two days after celebrating his 81st birthday. He was born on December 13, 1929, to Richard Earl and Rosa J. Dean in Phoenix, Arizona. Tom was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean Conflict in the Far East...

was born April 2, 1952 at Phoenix Memorial and died in his home December 20, 2010. TC was proud to have grown up in Sunnyslope. His strong work ethic and big heart made him a legend in the moving and shipping business. TC started out as a humble truck driver and over his 40 year career, eventually became the greatest...

age 47, passed away on December 15th, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Phoenix on October 2nd, 1963. She graduated from Camelback High School in 1981. Jackie joined the Air National Guard on Father’s Day in 1987 (in the footsteps of her father, Marion Keith Thomas). She retired as a Master Sergeant in September 2010. Jackie...

Born December 5, 1959, BruceWilley took his final ride on December 12, 2010, at the age of 51. He was born in Pueblo, Colorado to Don Willey and Charlotte Rapillo. He fondly remembered the years he spent with Albert Neil (Gramps) and Hope Willey, his paternal grand–parents and frequently spoke of the deep love he had for his wife, Deb...

Passed away on December 14, 2010 at the age of 87. He was born in Litchfield, AZ on July 6, 1923. He was preceded in death by his wife Josie Ramirez, grandson David A. Lucero, parents Eva and Gregorio Ramirez, sister Dolores Duran and brother Manuel Ramirez. Survirors include his daughters Marie (Babie) Ramirez, Velia Peiz, Rachel Casillas, Roseann Baker,...

68, of Buckeye, Arizona passed away on December 5, 2010 in Phoenix, AZ. Bitsy was born May 14, 1942 in Phoenix. She is survived by her children; Garye (Anita), Terri, Greg and Roger, 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren and her brother Marvin Palmer. Memorial Service to be held Thursday – December 9, 2010, 2:00 PM at 12601 S. Tuthill Road,...

As the sun meshed with the heavenly clouds to form a lovely sunset concluding a day of relatives and friends visiting Margaret, age 94, in her Phoenix home, she told Van Lee, her dearest friend of 70 years, “I will not have to go to dialysis anymore”….and, her loving, faithful care giver, Bonnie, “this has been one of the greatest...

84, passed away on December 8, 2010 surrounded by her loving family.She was born Virginia Laura Machnicki on March 7, 1926 in Chicago, IL. She was the second oldest of four daughters. Virginia (GG) married Doyle Lucy on June 8, 1945 while he was stationed in Florida in the U.S. Navy. In 1951 they moved to Phoenix and raised two...

Garcia, Anthony Abril Burnette43 of Chandler passed away on December 7, 2010. Anthony was quite an athlete in his day and shared his love for sports as he got older. He donated his time to chandler PONY baseball coaching kids for many years there. He too was the proud coach of the Chandler White Sox Club Baseball team. He touched...

22 years of age, born August 11, 1988 in Kansas City, Missouri. Lisa was tragically taken from us on December 5, 2010 and survived by her loving parents, Gary and Mary O’Briant of Rye, Colorado and a large extended family of Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Lisa attended John Newman middle school in Pueblo, Colorado. While there, Lisa brought daily sunshine...

83, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on December 4, 2010 at Gardner Home Hospice of the Valley following a long illness. He was surrounded by family. Born on March 28, 1928, the son of George and Laura (Willoughby) Field, he was a lifelong resident of Phoenix, Arizona. Gene attended St Mary’s High School in Phoenix and graduated in 1947. He...

was born April 1, 1983 and passed on from this life December 3, 2010. Easily described as strong-willed and determined, at Nicole’s core was a nurturing and loving heart. No matter the situation or relationship at hand, Nicole consistently put aside differences to be a true source of support to her friends and family in need. Nicole leaves behind her...

John A. (Jack) Wilson, Jr., born January 7, 1940 in Chicago, IL, passed away December 5, 2010 in Scottsdale with his children by his side following a long and courageous battle with colorectal cancer. Jack will forever be a Chicagoan; he moved to Phoenix in 1990. He is preceded in death by his dear parents John and Mary Helen (Etchison)...

McCarthy, Ruth SullivanPassed away peacefully in the arms of her daughter on December 2. Born in Canandaigua, NY, Ruth was the daughter of Mary and Mark Sullivan. Ruth and her late husband, Donald L. McCarthy, were married 57 years. They retired to Phoenix in 1982. Ruth and Donald enjoyed many years of Arizona sunshine and wonderful times with their grandchildren...

91, passed away Sunday December 5, 2010 in Phoenix, AZ.Pauline was born on November 23, 1919 in Independence MO.to William W. Wilson I and Naomi Paxton Wilson. Pauline graduated from William Chrisman High School in Independence MO. in 1937 as a member of the National Honor Society. She continued her education at Gregg College of Commerce in Kansas City, MO....

A long-time Scottsdale resident and Arizona native, Alta passed away Tuesday, December 7th at the age of 97. She was born in Tempe/Kyrene Arizona on September 26, 1913 to Walter R. Redden and his wife Florence (Davis). The Redden family is one of the original pioneer families who helped to establish the Kyrene/Tempe area. Orphaned at the age of 15,...

Dela Rosa, Isabel Z.Born May 25, 1933, Sonora, Mexico. Isabel was one of four children. Sister, Flora Alicia is living and she had one brother and one sister both deceased. Arnold and Isabel met in Nogales and began their loving journey of 35 years of marriage together. Her love of travel took her and Arnold to many beautiful and memorable...

Passed away peacefully December 5th, 2010 at Hospice of the Valley with her family by her side. She was a very special person in so many ways. Her presence filled a room with love, laughter and her unending smile. She was born in Dallas, TX in 1926 to Robert and Eva Bechtold. Her father worked for the telephone company and...

D’Arcangelo, James AdrianAge 80, passed away on December 2, 2010. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 22, 1930. James, “Jimmy”, moved to Phoenix in 1944 due to chronic health issues. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1948, and then enrolled at Phoenix College where he held the single season batting average record at over 500 until...

88 of Scottsdale, AZ died December 9, 2010. Born December 5, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois. Survived by her son James Solesky, daughter Cathy Szabo, 2 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Visitation will be held Monday, from 5:00-8:00pm, December 13 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Mass will...