Obituaries

Passed away on November 17, 2010 at the age of 73. Survived by 4 children; Patricia Gabaldon, Josie Dominguez, Rudy Baldizan, Sarah Rosales (deceased) and Robert Baldizan. Loved by 12 Grandchildren, 20 Great-Grandchildren and her pet dog ChaCha. Visitation will be held from 6:00-9:00 P.M., Monday, November 22, 2010. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 23, 2010....

Jack Bowles, 68, passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2010. Born March 4, 1942 in Crown Point, NY, he moved to Phoenix with his family in 1947. Jack was an entirely self-made man with a great entrepreneurial spirit. He was well-known and greatly respected in all facets of the Arizona swimming pool construction industry for 50 years. Jack...

of Phoenix, AZ died on November 9th, 2010 with his family by his side. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona on December 3rd to Sophie and George Carlin. Michael attended Saint Mary’s High School and graduated from Arizona State University. Michael was a member of the Arizona National Guard, Saint Francis Xavier Parish, Scottsdale 20-30 Club, The Phoenix J.C.’s, The...

102 year old Arizona Native, passed away in his home on November 11, 2010. He was born May 9, 1908 in Wenden, AZ ,the last of 10 Culling children. Robert was a WWII Veteran of the Army. He is survived by his son Bryon. Visitation will take place at 12:00 Noon, with a Funeral Service at 1:00 P.M., Friday, November...

Entered into Eternal Life on November 11th, 2010. Born January 30, 1924 in Phoenix, AZ. She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, William “Bill” Howard, Jr. and her brother Robert Dunst. Rose Mary was an extraordinarily classy and loving lady. While with us in body, her simplistic heart and enduring spirit were demonstrated through her strong...

Colette C. Assad 77, died November 11th, 2010. Colette was born in Allentown, PA and was an active, vibrant woman until her sudden illness and death. She attended nursing school in Philadelphia until she met her love, Abraham and realized her true calling was as a homemaker and wife. Together they spent 48 years raising a family and leaving fond...

82, of Phoenix, passed away on November 10, 2010. Charles was born on September 21, 1928 in Morenci, AZ. There he was raised and graduated from Morenci High in 1947, where he was prom king and beloved friend to many, before marrying Isabel Valles September 1949 to whom he was married to for 61 years. In his younger years, he...

90, born January 17, 1920, passed away November 10, 2010 in her home surrounded by her husband, Leonard and family members. Muriel was born in Douglas, Arizona and was one of 2 children born to Raymond and Lucy Taylor. Her brother Tom Taylor precedes her in death. She and her beloved husband, whom she lived for, celebrated their 68th Anniversary...

age 88 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away November 9, 2010 in Banner Baywood Hospital, Mesa, AZ. Til spent the last days of her life surrounded by her family. She was the loving mother of six children; Girard O’Donnell, who preceded her in death, Donna Marie O’Donnell-Figurski of Nutley N.J., Judith Ann O’Donnell-Erdle of Lake City, PA., John Joseph O’Donnell III,...

Bettie Ann Speziale, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away Sunday, November 7, 2010 at the age of 78. Bettie was the only child of Andy and Angeline Wray and was born in Denver, Colorado on March 24, 1932. She resided in Phoenix for most of her adult life. Survivors include her husband, Vincent Speziale; three daughters, Kimberly Burnett, Mary Baker, and...

born 1/29/29, 81 years of age, died Tuesday, November 2, 2010 11:30 PM at Scottsdale Osborn Hospital resulting from advanced complications of Post-Polio Syndrome. Born in 1929 inHarvard, Illinois, John was one of four children from George Burditt Lake and Vera Hannah Hofmeister Lake. Upon graduating from Illinois College he married Marilyn Ystebo and soon thereafter took over the third-generation...

86, of Phoenix, passed away October 29, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Connie S., daughters; Ophelia and Mary Helen, sons; Paul and Rosendo, Sr. III and sisters; Dalia, Socorro and Connie. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00pm, with a 7:00pm Funeral Service Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian...

89, paof Phoenix, passed away on 10/25/2010. Services: Nov 3, 2010. Visitation 9am, Rosary 10am, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix. Interment to follow at St. Francis Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th St. Phoenix.

Born and married to Arizona pioneer families, Lois Humphrey Bonsall died peacefully at age 90 on October 19, 2010. She was an adored wife, mother, grandmother and friend. All who met her liked her; she embraced them with a loving heart, a kind word and an unforgettable smile. Hers was an upbeat and cheerful orientation to life. She met life’s...

of Phoenix, Arizona, passed from this life to the next on October 11, 2010 after a 3 year battle with brain cancer. She went back to God from whence she came and we will all meet again, joyfully in heaven. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Richard E. Rochford. Her legacy also leaves six children, Cecelia...

80, of Phoenix, passed away September 15, 2010. Born in St. Joseph, Missouri on July 31, 1930. Survived by her son Ken Bloom, 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 1 brother and 1 sister. A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 P.M., Sunday, October 10, 2010 at The Salvation Army Phoenix Citadel Corps Community Center, 628 North 3rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85003....

Adelina passed away peacefully on September 20, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Glendale, AZ, December 27, 1923. She was the daughter of Jose and Maria Moreno.Her husband Rudy Sazueta; sister Josefina Molina; and brothers Francisco, Anselmo, Alberto, Manuel, Fausto, and Enrique precede her in death. She is survived by her brother, Jesus; children Sonia Palacio...

86 of Phoenix, Arizona. Passed away peacefully on September 2, 2010. Born in Chicago, Illinois January 6, 1924. Survived by husband Joseph of 64 years, sons; Joseph T. Karas and Thomas A. Karas. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am, Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix. Interment to follow at St. Francis...

80, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on August 14, 2010 surrounded by his family. A Memorial Mass will be held at10:30 am, Friday, September 17, 2010 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 3801 E. Greenway Road, Phoenix. Interment will be at Paradise Memorial Gardens.

Passed away August 8, 2010 at the age of 74. Survived by her brother, Libby O. Acevedo, sisters, Katy (Angel) Jimenez and Emily Dominguez. Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00 am, with a Rosary at 9:30 am, and Funeral Service at 10:00 am, Thursday, August 12, 2010 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road. Interment will...