Obituaries

Alice Doyle Mahoney died peacefully on Tuesday, March 29th at sunrise in her Phoenix home surrounded by six of her nine children. She was 87. Born into one of San Francisco’s most prominent families, she graduated from Dominican College in 1944 and went to work as a nurse’s aide during the war. On a weekend visit to her uncle’s home...

Patricia Jo Plucker passed away March 27, 2011. Patty was born February 11, 1951 in Phoenix, Arizona. She is preceded in death by her father, Vincent E. Barrett, and her husband, Robert Plucker. She is survived by her mother, Theresa Barrett; her three siblings: Michael Barrett (Joanne), Tom Barrett (Annie), and Mary McIlhenny (Jim); her two step-sons, Craig Plucker (Audra),...

63, of Gilbert, Arizona, died March 28, 2011. Born March 1, 1948 in San Francisco, California. She is survived by her sons Christopher and Nicholas, and 8 grandchildren. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:30pm, Friday, April 1st, 2011 at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 North 48th Street, Phoenix.

64 of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on March 24, 2011. Linda was born on February 10, 1947 in Bloomington, IL. She moved to Phoenix with her family in 1969. She is survived by her mother, Dorothy Hogue, 3 brothers, Steve (Simone), Gregory, Mark (Mary Ann) Hogue, and her niece, Annette Hogue. She suffered a stroke in the early 1990’s and...

One of the greatest men who ever lived went peacefully at home on March 24, 2011 after being lovingly cared for by his favorite niece Laura Hayes. Born November 4, 1926 in Youngstown, OH, Larry proudly called Arizona home since 1950. The loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and great uncle will be greatly missed by his wife Theadora of...

Dudley Mark Berry, Jr. died March 25, 2011 in his beloved Phoenix home he considered his sanctuary for 55 years. He was born in Encinal, TX October 30, 1925 as an only child of Clara Valine and Dudley Mark Berry. His youth was spent moving year after year throughout the West and Mexico when finally the Berry’s settled down in...

83, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2011 in Phoenix, AZ. Born on January 5, 1928 in Miami, AZ, he is survived by his wife, Dora, his daughters, Laura, Dolores and Rachel, his sons, Gregory and Arthur, 17 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Humberto and his sister, Yolanda. He is a United States...

Of Phoenix, 83, passed away on Friday evening, March 18, 2011 with family at her side. Ruth was born on April 25, 1927 in Adrian, MI but grew up and was married in Ohio. She was a resident of Phoenix since 1964 and is survived by her husband Reid, sons Jon and Ted (Kate), four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She...

Born in Phoenix, AZ on July 3, 1924, has gone to be with the Lord, March 20, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Cecil J. Opie. Survived by her daughters, Sandra Hannah, Patricia Takacs, son Allan Opie, brother James Collins (Edie). She has 8 grandchildren, 14 great- grandchildren, and 1 great, great-grandchild. Visitation will...

Gene, 86, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on March 17, 2011, after a difficult struggle with his health and his family by his side. Born in Bee, Nebraska to Joseph and Rose Moravec on December 5, 1924.After serving in the Army, he relocated to Tucson, AZ, where he met the love of his life, Alda with whom became his wife...

Gene, 86, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on March 17, 2011, after a difficult struggle with his health and his family by his side. Born in Bee, Nebraska to Joseph and Rose Moravec on December 5, 1924.After serving in the Army, he relocated to Tucson, AZ, where he met the love of his life, Alda with whom became his wife...

Imogene, born March 28, 1923, passed away March 17, 2011. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Clarence. Imogene is survived by her loving family, 6 children, 20 grandchildren, 34 great- grandchildren and 11 great, great-grandchildren. A Visitation will be held from 5-8pm, Tuesday, March 22, with a Funeral Service at Noon, Wednesday, March 23 at Whitney &...

Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, April 28, 1930, went home to our lord on her graduation day March 15, 2011. Beatrice, devoted her life to her husband Antonio V. Tallabas and their children Sarah, Ramona (Doug), Antonio Jr. (Noelia), Michael (Rita), Lilly (Gilbert), Vivian, Richard and Sylvia. Also survived by their numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great, great-grandchildren, and her...

a faithful servant of the Lord, has peacefully passed away. She joins her husband Francis, son David and her parents and brothers. She leaves behind a treasured brother, James (Mark) and a loving family including children: Debbie (Roger), Francis, Cathy (Jeff), Lisa (Jayne), Julie and four grandsons and two great-grandsons. Sarah also leaves behind many gracious relatives and friends, including...

62 years young was called by our Lord on March 6, 2011. He was a member of Sheetmetal Workers Local Union 359 for 38 years. He served in the Military with the 82nd Airborne Division/Korea. A member of Viva and Rebels (first Hispanic skydiving team) also an accomplished pilot, enjoyed riding his Harley’s in town and across the United States....

54, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on March 6, 2011 after a brief illness. Larry led the Center for Teacher Success as President and Chief Education Officer. His contributions to the field of education, both before and during his years with the Center, were extensive. As a veteran Arizona educator, Larry spent much of his professional time and energy studying...

80 of Phoenix, AZ. passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 11, 2011. Born October 28, 1930 to Jesse & Viola Savin in Bayview, WI. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin & friend. Survived by her husband, Alan Herro, her 6 children, Brahim (Shinder), Kahill (Linda), Edward (Michelle), Mary & Alan II Herro, Nejla (Danny) Franco, her...

93, of Phoenix, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Helen, and 1 granddaughter, Angela Harvey. Born in Denver, he was a community leader in the Rocks of Lourdes at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, South Denver Optimist Club President, and Boy Scouts of America. In Phoenix, he was a member of...

born in Durango, Colorado, and resident of Phoenix, passed away March 9, 2011. Peacefully surrounded by her loving family, she departed this world after a six year battle with cancer. Liz is survived by her two daughters, Emily Rose, Anna Katherine and son Daniel Jay; husband Michael Jay Schrader; mother, Eileen Rose Brown; brothers, Charles Percy Brown, Patrick Earl Brown...

93, of Phoenix AZ passed away on March 9th, 2011. Her life was sewing, cooking and pampering her family. Maria is survived by four children; Amanda, Manuel, Clara and Cordelia; 9 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. A Visitation will be held on Friday, March 11, from 9-10am, with a 10am Funeral Mass at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 909 E....