Obituaries Ri

RIAL, Jessie L.
Graveside rites for Mrs. Jessie L. Rial, 98, who came to Globe in 1913 and Phoenix in 1915, were in Double Butte Cemetery, Tempe. Mrs. Rial, formerly of 1915 W. Palm Lane, died Tuesday (12/15/1970) in Brawley, Calif., where she lived the past 18 months. She was a member of Trinity Methodist Church and Royal Neighbors of American. Born in Bell County, Texas, she came to Arizona from Muskogee, Oklahoma. Survivors include two sons, Vachel H. Anderson of Brawley; Clarence V. Anderson of St. Johns; two daughters, Mrs. Bert Franzen and Mrs. Mae Messick, who both moved to Honolulu a month ago from Phoenix; 10 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Published Friday, Dec. 18, 1970.

RIAZA, Ester M.
Glendale -- Ester M. Riaza, 25, died of an illness Thurs., May 11, 1967, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Miss Riaza, 6730 N. 56th Ave., had been employed the past seven years as a sewing machine operator for the E.L. Gruber Co. She was born in Litchfield Park and attended Glendale schools. Survivors include her father, Ramon; two brothers, Eddie and Richard; a sister, Mary; and her grandmother, Mrs. Maria Riaza, all of Glendale. Mass of Requiem was said in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery. 5/13/1967.

RIBERA, Romulo
Romulo Ribera, 90, a concert violinist, died Dec. 5, 1982, at a local hospital. He was born in Spain and toured Europe and Africa as a violinist before moving to New York. While a concertmaster in Capetown, South Africa, he met his wife, Erica, a Russian-born dentist who later taught Spanish in schools in Coolidge and was an interpreter for the United Stations. The Riberas moved to Arizona in 1930s. Mrs. Ribera died in 1971. St. Francis Cemetery. 12/9/1982.

RIBLETT, Elvira M.
15 Jan 1899 - 30 Nov 1982 Elvira M. Riblett, 83, who moved to Phoenix in 1978 from Cincinnati, died Nov. 30, 1982. She was a member of Valley Christian Assembly Church. Survivors include her daughters, Betty Jane Yates and Maxine Bratfisch; one sister; three grandchildren. 12/3/1982.

RICCI, Helen Naylor
16 September 1923 - 4 August 1994 Helen Naylor Ricci, of Phoenix, died Aug. 4, 1994. She was born in Philomath, Oregon, and was owner of the Phoenix Academy of Beauty. Son, Gary; sisters, Gladys Luther, Mary Rankin and Louise Ellison; and brother, Harry Cromwell. Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St. Mass at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. 8/6/1994.

RICE, Clara
Glendale - Clara Rice, 82, a retired nurse, died Nov. 26, 1982, at St. Luke's Hospital. Mrs. Rice was born in Masland, Ohio, and moved to Arizona from Akron, Ohio, 36 years ago. Daughter, Josephine LaBelle; son, Granville; a sister; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services at Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. Camelback Sunset Chapel made arrangements. 11/29/1982.

RICE, Darryl Able
Darryl Able Rice, 42, of Prescott, Arizona, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2004. Visitation has been held Tuesday, September 21, 2004, from 5:00-8:00 PM, with Rosary at 7:00 PM, at Heritage Memory Mortuary Chapel. Services will be held Wednesday, September 22, 2004, 10:00 AM, at Bethel Assembly of God Church, 501 Campbell St, Prescott, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Heritage Memory Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

RICE, Elmer Leo
Elmer Leo Rice, 82, of 1701 E. Verde Lane, a factory foreman, who lived in Arizona 23 years, died Nov. 17, 1982. He was born in Lyons, Indiana. Wife, Margaret; daughters, Eleanor Flood and Patsy Ann Brooks; two sisters and seven grandchildren. Services were in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Mercer Mortuary. 11/18/1982.

RICE, Eloise A.
Eloise A. Rice, 72, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 8, 2004. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Services will be held 1:30 PM on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel, 6747 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/14/2004.

RICE, Eloise A.
Eloise A. Rice, 72, of Mesa died Sept. 8, 2004 in Mesa. Mariposa Gardens Park and Funeral Care handled arrangements. (480) 830-4422. Submitted on (09/15/2004) from East Valley Tribune

RICE, John A.
John A. Rice, 58, of Globe, AZ, passed away September 5, 2004. Mr. Rice served in the U. S. Air Force. Memorial Service will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, September 10, 2004, Miles Funeral Serivces Gobe Chapel, 237 S. Sutherland St., Globe, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

RICE, John A.
John A. Rice, 58, of Globe died Sept. 5, 2004, in Miami. Services: 10 a. m. today at Miles Funeral Services Globe Chapel, 237 S. Sutherland St., Globe. (928) 425-5759. Submitted on (09/10/2004) from East Valley Tribune

RICE, Lois A.
Lois A. Rice, 61, of Phoenix, an electronics assembler, died Jan. 30, 1982, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Rice was born in Wisner, Nebraska, and came to Arizona 16 years ago. Survivors include her children, Carol Rice, Karen Donahue, and Patrick; a brother; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services at Chapel of the Chimes, Glendale. The AZ Republic Feb. 1, 1982.

RICE, Lois M.
Lois M. Rice, 86, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away Friday, September 10, 2004. No services. Sunland Mortuary assisted the family. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

RICE, Minnie
Miss Minnie Rice, 76, who moved to Phoenix in 1959, died Tues., May 9, 1967, in Miller's Rest Home, 3424 N. 27th Ave. She was an apartment house owner in San Diego. She was a member of the Central Christian Church here. She was born in Ruthven, Iowa. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. C. W. Roland of Phoenix. Services and burial in Iowa Falls, Iowa. 5/11/196 7.

RICH, Richard Stillman
Richard Stillman Rich, 81, Mesa, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004. He served in the U. S. Air Force in W. W. II. Services 10 AM Monday, Sept. 27 at National Memorial Cemetery, 23029 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix. Bunker's Desert View Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/26/2004.

RICHARD, Cristi Daniel
16 Feb 1903 - 15 Nov 1988 Cristi Daniel "Pete" Richard, 85, of Eagar, a retired self-employed mechanic, died Nov. 15, 1988. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Survivors include his wife, Frances; a daughter; one son; a brother; seven grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Jewkes Mortuary Chapel, Springerville. Nov. 17, 1988.

RICHARDS, Ernest W.
Camp Verde - Ernest W. Richards, 83, died Thurs., Dec. 10, 1970, in his home. He was born in Mesa and lived in the Verde Valley since 1907. He was a retired cattle rancher. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen; one son, Ernest, Jr., of Phoenix; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Lois Karkula of Chandler; two brothers, Harold of RImrock and one out of state; two sisters; Mrs. Maudie Watts of Cottonwood and one out of state; and four grandchildren. Services were in the First Baptist Church. Burial in Clear Creek Cemetery. 12/12/1970.

RICHARDS, Ruth L.
Mesa - Ruth L. Richards, 79, who had been a public health nurse in Iowa and California before retiring here 11 years ago. Miss Richards died March 12, 1980, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. A sister, Grace Trimble, survives. Melcher Mission Chapel. 3/14/1980.

RICHARDSON, April Ann
Mesa - Services for April Ann Richardson, 8, who died of auto-pedestrian accident injuries Oct. 25, 1979, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital were in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 34th Ward Chapel, Lindsey and Des Moines St. Miss Richardson was a third grade student at Field School and active in the LDS Primary. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Richardson; a sister, three brothers; four grandparents and two great-grandmothers. Gibbons-Bunker Garden Chapel, 33 N. Sirrine. The Arizona Republic 10/28/1979.

RICHARDSON, Arthur Lee
Arthur Lee Richardson, 53, of Tempe, died Monday, March 28, 1977. He had been employed six years at Arizona State University and was a World War II Navy veteran. Came to Chandler in 1962 and attended Desert Haven Community Church in Tempe. Wife, Edna; children, Betty French, Artletha Grasham, Diane, Elvis and Allen; mother, Ruth M. Warren; three grandchildren; and a brother. Arizona Republic 4/1/1977.

RICHARDSON, Bernard L.
Sun City - Bernard L. Richardson, 85, a foreman for Lackwana Railroad in New Jersey for 46 years before retiring in 1961, died Oct. 29, 1982, at Boswell Memorial Hospital. Mr. RIchardson was born in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, and moved to Arizona 21 years ago from New Jersey. He was a member of United Church of Sun City. He is survived by his wife, Georgia; and a sister, Violet Wilshaw. Services were at Lundberg Mortuary Golden Door Chapel, Youngtown. The AZ Republic 10/30/1982.

RICHARDSON, Beulah B.
Beulah B. Richardson, 79, a retired secretary with National Press, died Oct. 29, 1982, at John C. Lincoln Hospital. Mrs. Richardson, of 8915 N. First St., was born in Springfield, Missouri, and moved to Arizona from Cleveland, Ohio, 15 years ago. She is survived by her sister, Gola Smith. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. Seventh St. Published in The Arizona Republic Sunday, October 31, 1982.

RICHARDSON, Charles T.
Charles T. Richardson, 52, a self-employed painter, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1982, in his Glendale home. He was born in West Virginia and moved to Glendale six years ago from South Bend, Indiana. He was a member of Calvary Apostolic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary; a daughter, 10 stepchildren. Sons, Herb, Bud and Jim Stephenson; seven daughters, Helen Phillips, Carol Huffard, Barbara Penley, Joyce Place, Marlene Karkiewitz, Beverly Bell, Kathy Christman; three sisters and two brothers. Interment Resthaven Glendale The Phoenix Gazette 10/14/1982.

RICHARDSON, David Charles
David Charles Richardson, died Feb. 1994. He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and was a salesman and an Army veteran. Wife, Linda; daughters, Jeanelle; Rhonda Bohland and Cynthia; sons, Edward and Timothy; brother, Carl; and grandchildren. 2/11/1994.

RICHARDSON, Geraldine A.
Geraldine A. Richardson, 73, of Mesa, died Oct. 30, 1994. She was a homemaker and was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Husband, Harry; daughter, Donna PRATT; son, Ronald; sisters, Annabelle AKE and Betty BANEY; brother, Bernard GRIM; four grandchildren. 11/1/1994.

RICHARDSON, Julia V.
Mass for Julia V. Richardson, 72, was at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Scottsdale. Mrs. Richardson, 47 Thornwood Acres, died Nov. 27, 1982, in Hayden Manor Nursing Home. She worked in retail sales for many years and was a former member of the Scottsdale Republican Women. She was a Virginia native and moved to Arizona from Ohio in 1973. She is survived by sons, Wade and Joseph; two sisters; a brother; and four grandchildren. 11/29/1982.

RICHES, Dorothy Virginia
Dorothy Virginia Riches, age 85, passed away on September 5, 2004 in Phoenix, Az. Dorothy was born on October 9 1918 in Decatur, Illinois. Dorothy was a retail clerk for Fry's food store for 18 years before retiring. Dorothy is survived by her children, Shelley (George) Ouimette and Louis (Marilyn) Maple; three grandsons, Robert Maple, Steven Davenport and Jeffery Davenport; and 3 great-grandchildren. Private services were held. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

RICHEY, Daniel E.
1 June 1961 - 18 Oct 1979 Services for Daniel E. RIchey, 18, who lived in the Valley for seven years and was employed as a sheet metal worker, were in Mortensen-Kings Funeral Center. Daniel died Oct. 18, 1979, in Glendale. He is survived by his wife, Donna; parents, Michael and Florence; three sisters and four brothers and four grandparents. 23 Oct 1979

RICHIE, Charles
Charles "John" Richie, born September 21, 1938 and passed away September 18, 2004. He was a native of Phoenix, AZ. Survived by his loving wife Judy of 44 years, his proud children: Tom, Kathy, Karyn, Scott, Wendy, Chris, his adoring twelve grandchildren, two great grandchildren and all the other kids who grew up at his house and called him "Dad". John served in the U. S. Army, retired from Mountain Bell (U. S. West) after 31 years and was owner/operator of John's Delivery Service. His greatest pleasures were his family, friends, kids, Sedona, camping, hunting, fishing, fast cars, his two St. Bernards, horses, but nothing made him happier than holding and caring for babies. He will be deeply missed and loved by all. Visitation, Thursday, September 23, 2004, 6:00 to 8:00 P. M., with Rosary at 7:00 P. M., A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road. Funeral Mass, Friday, September 24, 2004, 10:00 A. M., St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 4715 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

RICHMOND, Pauline
Pauline Richmond, 76, of Gorham, Maine, died Feb. 7, 1994. She was born in Boston and was a homemaker. Husband, Donald; daus. Lynn Rook, Judy FAMOLARI, Ginny PEMBERTON, Jeanne; sons Donald Jr., Lance; sisters Dorothy Stella, Olive JAMIESON; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Apache Junction Mortuary. Published 2/12/1994.

RICHTARCSIK, Frank
Frank Richtarcsik Jr., 64, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 2, 2004. Services and Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to a charity of donor's choice. Arrangements entrusted to Regency Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/7/2004.

RICHTER, Arthur G.
Arthur G. Richter, 84, of Flagstaff, retired employee of Western AT&T, died June 13, 1994. He was born in Chicago. Survivors include his wife, Loramay; son, Edward W.; stepchildren, Lauragene Stewart and Herbert Couch; sister, Betty Nichols Dress; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were private. Flagstaff Mortuary. The AZ Republic June 17, 1994.

RICHTER, Edwin J.
2 May 1911 - 7 Oct 1982 Edwin J. Richter, 71, who had been a dentist in Chicago for 43 years, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 1982. Mr. Richter moved to Sun City five years ago from his native Chicago. He was a graduate of Northwestern University Dental School. Survivors include his wife, Ellen; a daughter, Janice Baran; a son, Donald; two sisters; and six grandchildren. Services were in the American Lutheran Church, 17200 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City. 10/9/1982.

RICHTER, Erich Lee
Glendale - Services for Erich Lee Richter, 71, a retired hotel manager who died Oct. 2, 1980, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital, were in Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave. Mr. Richter, 5325 W. Butler, was a World War II Navy veteran. He was born in Newport, R.I., and came here in 1974 from California. A brother, Walter, survives. The Arizona Republic Saturday, October 4, 1980.

RICHTER, Kathleen J.
Kathleen J. Richter, 68, Peoria, a homemaker, died Nov. 12, 1988. She was born in Brooklyn, New York. Survived by daughters, Catherine DeRousse, Eileen Mary; four grandchildren. Services in New York. Heritage Funeral Chapel. Nov. 14, 1988.

RICHTER, Lula B.
17 July 1894 - January 1976. Lula B. Richter, 7209 N. 17th Ave., survived by children, Ora Carter, Elbert Carter, Willis K. Carter, Jr., Mrs. Elba Fraley and Hawley Carter, all of Kentucky; Aflee M. Carter, Miss Lena Carter, and Mrs. Susie Howard, all of Dayton, Ohio; Avery Carter, Mrs. Lorene McCarty, Glen Carter, all of Springfield, Ohio; Mrs. Lucy Meek of California; and Mrs. Kathleen Williams, Phoenix; 38 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Services and interment Sandy Hook, Kentucky. Arrangements by Sunnyside Mortuary, 614 E. Townley. 1/15/1979.

RICHTER, Pearl Beatrice
Glendale - Pearl Beatrice Richter, 84, who lived in Arizona 28 years, died Oct. 7, 1979, in Waitwell Nursing Home. Mrs. Richter is survived by her daughters, Beatrice Austin and Evelyn DeVasure; three granddaughters and two brothers. Services were in Fremont, Nebraska. 10 Oct 1979.

RICHTER, Robert
Glendale - Robert F. Richter, 61, president of Sunbrite Solar Power Co., died Dec. 23, 1982, at Humana Hospital Phoenix. Mr. Richter, of 4411 W. Echo Lane, was born in Reading, Pennsylvania, and moved to Glendale 34 years ago. He was an Army World War II veteran. He is survived by his wife, Miriam; daughter, Robin Regan; son, Michael; a sister; two brothers and a grandchild. Services will be today at Hansen Mortuary 8314 N. Seventh St. Published in the Arizona Republic Wednesday, December 30, 1982.

RICK, Walter Woodrow
funeral announcement only 12/31/1982.

RICKARD, Alma
Mesa - Funeral services for Mrs. Alma Rickard, 79, Mesa visitor, were held in Grand Island, Nebraska. Mrs. Rickard died Sunday, January 24, 1960, in Mesa Southside Hospital after a long illness. She was a native of Illinois. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Bernice Grosvenor, and one grandchild, both of Mesa. Melcher Mortuary of Mesa is in charge of arrangements. The AZ Republic 26 January 1960

RICKARD, Colleen M.
Colleen M. Rickard, 28, who was born in Phoenix, died Oct. 4, 1980, in Good Samaritan Hospital. She is survived by children, Christopher and Timothy; father, Edward Rickard; mother, Zita Rickard; two sisters and grandmothers. 5 Oct 1980.

RICKS, Warren
Glendale - Warren Ricks, 89, died Sunday, June 2, 1974, in Glendale Samaritan Hospital. He lived 50 years in Arizona and was employed with the Arrowhead Ranch. Survivors include a half-brother, M. Lewis. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. Burial in Glendale Memorial Park. 6/4/1974.

RICO, Pasqual Bailon
Pasqual Bailon Rico, 72, a former ranger with the U. S. Forest Service, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1982, in a Valley hospital. Mass for Rico, 1240 S. 14th Ave., was in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 1418 S. 17th Ave. He was brought to Arizona 64 years ago from Mexico. He had been a cowboy. He was a member of Phoenix Local 383 of the Laborers Union and the Rotary Club in Holbrook. Survivors include his wife, Mary Louisa; two sons, Pasqual, Jr., and George Avila; four daughters, Beulah Mendoza, Estella Saucedo, Mary Uribe and Christina Valesquez; a sister and grandchildren. 10/1/1982.

RIDDELL, George Edwin
George Edwin Riddell, 68, who came here in 1924 and had been in television electronics before retiring, died Wed., July 17, 1974, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital. Wife, Marjorie; a son, George R.; a sister and two grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 7/19/1974.

RIDDLE, Parley W.
Funeral services for Parley W. Riddle, 54, of 1137 E. Las Palmaritas, were in the Lundberg-Hansen Sunnyslope Chapel, 2 E. Dunlap. Bishop Reed Price of the 14th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officiated. The Sunnyslope Veterans of Foreign Wars conducted graveside services at Resthaven Park. Mr. Riddle, a native of Castlegate, Utah, died Friday, January 15, 1960, in Phoenix Veterans Administration Hospital. He served in the U. S. Air Force more than 18 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary, and a brother, Stanley, of Sparks, Nevada. The VFW also held a servivce for Mr. Riddle at the mortuary. The AZ Republic January 17, 1960.

RIDENOUR, Patricia
Mesa - Patricia Ridenour, 43, who came here from her native Michigan in 1975, died Oct. 4, 1980, in Mesa General Hospital. Husband, Francis; daughter, Catherine, Amy, Lori, Anna, Deborah and Linda; stepchildren, Terrie, Sheryl, Shelley, Lesia, Vern and Samuel; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Baldwin; five grandchildren; two sisters and five brothers. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1980.

RIDER, Orville E.
13 Nov 1910 - 14 Mar 1980 Wickenburg - Orville E. Rider, 69, a winter visitor from Montana, died Mar 14, 1980, in Boswell Hospital, Sun City. Mr. Rider retired as a heavy equipment operator in Montana. Survived by his wife, Marian; children, Rosella Mohr, Burn Ace Inman and Donald McIntosh; six sisters and a brother. Private cremation. 3/16/1980.

RIDGELY, Iva B.
Iva B. Ridgely, 87, who came here in 1955 from Gary, IN, died Thurs., Dec. 17, 1970, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. Ridgely was born in Valparaiso, IN. She was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Louis A. Grieger of Phoenix and Martha Ridgely of Los Angeles; four sisters out of state; four grandchildren and a great-grandson. Services and burial were in Gary, IN. Published Sat. 12/19/1970.

RIDING, Mary Frances
Mesa - Services for Mary Frances Riding, 84, who died Jan. 21, 1980, in a Phoenix hospital, were in Meldrum Mortuary, Macdonald and First Street. Mrs. Ridling, 535 S. Alma School, lived in Arizona 16 years and is survived by her children Rubye C. Roberts and Alvin J. Finklea; a sister; three brothers; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, January 24, 1980.

RIEDERICH, Mary
Services for Mary E. Riederich, 87, who moved here in 1949 from California and had been a store clerk, were in Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback. Mrs. Riederich died Oct. 28, 1979, in her home. She is survived by her daughter, Virginia Nelson; a brother; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic 10/30/1979.

RIEDMEIER, Katherine
Rosary for Katherine C. Riedmeier, 49, will be 7 p.m. today in Shadow Mountain Mortuary, Greenway and Cave Creek Road. Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11001 N. 40th St. Mrs. Riedmeier, 4150 E. Danbury, died Sept. 29, 1979, in St. Joseph's Hospital. She was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband, Michael; sons, Michael and James; parents, Patrick and Mary Murray; a sister and a brother. Published in The Arizona Republic Tuesday, October 2, 1979.

RIEGEL, Donald F.
Donald F. Riegel, 61, 19 Apr 1921 - Oct 1982

RIEGER, Clarence A.
Clarence A. Rieger, 68, a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, died Sunday, Aug. 27, 1967, in a Phoenix nursing home. Mr. Rieger, 888 W. Baseline, had worked for Mountain States Telephone Co. since moving here in 1926 from Florida. He retired in 1963. Services were in A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary. Entombment in Memory Lawn Mausoleum. Mr. Rieger, a native of Manchester, Iowa, is survived by his wife, E. Maurine; two sons, Eugene F. of Denver and Gordon of Meriden, Connecticut; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Trenberth of Phoenix; a brother and a sister out of state; and five grandchildren. Family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Societe. The AZ Republic Tuesday, August 29, 1967.

RIESE, Catherine
Catherine "Kitty" Riese, 91, of Show Low, died May 17, 1994. She was born in New York and was a secretary and member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her daughter, Mable-Jane Lutz; son, Stephan; sister, Margaret Moeller; brother, Richard Thompson; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 19 May 1994.

RIGGINS, Larry J.
Tempe - Graveside services for Larry J. Riggins, 31, were at Mesa City Cemetery. He was a member of Operating Engineers Union Local 426 and died Thursday, Oct. 24, 1974, in hi home in Tempe Mobile Home Park. He was born in Mesa and lived in Tempe the past six months. Son, Vance; parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Turner B. Riggins; sisters, Mrs. Robert R. Loftus and Mrs. Patricia Allie. 10/26/1974.

RIGGINS, Mae H.
7 Sept 1909 - 30 Jan 1982 Mae H. Riggins, 513 Fairway Dr., Litchfield Park, AZ, passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 1982. She was the wife of Adrian Riggins; mother of Linda Compton and Jon A.; sister of Peggy Moore, Oroville, CA. A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. Entombment in Greenwood Memorial Park. Feb. 2, 1982.

RIGGINS, Rosie Lee
Services for Mrs. Rosie Lee Riggins, 38, a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church here, were in Universal Memorial Center, 1100 E. Jefferson. Mrs. Riggins, 2229 E. Pueblo, was killed in an auto crash Aug. 9, 1967, in Centerville, Texas, while vacationing. Born in Grapeland, Texas, she moved to Phoenix in 1952. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence; six children, Thelma, Charles, Emmie, John, Barbara and Mrs. Janice Acles, all of Phoenix; her father, George Bemby of Grapeland, and three brothers and four sisters out of state. Burial in Double Butte Cemetery, Tempe. The Arizona Republic Friday, Aug. 12, 1967.

RIGGS, Grady Arthur
Grady Arthur Riggs, 86, of Glendale, a carpenter, died June 14, 1994. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Wife, Hazel; daughter, Carole Decosmo; son, David; sisters, Evelyn Walker and Carrie J.; and one grandchild. Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/16/1994.

RIGGS, Mark Collier
Mark Collier Riggs, 53, Queen Creek, Arizona, passed away September 20, 2004. Navy. Memorial Services Friday, 3:00 p. m. at Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, Arizona. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

RIGGS, Mark Collier
Mark Collier Riggs, 53, of Queen Creek died Sept. 20, 2004, in Phoenix. Services: 3 p. m. Friday at Green Acres Chapel of Light, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. (480) 945-2654. Submitted on (09/22/2004) from East Valley Tribune

RIGGS, Mary West
Mary West Riggs, an Arizona native, teacher and writer, died Tuesday, Aug. 8, 1967, in San Miguel, California. She would have been 84 on September 7. Mrs. Riggs was born in Snowflake where her parents had settled at the call of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She taught school in Snowflake after being graduated from the University of Utah. She and her husband, Don F. Riggs, ran a livery stable, a stage line between Holbrook, Snowflake and Ft. Apache, and a hotel in Snowflake. Mrs. Riggs wrote plays and readings, taught public speaking and was a professional play director. She wrote two books, the most recent entitled, "The Five Branches of Love." She lived in Phoenix. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Veon R. Shupe of Phoenix and Mrs. Alice R. Harris of Eagle, Idaho; three sons, Don and Rockford, both of Phoenix, and Curtis Finch of Walnut Grove, Calif.; 25 grandchildren, and 66 great-grandchildren. Services at the Ninth Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery. Mortensen-Kings Funeral Home made arrangements. The AZ Republic Thurs., Aug. 10, 1967.

RIGGS, Melvin E.
Melvin E. Riggs, 85, of Show Low, a retired mail carrier, was born in California and died March 19, 1994. He was an Army Air Corps and Air Force veteran. Daughters, Linda Bell and Kathleen Pinson; son, William J.; and five grandchildren. Private services in Show Low. 3/24/1994.

RIGGS, Sara Ellen
2 Oct 1898 - Oct 1980 , son, Wayne; brother, Edward PERISHO of Golden, Colorado;

RIGGS, Vivian Peach
Vivian Peach Riggs, 63, Apache Junction, was born in Iowa and moved to Arizona five years ago. Husband, Rex; daughters, Doreen HANSEN, Kollette TORRES and Denise RUSTIGE; son, Kevin. Services in Iowa. 12/7/1982.

RIGONI, Chris
Chris Rigoni, 78, a retired truck driver who moved here 19 years ago from Illinois, died Oct. 7, 1979, in Hillhaven Health Care Center. He was born in Italy and is survived by a sister. Mass was in St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2038 W. Van Buren. 9 Oct 1979

RILEY, Burley L.
Burley L. Riley, 14, a ninth grader, died Monday, July 1, 1974, in Aurora, Illinois. He was born in Phoenix and left here in 1971 to live in Aurora, Illinois. Father, Harold Riley; mother, Mrs. Theda Riley Hestutune; a brother and two sisters; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Layee, and great-grandmother, Mrs. Mary Reynolds. Grimshaw Bloom Chapel. Burial in East Resthaven Cemetery. 7/7/1974.

RILEY, Chester
Chester Riley, 57, a World War II Navy veteran who moved here in 1972 from Oakland, Calif., and was a nursing technician at Good Samaritan Hospital, died Nov. 1, 1979, in the hospital. Mr. Riley is survived by his wife, Ruth; children, Kathleen Detona, Karen Hall, Linda Emerson, Donna and Michael; mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Clare ZImmerman; seven grandchildren; a brother and two sisters. Private services were arranged at Northwest Mortuary. The AZ Republic Nov. 2, 1979, p. D3.

RILEY, Dorothy E.
Dorothy E. Riley, 78, a former deputy clerk of the court for Maricopa County, died Jan. 31, 1982. Mrs. Riley was born in Chicago and came to Phoenix in 1921. Services were at Whitney & Murphy Downtown Chapel. Feb. 2, 1982.

RILEY, Pearl
Pearl Riley, 66, of 2321 E. Highland, died Dec. 27, 1982, at a Valley hospital. Mrs. Riley was born in Oklahoma and moved to Arizona 40 years ago. She is survived by her husband, William; daughters, Lula Laytham and Sharon Carns; sons, John and Doyle; a sister and a brother; 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services will be will be Thursday at East Resthaven Cemetery, 4310 E. Southern. Botimer Family Mortuary made arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic Wednesday, December 29, 1982.

RILEY, Retha B.
61, of MOrenci, was born in Haskell, Texas, and came here 11 years ago. Husband, Virgil; son, Gerald of California; two brothers and three sisters. Burial in Clifton City Cemetery. 8/22/1967.

RILEY, Shauna
Daughter of Brian and Patti Riley, sister of Donovan. Memorial Mass in St. Thomas Aquinas Activity Center, Litchfield Park. The family suggests donations to Yuma Regional Medical Center, Pediatrics Ward. Arrangements by Whitney & Murphy. Published in The Arizona Republic Friday, January 1, 1982.

RIMESTAD, Ann
Graveside services for Ann Rimestad, 64, who moved to Fountain Hills in 1974 from Washington, D. C., will be Wednesday in Paradise Memorial Gardens, 9300 E. Shea. Mrs. Rimestad, 1650 Jacklin Drive, Fountain Hills, died Sept. 30, 1979, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Idar; daughters, Sanna Solen and Karen Chappelear; three grandchildren; a sister and a brother. Arrangements were made at Messinger Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, October 2, 1979.

RINALDI, Thomas Edward
Thomas Edward Rinaldi, 54, a civil engineer the past 15 years, died March 12, 1980, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. Mr. Rinaldi was a veteran of World War II and the Korea conflict. He moved here in 1976 from Toledo, Ohio. Survivors include his sons, Michael D. and Tim. 3/14/1980.

RINEHART, Blossom M.
Blossom M. Rinehart, 85, of Glendale, died Aug. 1, 1994. She was born in Oakland, California, and was a secretary. Survivors include her daughter, Amy B. Alves; and three grandchildren. Private services Best Funeral Services. Thursday, August 4, 1994.

RINELLA, Vincent J.
Vincent J. Rinella, 79, of Sun City, died Feb. 2, 1994. He was born in Stanford, Connecticut, and was a hotel bell captain. Wife, Emma; daughters, Janet Hitchins and Lisa Olsen; son, Vincent, Jr.; eight grandchildren. Mass at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, Sun City. Sunland Mortuary. 2/4/1994.

RINGER, Jonas Raymond
Jonas Raymond Ringer, 70, of Glendale, owner and operator of the Sugar Beet Factory, died June 14, 1994. He was born in New York City and was an Army veteran. Survivors include his son, Phillip; and sister, Irene Morgan. Services Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City. Contributions: American Heart Association. The AZ Republic June 17, 1994.

RINGLE, David Carlton
infant son of Nancy T. Bivens and Brent, of Phoenix, died Feb. 7, 1994. Survivors also include his grandparents. The Arizona Republic 2/12/1994.

RINKS, Arthur C.
Arthur C. Rinks, 78, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died 9-14-04. Survived by wife Sarah and children, Robert, Joann, Patrick, Gary and David. 15 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter Tommie. Services 9:30 a. m. Monday 9-20-04 at National Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/17/2004.

RIORDAN, Mary
Mary "Madeline" Riordan, 84, was born in Monmouth, IL, and died Wed., Dec. 31, 1969, in Doctors Hospital. She came here from Chicago in 1952. Daughter, Mrs. Walt DITZEN of Scottsdale; a son, Edward K. of Los Angeles; one sister and two brothers out of state; two grandchildren. Funeral Mass was in St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 4510 N. 24th St. Burial in Macomb, Illinois. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/1/1970.

RIOS, Arturo DeJesus
Arturo DeJesus Rios, infant son of Socima and Arturo, died Aug. 20, 1994. He was born in Phoenix. Immaculate Heart Church. Brown's Colonial Mortuary. 8/23/1994.

RIOS, Flora Firth
Flora Firth Rios, 69, died Friday, May 31, 1974, in her home at 1501 W. Pierce. Husband, Roman; sons, Harry and Raymond; a brother, Louis Troutman; and two grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. 6/3/1974.

RIOS, Jesus M.
Jesus M. Rios, 82, died Wed., Jan.7, 1976, in a Phoenix hospital. He was brought here as an infant from his native Tucson and was a self-employed plumber until 1955. He was employed in maintenance by the City of Phoenix Water Dept from 1935 to 1948. Survivors include his wife, Rosa; children, Arcenia Braver, Gloria Orozco, Dora Ramirez, Ernestine Campa, George, Robert, Armando, Henry and Dannie; three brothers; two sisters; 35 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mass at Church of St. Anthony, 909 S. First Ave. Published Friday, Jan. 9, 1976.

RIPEPI, Albert G.
Albert G. Ripepi, 73, of Mesa, died Aug. 5, 1994. He was born in Cleveland and was a retired business man and World War II Army Air Forces veteran. Wife, N . . . (illegible) Maryvale Mortuary. National Cremation and Burial. 8/19/1994.

RISCHPATER, Evan G.
Glendale - Evan G. Rischpater, 69, died Nov. 18, 1982, at Maryvale Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Rischpater was born in East Palestine, Ohio, moved to Arizona 20 years ago from California. He had worked for the Arizona insurance commission and was a member of El Zaribah Shrine, Scottish Rite, and Glendale Eastern Star. Survivors include his wife, Helen; sons, Evan and William; daughters, Judy Jones and Sally Melius; two brothers; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were at Chapel of the Chimes. 11/21/1982.

RISK, Emily C.
Rosary for Emily C. Risk, 70, was in Glendale Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave. Mass was in Sts. Simon & Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. 27th Ave. Mrs. Risk, 8429 N. 27th Ave., died March 12, 1980, in her home. She came here in 1976 from Chicago and was a member of Catholic Order of Foresters. Surviving are a son, Richard; two grandchildren; a sister and a brother. The Arizona Republic Thursday, March 13, 1980.

RISSE, William L.
75, 25 January 1960

RITCHIE, Craig D.
Craig D. Ritchie, age 52, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on August 29, 2004. Services will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2004 at 1:00 PM at Camelback Sunset Chapel Funeral Home, 301 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 2929 South 48th Street, Tempe, AZ 85282. Arrangements handled by Camelback Sunset Chapel Funeral Home. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

RITCHIE, Jerry A.
Jerry A. Ritchie, 43, of Mesa, died May 16, 1994. He was born in Marion County, Kentucky, and was a real estate broker. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; daughter, Robin M.; son, Jerry A.; mother, Esther; sisters, Arlene Wilson, Helen Thomas, Cathy Anderson, Christy Boone, Cindy Burke and Renee Kim; brothers, Mike, Wayne, Randi, Kevin and Keith. Christ the King Catholic Church, Mesa. 19 May 1994.

RITCHINGS, Roy L.
Roy L. Ritchings, 37, Ahwatukee, appliance repairman, died Nov. 11, 1988. He was born in Orange, New Jersey, and was a Navy veteran. Survived by wife, Pamela; a daughter; his father; three brothers. Green Acres Mortuary, 5830 W. Missouri, Glendale. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona Nov. 14, 1988.

RITTER, Augusta F.
Augusta F. Ritter, 82, of Rogers, Arkansas, and Chandler, a minister, died Feb. 8, 1994. He was born in Oklahoma. Survivors include his daughters, Joan Williams and Pauline Austin; sons, Bob, Howard, Donald and Harold; sister, Vivian Sweigart; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Drive, Chandler. The Arizona Republic Thursday, Feb. 10, 1994.

RITTER, Harry R., Sr.
7 Feb 1899 - 4 Mar 1970. Harry R. Ritter, Sr., 71, a retired carpenter, died Mar. 4, 1970, in Doctors Hospital. He came here 15 years ago from Saint Ann, MO. He had been a maintenance employe for a year for Totem Stores. He was born in Alden, KS. Survivors include his wife, Amy; two daughters, Gloria Ritter of Phoenix and Mrs. Wanda Peters of Great Bend, KS; two sons, Donald of Phoenix and Harry, Jr., of Bellingham, WA; a sister, Mrs. Florence Dinsmore, Lyons, KS; and three grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. Burial in Green Acres Cemetery. 3/5/1970.

RIVAS, David P.
Mass for David P. Rivas, 17, who attended Julian Elementary and South Mountain High schools, was in St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church. David was brought here as an infant from California and died Oct. 7, 1979, in Phoenix. He is survived by his parents, Mary and Celro Rivas; two sisters; two brothers; two grandparents and a great-grandparent. The AZ Republic Oct. 11, 1979.

RIVAS, Leopoldo
Leopoldo Rivas, 77, who was born in Tempe, died Monday, June 3, 1974, in St. Luke's Hospital. He was employed many years as a hay baler and nine years in the City of Tempe water department. He retired in 1964. He was a member of the Porfiro Diaz Lodge No. 1. Wife, Concepcion A.; daughters, Mrs. Elvira Gutierrez and Leonardo Rivas; a brother, John Davila; sisters, Mrs. Rosa Gonzales, Mrs. Rita Fajardo and Mrs. Carmen Mendoza; and two grandchildren. Mass in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 6/5/1974.

RIVAS-CORDOVA, Isidro
Isidro Rivas-Cordova, 27, of Gilbert, died Jan. 30, 1994. He was born in Mexico and was an auto detail worker. Mother, Dolores; and nine brothers and sisters. No services. Melcher's Chapel of the Roses. 2/5/1994.

RIVER, James R.
James R. River, 34, of Mesa, died August 15, 1994. He was born in Newton, Iowa. Wife, Lois; daughter, Sabrina; son, James Allen; parents, Hazel and Carrol; sisters, Carol and Cheryl; and brothers, Larry and Richard. 19 August 1994.

RIVER, Jessie C.
27 Jul 1907 - 27 Feb 1970. Jessie C. River, 62, died Friday, Feb. 27, 1970, in St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Potter, KS, and came to Phoenix in 1944. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Elmer B.; two daughter, Mrs. Edmond A. Powell, Pomona, CA, and Sharon River of Phoenix; and three grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. 3/2/1970.

RIVERA, Catalina
Catalina Rivera, 91, of Phoenix, Az, passed away September 10, 2004. Memorial mass St. Anthony Catholic Church, Saturday 9/18/2004, 4pm, 909 S. 1st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements by Abel Funeral Services. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2004.

RIVERA, Joe R.
Joe R. Rivers, 59, of 1360 E. Osborn, a retired truck driver for the city ... department, died Jan. 30, 1981, in Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Phoenix and had been in the National Guard. Survivors include his wife, Jose; children, Robbie Man ..., Jeanne Verdugo, Joe and Rudy; two brothers; four sisters and six grandchildren. Prayer services were Monday at A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. Services at El Monte Sinai Iglesia Christiana Church, 4823 S. Seventh St. Sunday, Feb. 1, 1981.

RIVERA, Mary
Mesa - Mrs. Mary G. Rivera, 64, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1970, in Mesa General Hospital. She was born in El Paso and came to Mesa 40 years ago. Published Thursday, Dec. 17, 1970.

RIVERA, Mary Patlan
Mary Patlan Rivera, 59, of Glendale, AZ, passed away September 20, 2004. She was born June 27, 1945 in Minatare, Nebraska. She was a Medical CNA. She was preceded in death by her parents Gilbert and Frances and brother Stanley. She is survived by 5 children: Eric, Stephanie, Michele, Rey Jr. and Valarie; 4 sisters and 1 brother, 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grand-children. Visitation 9/25/04, Saturday, at 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Crystal Rose Funeral Home, 9155 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson, AZ. with Rosary from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Arrangements entrusted to Crystal Rose Funeral Home. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/23/2004.

RIVERA, Peter R.
Ajo - Mass for Peter R. Rivera, 34, who died Oct. 23, 1979, in an automobile accident near Camp Verde, was at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Mr. Rivera, an Ajo native, moved to Phoenix several years ago. He was maitre d' at the Union Hills Country Club in Sun City. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guillermo Rivera; three brothers and three sisters. The AZ Republic Oct. 27, 1979.

RIVERA, Rachel Bejar
Rachel Bejar Rivera, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on September 21, 2004 at the age of 56. She was born in Weslaco, Texas on October 26, 1947 to Reverend Jaime Bejar Sr. and Maria Sotelo Bejar. She married Salvador R. Rivera on November 26, 1966 in Anaheim, CA. She devoted her life to serving God and others. She was very active in the ladies auxiliary organization, Dorcas, at her church, holding leadership positions at the local and state level. She composed many songs and dramas that continue to be widely enjoyed. Rachel was an honor student at Phoenix College where she received numerous academic scholarships and awards. She is survived by her husband, SaIvador, mother, Maria; two children, Sal and Erika; five grandchildren, Erika-Jasmine, Micah, Adriana, Graciela and Jacob; and five brothers and sisters, Noni Flores, John Bejar, Gabriel Bejar, Michael Bejer, and Lydia Avila. She was preceded in death by father, Rev. Jaime Bejar Sr.; sister, Tabitha Bejar; and brother Jaime Bejar, Jr. Visitation and Service at First Apostolic Church, 749 E. Baseline, Phoenix, AZ at 7:00 pm on Sunday, September 26, 2004. Funeral Service at First Apostolic Church at 10:00 am on Monday, September 27, 2004. Internment at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/24/2004 - 9/26/2004.

RIVERS, Aaron Julian
Scottsdale -- Aaron Julian Rivers, 48, 1037 E. Oak, died Saturday on the Salt River Indian Reservation. Survivors include his wife, Hazel; children, Gloria Lynda, Amanda, Evelyn, Leonard and Theodore; stepchildren, Myra and Roadney Eschief; and a sister. Services in the Papago Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 11 Feb 1976

RIVERS, Lynne J.
Lynne J. Rivers, 54, of Scottsdale, died Feb. 11, 1994. She was born in New York and was the owner of a graphic design company. Survivors include her husband, Frederick; daughters, Lauren Ulrich, Jill Janes, Jacque Janes, Ann and Sarah; sons, Kenneth Mott and Fred; sister, Merrilee Hughes. Hansen Mortuary. Services Church of the Holy Cross, 3001 N. Hayden. Contributions: Church of the Epiphany. The Arizona Republic 2/16/1994.

RIX, Gertrude M.
Gertrude M. Rix, 89, of Apache Junction, was born in Portage, N. Y. and died March 21, 1994. Brother, Everett Lee and several nieces and nephews survive. 3/24/1994.

RIZO, Alejandra Hernandez
Alejandra Hernandez Rizo, 82, moved to Phoenix 37 years ago from California and died June 26, 1978. She was a member of the Guadalupanas. Husband, Daniel; children, Rosa Cuellar, Jessie Mejia, and Paul; two sisters; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Rosary in Sacred Heart Church. Whitney & Murphy Downtown Chapel. Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

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