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EMBREY, Joseph Carl
Carl Embrey, 75, died July 28, 1967, in a local hospital. Mr. Embrey, of Kansas City, Kansas was passing through Phoenix on vacation when he became ill. Survivors include three sons, Ariel of Spokane, WA, Lester of Kansas City, MO, and Winifred of Bakersfield, CA. Graveside services were at Double Butte Cemetery in Tempe. 5 August 1967

EMERICK, Clyde B.
Clyde B. Emerick, 75, of Phoenix, died Jan. 29, 1994. He was born in Phoenix and was a real estate representative for a petroleum company and a World War II Navy veteran. Wife, Coral H.; daughters, Nanci R. Schuyler and Barbara L. Marx; sons, William R. and Robert L.; and 12 grandchildren. 2/1/1994.

EMERSON, Berton Harry, "Shorty"
Berton Harry "Shorty" Emerson, 78, who had owned Shorty's Tavern & Anchor Inn for 15 years, died Tuesday, June 25, 1974, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Sons, James K. and Elmer E.; a sister, Mrs. Gladys Pederson; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mercer Mortuary. Burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery. 6/27/1974.

EMERSON, Nellie S.
Scottsdale - Nellie S. Emerson, 83, died March 1, 1970, in a local nursing home. She was born in Arkansas and came to Phoenix 22 years ago. Survivors include a son, C. A. Emerson of Scottsdale; four sisters, Mrs. Nettie Baker, Mrs. Freda Strahan, both of Heavener, OK, Mrs. Lynn Yarborough, Crossett, AR, Mrs. H. Adcock of McGehee, AR; and two grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. 3/2/1970.

EMERY, Marie A.
Marie A. Emery, 97, of Tempe, died May 14, 1994. She was born in Grand Haven, Michigan, and was a homemaker. Daughters, Marjorie Highfield and Jacquelyn Groff; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 19 May 1994.

EMERY, Mary Lee
Mary Lee Emery, 82, of Tempe, a homemaker, died Nov. 16, 1988. She was born in Paducah, Kentucky. Survivors include her husband, Marion "Skeet" Emery; a daughter; and one son. Chapel of Prayer Funeral Home, 108 N. 56th St, Mesa. The AZ Republic Nov. 18, 1988.

EMHOFF, Howard L.
1 June 1890 - 10 Dec 1970. Sun City - Howard L. Emhoff, in the Army Air Corps as a personnel affairs officer in World War I, died Thurs., Dec. 10, 1970, in his home, 10725 W. Hatcher. Mr. Emhoff had been a manufacturer of scientific instruments. He was born in Providence, N.J., and came to Phoenix in 1967 from Fort Lauderdale, FL and lived in Sun City the past 18 months. Survivors include his wife, Ann V. Papendell Emhoff; two daughters, Shirley Emhoff of Phoenix and Mrs. Betty Green of New York City. Burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery, 719 N. 27th Ave. 12/12/1970.

EMMETT, Jean K.
Jean K. Emmett, 53, a school teacher who founded the Jean King Emmett School in North Borneo and was co-founder of American Interntrional School in Singpore, died Oct. 14, 1979. She was born in North Canton, Ohio, and came to Phoenix in 1970. Surviving are her husband, Jack; a sister and a brother. A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. 16 Oct 1979

EMRICH, Beatrice Littlehales
Beatrice Littlehales Emrich, 89, of Sun City, a homemaker, died Feb. 4, 1994. She was born in Waterbury, Connecticut. Survivors include Richard, Frederick and Richard III Emrich, Mabel and Drucilla Littlehales. St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 10233 W. Peoria, Peoria, AZ 85351. Published in the Arizona Republic Sunday, February 6, 1994.

ENAS, Emmett
Services for Emmett Enas, 40, a gardener for a landscaping service, were in the Salt River Presbyterian Church, Scottsdale. Enas, 815 W. Adams, died Thursday in a Valley hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Janice and Carol; his mother, Mattie Enas; four brothers; and two sisters. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, October 15, 1982.

ENAS, Jonathan
Scottsdale -- A wake for Jonathan Enas, 50, was Friday in the Salt River Indian Reservation Assembly of God Church on Extension Road. Services were Saturday in the church. Mr. Enas, a laborer who served in the Army in World War II, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1976, in Phoenix Indian Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Frances; children, Brenda, Noreen, Doreen, Marilyn and Burleigh; father, John Enas; a brother; and two grandchildren. Camelback Sunset Chapel handled arrangements. The Arizona Republic Thursday, Feb. 12, 1976.

ENAS, Jonathan
Scottsdale - A wake for Jonathan Enas, 50, was Friday in the Salt River Indian Reservation Assembly of God Church on Extension Road. Services were Saturday in the church. Mr. Enas, a laborer who served in the Army in World War II, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1976, in Phoenix Indian Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Frances; children, Brenda, Noreen, Doreen, Marilyn and Burleigh; father, John Enas; a brother; and two grandchildren. Camelback Sunset Chapel handled arrangements. The Arizona Republic Thursday, Feb. 12, 1976.

ENDSLEY, Robert
Robert Endsley, 53, who retired as a switchman after 28 years with the Santa Fe Railroad, died Oct. 8, 1960, in Phoenix Nursing & Convalescent Center. Mr. Endsley was born in Oklahoma and moved to Arizona in 1936. He is survived by his wife, Betty; children, Debbie Martin, Robert Ted Jr. and Gary; three grandchildren and three brothers. Services were in First Souhern Baptist Church, 7149 N. 58th Ave. Friday, October 10, 1980.

ENGEL, Burt Stanley
Burt Stanley Engel, 75, of Glendale, a technician for a research laboratory, died Feb. 1, 1994. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and was a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Joanne. Services have been held. Contributions: American Cancer Society. Sinai Mortuary of Arizona. Published Monday, Feb. 7, 1994.

ENGEL, Leah Rose
Leah Rose Engel, 55, an accountant who came here in 1965 from Butler, NY, died Oct. 3, 1980, in Scottsdale Community Hospital. Mrs. Engel was graduated from Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH, where she was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. She is survived by her husband, William; children, Jennifer, Amy and William; and two brothers. Services were at the United Valley Presbyterian Church, Scottsdale. 5 October 1980.

ENGEL, Virginia
26 December 1911 - 29 December 1982 Virginia M. Engel, 71, a retired manager of a day care center, died Dec. 29, 1982, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Engel was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and moved to Arizona this year. She is survived by her husband, Delbert; sons, Richard and Donald; mother, Marie Aschenbrenner; two sisters; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Grimshaw Bethany Chapel arranged private services. 12/31/1982.

ENGELBRECHT, Arthur
Services and interment Shepherdsville, Kentucky. A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary. Funeral announcement only; 10 August 1967

ENGELBRITH, George
George Engelbrith, 51, died Sept. 26, 1980, in Jhn C. Lincoln Hospital. Mr. Engelbrith transferred here six months ago from Albuquerque with the Yellow Freight Systems, Inc. He was employed as a dock man and was a member of Teamsters Local 104. Survivors include his wife, Margaretta; children, Lorie Vaughn, Sue Ann Bauder, Dale Heidorn; mother, Anna Engelbrith; a brother and two grandchildren. 5 October 1980.

ENGELKING, David Anthony
David Anthony Engelking, 27, In Memory of our loving son who was taken from us suddenly on September 25, 2004. David was born on October 7, 1976 in Phoenix, Arizona. He is very much missed and will always be remembered by his mother, Patricia and step-father, Frank Rhodes, his father, Neal Engelking, "Broholio" Michael, sister, Raechel, grandmother, Verna, sister-in-law, Lezli, aunts, Carrie, Toni, Lori, and Mary Kay, uncle, Michael, cousins, Kerri, Michael, Aaron, Amy, Shannon, Rebecca, Anthony, and his precious niece and nephew, Savannah and Quinn. He will live on forever in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved him. David's life will be celebrated Thursday, September 30, 2004 at 4 p. m. at Unity of Phoenix, 1500 E. Greenway Parkway. In lieu of flowers, donations are being accepted at any Bank of America for the David Engelking Victim Reward Fund. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/28/2004 - 9/30/2004.

ENGELMAN, Fauvitta
Fauvitta Engelman, 62, a tape librarian for Civil Service in both Phoenix and California before retiring in 1965, died Nov. 17, 1982, in San Diego. Mrs. Engelman was born in Texas and moved to Phoenix in 1950. She moved to California in 1965 and resided in San Diego. She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Arnold, and two grandchildren. Hansen Mortuary arranged private family services. 11/25/1982.

ENGER, Carl E.
Carl E. Enger, 56, of Scottsdale, a security guard the past five years at Saguaro High School, died Sunday, June 16, 1974, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Wife, Audrey; sons, Donald, willia, Perry and Dale; three sisters; and two granddaughters. Services were in Jehovah's Witnesses kingdom Hall. Private cremation. 6/18/1974.

ENGLE, Earle E.
Earle E. Engle, 85, who had worked for Bethlehem Steel Corp. in Chile for more than 55 years, died Wed., Oct. 6, 1982, in a Valley nursing home. He was born in Bethlehem, PA, and moved to Mesa 10 years ago from LaSerena, Chile. He served in the Navy during World War I. Wife, Ruby; daughter, Anita Sturrock; sons, Harold and Kenneth; a sister; 13 grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette 10/8/1982.

ENGLE, James Curtis
James Curtis Engle, 79, who was a self-employed certified public accountant following a 35-year career with the IRS, died March 12, 1980. Mr. Engle was graduated from La Salle University in Philadelphia and came here 30 years ago from Colorado. He was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientists, Sun City, and Odd Fellows Lodge. Survivors include his children, Rosalie Magnard, Jeanette Vorrhis, Juanita McGaugh, Virginia Sinclair, J. Curtis, Jr., and Robert; and 20 grandchildren. Graveside services were in Resthaven Park, 6290 W. Northern. 3/14/1980.

ENGLE, Myrta S.
29 May 1889 - 10 Oct 1979 Myrta Salome Engle, 90, who had lived in Phoenix 10 years and was one of the first residents of Beatitudes Campus of Care, died Oct. 10, 1979, in a hospital at Upland, CA. Mrs. Engle is survived by her three sons, 12 grandchildren and nine-great-grandchildren, according to her sister, Lula H. Detrick, who lives at the Beatitudes. Graveside services were in the Colorado Springs Cemetery. 13 Oct 1979

ENGLERT, Charles L.
Rosary for Charles L. Englert, 49, who died Sept. 28, 1979, in John C. Lincoln Hospital from insjuries suffered in an automobile accident, were in Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 W. Bethany. Mass was in St. Louis the King Catholic Church, 4331 W. Maryland. Mr. Englert, who had been a mechanic for Prentice Garage and a Korean War veteran, came to Arizona 24 years ago from Iowa. He is survived by his wife, Joanne; children, Nancy, Kelly, Marcie, Jeff, Charles, John and Douglas; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Englert; eight sisters and two brothers. The AZ Republic Oct. 1, 1979.

ENGLES, Joan Crandell
7 Sept 1930 - 21 March 1980 Joan Crandell Engles, 49, who came here in 1964 from New York City, died March 21, 1980. Mrs. Engles came here to work as a reporter for the Arizona Journal. She is survived by children, Katherine Wickman Ladas, Christopher and Roy Engles; parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Wickman. Memorial services were in All Saints Episcopal Church. Cremation. 3/28/1980.

ENGLIN, Robert D.
15 Apr 1920 - 23 Mar 1980 Robert D. Englin, 59, who had been an Air Corps pilot instructor in World War II, died Mar 23, 1980, in Whipple Veterans Hospital, Prescott. Mr. Englin had been a real estate broker in Phoenix 10 years before retiring to Prescott in 1979. He came to Arizona 27 years ago from Chicago. Surviving are his children, Ted and Randi Englin; two grandsons; a sister and three brothers. Northwest Mortuary. 3/25/1980.

ENGLISH, John K.
John K. English, 80, who taught school 15 years before he moved to Globe 38 years ago, died Sun., May 7, 1967, in Northwest Hospital, Glendale. He moved to Phoenix in 1946 and had been employed 10 years with the AZ State Highway Dept before he retired in 1952. He was a member of Love Baptist Church. He was born in Crockett, TX. Survivors include his wife, Daisy; four sons, Capt. Addison R. English in the Navy, Jack of Glendale; E. D. of Crockett; and Olin of Jasper, TX; five daughters, Mrs. Christelle Marlette and Mrs. Josephine Dalnolin, both of Phoenix; Mrs. Emmagene Schaefer of Pasadena, CA, Mrs. Mozelle Burr of Bellingham, WA, and Mrs. Ben Shernian of Crockett; three sisters out of state; 19 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery, Glendale. 5/9/1967.

ENGLISH, Ralph L.
Ralph L. English, 75, who moved here 26 years ago from Ohio and was a civil engineer until retiring in 1964, died Oct. 2, 1979, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. Mr. English, 9250 N. 18th Drive, had served with the Army Corps of Engineers in the Philippines and Tokyo. He was a 50-year member of Masonic Lodge 30, the Shrine and Scottish Rite. Surviving are his wife, Theresa E.; daughter, Marilyn O'Connor; and two grandchildren. Masonic services will be Friday in A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, October 4, 1979.

ENOS, Evelyn
Evelyn Enos, 70, of Casa Blanca, died Oct. 31, 1994. She was born in Arizona and was a housekeeper. Survivors include her husband, Neal J.; son, Thurman R> Santos; sister, Christine Brown; and brothers, Raymond, Oscar and Daniel Lewis. Vah-Ki Presbyterian Church, Casa Blanca. 5 Nov 1994.

ENOS, Josephine
Stotonic - Memorial services for Josephine Enos, 67, who died April 13, 1978, at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, were at the Stotonic Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Enos, born in Sacaton, was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Frank G.; children, Marvin and Permelia and Verna Marrietta. Arizona Burial-Cremation-Transportation Service made arrangements. The Arizona Republic Sunday, April 16, 1978

ENOS, Leroy
Leroy Enos, 47, of Laveen, a Korean War veteran and farmer, died Jan. 24, 1980, in Phoenix Indian Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Adrienne; children, Lee, Yolanda and SHirley; father, John Enos; a brother and two sisters. Services were in the Presbyterian Church on 51st Ave. in Laveen. Published 1/31/1980.

ENRIQUEZ, Vivano G.
Vivano G. Enriquez, 66, was born in Williams and died Saturday, June 1, 1974, in the Tucson Medical Center. He was a retired barber and construction worker. Daughters, Mrs. Gloria Manson, Mrs. Vera Romero and Mrs. Carrie Bell; three sisters; and five grandchildren. Services and mass was in the Church of St. Catherine of Sienna, 6200 S. Central. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 6/4/1974.

EPPINGER, Helen Mary
Helen Mary Eppinger (nee Thompson), 89, of Glendale, born July 9, 1915, died Sept. 18, 2004. She was Native Arizonan, born in Cline, AZ to Robert and Emma Thompson. Helen spent her youth living throughout Arizona with her family, in conjunction with her father's employment as Arizona's first Ranger. Helen met and married her husband, Joseph H. Eppinger in 1936, while living in Prescott. The two lived in Jerome and later settled in Glendale, AZ. Helen was a loving wife and mother of seven. She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, husband, daughters Joann (Quince) Hansen, Mary (John) Schlittenhart, and son Carl. She is survived by daughters Marjory (Mark) Haugebak, Emma (Roy) Quinn, sons Joe (Lindy), Robert (Edie), 16 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Helen will be missed, but not forgotten. Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004 from 9-10 A. M. Funeral Service starting at 10:00 A. M. at Chapel of The Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. Interment to follow at Resthaven Park Cemetery. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/21/2004.

EPPINGER, Helen Mary
Helen Mary Eppinger, 89, Tempe, died September 18, 2004. Visitation will be at 9:00 - 10:00 AM , Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary with the Funeral Service beginning at 10:00 A. M. Interment will be at Resthaven Park Cemetery 6290 W. Northern Ave. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

EPSTEIN, Alyn
23 Feb 1931 - 12 Oct 1982 Alyn Epstein, 51, owner of Trading Post Sales in Phoenix, died Tues., Oct. 12, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He was a native of Iowa who moved to Phoenix 29 years ago. He served in the Navy in the Korean War and was a member of Temple Beth Israel. Wife, Paulette; daughters, Arlyn, Shayna, Michelle; and a son. 10/14/1982.

ERB, Deone Ethel
Deone Ethel Erb, 85, a former resident of Sun City West, Arizona, died Monday, September 27, 2004, in Warren, Indiana. She and her husband, Russell, were from Fort Wayne, Indiana, and she was the owner of a realty. Service is private. Glancy Funeral Homes-H. Brown & Son Chapel handled arrangements. 260-375-3110. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/30/2004.

ERB, Elizabeth
Services for Elizabeth Irene Erb, 57, who came here in 1966 from Annandale, Virginia, and died Oct. 27, 1979, in Good Samaritan Hospital, were in Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3641 N. 56th St. Mrs. Erb, 5209 N. Woodmere Fairway, is survived by her husband, Arthur G.; sons, Robert G. and William A.; mother, Alice C. Leeds; and two sisters. Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indiana School, Scottsdale. Oct. 30, 1979.

ERBE, Alice R.
9 March 1906 - 18 December 1982 Services for Alice R. Erbe, 76, who died Dec. 18, 1982 at her Phoenix residence were at Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. Chapel of the Chimes made arrangements. Mrs. Erbe was born in Sandusky, Michigan, and moved to Arizona from Michigan 11 years ago. She is survived by her son, Gale; two sisters; and a brother. 12/21/1982.

ERBSCHLOE, Richard
Dr. Richard "Ross" Erbschloe (Lt Col, USAF, Ret.) May 4, 1925, to October 27, 2005. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended Fort Knox Independent School where he met the love of his life and future wife, Janelle Tobsing. During World War II, Ross trained as a fighter pilot in the P-47. Following the war, Ross and Janelle married while they were both at the University of Missouri. In 1950, with a master's degree in statistics, Ross reentered the Air Force. During a long and distinguished career, he flew over 5,500 hours in the C-45, C-47, T-29, and C-130. He served all over the world-Korea, Germany, and Thailand as well as Scott AFB, Illinois; Maxwell AFB, Alabama; Harlingen, Texas; and Langley AFB, Virginia. He created the Statistics program at the Air Force Academy as a faculty member from 1959-1966. Upon retirement, Ross earned his PhD in Higher Education at Arizona State University and became Arizona's Commissioner for Postsecondary Education, a position he held for ten years. He was active in a variety of service organizations: the Kappa Alpha Fraternity, the Masons, Seratoma, the Daedalians, and as a long-time congregation member of Christ Church of the Ascension Episcopal Church in Scottsdale. He had a powerful influence and impact on his cadets, the pilots and navigators he instructed, the students who benefited from his Commission work, and his many friends and family members. He is survived by his wife, Janelle, daughters Susan Lantello and Diann Brei, and son, Don, as well as five grandchildren, Spenser, Amy, Zachary, Melissa, and Alison. He was beloved by all. His funeral was held at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Colorado Springs on 1 Nov 2005. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the St. Michael's Memorial Garden, 7400 Tudor Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80919. Published in The Arizona Republic on 11/20/2005.

ERICKSON, Arthur B.
Services for Arthur B. Erickson, 82, were in Northwest Mortuary, 4033 N. 19th Ave. Burial in Lakefield, Minnesota. Mr. Erickson of 3135 W. Grand, died Tuesday, July 15, 1974, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. He was a World War I veteran and a farmer in Minnesota until retiring to Phoenix 17 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Grace; a brother and a sister. Thursday, July 18, 1974.

ERICKSON, Charles Edwin, Sr.
Charles Edwin Erickson, Sr., 55, was born in Franklin, Nebraska, and came here from Denver 26 years ago. Wife, Winifred; sons, Stephen F. of Phoenix and Charles, Jr., of Mesa; daughters, Karen Lynn and Kristin Marie, both of Phoenix; father, Edwin, of Maywood, Nebraska; three sisters and a brother out of state. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/2/1970.

ERICKSON, Dorothy
Dorothy Erickson, 77, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away September 1, 2004. Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, September 8, 2004, at Willowbrook Methodist Church, 19390 N. 99th Ave, Sun City, AZ. 85373. Contributions may be made to Willowbrook Methodist Church. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/4/2004.

ERICKSON, Dorothy
Dorothy Erickson, 77, of Sun City, Arizona, died Wednesday, September 1, 2004, in Sun City. She and her husband, Delbert, were from Bellevue, Washington, and she was an elementary school secretary. Service is 11:00 A. M. Wednesday in Willowbrook United Methodist Church, 19390 N. 99th Avenue in Sun City. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/3/2004.

ERICKSON, Florence Marie
73, husband, Frederick M.; children, Jean ENGER and Gerald JOHNSON. 10/15/1980.

ERICKSON, Joe O.
Joe O. Erickson, 82, who had been an accountant 45 years until retiring in 1956, died Tuesday, June 4, 1974, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. He was an Army veteran of World War I and was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9400. Wife, Clara; children, Mrs. Jo Anne Cosgrave, Mrs. Leone Paton, Earl and Robert Erickson; and nine grandchildren. Services were in St. John Lutheran Church, 7205 N. 51st Ave. Entombment in Greenwood Mausoleum. A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary. 6/6/1974.

ERICKSON, Jules E.
Jules E. Erickson, 71, of Scottsdale, died June 23, 1978. He came here in 1968 from San Francisco and had been a division administrative manager for Western Union. Wife, Florence. Green Acres Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/24/1978.

ERICKSON, Maurice LeRoy
Maurice LeRoy Erickson, 64, of Phoenix, passed away on August 31, 2004. Donations may be made to any hospice. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/3/2004.

ERICKSON, Milton H.
Dr. Milton H. Erickson, Internationally known Phoenix psychiatrist, died March 25, 1980, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. He was born in Aurum, Nevada, on Dec. 5, 1901, and came to Phoenix in 1948. He was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and had been associate professor of psychiatry at Wayne State University College of Medicine in Detroit. 3/27/1980.

ERICKSON, Nels R.
Mesa - Nels R. Erickson, 82, died Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1974. He had been a cattle rancher in Rock Springs, Wyoming, until retiring six years ago. Wife, Bella; children, Edward, Mrs. Roy Weber, Mrs. Raymond Whitman, and Mrs. Vernald Jensen; two sisters; 21 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Burial in Rock Springs, Wyoming. 10/25/1974.

ERICKSON, William E.
William E. Erickson, 69, a resident here the past five years, died Tues., May 9, 1967, in Doctors Hospital. Mr. Erickson retired in 1962 as craft mill superintendent after 42 years with Northwest Paper Co. in Cloquet, Minnesota. He was a veteran of World War I and a Masonic Lodge and American Legion member. He was born in Madison, WI. Wife, Jeannette; a daughter, Mrs. F. W. RASEN of Phoenix, and a son, William H., of New Brighton, Minnesota. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 5/11/1967.

ERICSON, Axel L.
20 Sep 1891 - 15 Dec 1970. Axel Leonard Ericson, 79, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1970, in Good Samaritan Hospital. He was a former casting inspector for the Oliver Co. in South Bend, IN, before moving here in 1958. He was an Army veteran of World War I and a former American Legion member in Mishawaka, IN. He was born in Sweden. Survivors include his wife, Helen. Funeral Mass was said in St. Mary's Catholic Church, 231 N. 3rd St. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 12/17/1970.

ERNST, Clifford M.
Clifford M. Ernst, 70, of Mesa, a retired mechanic, died Saturday, June 29, 1974, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Survivors include a brother, Kenneth. Services and burial were in Benid, Illinois. Gibbons-Bunker Desert View Chapel Mortuary. July 1, 1974.

ERNST, John
Prescott -- John Ernst, 87, Arizona cattleman, rancher and businessman for 54 years, died Friday, August 11, 1967, in Yavapai Community Hospital here. Mr. Ernst was born in Austria-Hungary and immigrated to the United States in 1903. In 1913 he moved to Arizona from Pennsylvania and began homesteading a ranch near Simmons,west of Prescott. From 1921 to 1926 Mr. Ernst operated the Ernst Dairy, largest in Phoenix. In 1950 he build and operated for five years the Mission Lodge here. He then went into semi-retirement. He had also built and operated a number of ranches and apartment houses in both Prescott and Phoenix. He is survived by his wife, Marie; a sister in Romania and a brother out of state. Services at the Ruffner Funeral Home in Prescott. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. 13 August 1967

ERWIN, Charles B.
Charles B. Erwin, 69, a retired furniture salesman who moved here 17 years ago from Pasadena, CA, died Aug. 25, 1967, in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of Arizona Masonic Lodge 2, El Zaribah Shrine, Luke-Greenway American Legion Post 1, and was a veteran of World War I. He was born in Paragould, Arkansas. Survivors include his wife, Clotele; a son, Bruce, of San Diego; two stepsons, Harry and Bruce Frey, both of Phoenix; three brothers and three sisters out of state; and five grandchildren. Cremation followed Masonic rites in Northwest Mortuary. 26 August 1967

ESCAJUDA, Ramona R.
Ramona R. Escajuda, 67, a homemaker, was born in Texas and moved to Arizona in 1943. Husband Jose, Sr., daughter, Lupe FEDERICE; son, Jose, Jr.; two brothers; a sister and four grandchildren. Published in the Phoenix Gazette 10/13/1982.

ESCALANTE, Telles G.
Rosary Thursday in Carr Memorial Chapel, Tempe. Mass Friday Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Interment St. Francis Cemetery. The Arizona Republic Thursday, March 13, 1980.

ESCARENO, Maria I.
Maria I. Escareno, 87, Prescott, Arizona, passed away September 25, 2004. Rosary at 9 AM, Wednesday, September 29, 2004. A Celebration of Life Funeral Mass will follow the Rosary 10 AM, Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church located 150 Fleury Avenue, Prescott, Arizona. Burial will be in Guadalajara, Mexico. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral assisted the family with arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

ESCOBEDO, Maximiliano Orozco
Maximiliano Orozco Escobedo, 30, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away September 4, 2004. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 9, 2004 from 6:30 PM to 10:00 AM Friday, September 10, 2004 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 20615 E. Ocotillo Rd., Queen Creek, AZ. Services will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Mesa, AZ. Services entrusted to Samaritan Funeral Home. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

ESKESEN, Stanley
Funeral services for Stanley Eskesen, 57, native of Iowa, who died yesterday, will be at Memory Chapel, A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Burial will be in Newell, Iowa. Mrs. Eskesen, a retired farmer who came to Phoenix in 1937, lived at 4201 N. 18th Dr. He is survived by a brother, James Johnson, Rockwell City, Iowa; and five cousins. 31 January 1960.

ESOP, Isabel M.
Service and interment Libertyville, Illinois. Funeral announcement 10 Feb 1976.

ESPARZA, David
David Esparza, 40, of Glendale, died July 30, 1994. He was born in mesa and was a chef at Freedom Plaza. Wife, Lee Ann; daughter, Angela; son, Bryce; parents, Pauline and Vincent; four sisters; four brothers; and one grandchild. Lundberg Mortuary. 8/3/1994.

ESPARZA, Juan O.
Florence -- Juan O. Esparza, 48, died Monday, Sept. 25, 1967, while on a vacation visit in Sierra Blanca, TX. He was born in Sierra Blanca and came to Florence during World War II. He was assigned to the prisoner of war camp near here. He was owner and manager of Tacos Inn Cafe. Surviving are his wife, Mercedes; a son, John, and two grandchildren, all of Florence; a brother, Tony SAIZ of Tucson and a sister, Mrs. Martha RAMIREZ of Los Angeles. Mass of Requiem was said in the Church of the Assumption here. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/29/1967.

ESPARZA, Rosie A.
Mesa -- Rosie A. Esparza, 30, a Tucson native who lived the last several years in Mesa, died of an illness Thurs., Aug. 31, 1967, in a Phoenix hospital. Survivors include three sons, David of Phoenix, Vincent and Gilbert, both of Mesa; three daughters, Margaret, Patricia and Martha, all of Mesa; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert ARAGON of Mesa; a brother, Gilbert ARAGON, Jr., of Phoenix; two sisters, Mrs. Alma FELIX of Tempe and Mrs. Amelia EVANS of Mesa; grandmother, Mrs. Lupe ARAGON of Tucson. Mass of Requiem was said in Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Mesa. Burial in Mesa Cemetery. 9/2/1967.

ESPARZA, Zacarias
Zacarias Esparza, 88, of Clifton, died May 16, 1994. He was born in Morenci and was a retired Southwest Gas Co. serviceman. Wife, Maria; daughter, Anita Rios Ramon; sons, Jimmy and Marcos; sisters, Pauline Duran, Carmen Canez and Felice Medina; and brothers, Louis and Ray. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Clifton. 5/20/1994.

ESPINOZA, Danny Powell
Danny Powell Espinoza, 24, was born in Casa Grande and passed away Friday, Jan. 9, 1976. Husband of Pamela and father of Jason; father, Joe B. ESPINOZA; mother, Mrs. Patricia MAZE; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Samson and Mrs. Jan Gipson; grandparents, Mrs. Beatrice ESPINOZA and Mrs. Stevie BRODERSEN and C. P. HONEYCUTT. Rosary at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 3140 N. 51st Ave. Interment Resthaven Park Cemetery. 1/12/1976.

ESPINOZA, Francisco
Francisco Espinoza, 14, a student at Bethune School, died Dec. 20, 1982. Francisco was brought to Arizona a year ago from his native Mexico. He had been selected as outstanding student at Lowell School in Phoenix last year and was sent to Disneyland. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miguel Espinoza; grandfather, Miguel Espinoza; three sisters and five brothers. Mass was in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 909 S. 1st Ave. A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary. 12/23/1982.

ESPINOZA, Jesus Francisco
Services for Jesus Francisco Espinoza, 28, who was killed Oct. 14, 1979, in a traffic accident on U.S. 60, were in Hermosillo, Sonora. Mr. Espinoza, of Aguila, moved to Phoenix in 1970 and was employed by Phoenix Agro-Industries. He is survived by his wife, Marguerita; sons, Isidro, Ricardo and Antonio; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isidro Espinoza; two sisters; three brothers and three grandparents. 17 Oct 1979

ESPRELLA, Juan E.
Rosary for Juan Flores Esprella, 92, who died Monday, January 11, 1960, was in the Camelback Chapel and Funeral Home, 21 W. Camelback. Requiem high mass was sung in St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Burial in Guadalupe Cemetery. Mr. Esprella, who lived in Laveen, came to Arizona 53 years ago from Mexico. Survivors are three sons, Leandro, Alejandro, and Ramon, all of Phoenix; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Billbos, Phoenix, Mrs. Seferina Acuna, Laveen; 34 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. The AZ Republic January 14, 1960.

ESQUER, Jesus
Mass of Requiem for Jesus Esquer, 68, who died Saturday, August 5, 1967, at his home, 2200 W. Baseline, was at the Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial in the Guadalupe Cemetery. Melcher Mortuary, Mesa. He was a retired farm laborer. Survivors include a son, Jose of Chandler; a daughter, Mrs. Nellie Cruz of Mesa; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 6-7 August 1967

ESSARY, family: Gary, 36; Sharen, 34; Gina Laree, 9; Misty Autumn, 7.
The Essary family were found dead Monday, Oct. 11, 1982, in Lake Meade. Essary, a native of Phoenix, was a foreman for Cyprus Bagdad Copper Co. He was a graduate of Cortez High School and had attended Phoenix College. Survivors include his parents, Bill and Rowena Essary of New River, and three sisters, Barbara Rolston of Coulterville, CA, Pauline McMains of New River, and Lois Jacka of Phoenix. Mrs. Essary, a native of Phoenix, was a graduate of Mayer High School. Survivors include her mother, Doris Avis of Black Canyon City; and two sisters, Nila Avis of Clyde, TX, and Thelma Lann of Globe. Gina Laree and Misty Autumn were born in Bagdad and attended Bagdad Elementary School. The family belonged to Hillside Community Church in Hillside. Interment Resthaven. The Phoenix Gazette Friday, October 15, 1982.

ESSINSKI, Mattie H.
Mattie H. Essinski, 85, died Jan. 28, 1980, in Maricopa County Hospital. Mrs. Essinski moved here in 1932 from Caney, Kansas. 1/31/1980.

ESTABROOK, Howard L.
15 Dec 1925 - 12 March 1980 Buckeye - Howard L. Estabrook, 54, was killed in an auto accident on the I-10 Freeway 10 miles west of here. He had lived here two years and was an iron worker for Bechtel Corp. Mr. Estabrook was a native of Boulder, CO, and came here from Nebraska. He was a member of Iron Workers Union. He is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Tina Bequette, Tamy Shupe, Shula and Edward; two sisters; 12 brothers and four grandchildren. Services were at the First Southern Baptist Church, Buckeye. 3/17/1980.

ESTES, Lenard (Lynn)
Buckeye -- Lenard (Lynn) Estes, 61, a 50-yr Arizona resident, died Tues., Aug. 22, 1967, in a Phoenix hospital. Mr. Estes was born in Brackettville, TX, and had farmed in Arlington the past eight years. Survivors include his wife, Doris; three daughters, Mrs. Virginia Goldston of Casa Grande, and Amy and Patsy Ione, both of Arlington; a son, Larry of Arlington; a sister, Mrs. Donna Lawler of Wellton, and four brothers, Charles of Arlington, Art of Buckeye, and two others out of state. Burial in Louis B. Hazelton Cemetery. 25 August 1967

ESTES, Martha Eviza
Martha Eviza Estes, 87, of Gainesville, Florida, formerly of Phoenix, died June 11, 1994. She was born in Ash Flat, Arkansas. Daughters, Mary Alene Jost and Sharon Wilkerson; son, Louis F.; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Forest Meadows Funeral Home, Florida. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/16/1994.

ESTES, Rhue
Rhue Estes, mother of Mrs. Alma Parker, Scottsdale; Keith Estes. Passed away in Las Cruces, N. M. Arrangements pending. 8 January 1960

ESTEY, Clarence
4 Sept 1893 - 29 Oct 1979 Mesa - Services for Clarence L. Estey, 86, who moved here in 1973 from Kansas City, Missouri, where he had been employed by the Atomic Energy Commission, were in Chapel of Prayer, 108 N. 56th St. Mr. Estey, 726 N. 58th St., died Oct. 29, 1979, in Chula Vista Nursing Home. He was a member of the American Legion. Surviving are his wife, Irma; daughter, Sharon Dunn, Tucson; and three grandchildren. Interment Mountain View Cemetery. The Arizona Republic Oct. 30, 1979.

ESTFAN, Louis H.
Louis H. Estfan, 73, died Tuesday, June 25, 1974, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. He was a retired grocery store owner from Michigan City, Indiana, and was the secretary of the Lebanon-Syrian-American Club here. Wife, Alice; children, Wally, Edmond, Mrs. Nicholas Mallek and Mrs. Alberta Basila; a brother, Joseph; and 17 grandchildren. Northwest Mortuary. Mass in the Cathedral of SS. Simon & Jude. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. 6/27/1974.

ESTRADA, Encarnacion
Encarnacion Estrada, 92, a retired railroad employe, died Wed. Jan. 7, 1976, at his home, 4936 W. Mitchell Dr. Survivors include children, Lucy LUNA, Frank and Refugio; a sister; 20 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. Greenwood Memorial Park. 1/9/1976.

ESTRADA, Evelyn Mary
Evelyn Mary Estrada, age 85, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away September 18, 2004. Mother to 6 children: Eddie, Helen, James, Ray, Don and Carol. Grandparent to 23 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. Visitation will be at 9:30 a. m., Rosary at 10:30 a. m. and Mass at 11:30 a. m. on Friday, September 24, 2004 at Saint Catherine of Sienna, 6200 S. Central Ave., Phoenix. She will be layed to rest at East Resthaven Park Cemetery, 4310 E. Southern Ave., Phoenix. She will be greatly missed. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Resthaven Park Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/23/2004.

ESTRADA, Fred Yanes
Fred Yanes Estrada, 83, of Mesa died Aug. 16, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 10 a. m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix. Arizona Cremation and Funeral Services handled arrangements. (480) 610-9800. Submitted on (08/26/2004) from East Valley Tribune

ESTRADA, Shirley Ann
Shirley Ann Estrada, 51, of Gilbert, Arizona, passed away August 29, 2004. Visitation will be held 6-8 PM, Wednesday, September 1, 2004 at Falconer Funeral Home, 251 W. Juniper Ave., Gilbert, AZ 85233. Services will be held 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 2, 2004 at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 440 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert, AZ. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

ESTRADA, Shirley Ann
Shirley Ann Estrada, 51, of Gilbert died Aug. 29, 2004, in Gilbert. Services: 10 a. m. Thursday at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 440 E. Elliot Road, Gilbert. Falconer Funeral Home handled arrangements. (480) 892-9411. Submitted on (09/01/2004) from East Valley Tribune

ESTRELLA, Eva Andrade
Eva Andrade Estrella, 85, Chandler, died September 3, 2004. Visitation 6 to 8 P. M. Wednesday. September 8, 2004 at the Chapel of Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Dr., Chandler, AZ with the Rosary 7 PM. Services 10 AM, Thursday, September 9, 2004 at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, 3450 W. Ray Road in Chandler, Arizona. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/7/2004.

ESTRELLA, Eva Andrade
Eva Andrade Estrella, has been reunited with her husband, Louis Leon Estrella who passed away on June 27, 2001. Eva died unexpectedly on September 3, 2004 in Chandler, AZ at the age of 85. She was born on May 30, 1919 in Casa Grande, AZ to the late Ramon and Rosa Redondo Andrade. She is survived by her loving family: son, Richard Estrella and daughter, MaryAnne Andrade (Edmund); daughter-in-law, Adrienne Ash; sisters, Licha Delci, Carmen Pedroza (Steve); brothers, Henry Cota and Ray Cota; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandson. Eva was loved dearly and will be greatly missed. She was also preceded in death by her son, Louis A. Estrella. A Visitation will be held 6-8 PM on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at the Chapel of Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Dr., Chandler, AZ 85225 with a Rosary at 7:00 PM, and Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 9, 2004, at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Faith Community Church, 3450 W. Ray Road, Chandler, AZ 85225. Submitted on (09/08/2004) from East Valley Tribune

ESTRIL, Martin T.
Martin T. Estril, 77, of 1841 E. Hildage, a retired chef, died Feb. 2, 1982, in Phoenix General Hospital. He was born in the Philippines and came to Phoenix 50 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Oralia, children, Dolores Moreno, Irene Flores, Dora Contrerras and Anna Cunrren; a brother and two sisters; 32 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mortensen Kings Mortuary. Mass at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 909 E. Washington. Feb. 6, 1982.

ETHELBAH, David
95, a native of Cedar Creek, served as head medicine man for the Ft. Apache Indian Reservation until 1952. Sons, Harvey, Johnson, Paul and Sidney, all of Cedar Creek and Custer of Whiteriver; daughters, Mrs. Helen FALLS, Mrs. Gladis HENRY, Mrs. Cecelia DOSAY. Burial in Cedar Creek Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/22/1967.

ETHINGTON, Lillian Blance
Lillian Blance Ethington, 73, of Queen Creek, died Aug. 19, 1994. She was born in Kentucky and was a homemaker. Husband, Clarence Eugene; daughters, Shirley D. Jones and Linda Hack; sons, James T., John D. and Norman E.; mother, Hallie M. Goins; sisters, Billie Rae Vanest and Betty Jean Willey; brother, Donald E. Goins; 28 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Bunker's Garden Chapel, Mesa. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Queen Creek. 8/23/1994.

EUBANKS, Dee Clark
25 Dec 1893 - 5 May 1967. Dee Clark Eubanks, 73, died May 5, 1967, in Ft. Whipple VA Hospital. He had been employed 35 years by US Steel Corp in Gary, IN, and was a veteran of World War I. He was born in Sallis, MS, and moved to Arizona in 1958 when he retired. Survivors include a brother, Phil, and a sister, Susie FERGUSON, both of Gary, IN. Services were in First Institutional Baptist Church, 1141 E. Jefferson. Interment Greenwood Memorial. 5/12/1967.

EUBANKS, Lois
Graveside services for Lois Eubanks, 57, who came here in 1962 from Idaho and died Jan. 30, 1982, in a Phoenix hospital, were in Twin Buttes Cemetery, 2000 S. Priest, Tempe. Mrs. Eubanks, of Phoenix, is survived by her husband, John; children, Rebecca, Alice, and Eddie; a grandchild; five sisters and three brothers. Sunnyside Mortuary made arrangements. The AZ Republic Feb. 3, 1982.

EUKEN, Helen C.
Helen C. Euken, 82, of Mesa, executive secretary of an engineering company and to the president of Montana State College, died Oct. 27, 1988. She was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is survived by Louise Fishel, her sister. Services were held in Iowa. Carr Mortuary. The Arizona Republic November 17, 1988.

EVANS, Anthony W.
Anthony W. Evans, 17, a Tempe High School student, died Tues., Oct. 19, 1982. He was a member of Future Farmers of America. Parents, Roger and Nellie Evans; his grandparents; and a great-grandmother survive. Services were in the First Southern Baptist Church, 1300 S. Mill Ave. The Phoenix Gazette 10/21/1982.

EVANS, Bronson
14 Jul 1919 - Dec 1, 1982 Peoria - Bronson A. Evans, 72, an accountant for Calhoun Brothers Cattle Co. died Dec. 1, 1982, at Boswell Hospital. Mr. Evans was born in Perryville, MD, and moved to Arizona 35 years ago. He was a Mason. He is survived by his daughter, Hyla McClain; a brother, Emerson Evans; three grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Graveside services were at East Resthaven Park. 12/2/1982.

EVANS, Carlyle Griffith
Carlyle Griffith Evans, 85, of Scottsdale, passed away September 4, 2004. Born and raised in Slating-ton, Pennsylvania, he attended Bucknell University, where he received a degree in accounting. He worked for Bethlehem Steel for a short time, and then was drafted into the United States Army Air Corps. He married Lillian Sefcik in 1944, and after serving in World War II, he attended law school at the University of Texas at Austin. After earning his law degree, he joined the FBI and worked as an agent in New York City. Carl and Lillian moved out west to Tucson, Arizona in 1954, where they raised their three children, and he worked as Chief of Security at Hughes Aircraft Company until retiring in 1981. Carlyle is survived by his beloved wife, Lillian, 87, daughters Mary Jeffers and Kathryn Harrigan, son Joseph Evans, grandchildren Michael, Kristin and Jaime Jeffers, and Kelly and Shannon Harrigan, and great-granddaughter, Jordan Jeffers. He will be greatly missed and always in our hearts. A Memorial Service will be held at Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church, Carefree, Arizona, on September 13, 2004 at 11:00 A. M. Arrangements entrusted to Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/11/2004.

EVANS, Dorothy Mae
Wikieup - Dorothy Mae Evans, 78, former Phoenix resident for 66 years, died Nov. 24, 1982, in Mohave General Hospital in Kingman. Mrs. Evans was born in Minnesota and moved from Phoenix to Wikieup seven years ago. She is survived by her husband, Todd; son, Walter McConnell; and three brothers. Graveside services were at Resthaven Cemetery in Glendale. Tucker Funeral Home in Kingman made arrangements. 11/25/1982.

EVANS, Elizabeth "Binnie"
Elizabeth "Binnie" Evans, 66, a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, died Thurs., Mar. 5, 1970, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Evans was born in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, and moved to Arizona in 1924. She was a member of Ruby Chapter, Order of Eastern Star in Winslow and theAlanon group affiliated with Alcoholics Anonymous in the Valley. Survivors include her husband, R. W.; two daughters, Mrs. Torrie CYR of Tempe and Mrs. Mary Jean FINKLE of Hatherton, CA; a brother and a sister out of state. Burial in Green Acres Cemetery. 3/6/1970.

EVANS, Ella Lou
Ella Lou Evans, 76, born in New York, was a resident of Phoenix for 56 years. Survived by a daughter, Mrs. Elmer Duhame; a sister out of state; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Cremation in Greenwood Memorial Park. The Arizona Republic June 15, 1962.

EVANS, Emma Marie
22 Nov 1911 - 24 Oct 1979 Emma Marie Evans, 68, a licensed practical nurse who came to Arizona in 1944 from Washington state, died Oct. 24, 1979, in Bothell, Washington. She returned to Washington in February. Her brother and a sister-in-law survive. 27 Oct 1979

EVANS, George E.
George E. Evans, 78, of Glendale, died April 18, 1978, in Phoenix General Hospital. He came to the Valley 60 years ago from Texas and was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Wife, Ermon; one grandchild and four great-grandchildren; a sister and a brother. Graveside services at Resthaven Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern. The Phoenix Gazette Friday, April 21, 1978

EVANS, Glen D.
Graveside services for Glen D. Evans, 73, were in Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. Mr. Evans retired as a plant superintendent for El Paso National Gas Co. in 1968. Mr. Evans moved here in 1970 from Houston and died March 12, 1980. Surviving are his wife, Olen; sons, Bill and Marshall Davis; a sister; a brother; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 3/14/1980.

EVANS, Herbert
Mesa - Herbert Evans, 76, an insurance salesman 40 years before retiring from Monarch Life, died Dec. 31, 1969, in Mesa Hospital. He was born in Ravanna, MO, and moved here in 1964 from Cedar Falls, Iowa. He was a former director of the Peoples Bank of Mercer, MO and was a Masonic lodge member there. He graduated from the University of Missouri. Survivors include his wife, Lena; and two sisters out of state. Mountain View Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/1/1970.

EVANS, Karen Louise
Karen Louise Evans, 16, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. EVANS, died Sunday, Sep. 24, 1967, of cystic fibrosis. She was born in Spokane, Washington, and was brought to Phoenix eight years ago. She had been a student at Maryvale High School. Surviving besides her parents, are two brothers, Robert L. and Mark A.; and a sister, Joanne Evans, all of Phoenix; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold C. EVANS of Spokane and Mrs. Alice REESE of Orting, Washington. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery, Glendale. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/27/1967.

EVANS, Kay R.
Kay R. Evans, age 63, died late Saturday evening, September 11, 2004, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born on October 25, 1940, at Beaver, Oklahoma, the son of Laurel Merl and Gladys Leola (Johnson) Evans. He attended Emporia State University where he received his undergraduate degree. He later entered into the United States Navy, serving in Vietnam. On May 31, 1962, he married Judith Carol "Judy" McGowan at Dighton, Kansas. After their marri-age, the couple lived in many places throughout the United States but returned to Plains, Kansas in 1980. While living in Plains, Kay was the Director of Environmental Services with Southwest Medical Center, Liberal, Kansas. On November 2, 2000, his wife Judy died. After her death, he moved to Phoenix, Arizona, in 2001 to be near his son. He is survived by: a son, Glenn A. Evans of Phoenix, AZ. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p. m. Sat., September 18, 2004 at the Plains Christian Church, Plains with Pastor Brian Ingalls presiding. Friends may call from 11 a. m. until 7 p. m. Friday at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade, Kansas. Interment will be held in the Plains Cemetery, Plains. Memorials are suggested to the Ronald McDonald House of Amarillo, TX, in care of the funeral home. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2004.

EVANS, Kay Ronald
Kay Ronald Evans, 63, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2004. Kay served in the United States Navy. Services will be held 1:00 PM on Saturday, Plains Christian Church in Plains, Kansas. Wyman Cremation & Burial Chapel assisted the family. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/17/2004.

EVANS, Kay Ronald
Kay Ronald Evans, 63, of Phoenix died Sept. 11, 2004, in Phoenix. Wyman Cremation and Burial Chapel handled arrangements. (480) 668-2898. Submitted on (09/16/2004) from East Valley Tribune

EVANS, Mabel A.
Mabel A. Evans, 71, died Monday, June 24, 1974, in Erie, Pennsylvania. Son, Robert; a daughter, Mrs. Carl Berringer; five brothers and five sisters, all out of state; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services and burial in North East PA. 6/25/1974.

EVANS, Mary Ozella
Morenci - Mary Ozella Evans, 61, of Morenci, died March 6, 1970, in Morenci Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Oklahoma and came here from Wilburton, Oklahoma in 1948. She was known in the community for her quilting and had made 1,035 quilts. Daughters, Mary Lou ADAMS of San Manuel and Norma GIBSON of Dougherty, Oklahoma; son, Billy Wayne EVANS of Morenci. Services were in First Southern Baptist Church of Clifton-Morenci. Burial in Sheldon Cemetery. 3/7/1970.

EVANS, Meshack
19 Nov 1931 - 1 Oct 1982 Meshack Evans, 50, who served in the Air Force as a jet aircraft mechanic for 22 years, died Friday, Oct. 1, 1982. Mr. Evans was born in Riesel, Texas, and moved to Phoenix 12 years ago. He retired from the service in 1973 while stationed atLuke Air Force Base. Survivors include his wife, Precious; six brothers; and four sisters. Services were private. 10/6/1982.

EVANS, Minnie Louise
Minnie Louise Evans, 77, an Arizona resident for 28 years, died April 23, 1978. She moved to the Valley from Logan, W.VA, 28 years ago. She was a member of Sunnyslope Christian Church. Daughters, Ruth Lilly and Ruby Arbogast; four sons, James, John, William and Curtis; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette Monday, April 24, 1978

EVANS, Miriam H.
Miriam H. Evans, 41, of Glendale, a dispatcher for the town of Goodyear, died Dec. 27, 1987, at Maricopa Medical Center. She was born in Hawaii. Survivors include daughters, Miarial and Lynette; sons, Lawrence and Michael; and one grandson. Cordy Funeral Home, 310 N. Litchfield Park Road. The Arizona Republic Saturday, January 2, 1988, p. C4.

EVANS, Robert H.
Robert H. Evans, 88, died Monday, September 6, 2004, in Sun City, Arizona. He was born October 24, 1915, in Wallace, North Carolina. Mr. Evans was married to Dorothy Parker on August 21, 1948. He served in the United States Navy from November 16, 1933 until September 1, 1955. After retiring from the Navy, he worked as an air conditioner mechanic for 18 years in Richmond, Virginia. He moved to Sun City, Arizona in 1977. He was a member of Willowbrook United Methodist Church, the American Legion, the Naval Fleet Reserve and the Sun City Men's Club. Robert is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two sisters: Janet Pope of Wallace, North Carolina; and Dorothy Shue of Wilmington, North Carolina; two nephews: David and Daniel Pope and a niece: Sara Parker. Memorial Services were held Friday, September 10, 2004 at 10:00 A. M. at Willowbrook United Methodist Church, 19390 N. 99th Avenue in Sun City. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Willowbrook UMC in Bob's name. Arrangements handled by Sunland Memorial Park, 623-933-0161. Published in the Daily News-Sun from 9/9/2004 - 9/10/2004.

EVANS, S. T.
Winkelman - S. T. Evans, 78, died Tuesday, July 2, 1974, in his home in Kearney. He was a veteran of World War I and was a retired Shell Oil distributor. Wife, Mabel; daughter, Mrs. Doris Ann Route; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services in Griffith and Sons Mortuary. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery in Hayden. 7/4/1974.

EVANS, Talmadge D.
2 September 1924 - 19 April 1978 Talmadge D. Evans, II, 53, of Phoenix, died April 19, 1978, in his home. He was a retired boilermaker and a World War II veteran. Wife, Sally; son, Talmadge, III; and a grandchild survive. Paradise Chapel, 3934 E. Indian School. The Phoenix Gazette Friday, April 21, 1978

EVANS, Tony W.
76, was a retired farmer, a Mason, and a member of the Eastern Star. He was born in Union Township, Illinois, and came here two years ago from Effingham, Illinois. Wife, Etha; son, Tony, Jr., of Bloomfield, Connecticut; daughters, Aileen GILBERT of Fort Pierce, Florida, Lorene GOER of Altamont, Illinois, Betty SCHRODER of Decatur, Illinois. Burial in Effingham, Illinois. 9/5/1967.

EVANS, Verna Maude
Safford -- Services for Mrs. Verna Maude Evans, 69, who died Monday, Aug. 7, 1967, were at the Safford Second Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial in Safford Union Cemetery. Visitation at the Safford Funeral Home and the Evans' home. Mrs. Evans moved to Safford in 1924 from Syracuse, Utah, where she was born. She worked as a genealogist for the city and state libraries and taught primary and mutual LDS groups here. She had been mutual teacher for 25 years and had received 14 awards for her work. Survivors include her husband, Arthur R.; two daughters, Mrs. John Hem of Palo Alto, Calif.; and Mrs. Earl Taylor of Yuma; and two sons, Ray of Topoc and Max of Safford. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, August 9, 1967.

EVANS, Virgil McKinley
Mesa - Virgil McKinley Evans, 69, a retired farmer, died March 6, 1970, in Mesa Hospital. He moved to the Valley four years ago from Plymouth, Iowa. He was born in White Heath, Illinois. Wife, Mary; four daughters, Mrs. Orlwin TREVETT and Mrs. Leo GREENLAND, both of Rockford, Iowa; Mrs. George MAILLARD of Fond du Lac Wisconsin, and Mrs. William HUGHES of Flint, Michigan; a brother and two sisters out of state; 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Interment in Mason City, Iowa. 3/7-9/1970.

EVANS, William Christopher
Sun City - William Christopher Evans, 72, a purchasing agent for Amrican Airlines for 26 years before retiring in 1973, died Nov. 30, 1982, in Boswell Hospital. Mr. Evans was a native of Newport, R.I., and moved to Sun City in 1973 from Island Park, N.Y. He served in the Army during World War II. He graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in Providence and was a life member of the American Legion. He was a member of the New England Club and the Bell Art Club. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughters, Laura Evans and Joan Casalia; a brother; and two grandchildren. Memorial services were in All Saints of the Desert Episcopal Church. 12/2/1982.

EVENSON, Gertrude Lillian
Gertrude Lillian Evenson, 63, had been a hostess at the Dearborn Country Club in Dearborn, Mich., for 19 years. She moved to Sun City in 1975 from her native Michigan. Son, Fred; four sisters; four grandchildren. Services will be in Dearborn. Published in the Phoenix Gazette 10/13/1982.

EVERETT, Reginald Mark
Reginald Mark Everett, 45, of Chandler died Thursday September 16th in Mesa, Az. Reggie is survived by, wife Nohemi, children Michelle and Kisha, son Apolinar, mother, Marilyn, father Emmanuel, sister Marilyn, and brothers Jame and Jeffery. A visitation is scheduled for Tuesday evening from 5-8pm at Carr Tenney Mortuary 2621 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, Az. Funeral service will be Wednesday the 22nd at Carr Tenney Mortuary at 10:00am. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/20/2004 - 9/21/2004.

EVERHART, Carolyn M.
11 July 1936 - 22 Mar 1980 Carolyn M. Everhart, 43, who moved here in 1971 from California, died March 22, 1980. Mrs. Everhart is survived by her husband, William; children, Karen Ruth and William M.; and four sisters. 3/25/1980.

EVERLY, Allen Owen
22 March 1906 - 12 January 1976 Allen Owen Everly, 69, of 2007 W. Mulberry, a retired construction worker, died Monday, January 12, 1976, in Veterans Administration Hospital. He came to Phoenix three years ago and was a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include a brother, Edgar M. Pohndorf. Graveside services at Greenwood Cemetery. 1/15/1976.

EVERSON, Nick Dan
Coolidge - Nick Dan Everson, 50, was born in Coolidge and died Nov. 29, 1982, at Pinal General Hospital in Florence. He retired as a sergeant from the Air Force and was employed as a truck driver. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn; son, Christopher; two sisters; a brother; and two grandchildren. Thursday, 12/2/1982.

EVITT, Ida Estel
Mrs. Ida Estel Evitt, 84, a member of the Palms Free Methodist Church, died yesterday, August 21, 1967, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Evitt, 2222 W. Virginia, moved here 15 years ago from Chickamonga, Georgia, to live with a son. She was born in Georgia. Services in Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 330 N. 2nd Ave. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include three sons, Fred of Phoenix, Edgar of Lake City, Florida, and John of Live Oak, Florida; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, August 22, 1967.

EVRAETS, Eugene R.
Gene EVRAETS, 62, passed away on February 11, 2004. He was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and moved to Arizona in 1961. Gene married his wife, Donna, in 1965 and together raised three children, Brian (Jana); Shelly (Denny); and Scott. [Joining The Tanner Companies in 1972, Eugene EVRAETS became the Claims Manager. He spent six years, following 1963, as a Field Representative for the Salt River Project, while working toward his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration at Arizona State University. In 1969, he joined the Royal Globe Insurance Company as Multiple Lines Claim Manager, and from that position joined the Tanner Companies. In the years since 1972, he has been successively Insurance and Claims Manager, Assistant Vice President and then in 1980, became a Corporate Vice President in charge of the Risk Management Services. He holds membership in Arizona Insurance Claimsmen Association, Arizona Self Insurers' Association and the Risk and Insurance Management Society. Eugene was born July 27, 1941, married, and the father of three children. p.786] Gene was a local businessman and owner, a graduate of ASU, and a dedicated family man. Preceded in death by his father, Florimond and his brother, Kenneth. Survived by his mother, Emma; wife Donna; three children; and six grandchildren and his ever-loyal dog "Buddy." Graveside services were held at Resthaven Cemetary 6290 W. Northern Ave., Glendale, AZ 85301. Memorial donations can be sent to: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation 1440 W. Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607. Published in the Arizona Republic on 2/14/2004.

EWALT, William "Tom"
William "Tom" Ewalt, 21, father, Charles Ewalt; mother, Sarah Estes. 10/4-5/1982.

EWERT, Lee Benjamin
13 Apr 1917 - 23 Oct 1982 Lee Benjamin Ewert, 65, who had been a carpenter and a licensed construction contractor, died Sat., Oct. 23, 1982, at his residence. He was born in Round Lake, N.D., and moved to the Valley in 1959 from Albany, Oregon. Wife, Joyce; sons, Tracy and Timothy; two brothers; and six sisters. Mass was said in SS. Simon & Jude Catholic Church. The Phoenix Gazette Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1982, p.D4

EWERT, Robert Alan
Robert Alan Ewert, was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. His parents were the late Henry L. EWERT and Mary EWERT. He received his BA degree in mathematics at the University of Illinois in 1966. Shortly after graduation, he joined the Air Force and was stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska. Being one of the youngest Captains at 23 years of age, he was the Aircraft Commander of Operation - RC - 135 aircraft in classified, worldwide reconnaissance missions. He married Peggy A. SYNOVEC in 1972 and left the Air Force in 1973 with an Honorable Discharge, moving to Phoenix, Arizona. He attended Arizona State University (ASU) and received his MBA in 1974. He held many jobs and had a wide variety of interests. He worked for the Federal Energy Administration, flew commercially for Saudia Arabian Airlines, operating L-1011 aircraft from 1977-79 while living in Jeddah, Saudia Arabia. He then worked at the Arizona office of Data Administration from 1979-1981. He bought and operated his own commercial hot air balloon company, Pegasus Balloon, from 1982-1996, attending the Albuquerque International Balloon Festival each of those years. In 1984 he went to work in Phoenix for America West Airlines and flew as a Captain on the B737, B757, Airbus A320, and A319 until 2003, when he retired. In 2001 he applied for and was accepted into Law School at ASU. He graduated in December 2004 and passed the Arizona Bar exam in 2005. After graduation he worked for the Arizona Department of Energy and did volunteer work for the Senior Citizen Law Project, writing wills and trusts. Bob passed away Saturday, January 13, 2007, after fighting a very courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife Peggy, daughter Kathrine (Peter) BROWALL, grandson Gustaf, brother Ronald, 3 nieces and 3 nephews. He lived life with a real sense of purpose, joy and a sense of fulfillment. Upon Bob's request, his body was donated to the independent facility, Med Cure, located in Portland, Oregon, an independent donor program for scientific research and medical education.

EWING, Alta Beatrice
13 August 1891 - 17 April 1978 Alta Beatrice Ewing, of Gilbert, died April 17, 1978, in her home. She was past worthy matron of the Eastern Star and a member of the First Christian Church and White Shrine. Survived by sister, Syver Clayton; nephew, Jack ?Balls, Mesa, AZ; niece, Alta May Harris, Apache Junction. Graveside services and interment Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 7900 E. Apache Trail, Mesa. Conducted by the O.E.S. Chapter #16 of Mesa and Rev. James Hartley, 1st Christian Church. Gibbons-Bunker Garden Chapel. The Arizona Republic, Thursday, April 20, 1978

EWING, Clyde Robert
Clyde Robert Ewing, 79, a longtime winter visitor to Phoenix died Dec. 26, 1982, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Ewing was born in Victor, Kansas, and resided in Springfield, Oregon. He was a former furnace man for a lumber company in Oregon and an Army veteran. He is survived by his sister, Mina Holstein, stepdaughter, Vernice Coleman; stepsons, Robert and C... Hileman; 27 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services will be in Springfield, Oregon. Mercer Mortuary made local arrangements. The Arizona Republic 12/30/1982, p. D2.

EWING, Kristopher N.
Kristopher N. Ewing, 1-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ewing of Glendale, died Tuesday in a Valley hospital. Mass for Kristopher, who was born in Phoenix, was said today. Other survivors include a brother, grandparents; and great-grandmothers. The Phoenix Gazette Thurs, Oct. 14, 1982, p. C-2.

EWING, Ross H.
Duncan - Services for Ross H. Ewing, 80, a farmer and service station operator who died Jan. 4, 1982, at Mount Graham Community Hospital in Safford, were in the Duncan Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mr. Ewing, an Oklahoma native, was a farmer in this area after moving to Arizona in 1928. Survivors include his wife, Clessa; two daughters, Effie LEHNER and Martha NORTHFIELD; two sons, Leonard and Levi; six stepdaughters, Mae MILLS, Billie DAVIDSON, Clessa LUNT, Ida BIRCHER, Lariene TREAT and Velma STEWART; and one stepson, Loren MOFFETT; four sisters and one brother; 38 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Caldwell Funeral Home in Safford made arrangements. 6-Jan-1982

EWING, Russell M.
Russell M. Ewing, 69, who had been a deputy collector 30 years for the U. S. Customs Bureau, died May 2, 1967, in Phoenix VA Hospital. Mr. Ewing retired in 1953 in Omaha and moved to Phoenix. He was a Navy veteran of World War I, a member of Veterans of World War I Barracks 891, and of the National Association of Retired Civil Employees. He was born in Dayton, Ohio. Mass of Requiem in St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 4510 N. 24th St. Burial in Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, Illinois. Survivors include his wife, Anna; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Madole of Phoenix; a son, Russell of Santa Barbara, Calif.; three brothers out of state; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The AZ Republic Wed., May 3, 1967.

EYLICIO, Ysabel
Ysabel Eylicio, 74, of Miami, died June 14, 1994. She was born in Houston and was a homemaker. Daughters, Rufina Loya, Christine Givens, Carmen Falquez and Juanita Saenz; sons, Benny and Chewy; brother, Vincent Valenzuela. Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Miami. Miles Mortuary. the Arizona Republic 6/16/1994.

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