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ANDERSON, Harry
SEDONA, ARIZONA: Harry George Anderson, 64, died December 16, 2005. He was a retired electrician with MJB Electric in Phoenix. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, and a Purple Heart recipient. He enjoyed playing baseball for teams sponsored by BJ's and Stinger. He is survived by his soulmate of 22 years, Dawn Thurmond; a daughter, Debra K. Baisley of Portland, OR; a son, Steven Michael Anderson of Phoenix; a sister, Mary; two brothers, Robert and Joseph; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Interment with military honors was at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona with arrangements by Westcott Funeral Home.

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ARANDA, Lucille
HOLBROOK, ARIZONA: Lucille Delores Aranda, 62, died December 3, 2007. Survivors include her children, Stephanie Williams, Sherry Guiterez, John Fischer and Rudy Fischer; her mother, Mary Duran; a sister, Veronica Duran; two brothers, Frank Acuna and Joey Duran; 15 grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Wiley-Fischer; and her father, Frank Acuna. Services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Owens Livingston Mortuary.

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ARMSTRONG, David
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: David Joe Armstrong, 71, died August 26, 2001 at Sun Health Hospice. He was born February 25, 1930 in Tulsa, OK to Corwin and Alice Rough Armstrong. He was a retired civil servant with the federal government. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean War, and was also in the U.S. Naval Reserve. He taught conversational English in Japan for three years, and moved to Phoenix in 1990. He was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Phoenix, the Sun City R.V. Club, and the Travelogue Club of Sun City. He is survived by his wife, Angela Varner Armstrong; a son, Roger, of Glendale; a daughter, Celeste Vance of Phoenix; a sister, Betty McDaniel of Oilton, OK; and 2 grandchildren. A memorial service was held at Sunland Lakeside Chapel in Sun City.

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AUSTIN, Allie
PAYSON, ARIZONA: Allie M. Austin, 95, died December 10, 2005. She was born February 2, 1910. She retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 27 years of service. She was a member of the Tonto Rim Sports Club, NARFE, and the Mogollon Health Alliance Auxiliary. She attended Central Christian Church. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Archie (Skip) and Elizabeth Austin; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Archie; and a daughter and son-in-law, James and Betty Edwards. Interment was at Mountain Meadows Memorial Park under the direction of Messinger Payson Funeral Home.

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BADE, Florence
COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA: Florence M. Bade, 93, died March 11, 2003. She was born September 6, 1909. She was a retired secretary, and had lived in Arizona for the past 27 She attended Mountain View United Methodist Church, and was a 53-year member of the Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by a sister, Sylvia Snowden of Cottonwood; and several cousins. Services were held at Mountain View United Methodist Church. Arrangements were handled by Westcott Funeral Home.

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BEALS, James
KINGMAN, ARIZONA: James A. Beals, 91, died February 13, 1981 at Mohave General Hospital. He was born October 6, 1889 in Missouri. He was a retired farmer, and had lived in Kingman since 1926. He is survived by a niece, Mrs. Frank Mann of Waynesville, MO. Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery under the direction of Tucker Funeral Home.

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BELTRAN, Amador
PRESCOTT, ARIZONA: Amador A. Beltran died June 6, 2009. He was born March 18, 1925. He was a plumber and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by a daughter, Mary Luna; three sons, Ernest (Ute) Gutierrez, Joe (Maria) Gutierrez, and Felix (Carole) Gutierrez; six sisters, Rebecca Corey, Angela Beltran, Toni Pena, Yolanda Beltran, Mary (David) Conway, and Ynacia (Robin) Morris; his grandchildren and great grandchildren; his great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Patsy N. Beltran. Services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery by Heritage Memory Mortuary.

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BLAIR, Dewey
COOLIDGE, ARIZONA: Dewey Blair, 85, died August 25, 1991 at Casa Grande Regional Medical Center. He was born October 3, 1905. He was a retired cross country truck driver. There were no known surviving relatives. Interment was at Valley Memorial Park under the direction of Simes Mortuaries Coolidge Chapel.

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BONI, Billy
SAN CARLOS, ARIZONA: Billy Boni, 17, died of tuberculosis on September 30, 1936. He was born in 1919 in San Carlos to Thomas Boni and Agnes Talkalai. He was a member of the Apache tribe, and died at the reservation. He was buried in San Carlos under the direction of undertaker Fred H. Jones.

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BOWEN, Harvey
TUCSON, ARIZONA: Harvey N. Bowen, 100, died December 21, 2002 in Tucson. He was born December 19, 1902 in Chicago to Howard and Grace Newland Bowen. He was raised in Wilmette, IL. He retired from the printing and publishing industry, and following retirement, was a California avocado grower. He later moved to Rogers, Arkansas, and relocated to Arizona in 1994. He was a member of Wilmette Baptist Church, Rotary International, and the Fallbrook Avocado Growers' Association. He and his wife sponsored foreign exchange students through American Field Service. Survivors include a daughter, Mary L. Bowen Kelley of Chiloquin, OR; two sons, Theodore Bowen of Tucson, and Howard Bowen of Northbrook, IL; 5 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Esther Turner. Cremation arrangements were handled by Bring's Broadway Chapel.

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BOYDSTON, William M.
CHANDLER, ARIZONA: William McKinley Chandler, 74, died April 11, 1977. He was the son of William Virgil and Lela Horner Boydston. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Wainscott Boydston; his children, Cecil, N.C., Leonard, Mary Jones, Maxine Harper, Barbara Wright, and Jewell Millspough; three sisters; three brothers; 17 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Valley Memorial Park Cemetery.

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BRENT, Bertha
PRESCOTT, ARIZONA: Bertha Brent died November 27, 1969 in Phoenix. She was born October 27, 1889 in Dodd City, TX. She was a former resident of Bonham, TX, and had moved to Prescott in 1955. Survivors include two daughters, Sarah Huddleston of Prescott, and Virginia Fuller of Colorado Springs, CO; two sisters in Texas; and 4 grandchildren. Interment was at the Dodd City Cemetery in Dodd City, TX with arrangements by Ruffner Funeral Home.

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BROWN, Betty
GLENDALE, ARIZONA: Betty June Brown, 85, died April 4, 2010. Interment was at Resthaven Park Cemetery under the direction of Resthaven Park Mortuary Chapel.

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BROWN, William R.
PEORIA, ARIZONA: William R. Brown, 73, died May 4, 1983 at Humana Hospital in Phoenix. He retired from Kaiser Aerospace and Electronics, and had also worked for Kaiser Jeep, and the Brown Radio and Television Co. He was a Past Worthy Patron in the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include his wife, Caroline Brown; a son, Alton; a daughter, Mrs. Arlene Leidel; and two brothers, Don and Kenneth. Arrangements were handled by Foth-Dorfmeyer Mortuary in Toledo, OH.

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BURKETT, Bertha
WICKENBURG, ARIZONA: Bertha I. Burkett, 90, died September 8, 2003. She was born March 11, 1913. She is survived by three sons, James (Belinda) Burkett, William (Josephine) Burkett, and Robert (Peggy) Burkett; a daughter, Bonnie (Don) Kromer; 10 grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and her great-great grandchildren. Arrangements were entrusted to Wickenburg Funeral Home.

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BURLISON, Donald
PAYSON, ARIZONA: Donald E. Burlison died May 31, 2008. He was born June 6, 1934 to Ernest and Lucy Burlison. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Burlison; three sons, Jospeh, Ernest, and Robert; two brothers, Charles Burlison and Jose Vasquez; a sister, Lillian Gray; and 2 grandchildren. Interment was at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona by Messinger Payson Funeral Home.

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BYARS, Sue
AJO, ARIZONA: Sue Byars died January 5, 1975 in Prescott. She was born Suda May Heiple on August 10, 1891 in Elkville, IL. She was the wife of Braddy Byars. She attended the Ajo Federated Church, and was a member of the Women of the Moose and the Woodmen Circle. She and her husband moved to Ajo in the 1920s. She had been living at the Pioneer Home in Prescott for three years. Survivors include a brother, Joe Heiple of Elkville, IL; a sister-in-law; and her nieces and nephews. Interment was at the Ajo Cemetery by Musgrave Mortuary.

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CARABAJAL, Rita
YUMA, ARIZONA: Rita Carabajal, 95, died June 23, 2009. She was born May 22, 1914 to Rita and Andres Ruiz. Survivors include her children, Tony (Alice) Carbajal of Tucson, and Olivia (Rick) Hernandez, Lorraine Carbajal, James (Victoria) Carbajal, Clyde (Frances) Carabajal, Bobby (Claudia) Carbajal, and Ronald Carbajal, all of Yuma; two sisters, Olivia Rico and Frances Higuera; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antonio Carabajal; two sisters, Mary Chavez and Adelina Abril; two brothers, Andy Ruiz and Ismael Ruiz; and her parents. Services were held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Interment was at Desert Lawn Memorial Park.

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CARNES, Jeffery S.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Jeffery Scott "Jeff" Carnes, 27, died November 27, 1992. He was born in Toledo, OH. He was a construction worker. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Annette and Raymond Nies of Toledo, OH; a sister, Michelle Snyder of Phoenix; two brothers, Tim and Gregg Baranski; and his grandparents, Glenn and Olive Moore of Hartville, MO. Arrangements were handled by the H.H. Birkenkamp Funeral Home of Toledo, OH.

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CHEE, Bennie, Sr.
GANADO, ARIZONA: Bennie Chee, Sr., 80, died February 27, 2007. He was born July 22, 1926 to Franklin and Hasbah Chee. He is survived by three sons, Edmund Chee, Oliver Chee, and Bennett Chee; two daughters, Mary Louise Chee, and Ruth Evans; a sister, Elizabeth Louis; two brothers, Herbert Chee and Jerry Chee; 12 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Bennie Chee, Jr.; his parents; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at Cornfields Lighthouse Church. Burial was at Ganado Cemetery with arrangements by Cope Memorial Chapel.

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CLEMENS, Betty
PRESCOTT, ARIZONA: Betty Hains Clemens, 59, died December 28, 1983 at her residence in Prescott. She was born March 26, 1924 in Fontanelle, IA to Gaston Parker and Luella J. Rafter Hains. She studied at Prescott College, and was a member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha. Survivors include her husband, Philip; two daughters, Valerie Anderson of Flagstaff, and Joyce Clemens of Phoenix; and four sisters, Dororthy D. Hains, Marybelle Handley, Mabel Root, and Naomi Murray. Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery by Hampton Funeral Home.

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COHN, Max
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Max Cohn died in Phoenix on November 25, 1899. He was born January 18, 1855. He was German. Interment was at the IOOF Cemetery in Phoenix under the direction of undertaker A.J. Bradley.

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CONKLIN, Lauraetta
CAREFREE, ARIZONA: Lauraetta Conklin, 92, died February 12, 1978 in Carefree. She was born in 1885 in Van Meter, IA. She was a former school teacher and a member of the United Brethren Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was a former longtime resident of Carlisle, IA and Des Moines, IA. She was survived by 2 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Interment was at the Carlisle Cemetery in Carlisle, IA.

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COOCHWYTEWA, Grace
PEACH SPRINGS, ARIZONA: Grace Coochwytewa, age 3 months, died January 5, 1980. She was born October 3, 1979 in Peach Springs to Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Coochwytewa. Other survivors include a sister, Migon, of Peach Springs. Services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Interment was at Valentine Cemetery. Note: One record spelled the last name "Coochytewa".

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CORELLA , Carmelita
AJO, ARIZONA: Carmelita Corella died May 11, 2009. She was born in Mexico on December 4, 1910 to Alfredo and Concepcion Monreal. She was an employee of Phelps Dodge Mining Company and New Cornelia Hospital. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Richard Foran; a daughter-in-law, Kathy Corella; a brother, David Monreal (Anna Lydia); a sister, Maria Hoge; a sister-in-law, Quetta Monreal; her nieces and nephews; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Charles A. Corella; a son, Charles J. Corella; a brother, Norbert Monreal; and two sisters, Amada Mota and Sara Monreal. Services were held at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Burial was at Ajo Cemetery by Bring's Memorial Chapel.

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CRAWFORD, Percy
QUEEN CREEK, ARIZONA: Percy Wayne Crawford, 69, died April 27, 2005. Survivors include his daughters, Georgia (Mike) Ciotti, and Bevela (Ted) Phipps; his sons, Wayne (Sue), Glen, Earnest (Su), Larry (Lisa) Crawford, James and Edward Loveless; a sister, Eunice Walker; a brother, C.L. (Diane) Crawford; 17 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Bevela Crawford; a grandson, Brian; and a great-grandson, Cody. Arrangements were handled by Falconer Funeral Home.

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CRESSATY, Michael
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Michael Cressaty, 86, died December 9, 2008. He was a native of France, and became a U.S. citizen. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and a member of the American Legion for over 60 years. He is survived by many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife and his immediate family members. Interment was at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona under the direction of Messinger Indian School Mortuary.

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CRITELLE, Isadore
WICKENBURG, ARIZONA: Isadore Frank Critelle, 74, died September 13, 2001. He was born January 16, 1927. He was a cook and a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his friends. Interment was at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.

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CROSSWHITE, Hazel
COOLIDGE, ARIZONA: Hazel Crosswhite, 85, died November 14, 1991 in Coolidge. She was born January 17, 1906 in Paola, KS. She graduated from Emporia State University, and was an educator. She taught at West and South schools, where she operated a special reading room. She was a Coolidge resident for over 40 years. She was a member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church, and had read an original poem at the church's dedication. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, John Franklin Crosswhite; a daughter, Dr. Virginia Crosswhite Barnes of Pullman, WA; two sons, Glen Stephen Crosswhite of Casa Grande, and Dr. Frank Crosswhite of Superior; a stepson, Leigh John Crosswhite of Atchison, KS; a sister, Lillian Mann of West Linn, OR; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Michael's Episcopal Church. Interment was at Valley Memorial Park under the direction of Simes Mortuaries Coolidge Chapel.

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DALRYMPLE, Philip
TUCSON, ARIZONA: Philip C. Dalrymple, 87, died March 25, 2000. He was born May 13, 1913 in Toulon, IL. He operated Tucson Dog Food Co. for 33 years, and enjoyed farming. Survivors include two daughters, Debra Barnes and Joyce Green; two sons, Larry and Thomas Dalrymple; a brother, Robert Dalrymple; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ireta Dalrymple; a sister; and three brothers. Interment was at South Lawn Cemetery with arrangements by South Lawn Mortuary.

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DAVIDSON, Lora
TUCSON, ARIZONA: Lora Davidson, 103, died November 6, 2006 at her residence. She was born in Tazewell County, VA to Noah and Molly Whitaker Altizer. She had been a resident of Kopperston, WV for 57 years, and had been living in Tucson for a decade. She was a Methodist. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by her adopted granddaughter, Sandra Lucento of Tucson; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus A. Davidson; her parents; a brother, James Altizer; and a sister, Essie Altizer. Interment was at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, VA with arrangements by Hurst-Scott Funeral Home of Richlands, VA.

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DOANE, George
GLENDALE, ARIZONA: George Doane, 83, died October 6, 2010. He was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the American Legion and the El Zaribah Shrine. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Doane; three sons, Charles, Randy (Debbie), and David (Ruth); 5 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Interment was at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona under the direction of Menke Funeral Home.

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DODENDORF, Paul L.
COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA: Paul Llewellyn Dodendorf, 82, died April 1, 2002. He was born February 23, 1920. He was a retired kiln burner at Phoenix Cement Company, and was a Jehovah's Witness. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Thelma Dodendorf; a son, Llewellyn Dodendorf of Clarkdale; three daughters, Janice Wager, Diane Hopper, and Shelby Fleming, all of Cottonwood; 10 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Arrangements were entrusted to Westcott Funeral Home.

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DUNBAR, Clista
CHINO VALLEY, ARIZONA: Clista Mae Dunbar, 89, died December 30, 1996 in Prescott. She was born August 19, 1907 in Rigby, ID to Allen and Mahala Marler. She was an Arizona resident for 75 years. She and her husband owned the Pine Cone Inn, the Ash Fork Water Company, and the Dunbar Stone Company. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was active with the Relief Society. She was a member of the Women's Club and the Primary Association. Survivors include three sons, Warren Dunbar, Gerald E. Dunbar, and Ronald Dunbar; a brother, Lowell Marler; 20 grandchildren; and 30 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edwin Dunbar. Services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chino Valley. Interment was at the Chino Valley Cemetery by Memory Chapel Mortuary.

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DURAN, Pearly
HOLBROOK, ARIZONA: Pearly Duran, 75, died February 28, 2009. She was born October 18, 1933 to Herminio Mendoza and Albina Silva. She is survived by her children, Pete (La Verne) Duran of Holbrook, Anthony Michael (Dawn) Duran of Montrose, CO, Elizabeth Ann Duran and Burnice Duran, both of Mesa, and a grandson she raised as a son, Pete Mendoza Duran II of Holbrook; three brothers, Gilbert Mendoza of Santa Clarita, CA, Eugene Mendoza of Williams, and George (Sofia) Mendoza of Las Vegas, NV; 14 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two children, Genavive Duran and Judith Duran; a sister, Burnice Malone; a brother, Tony Mendoza; and a granddaughter, Monica Duran. Services were held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by Owens Livingston Mortuary.

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EARL, Lester A.
SEDONA, ARIZONA: Lester Allison Earl, 77, died February 2, 2009. He was a residential building and excavation contractor, and served on the Sedona-Oak Creek Fire Department. He is survived by his wife, I.E. Earl; and three daughters, Doris Jordan of Garland, TX, Lois Greenwood of Asheville, NC, and Connie Robertson of Talca, Chile. Interment was at Sedona Memorial Park.

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ELLINGER, William
MESA, ARIZONA: William Ellinger, 63, died December 27, 1990 in Mesa. He was born in Terre Haute, IN. He was a former Ohio resident and came to Arizona in 1982. He was a forklift operator for the Johns Manville Co. with 25 years of service. He served with the U.S. Navy Seabees during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Betty Ellinger; two daughters, Shanon Ellinger and Beverly Gower; two sons, Kenneth and Robert; and 11 grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by the National Cremation and Burial Society.

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EMERSON, Marjorie
PRESCOTT, ARIZONA: Marjorie Weston Emerson, 73, died April 4, 1988 in Prescott. She was a native of Denver, CO. She had worked for Marshall Fields in Chicago, IL, and also at the Colorado Life Insurance Company in Denver. She was a former resident of Muncie, IN, where she served as the nursery director of the Emerson Country Day School. She was an Episcopalian. She was a member of Psi Iota Xi Sorority, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Elks Lodge auxiliary. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Paul H. Emerson; a son, Dr. Michael Emerson of Winthrop, MA; a daughter, Dr. Isabelle Emerson of Las Vegas, NE; two sisters, Eleanor J. Pigford for Grand Junction, CO and Mary E. Schoeppe of Juneau, AK; 7 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Services were held at Grace Episcopal Church in Muncie, IN. Local arrangements were handled by Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home.

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ENCINAS, Albert
TUCSON, ARIZONA: Albert Munoz Encinas, 70, died March 15, 2008. He was born September 21, 1937 to Albert and Mauricia Encinas. He worked for Safeway for 28 years, and enjoyed baseball. Survivors include a son, Robert Encinas (Mary); his daughters, Brenda Ratliff, Alvina Encinas, Christina Maza (Charles), Virginia Encinas, and Ester Encinas (Dina Olivas); two sisters, Stella Armenta (Gilbert), and Lucilla Estorga (Joe); his grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Alfred and Ernesto Encinas; and his parents. Services were held at St. Odilia Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by Desert Sunset Funeral Home.

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FAUSETT, Phillip
TONTO BASIN, ARIZONA: Phillip Dale Fausett, 66, died Sept. 14, 2005. He was born August 15, 1939. Survivors include his wife, Carol Fausett; a son, John (Lori) Fausett; a daughter, Nichol (Kevin) Morgan; his father, Max Fausett; his sisters, Larae (Bob) Droz and Jerry Siaperas; his brothers, Jeff (Diane) Fausett, Kenny Blake, and Henry (Allison) Blake; a nephew; and 6 grandchildren. No services will be held. Arrangements were entrusted to Messinger Payson Funeral Home.

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FLOM, Lois
SEDONA, ARIZONA: Lois Nanette Flom, 78, died February 9, 2009. She was born June 7, 1930. Survivors include five children; Steven, Ronald, LoAnn, Mark (Laurie), and Craig Flom; and 7 granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Milton Flom. Interment was at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona under the direction of Greer's Mortuary.

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FOUTY, Harriett Jane
OVERGAARD, ARIZONA: Harriett Jane Fouty, 90, died June 1, 2008. She was born February 12, 1918. She was a graduate of Indiana State University and Arizona State University. She taught typing and shorthand on the high school and college levels. She is survived by a daughter, Judy Norris of Rosedale, IN; a son, Warren (Debbie) Fouty of Overgaard; and a granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Perry E. Fouty. Services were held in Show Low. Arrangements were handled by Owens Livingston Mortuary.

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GARCEZ, Janet
CAMP VERDE, ARIZONA: Janet E. Garcez, 68, died Dec. 8, 2006. She was born June 22, 1938 in Stanley, ND to Leonard Stringer, Sr. and Inez Stringer. She served on the Precinct 54 elections board, and enjoyed reading, quilting and bowling. She also volunteered for roadside cleanup projects. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Eugene Garcez; her daughters, Sallie Dietrich and Beverly Wheeler; a son, Eric Garcez; her father, Leonard Stringer, Sr.; a brother, Leonard Stringer, Jr.; and her sisters, Karen Arnold and Patricia Stanaski. Interment was at Resthaven Memorial Park in Glendale with arrangements by Bueler Funeral Home.

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GARFINKEL, Mary
TUCSON, ARIZONA: Mary D. Garfinkel, 56, died December 10, 2009. She worked at University Medical Center for over 25 years, and enjoyed cooking, movies, and romance novels. She is survived by a daughter, Crystal Ellis of Tucson; a brother, Jim (Lynn) Kestella of Tucson; 3 grandchildren; her cousins; and her nieces and nephews. Arrangements were handled by Adair Funeral Home.

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GAVIGAN, Sister Mary Baptist
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Sr. Mary Baptist Gavigan, 62, died March 27, 1934 at St. Joseph Hospital in Phoenix. She was born July 23, 1871 in Ireland to Patrick and Bridget Gavigan. She was a nun with the Sisters of Mercy. Interment was at St. Francis Cemetery under the direction of J.T. Whitney Funeral Home.

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GIPSON, Joseph
PRESCOTT, ARIZONA: Joseph R. Gipson, 66, died January 1, 1985 at Yavapai Community Hospital. He was born December 18, 1918 in Bartlesville, OK. He was an Army veteran of World War II, and formerly lived in Nevada. Survivors include two brothers, Floyd Gipson of Elfrida, AZ, and William E. Gipson of South Gate, CA; and a sister, Flora Maxine Hughes of South Gate, CA. Interment with military honors was at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix under the direction of Memory Chapel Mortuary.

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GLAZE, Roy
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Roy Lee Glaze, 66, died March 31, 1955 at his home. He was born September 20, 1886 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas to William and Sarah Grisham Glaze. He came to Phoenix in 1947, and owned and operated a service station and grocery store. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Benson Glaze; two sons, William Dale of Phoenix, and Roy Eugene of Fayetteville, AR; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Jo Piott of Phoenix, Mrs. Kathleen Norman of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Grace Lewis of Hindsville, AR; a sister; and 6 grandchildren. Services were held June 2 in the South Phoenix Mortuary Chapel. Burial was at East Resthaven Park.

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GORDON, Ruth
SUN CITY, ARIZONA: Ruth Gordon, 71, died December 4, 2008. She was born March 26, 1937. She attended Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, and enjoyed bowling and going to the movies. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Charles T. Gordon, Sr.; her children, Karen Dolyniuk of Glendale, and Chuck Gordon of Avondale; and 4 grandchildren. Services were held at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church. Arrangements were handled by Menke Funeral Home.

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GOULD, Robert L.
CONGRESS, ARIZONA: Robert L. Gould, 67, died March 14, 2004. He was born February 16, 1937. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Gould; four children, Richard R. Gould of Wickenburg, Robert E. Gould of Maine, and Jannalene L. Gould-Hale and Randy C. Gould, both of Vermont; his mother, Bessie Mae Gould of Vermont; two sisters, Nellie Predom and Laura Johnson, both of Vermont; a brother, Larry C. Gould of Vermont; his nieces and nephews; 8 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Congress Cemetery by Frey Funeral Home.

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GREEN, Lillie
TUCSON, ARIZONA: Lillie Green died June 20, 2004. She was born April 25, 1915 in McCormick County, SC. She grew up in Youngstown, Ohio. She later moved to Ridgewood, NJ, and was active with Mount Bethel Baptist Church in many capacities, including Pastor's Aide, Sunday School treasurer and Willing Workers. She worked as a caregiver, caterer and housekeeper. She later moved to California, and then to Tucson. She had been active with many community associations and organizations, including the Cancer Association and the Heart Association. She enjoyed traveling. Survivors include son, Alfred Green of Tucson; a daughter, Joan Green; a sister, Odessa Curvy of Paterson, NJ; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Mount Bethel Baptist Church. Interment was at Fair Lawn Memorial Park in Fair Lawn, NJ with arrangements by by Carnie P. Bragg Funeral Home.

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GRYGIEL, Mary Margaret
TUCSON, ARIZONA: Mary Margaret Grygiel died June 21, 2008. She was born January 11, 1928 to Mary and Andrew Stucker. She earned a bachelor's degree from Rosary College, and was a registered dietician. She was the wife of John A. Grygiel, and the mother of Andrew J. Grygiel. She had 3 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Adair Funeral Home.

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GUTIERREZ, Leticia
NOGALES, ARIZONA: Leticia Gutierrez, 56, died July 11, 2007. Survivors include her sons, Luis E. Leon, Manuel B. Leon, Omar Pacheco, and Angel A. Leon; her daughters, Irasema Lopez, and Mayra J. Leon; her mother, Rosenda Gutierrez; her sisters, Amanda Guzman, Guadalupe Villalobos, and Yolanda Gutierrez; her brothers, Alberto, Leopoldo, Mario F., Alejandro, and Adolfo; and 8 grandchildren. Services were held at San Felipe De Jesus Church. Interment was at the Nogales City Cemetery under the direction of Adair's Carroon Mortuary.

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HERNANDEZ, Philip C.
FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA: Philip C. Hernandez, 77, died January 5, 2011. He was born July 3, 1933. He worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator, and was a member of the Teamsters Union. He served in the U.S. Army and National Guard reserve for a total of 27 years. He is survived by his children, Patrick (Sharelyn) Hernandez of Cottonwood, Eileen Hernandez of Tucson, Elaine (Emmett) Ullibarri of Glendale, Lloyd (Dorothy) Hernandez of Belmont, Phyllis Cancino of Tremonton, UT, and Ena (Tim) Valdez of Flagstaff; a brother, Johnny of Las Vegas; his former spouse, Patsy Hernandez of Flagstaff; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and his nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Felipe and Winifred (Castillo) Hernandez; and two sisters, Martha Macias and Lila Lozano. Arrangements were handled by Lozano's Flagstaff Mortuary.

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HERNANDEZ, Virginia
CLARKDALE, ARIZONA: Virginia S. Hernandez, 85, died August 1, 2005. She was born March 30, 1920 to Francisco Castillo Sanchez and Josepha Duarte Barboa. She enjoyed gardening and traveling. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Henry and Mary Sanchez of Flagstaff; two brothers, Jesus Sanchez of San Miguel, and Antonio Sanchez of Salt Lake City, UT; four sisters, Alice Aspeitia of Cottonwood, Sister Cecelia of El Paso, TX, and Dolores Sanchez and Jovita (Arthur) Moncibaez, all of Clarkdale; 2 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. Services were held at St. Cecilia's Mission Catholic Church. Interment was at Valley View Cemetery by Westcott Funeral Home.

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HERRERA, Pedro
WELLTON, ARIZONA: Pedro Herrera, 88, died May 28, 2010 at his residence. He was born June 29, 1921 in Durango, Mexico. He was an irrigator. Interment was at Desert Lawn Memorial Park in Yuma with arrangements by Johnson Mortuary and Desert Lawn Memorial Park.

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HOLTGREVE, Thekla
TUCSON, ARIZONA: Thekla Holtgreve died August 5, 1978 in Tucson. She was born April 19, 1905. She was a Catholic. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. William A. Justice of Tucson; a brother; a granddaughter; and a great-granddaughter. Services were held at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Burial was at Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.

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HUBBARD, Dorothy
WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA: Dorothy Hubbard, 89, died April 29, 2004. She was born November 9, 1914. She attended Sage Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, and worked for IHS Hospitals in Ganado, Navajo, Fort Defiance, and Chinle. She is survived by her husband, Leigh Hubbard, Sr.; a daughter, Leah Hubbard Nephi; four sons, Leigh Hubbard, Jr., Franklin D. Hubbard, Emery Hubbard, Sr., and William L. Hubbard; 16 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Benjamin Hubbard. Services were held at Fort Defiance Presbyterian Church. Interment was at Fort Defiance Cemetery.

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HUSBAND, Waneta
PAYSON, ARIZONA: Waneta Loretta Husband, 78, died November 7, 2006. She was born August 23, 1928 to Clarance and Willie Williams. Survivors include a daughter, Loretta Inman of California; a sister and caretaker, Elzora Condit of Payson; a brother, Aaron Williams of California; and 5 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; a son, Dewayne; and her parents. Interment was at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona with arrangements by Messinger Payson Funeral Home.

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JACKSON, Ruby
SANDERS, ARIZONA: Ruby Jean Jackson, 55, died February 6, 2007, She was born June 27, 1951 into the Sleeping Rock People Clan for the Black Sheep People Clan. She is survived by a daughter, Tazbah Jackson; a sister, Merlitha Jackson of Bozeman, MT; her mother, Winfred Jackson of Gallup; and 3 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Jackson; and four brothers, Luther Jackson, Edison Jackson, Larry Jackson, and Leonard Jackson. Services were held at St. Anne's Mission. Burial was at Wide Ruins by Cope Memorial Chapel.

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JAMES, Christine
SACATON, ARIZONA: Christine Rose James, 73, died June 25, 2000. She was born October 3, 1926. She is survived by three daughters, Brenda, Linda, and Dorinda; three sons, Cedric, Larson, and Floyd; two sisters, Elizabeth Pablo and Mary Rose Enos; and 3 grandchildren. Services were held at Sacaton Flats Presbyterian Church. Interment was at Sacaton Flats Presbyterian Cemetery by Bunker's Garden Chapel.

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JENNINGS, Vincent
YARNELL, ARIZONA: Vincent Jennings, 80, died August 19, 2002. Services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial was at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

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JOHNSON, Eleanor
SACATON, ARIZONA: Eleanor Delores Johnson, 65, died September 11, 2000. She was born February 11, 1935. She is survived by her husband, Cyrus; two sons, Paul and James; four daughters, Erna, Cheryl, Loretta and Sandra; three foster sons, Darryl, Harold, and Sidney; a brother, Dean; two sisters, Alberta and Sharlene; 4 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services were held at Sacaton Presbyterian Church. Interment was at West Cemetery with arrangements by Bunker's Garden Chapel.

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JOHNSON, Ronald
LUKACHUKAI, ARIZONA: Ronald Michael "Ron" Johnson, 51, died October 18, 2011 in Phoenix. He was born July 26, 1960 in Crownpoint into the Tangle People Clan for the Edgewater Clan. He was a forestry technician with BIA Forestry, and had also worked in carpentry, construction and heavy equipment operation. He enjoyed hiking, traveling, powwows and rodeos, and was an avid Denver Broncos fan. He is survived by a daughter, Kristanna Davis of Oceanside, CA; two sons, Bradley Johnson and Michael Johnson, both of Navajo, NM; his mother, Elizabeth H. Johnson of Lukachukai; two sisters, Karla James of Lukachukai, and Karen C. Chee of Prutty Rock, NM; and two brothers, Arnold Johnson and Darald Johnson, both of Lukachukai. He was preceded in death by his father, Herman E. Johnson; two sisters, Valeria and Sharon Johnson; a brother, Donald Johnson; and his grandparents, Johnnie and Mary Johnson of Crownpoint, and Edward B. and Theresa M. Harvey of Lukachukai. Services were held at St. Isabel Mission. Arrangements were handled by Tse Bonito Mortuary.

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JONES, Arthur
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Arthur Karl Jones, 68, died July 28, 1945. He was born in Iowa on August 10, 1876. He was retired. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Jones. Interment was at St. Francis Cemetery under the direction of A.L. Moore and Sons Funeral Home.

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JONES, Enola
BULLHEAD CITY, ARIZONA: Enola Jones, 88, died May 18, 2010. She was born April 25, 1922 to Silas and Maggie Bustle. Survivors include three sons, Don Jones, Jr. of Riverside, CA, Ronald B. Cromer of Scottsville, KY, and Gerald G. Cromer of West Union, OH; a daughter, Donna Jones Toman of Fort Mohave; a son-in-law, Bob Toman; two daughters-in-law, Jean and Ann Cromer; two brothers, Phil Bustle of West Chester, OH, and Ova (Ovie) of Blue Ash, OH; a sister in-law, Ella Mae Bustle of Arlington Heights, OH; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Desert Lawn Memorial Gardens with arrangements by Desert Lawn Funeral Home.

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JYLLI, Ida
MIAMI, ARIZONA: Ida A. Kaapalla Jylli, 77, died January 6, 1954. She was born in Finland on January 26, 1876. She worked as a housekeeper. She was preceded in death by her husband. Interment was at Pinal Cemetery.

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KABEL, Clement
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Clement Walter Kabel, 54, died October 11, 1946. He was born in Washington Center, MO on August 23, 1892 to Mr. and Mrs. Karl Kabel. He owned a grocery store. He was survived by his wife, Edna Kabel. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Moore and Sons Funeral Home.

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KARAFA, Bertha
CASA GRANDE, ARIZONA: Bertha E. Karafa, 78, died December 2, 2004 at Casa Grande Regional Medical Center. She was born June 17, 1926 in Pennsylvania. She had attended college in Cleveland. She worked for General Electric Company prior to relocating to Arizona. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking, garage sales, playing pinochle, and the company of her dog, Katie. She is survived by a brother, Peter Kushner of Niagara Falls, NY; and her friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Karafa. Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery in Casa Grande by J. Warren Funeral Services.

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KELLY, Lois
TEMPE, ARIZONA: Lois P. Kelly, 73, died December 25, 1990 at Desert SunQuest Care Center in Mesa. She was born July 16, 1917. She was a former resident of Toledo, OH. Survivors include her husband, Audley; two daughters, Joni Sirovatka and Kathryn Odle; a son, Robert A. Kelly; 10 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park in Ottawa Hills, OH under the direction of Neville Funeral Home.

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KOVACOVICH, Emil
COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA: Emil Kovacovich, 90, died February 1, 2004. He was born in Yugoslavia on March 26, 1913. He was the retired owner of Emil's Buick dealership, and was in the business for over 30 years. He is survived by a sister, Rosie Lacey of Cottonwood; two brothers, John Kovacovich of Cornville, and George Kovacovich of Camp Verde; 15 nieces and nephews; 4 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Kovacovich. Interment was at Cottonwood Cemetery under the direction of Westcott Funeral Home.

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LEISERING, Katherine
WICKENBURG, ARIZONA: Katherine G. "Katy" Leisering, 100, died September 15, 2001. She was born April 20, 1901. She lived in Arizona for over 50 years. She is survived by a daughter, Cletus Barnes of Circle City; and her nieces and nephews. Interment was at the Wickenburg Municipal Cemetery under the direction of Frey Funeral Home.

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LIKE, Walter
FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA: Walter S. Like, 78, died January 4, 2009. He was born September 30, 1930 to Stefan and Mary Koslowski Lykowski. He was a retired draftsman, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed gardening. He is survived by his daughters, Deborah Mariage, Cynthia McCollum, and Candice Pelligrini; 4 grandchildren; and his dogs. Inurnment was at Calvary Cemetery under the direction of Flagstaff Mortuary.

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LOGAN, Shirley
LAKE HAVASU CITY, ARIZONA: Shirley Jean Logan, 70, died August 28, 1999 at her residence. She was born February 8, 1929 in Venice, CA. She was a computer operator, and had worked in the accounting and billing department of Pacific Bell in Van Nuys, CA for 38 years. She had come to Lake Havasu City 11 years ago, and was a former resident of Sylmar, CA. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. Survivors include two brothers, Richard Logan of Las Vegas, NV, and Jack Norris Logan of Rogue River, OR; and an aunt, Eleanore Johnson of Lake Havasu City. Interment was at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, CA by Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.

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LONG, Dorothy
SEDONA, ARIZONA: Dorothy L. Long, 83, died January 23, 2007. She is survived by her husband, Donald W. Long; three daughters, Pam Shea of Sedona, Marti [Joe] Martin of Solvang, CA, and Barbara [David] Selby of Costa Mesa, CA; 5 granddaughters; and a great-granddaughter. Cremation arrangements were handled by Greer's Mortuary.

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LOMBARDO, Grace
TUCSON, ARIZONA: Grace Lombardo, 84, died March 27, 2010. She was born April 14, 1925. She retired from Edison Company of Chicago with 32 years of service, and attended St. Odilia Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing bingo, and was a member of the Aces and Senior Friends. She is survived by her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lombardo; and her parents. Services were held at St. Odilia Catholic Church. Burial was at Holy Hope Cemetery under the direction of Adair Funeral Home.

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LOUGHNEY, Nancy
TUCSON, ARIZONA: Nancy Loughney, 66, died January 9, 2003. She was a volunteer with Northwest Hospital's Senior Friends Program. Survivors include her husband, Ray; three sons, Timothy (Victoria) of Fox River Grove, IL, and Joseph (Michelle Lespron) and James (Laura), all of Tucson, AZ; two daughters, Lynn (David) Leduc of Bloomington, IL, and Laura (Richard) Lazzari of Winfield, IL; and 8 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Mark Methodist Church. Interment was at Evergreen Memorial Park under the direction of Adair Funeral Home, Avalon Chapel.

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LUGINBUHL, John E.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA: John Erwin Luginbuhl, 76, died December 30, 1998 in Glendale. He was born June 1, 1922. He formerly lived in Toledo, OH, where he retired from the postal service, and was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Survivors include five children, Terrance (Christine), and Robert (Cecilia), all of Glendale, William (Susie) of Perrysburg, OH, Dennis (Janet) of Monclova, OH, and James of Maumee, OH; two sisters, Joyce Kasch and Virginia (Herb) Gross; 21 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Luginbuhl. Interment was at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.

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LUSH, Eric J.
TUCSON, ARIZONA: Eric Julian Lush, 80, died August 20, 2007. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Pat Lush; a son Eric (Lynn); a daughter, Kathy; and 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen. Services were held at Faith Community Church. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery with arrangements by Adair Funeral Home.

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MAJALCA, Teresita
TUCSON, ARIZONA: Teresita Majalca, infant, died December 12, 1948. She was born May 24, 1948 to Jesus and Amalia Majalca. Interment was at Holy Hope Cemetery under the direction of Tucson Mortuary.

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MAJOR, Mary
WHITERIVER, ARIZONA: Mary Major died May 5, 1966 at White River Indian Hospital. Survivors include her husband, William; two daughters, Rufina Major of White River, and Mrs. Connie Valdez of Chicago; and a son, Albert Major. Interment was at the White River Cemetery.

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MANNIE, Henry
STEAMBOAT, ARIZONA: Henry James Mannie, 75, died April 3, 2007. He was born December 19, 1929 into the Black Streak Forest Clan for the Big Water Clan. He is survived by a daughter, Laura Mannie; a son, Alfonso Mannie; two sisters, Julia Hildreth and Mary Jane Kee; 8 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Emery John Mannie; a brother, John Mannie; and his parents, Dibe'lani Begay and Yilhaabaa Mannie. Interment was on family land. Arrangements were handled by Tse Bonito Mortuary.

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MARTINEZ, Vida
WHITERIVER, ARIZONA: Vida Way Martinez, 61, died April 2, 2004 in Payson. She was born December 6, 1942 in Whiteriver. Survivors include her sons, Keith Zospah, Roger Thompson, and Chris Way; three sisters, Kathleen Goode, Becky Kane, and Katherine Colelay; an aunt, Alice Quintero; 4 grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Riley Way, Sr. and Dora Baha Way; a sister, Loretta Way White Eagle; two brothers, Alfredo Way, Sr. and Riley Way, Jr.; and a grandmother, Sarah Massey. A wake was held at her residence. Services were held at St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment was at the Whiteriver Cemetery with arrangements by Silver Creek Chapel Mortuary.

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MAYER, Harold
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA: Harold R. Mayer, 70, died April 2, 1996 at his residence. He was born in Lima, OH to Richard Glenn and Esther Sipe Mayer. He was a former resident of Wauseon, OH, and retired from Sterling Milk Co. there with 26 years of service. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church and had been a member of the Wauseon Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Roberta Hyne Mayer; three sons, Mark Mayer of Worland, WY, Steve Mayer of Parker, CO, and Ty Mayer of Chadron, NE; a sister, Ruth Frazier of Wapakoneta, OH; and 5 grandchildren. Services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wauseon, OH. Interment was at the Wauseon Union Cemetery by Miller Funeral Home.

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McGILLIC, Mathew M.
YUMA, ARIZONA: Mathew Mark McGillic, 77, died May 3, 2003 at his residence. He was born July 27, 1925 in Winchester, ID. He was a retired heavy equipment operator, and had worked for Dagerstrom Construction Company. He lived in various cities in the northwestern United States, and retired to Yuma. He was a military veteran, and served during two wars. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Johnson Mortuary.

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MARTINEZ, Mela
WINSLOW, ARIZONA: Mela Martinez died May 8, 2008 in Winslow. She was born January 27, 1917 in Corrales, NM. She was a former resident of McNary, AZ before moving to Winslow in 1950. She enjoyed gardening and walking. Survivors include five daughters, Helen Martinez and Juanita Alexandera, both of Winslow, Estella (Tony) Marquez of Fullerton, CA, Bebe (Daniel) Shockey of Texas, and Inez (Lee) Risner of Cape Fair, MO; a son, Gabriel (Sandra) Martinez of Winslow; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose Gabriel Martinez. Services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment was at Desert View Cemetery with arrangements by Norvel Owens Mortuary.

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MENARD, Linda
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA: Linda A. Vasile Menard, 53, died November 14, 2002. She was the daughter of Dominic Vasile and Justine Donatelli Vasile Wolf. She was a dining room manager at the Carefree Conference Resort. She is survived by a daughter, Marisa Menard of Scottsdale; her mother; two uncles, Anthony Donatelli and Adrian Donatelli; two aunts, Rose Lazzerini and Nena Bisbee; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her father. Services were held at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Sedona. Interment was at the Sedona Community Cemetery.

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MENDOZA, Gloria
TUCSON, ARIZONA: Gloria B. Mendoza, 71, died December 15, 1995. She was born in Tucson on August 7, 1924. Survivors include her children, Alzeny, Anita, Alfred, Albert, Eva, Letty, Fernie, Evangeline, Chaco, Katie Cecilia, Tom, Melissa and Jeff; two sisters, Georgia and Lupe; and 15 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by Alfredo C. Mendoza. Services were held at St. Ambrose Church. Interment was at Holy Hope Cemetery under the direction of Tucson Mortuary.

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MERRICK, Donald
SUN CITY, ARIZONA: Donald E. Merrick, 69, died December 14, 1979 at a Sun City hospital. He was a pioneer in the alfalfa industry. He retired from Enkay, Inc., an alfalfa dehydrating sales firm he established. He was a spokesman for the alfalfa dehydrating industry in Washington, DC during World War II. He was a a former president of the National Alfalfa Dehydrating and Milling Co. in Kansas City, president of the American Dehydrators Association, and vice-president of Saunders Mills. He was a former resident of Dunbridge, OH, and had lived in Sun City since 1970. Survivors include his wife, Doris Merrick; and a daughter, San L. Merrick. Services were held at the First United Presbyterian Church of Sun City.

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MITCHELL, Ned, Sr.
COTTONWOOD, ARIZONZA: Ned Mitchell Sr., 80, died April 19, 2008. He was born April 9, 1928 into the Honey Combed People Clan for the Water Flows Together People Clan. He was a rancher and a former railroad employee. He is survived by a son, Ned Mitchell, Jr. of Cottowood; a daughter, Connie M. Tsosie of Cottonwood; and a grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Keetsechee Bima Haglene Mitchell; a sister, Mary Alice Tsosie; and four brothers, Dennis Mitchell, Reid Naize, Sr., Carl Reed, and Alfred N. Mitchell. Services were held at Black Mountain Mission. Interment was at Black Mountain Cemetery under the direction of Silver Creek Mortuary.

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MOBLEY, Ora
TEMPE, ARIZONA: Ora M. Mobley, 85, died December 6, 2005. She was born January 11, 1920 in Jumbo, OK. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, James E. Mobley; a sister, Virgie (Ralph) Kanten of Tempe; and her friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother; and four sisters. Services were held at Tempe Mortuary.

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MONKA, William
TUCSON, ARIZONA: William J. "Bill" Monka died November 23, 2007. He was born February 12, 1923. He was a retired Pima County electrical inspector, and also worked as an electrician at Tavo's Electric. He enjoyed singing and dancing. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Monka; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Jo and Byron Batey, and Anne and Robert Hutson; two sisters, Catherine and Agnes; and 2 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Burial was Holy Hope Cemetery under the direction of Angel Valley Funeral Home.

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MOORE, Anna
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Anna B. Moore, 79, died January 17, 2004. She was born February 3, 1924 in Johnston City, IL. She was a former resident of Westchester, OH and relocated to and Phoenix in 1986. She is survived by a son, George L. Moore (Terri); a daughter, Frances A. Penttinen (Ken); her grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, George F.D. Moore. Arrangements were handled by the Northlake Funeral Home of Northlake, IL.

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MORALES, Father Raoul
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Father Raul Morales died December 5, 2010 in Mesa, AZ. He was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico on May 19, 1927 to the late Eusebio and Catalina Morales. He was a graduate of UCLA. He was a businessman in Phoenix prior to becoming a priest. He was a graduate of St. Meinrad's Seminary in Indiana, and was ordained to the priesthood on May 31, 1975 at the Cathedral of Ss. Simon and Jude in Phoenix. He served at several parishes, including Queen of Peace in Mesa, St. Daniel's in Scottsdale, Our Lady of Guadalupe in Flagstaff, and St. Anne's in Gilbert. Services were held at All Saints Catholic Church. Interment was at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Mesa, AZ.

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MORENO, Asencion
PRESCOTT, ARIZONA: Asencion R. Moreno, 82, died December 8, 2003. Services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery under the direction of Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home.

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MURPHY, Lyle
WICKENBURG, ARIZONA: Lyle Murphy, 90, died September 12, 2001. He was born November 18, 1910. He was a Jehovah's Witness. He is survived by his wife, Pepper Murphy; a daughter, Carol Murphy of Kent, WA; a son, Maurice Murphy of Kent; a stepdaughter, Jackie Nash of Vermontville, MI; two stepsons, Paul Curtiss of Big Rapids, MI, and Chris Specklin of Lansing, MI; 9 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Burial was at Aguila Cemetery under the direction of Frey Funeral Home.

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NEWMAN, Lohnie
CHLORIDE, ARIZONA: Lohnie Newman, 49, died December 3, 1948. He was born November 14, 1899 in Soldiers Grove, WI. He worked in the mining industry, and had been working at the Samoa mine in Chloride. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Arrangements were handled by Van Marter Mortuary.

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NUNEZ, Maria
TUCSON, ARIZONA: Maria Teresa Inigo Nunez, 84, died December 17, 1995. She was born in Caborca, Sonora, Mexico to Gregorio and Julia Inigo Nunez. She was a former resident of Ajo, AZ, and later moved to Tucson to live with a niece and nephew. She formerly worked at a tortilla factory for the Mexican Bakery. She was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include two sisters, Oralia Arispe of Caborca, and Isaura De La Cruz of Gila Bend; two brothers, Gregorio Nunez and Alejandro Nunez, both of Caborca; and by her nieces and nephews. Services were held at Immaculate Conception Church. Interment was at the Ajo Cemetery under the direction of Douglass Funeral Home.

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OMERZA, Nancy
MESA, ARIZONA: Nancy Omerza, 52, died June 20, 2008. Survivors include her husband, Ted; her children, Jessica Williams, Jennifer Palmer, Jeremy Omerza, and Dan Omerza; and 9 grandchildren. Services were held at the LDS Mesa South Stake Center. Interment was at East Resthaven Park Cemetery under the direction of Bunker Family Funeral Service.

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ORLICK, Tom
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA: Tom Orlick died November 10, 2009. He was born December 1, 1927 in in Conjuring Creek, Alberta, Canada. He enjoyed golfing, trap shooting, and world travel. Survivors include his wife, Sally Orlick; three children, Bill (Pilar), Sandy (Deb), and Sharon (Ben); his siblings, Irene, Max Ted, Effie, and Jerry; and 3 grandchildren. A memorial service was held at Hope Community Church.

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PACHECO, Carlos R., Sr.
TUCSON, ARIZONA: Carlos R. Pacheco, Sr. died August 7, 2009. He was the husband of Corina D. Pacheco; the father of Carlos R. Pacheco, Jr. and Robert A. Pacheco; and the brother of Romero Pacheco. He had 4 grandchildren. Interment was at Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Abbey Funeral Chapel.

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PARASKEVAS, Nicholas
SIERRA VISTA, ARIZONA: Nicholas Paraskevas, 58, died February 10, 2009. Interment of cremains was at Fort Huachuca Cemetery under the direction of Hatfield Funeral Home.

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PARMMLEE, Opal
YUMA, ARIZONA: Opal Parmmlee died February 2, 1996. She was born November 5, 1910 to James Thomas and Clara Marie Bass Douglas. She is survived by a cousin, Willie Davis of Yuma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Parmmlee; two sisters; and her parents. Interment was at the Seligman Cemetery in Seligman, MO by Fohn Funeral Home of Cassville, MO.

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PINCOCK, Olga
TUCSON, ARIZONA: Olga M. Pincock, 91, died June 13, 2006. She was born March 1, 1915 to Milan and Vukosava Yuncevich. Survivors include a son, Bill Pincock; a stepdaughter, Cindra Ladd; two sisters, Milena Cole and Anka Whitlow; 4 granddaughters; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Kay Pincock; a daughter, Vukosava; two brothers, Sam and Savo Yuncevich; two sisters, Sophia Bexell and Viola Shields; and her parents. Services were held at the LDS Church. Interment was Evergreen Cemetery in Bisbee under the direction of Adair Funeral Home.

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POSTERT, Fredrick
ST. JOHNS, ARIZONA: Fredrick Thomas Postert, 63, died September 16, 2005. He was born October 21, 1941. He was a retired plant mechanic for the Salt River Project, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was the husband of Claudene Pearce Postert. Survivors include six children, David (April) Postert, Virgie Postert, Tara (John) Kropp, John (Marsha) Postert, Jeanie Postert, and Joshua Postert; and 8 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, John Louis Postert; and a brother, Francis John Postert. Services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Arrangements were handled by Burnham-Jewkes Mortuary.

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PRATT, Sigrid
CASA GRANDE, ARIZONA: Sigrid Marie Pratt, 82, died November 29, 1994 in Casa Grande. She was born January 5, 1912 in Albion, NE. Survivors include a son, Thomas of Florence; two daughters, Phillis Davis of Houston, and Alice Lavender of Kansas City, KS; 9 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Arrangements were handled by Simes Mortuaries Casa Grande Chapel.

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QUEZADA, David
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: David A. Quezada, 47, died December 2, 2008. He was a retail clerk. He is survived by his sisters, Rosalie Quezada, Gloria Ortega, Christina Orabuena, and Belinda Quezada; his brothers, Ruben, Ramiro Jr., Samuel, Steven, Anthony, Benjamin, Richard, and Frank Quezada; and his nieces and nephews. Arrangements were entrusted to Menke Funeral Home.

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RAMIREZ, Adiel
DRIPPING SPRINGS, ARIZONA: Adiel B. "Bernie" Ramirez, 62, died August 26, 2005. He was born January 10, 1943 to Claro Ramirez and Estella Sanchez. He worked at Kennecott and Asarco. He enjoyed horses, football, and cookouts. He is survived by his wife, Becky Ramirez; a daughter, Kim (Robert) Monroy of Dripping Springs; two sons, Kenon J. (May) Ramirez of Holbrook, and Kevin B. (Bridgette) Ramirez of Safford; two brothers, Daniel (Helen) Ramirez of Safford, and Claro Ramirez, Jr. of California; three sisters, Olivia Marshal of Las Vegas, Josie Franco of Clifton, and Lilly (Benny) Camacho of California; 4 grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Interment was at Mountain Breeze Memorial Gardens with arrangements by Miles Funeral Service.

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ROBERGE, Robin
PRESCOTT VALLEY, ARIZONA: Robin C. Redmon Roberge, 42, died January 13, 1995 at her residence. She was born January 10, 1953 in Petersburg, VA to Thomas and Ruth O'Connor Redmon. She was a brick mason, and attended the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She came to Arizona 15 years earlier from Clearwater, FL, and had been a Prescott Valley resident for 9 years. Survivors include her husband, Ernest Roberge; her parents; two sisters, Tammy Redmon and Shirley (Steve) Rees; and a grandmother, Edna O'Connor. Services were held at Valley Christian Center. Arrangements were handled by Sunrise Funeral Home.

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ROBERTSON, Janene
WILLCOX, ARIZONA: Janene Robertson, 68, died September 17, 2009. She was born January 28, 1941 in Aberdeen, SD to Otto and Elsie Barchard Bierman. She worked as a seamstress, caregiver and cook, and had been a Willcox resident since 1981. Survivors include her husband, Don; her children, Tammy (Bob) Crume of Willcox, Stacy Harty of Tennessee, and Lori Harty, Jimmy Harty, and Christy Harty, all of Aberdeen, SD; three brothers, Gordon Bierman, Lyle Bierman, and Roger Bierman, all of Mansfield, SD; 12 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister. Arrangements were handled by Westlawn Chapel.

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SANCHEZ, Octaviano
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Octaviano Sanchez, 84, died April 8, 2010. Survivors include his wife, Mariana Gomez-Sanchez; his children, Octaviano Sanchez III, Francisco Sanchez, Gabriel Sanchez, Rosa Sanchez, and Mariana Sanchez; his nieces and nephews; 17 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Aurelia Sanchez. Interment was at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary.

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SANDALL, James L.
HEBER, ARIZONA: James Leonard Sandall, 65, died December 8, 2008. He was born November 3, 1943 to William Andrew Sandall and Helen Mantlo Sandall. He enjoyed golfing and hunting. Survivors include four children, Blair Sandall, Michelle Bennion, Annette Reidhead, and Christina Richards; two brothers, Dee and Steve Sandall; a sister, Cheryle Webb; and his grandchildren. Interment was at Heber Cemetery under the direction of Silver Creek Mortuary.

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SCHAUER, Placida
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Placida Schauer, 72, died March 13, 1955. She was born October 11, 1882 in Moterrey, Mexico to Santiago Garcia and Gumesinda Martinez of Mexico. Her father was born in Spain, and her mother in Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband. Interment was at St. Francis Cemetery under the direction of Whitney and Murphy Funeral Home.

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SCHLEY, Sarah
TUCSON, ARIZONA: Sarah Eveleen Schley, 84, died October 18, 1950. She was born in New York City on December 16, 1965 to Charles Field and Sarah Bristol. She was a longtime Tucson resident. She was preceded in death by her husband. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery.

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SCHMIDTBERGER, Phyllis
KINGMAN, ARIZONA: Phyllis Cozzens Schmidtberger, 64, died October 14, 2007. She was born May 14, 1943 in Lovell, WY to Ivan Rex and Kate Nicholls Cozzens. She is survived by her husband, James Patrick "Jim" Schmidtberger; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lori Ann and Lionel Ostrander, and Tonya Kate and Larry Bounty; a son and daughter-in-law, Travis Lee and Deanne Schmidtberger; two sisters, Judy and Jo Ann; four brothers, Rex, Dean, Ronald, and Kent; and her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Charles Ivan "Buddy" Cozzens. Services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cody, WY. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery.

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SCHWARTZ, Sarah
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Sarah Schwartz, 71, died August 6, 1948 in Phoenix. She was born May 27, 1877 in Belfast, Ireland. She was a retired sanatorium operator. She was predeceased by her husband. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Moore and Sons Funeral Directors.

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SELF, Vera
TEMPE, ARIZONA: Vera Mae Self died November 10, 2010 in Chandler, AZ. She retired from Arizona State University, and was also a real estate investor. Survivors include her husband, Darryl Self; a brother, Til Carter; a sister, Mary Ann (Frank) Mayo; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Joanie Lee. Interment was at Tempe Double Butte Cemetery under the direction of Carr Tenney Mortuary.

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SERINO, Consuelo
NOGALES, ARIZONA: Consuelo Murrieta Serino, 90, died July 22, 2007. She was born in Sonora, Mexico on March 5, 1917 to Manuel Murrieta and Rosario Monreal Murrieta. She is survived by three daughters, Connie Gonzalez, Lucy Neuman, and Gloria Serino; three sons, Marco Serino, Ruchard Serino, and Rudy Serino; 6 grandchildren; and 4 great-granchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Serino; and her parents. Services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment was at the Nogales City Cemetery under the direction of Martinez Funeral Chapel.

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SINE, Darrell
PEACH SPRINGS, ARIZONA: Darrell Sine, 19, died April 2, 1982 at the Peach Springs Medical Center. He was born December 11, 1962. He worked for the Tribal Forestry Service. He is survived by his parents, Hardy H. and Eileen Smith of Peach Springs; two sisters, Joyce Smith and Stephanie Smith, both of Peach Springs; three brothers, Valance Smith, Maynard Smith, and Dickie Smith, all of Peach Springs; his aunts and uncles; his cousins; and his friends. Visitation was at the Hualapai Bible Church. Interment was at the Cottonwood-Middle Verde Reservation Tribal Cemetery under the direction of Beller-Sutton Memorial Home.

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SKOGLUND, Rita
PRESCOTT, ARIZONA: Rita Ann Skoglund, 90, died January 8, 2008 at Prescott Samaritan Care Center in Prescott. She was born January 25, 1917 in Chicago, IL to James J. and Kathleen Carroll Cosgrove. She had lived in Prescott since 2001. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, James and Sharon Skoglund; a daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Mayor Jack Wilson; a brother, James Joseph (Patricia) Cosgrove; two sisters, Patricia Mainock and Marguerite Cosgrove; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; and her parents. Arrangements were handled by Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home.

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SNAIR, Margaret
SUN CITY, ARIZONA: Margaret D. Snair, 97, died November 3, 2008. She was born May 23, 1911. She was a graduate of Kansas State University. She was married to Olin C. Snair. Survivors include her twin daughters; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. Services were held at the First Presbyterian Church of Sun City. Arrangements were handled by Menke Funeral Home.

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SPEER, James
PAYSON, ARIZONA: James R. Speer, 81, died October 8, 2005. He was born September 4, 1924. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Geraldine R. Speer; two sons, Thomas J. Speer, and James E. (Christine) Speer; and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert S. Speer. Arrangements were handled by Messinger Payson Funeral Home.

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SPIZIZEN, Myra
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA: Myra Jean Spizizen, 62, died October 24, 2004. She was born in Pontiac, MI. She was a retired real estate broker, and moved to Arizona in 1978. She is survived by her husband, Neil; a son, Scott Kavieff of San Diego, CA; two daughters, Suzie Miller of Scottsdale, and Krys Alexander of Royal Oak, MI; and a grandchild. Interment was at Green Acres Cemetery under the direction of Sinai Mortuary.

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STEVERS, Jean
GLENDALE, ARIZONA: Jean M. Stevers, 66, died March 9, 1988 in Phoenix. She was born April 25, 1921, and was a native of Scioto County, OH. Survivors include her husband, Lindsey M. Stevers; two daughters, Susan Fugate of Phoenix, and Linda Long of Blacksburg, VA; a son, Lindsey A. Stevers of Glendale; two sisters, Ann Gee and Harriet Alspach; and 6 grandchildren. Interment was at Fillinger Cemetery in Pembroke, VA with arrangements by Williams-Jamison-Kendall Funeral Home.

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STREET, Sidney
PRESCOTT, ARIZONA: Sidney Earl Street, 70, died December 6, 1977 at Yavapai Community Hospital. He was born in Wisconsin. He was a longtime carpenter contractor in Phoenix prior to moving to Prescott. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Henry Hellwig of Alsip, IL, and Mrs. Hazel Laueenberger of Spring Valley, CA. Cremation arrangements were handled by Hampton Funeral Home.

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SUTHERLAND, Jack
PRESCOTT VALLEY, ARIZONA: Jack Sutherland, 69, died October 1, 1994 at his residence. He was born November 27, 1924 in Phoenix to Donald and Jessie Miller Sutherland. He was a retired cowboy and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his friends, including Renne Wingo of Prescott Valley. Interment was at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix under the direction of Memory Chapel Mortuary.

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SWALLOW, Patricia
CASA GRANDE, ARIZONA: Patricia Sue Swallow, 64, died June 25, 2000. She was born November 1, 1935. She was a former receptionist at Pinal Gila Council for Senior Citizens. She is survived by two daughters, Gene Fortin of Ohio, and Donna Jo Sage of Casa Grande; and a grandchild. Services were held at St. Michael and All Angels Mission. Burial was at Valley Memorial Park under the direction of Simes Mortuary.

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SYNECK, Martha
MESA, ARIZONA: Martha Syneck, 90, died February 15, 2007. She was born September 9, 1916. She attended the First Baptist Church of Mesa. Survivors include a daughter, Marilyn Predmore (Lionel); 2 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. She was married to Stanley Syneck. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Mesa. Arrangements were handled by Falconer Funeral Home.

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TAVENDER, Thomas
RANDOLPH, ARIZONA: Thomas Edward Tavender, 66, died June 26, 2000. He was born August 3, 1933. He was a retired custodian for Casa Grande Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Mae Tavender; a son, Donald Perry; six daughters, Minnie Bailey, Darla Morrow, Debra Burnett, Joyce Bailey, Betty Monson, and Dianne Warren; three sisters, Esther Pearson, Mary Ruth Prettyman and Nancy Kempton; 15 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Valley Memorial Park under the direction of Valley Mortuary.

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TAYLOR, John C.
GLENDALE, ARIZONA: John C. Taylor, 62, died November 22, 1990 in Casa Grande. He was born May 15, 1927 in Bennington, OK. He was a truck driver, and attended Grace Baptist Church in Casa Grande. He was a former resident of Texas, and had lived in Arizona for 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Minnie Taylor; three daughters, Norma Simonson of Mesa, and Janice Taylor and Glenda Rahtz, both of Casa Grande; a son, Larry of Florence; four sisters, Maudie King, Mary Grovenberg, Velma Stathan and Nete Garner; a brother, E.O. Taylor; 11 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Interment was at Resthaven Cemetery with arrangements by Cole and Maud Mortuary.

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TAYLOR, Thelma
CHINO VALLEY, ARIZONA: Thelma A. Taylor, 88, died February 1, 1995 at at Prescott Samarita Village. She was born September 12, 1906 in Chicago, IL. She formerly lived in Riverside, CA, and moved to Chino Valley in 1969. She worked in sales at arts and crafts stores, and also raised goats and dogs. While in Riverside, she was a member of the Religious Science Church. She is survived by a two daughters, Bonnie Modglin of Escondido, CA and Nancy Butler of Bagdad; a son, John (Bettie) Robbins of Chino Valley; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Charles Taylor. Services were held at the chapel of Prescott Samaritan Village. Cremation arrangements were handled by Arizona Ruffner-Wakelin Funeral Home.

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TEEL, Walter
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Walter Ira Teel, 51, died May 9, 1942. He was born July 16, 1890 in McCook NE to Albert and Nancy Teel. He was a postal worker. He was survived by his wife, Bessie Teel. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery by A.L. Moore and Sons Funeral Home.

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TELFORD, Carlyle
ARIZONA CITY, ARIZONA: Carlyle Telford, 80, died March 19, 1997 in Casa Grande. He was born March 12, 1917 in Grace, ID. He was a military veteran. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Telford; two sons, Neil of Las Vegas, and Lyle of Anchorage, AK; and 8 grandchildren. Arrangements were handed by Simes Mortuaries-Casa Grande Chapel.

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TINNIN, Veta
FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA: Veta Leona Tinnin, 93, died October 16, 2008. She was born April 1, 1915 in Texas to Benjamin F. and Mary Belle Force Thompson. She had been living in Flagstaff since 1937. Survivors include a daughter, Patsy Radcliff (Richard); a son, Billy G. Tinnin (Pam); 8 grandchildren; her great-grandchildren; and her great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Glenn H. Tinnin; and six siblings. Interment was at Citizens Cemetery under the direction of Norvel Owens Mortuary.

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TOLEDO, Leonardo
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Leonardo Toledo, 36, died July 29, 1946. He was born March 10, 1910 in New Mexico to Juan Toledo and Alfina Trujillo. Burial was at the County Cemetery under the direction of Whitney Funeral Home.

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TRAXLER, Kitty Jo
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA: Kitty Jo Traxler died April 29, 2010. She was born March 23, 1926 in St. Paul, MN to Dr. John Traxler and Marie Traxler. She was a registered nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul, MN for 36 years. Survivors include two sisters, Jeanne Smith (George) of St. Paul, MN, and Mary Randall (Duke) of Owatonna, MN; 7 nieces and nephews; and a close friend, Gloria Heffelfinger of Scottsdale. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three sisters, Sr. Margaret Ellen Traxler, SSND, Sr. John Marie Traxler, SSND, and Patricia Holtz. Services were held at St. Maria Goretti Church in Scottsdale. Inurnment was at Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Phoenix under the direction of Messinger Mortuary.

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TYSDAL, Dr. Hewitt
ARIZONA CITY, ARIZONA: Dr. Hewitt Merlin Tysdal, 97, died May 19, 2000. He was born December 14, 1902 to Martin and Julia Olson Tysdal. He was a retired agronomist. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Saskatchewan, a master's degree from Kansas State University, and his doctorate from the University of Minnesota. He was a specialist in plant genetics, physiology and pathology. Following study in Europe as a fellow of the American Scandinavian Foundation, he worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the University of Nebraska. He was instrumental in developing the first bacterial wilt-resistant variety of alfalfa, Ranger, which is now widely grown. He was a fellow of the American Society of Agronomy and the American Society for the Advancement of Science, and was a recipient of the Meritorious Service Award from the American Society of Sugar Beet Technologists. He enjoyed golf and traveling. He is survived by a son, Royal Tysdal of Easton, MD; a daughter, Sylvia Hageboeck of Arizona City; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Eastvold Tysdal. Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery under the direction of Cole and Maud Mortuary.

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VADNAIS, Irving
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA: Irving Joseph Vadnais, 82, died April 13, 2011 in Scottsdale. He was born April 19, 1928 in Waterbury, CT to Alice and Victor Vadnais. He was a veteran of the Korean War, and was a member of the WFW and the American Legion. He enjoyed bowling and golfing. Survivors include his wife, Ann Kowalski Collins Vadnais; four stepchildren, Deborah Brisebois, Christine Collins, Richard Collins, Jr., and Sandra Woike; three sisters, Jean Lengyel of Simsbury, CT, and Ann Marie Hite and Loretta Regan, both of Valdosta, FL; three brothers, Roland Vadnais of Boynton Beach, FL, Robert Vadnais of Thomaston, CT, and Arthur Vadnais of Waterbury, CT; and 5 grandchildren. Services were held at St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church. Arrangements were handled by Hansen Mortuary.

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VILLAS, Clorinda
FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA: Clorinda Villas, 78, died September 4, 2005. She was born in San Juan, New Mexico on November 13, 1926 to Pemenio and Monica Chavez. She is survived by her children, Molly (Oscar) Montoya, Jennie Villas, Gabby (JoAnn) Villas, Diane (Anthony) Copetillo, Deborah (Doyle) Corbus, Jimmy (Jennie) Villas, and Jerry Villas; a son-in-law, Felix Sandoval; 26 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bonifacio A. Villas; a daughter, Esmeralda Sandoval; her parents; and a grandson, Gabby Villas, Jr. Services were held at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery by Norvel Owens Mortuary.

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WARDLOW, Imo
FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA: Imo Wardlow, 92, died June 10, 2005. She was born July 11, 1912 to Walter and Cecil Wardlow. She formerly taught in Kansas City and Colombia, South America. In the 1940s, she came to Arizona as a teacher and missionary. She was co-founder of the Flagstaff Mission to the Navajos, and served there until her passing. Her parents and three sisters preceded her in death. She is survived by three nieces; two nephews; and other relatives and friends. Services were held at Flagstaff Indian Bible Church. Arrangements were handled by Norvel Owens Mortuary.

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WEBB, Lena
YOUNGTOWN, ARIZONA: Lena O. Webb, 85, died May 28, 2000. She was a retired payroll clerk for the Coolidge Public Schools with over 20 years of service. She attended the First Baptist Church of Sun City. She is survived by a son, Jerry Webb of Mesa; a sister, Wanda Weeks of Virginia; and a grandson. Services were held at the First Baptist Church of Sun City under the direction of Sunland Mortuary.

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WEINSTEIN, Sam
FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA: Sam Weinstein, 90, died February 21, 2010. He was born November 5, 1919. He formerly resided in Chicago. Survivors include three daughters, Leslie Helford (Paul), Lynn Medford (Norman), and Barbara Werner (Phillip); and 5 grandchildren. A celebration of his life was held in Flagstaff; funeral services were held in Chicago. Arrangements were handled by Norvel Owens Mortuary.

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WESCOGAME, Nellie
VALENTINE, ARIZONA: Nellie Wescogame, 16, died July 25, 1942. She was born in 1926 in Hava-Supai Canyon, AZ to Bela and Clara Spoonhead Wescogame. She died of injuries after being hit with a tree branch while riding a horse. Burial was at Supai on July 26, 1942.

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WIENER, Max
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Max Wiener died at the Phoenix Sanatorium on April 16, 1925. He was born in Latvia on October 25, 1883 to Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Wiener. He was a tailor, and a native of Chicago, IL. Interment was at the Jewish Cemetery under the direction of A.L. Moore and Sons Funeral Home.

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WILES, Elza A.
MESA, ARIZONA: Elza Andrew "Bud" Wiles, 76, died February 19, 2010.He was born March 14, 1933 to John Elza Wiles and Frances Lorene Wiles. He was a plumber, and was a 50-year member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was married to Ruby Loretta Adkins Wiles. Survivors include two daughters, Renee Schneider of Payson, and Rhonda Jackson of New York; two sons, Scott Wiles of Mesa, and John E. Wiles of Indiana; a sister, Ruth McGlothlin; a brother, Larry Wiles; 11 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, John Wiles; a sister, Betty Flick; and his parents. Services were held at New Life Bible Center. Interment was at National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix under the direction of Bunker Family Funeral Home.

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WILLINGHAM, Linda Lee
GLENDALE, ARIZONA: Linda Lee Willingham, 62, died May 12, 2010. Services were held at the Community Church of Joy. Arrangements were handled by Hansen Arrowhead Funeral Center.

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WILSON, Ethel
PEEPLES VALLEY, ARIZONA: Ethel D. Wilson, 66, died September 8, 1992 at Prescott Samaritan Village. She was born February 22, 1926 in Bennington, VT to Carrou E. and Eva Brink Wilson. She was a former resident of Palmdale, CA, and had lived in Arizona for 36 years. There are no known surviving family members. Interment was at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix with arrangements by Memory Chapel Mortuary.

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WILSON, Joseph
CORDES LAKES, ARIZONA: Joseph E. Wilson, 75, died June 24, 1985 at Yavapai Regional Medical Center. He was born September 22, 1909 in Murray City, OH to John and Lola Wilson. He was a civil service worker in Ohio before moving to Colorado Springs, where he worked for the City of Colorado Springs. He had also owned a trailer park and a motel, and developed Wilson Lakes in Florissant, CO. He was a Mason and Shriner, and a member of the Religious Science Church in Colorado Springs. He had lived in Arizona for 5 years. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Marguerite Wilson; three sisters, Ruth Baltzer, Gertrude Ennis and Lilly Simms; two brother, Leonard and Raymond; and his nieces and nephews. Arrangements were handled by Hampton Funeral Home.

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WIND, Peter J.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Peter J. Wind, 73, died February 21, 1949. He was born June 17, 1875 in St. Louis, MO to Nicholas Wind and Augusta Huttig. His father was born in France, and his mother was born in Germany. He was a miner. Burial was at St. Francis Cemetery under the direction of Whitney Funeral Home.

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WISCHLER, Ruth
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA: Ruth Ann Wischler, 99, died June 20, 2009. She was born August 26, 1909 in Benld, IL to Alfred and Maida Whitehouse Basola. She came to Arizona in 1941. She attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, and was a member of the Guys and Dolls Club, the OX-5 Aviation Club, and the Scottsdale Senior Citizens. She was a sports fan, and enjoyed playing bingo. She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn McDaniel; 5 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph. Services were held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Interment was at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery by Messinger Indian School Mortuary.

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WRIGHT, Don
PRESCOTT, ARIZONA: Don Wright, 67, died January 5, 1983 at the V.A. Medical Center in Prescott. He was born June 3, 1915 in Kansas. He was a retired insurance adjuster and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He moved to Arizona over 35 years ago, and had lived in Flagstaff and Prescott. Survivors include a daughter, Deborah Wright of Prescott; a son, Lance Wright of Prescott; his mother, Opal Wright of Mulvain, KS; and a brother, Max Wright of Mulvain, KS. Interment was at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix under the direction of Memory Chapel Mortuary.

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WRIGHT, Patrick G., Jr.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Patrick Gregory Wright, Jr. died January 11, 2011. He was born February 22, 1988 in New York City to Patrick G. Wright, Sr. and Roseline Ivwiegberebuno. He was a member of the Eckankar religion. He was a former resident of Washington, DC, Brooklyn Park, MN, Moreno Valley, CA, and Gilbert, AZ. He earned a Physical Therapy Technician certificate at Apollo College in Mesa, AZ, and enjoyed music, art, basketball and motorcycles. He is survived by his parents; a sister, Tara Tate; a grandfather, Herbert Wright; an aunt and uncle, Ed and Deborah Hendon; an uncle and aunt, Eric and Karen Wright; a grand-uncle and grand-aunt, Osborne and Barbara Callahan; his cousins; and other relatives and friends. Arrangements were handled by Resthaven Park Mortuary.

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YARGER, Robert
TUCSON, ARIZONA: Robert Yarger, 74, died July 27, 1992. Survivors include two sisters, Betty Wolferd of Tucson, and Geraldine Herron of Lambertville, MI; 8 nieces and nephews; and 12 great-nieces and great-nephews.

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YEATER, Naurine
PRESCOTT VALLEY, ARIZONA: Naurine E. Yeater, 80, died September 24, 2005. She was born July 16, 1925 to John and Grace Gerbrich Smith. She and her husband, Millard Yeater, were married for 59 years. Interment was at Pacific Crest Cemetery in Redondo Beach, CA with arrangements by Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home.

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ZAHGOTAH, Gloria
WHITERIVER, ARIZONA: Gloria Zahgotah died June 20, 2008. She was born June 30, 1937. She is survived by five daughters, Mollie Zahgotah, Vita Ethelbah, Abilene Wycliffe, Alice Josay, and Eleanor Zahgotah; two sons, Wilson Zahgotah and Ernest Zahgotah; her sons-in-law, Eugene Josay, Elson Ethelbah, Mark Quay, Darryl Toggie, and Nathaniel Wycliffe; her daughters-in-law, Debbie Paxson and Darlene Zahgotah; four sisters, Louise Pinal, Anita Cheney, Louise Way, and Martha Moyah; 23 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Zahgotah; a brother, Randall Edwards; her parents, Glenzo Edwards and Martha Edwards; and a granddaughter, Jenny Lee James. Interment was at Whiteriver Cemetery under the direction of Silver Creek Chapel Mortuary.

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