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DEAN, Beulah M.
Wickenburg - Services for Beulah M. Dean, 69, who died Sept. 29, 1980, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, will be Thursday at the Wickenburg Funeral Home. Mrs. Dean, a Kentucky native, moved to Wickenburg in 1945. She later lived in Phoenix and Eloy. Survivors include a son, Howard, and two grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Wednesday, October 1, 1980.

DEAN, Freeman S.
Freeman S. Dean, 87, of Wickenburg, died May 21, 1994. He was born in Oregon and was a retired miner. Wife, Elva; daughters, Sally Martin and Paula Faulkner; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. 5/23/1994.

DEAN, George
27 Mar 1920 - 28 Oct 1979 Services for George Dean, 59, a World War II Marine Corps veteran who was a maintenance employee for Washington School District, was in Grimshaw Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home. Mr. Dean, 6540 N. Black Canyon, died Oct. 28, 1979, in his home. He moved here in 1962 from Texas. Surviving are his wife, Berda; children, Susan Ann Gunter, Sandra Jean Adlerberg, Richard and Robert L.; a grandchild; two brothers and a sister. The Arizona Republic Wed., October 31, 1979.

DEAN, Harry
San Carlos - Harry Dean, 83, died Monday, June 17, 1974, in Phoenix Indian Medical Center. He was a retired hospital attendant. Survivors include a half-brother, Robert Harrison; sister, Mrs. Nora Gilson; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Services in the San Carlos Lutheran Mission Church. Safford Funeral Home. Burial in San Carlos Cemetery. 6/22/1974.

DEAN, John E., Sr.
John E. Dean, Sr., 64, moved to Chandler five months ago from Thomasboro, Illinois. He was born in Pickens, S.C. and died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He had been a construction supervisor for Interstate General Contractors, builders of air traffic control towers and radar sites in Long Grove, Illinois. Survivors include his wife, Edith; daughters, Phyllis MENNENGER, Naomi WELLS, Lois WILDE; sons, Raymond, John, Jr., and George; two sisters; two brothers; 13 grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette 10/20/1982.

DEAN, Richard
Funeral services for Richard Thomas Dean, pilot of the light aircraft which crashed Jan. 18, 1979, about 20 miles south of Wickenburg in the desert, were last week in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Kirkland. Mr. Dean was an elder in that church. He and three passengers were enroute to work at the Palo Verde nuclear generating plant near Buckeye. Stormy weather conditions prevailed at the time. Interment was in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Mr. Dean lived in Walnut Grove. He was born 40 years ago in New Mexico and had been a resident in Arizona for 32 years. He was a steam fitter and had worked all over the state of Arizona at his trade. At the time of death, he was employed by Bechtel Corp. as general foreman at the nuclear generating plant. Mr. Dean was a member of El Zaribah Shrine Temple, Phoenix and a charter member of the Elks Club, Page. Survivors are his widow, Kay Ester; three daughters, Larella Linda, Luella Lena and Lorana Lea all of Walnut Grove; a brother, Robert W. Dean of Yuma; two sisters, Onita Elmore of Biloxi, Miss., and Patricia Jacobson of Puyallup, Wash., his mother, Margie helper of Forrest, Miss., and father, William C. Dean of Anderson, Mo. The Hampton Funeral Home in Prescott was in charge of arrangements. The Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, AZ February 1, 1979, p. 6.

DEAN, Robert Jack
Robert Jack Dean, 62, of Phoenix, died Feb. 11, 1994. He was a retired naval stock clerk, was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and was a Navy veteran. Survivors include his companion, Beverly PECCHENINO and daughter, Jauleen CAREY. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/16/1994.

DEAN, Ruth M.
Ruth M. Dean, 77, a native of Conneaut, Ohio, who moved to Phoenix in 1951, died Sep. 29, 1967, in Phoenix General Hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth VIGORITO and Mrs. Dorothy KLEMM, both of Phoenix; a sister out of state; and five grandchildren. Burial in Conneaut, Ohio. The Arizona Republic 9/30/1967.

DEAN, Ruth Settle
Ruth Settle Dean, 73, died Monday, Dec. 29, 1969, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mrs. Dean was born in Meagher County, Montana, and came to Phoenix in 1961 from Evanston, Illinois. She was a member of Chi Omega sorority at the University of Wisconsin and the Order of Eastern Star in Glenwood City, WI. Husband, Harry C.; daughter, Mrs. A. Janet BERLUTI of Spokane, WA. a sister out of state; and four grandchildren. Services were in the First Presbyterian Church, 402 W. Monroe. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/1/1970.

DEANDA, Ignacia
Ignacia DeAnda, 85, who lived in the Valley 52 years, died Oct. 8, 1982, in Hemet, California. She moved to the Valley in 1930 from her native Mexico. Survivors include four daughters, Mary Chavez, Connie Manjarea, Pauline DaAnda and Celia Castro; five sons, ... and Roman DeAnda and Francisco, Lorenzo and Ramon Cordova; a sister; two brothers; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette 12 Oct 1982.

DEANS, M. A.
Mrs. M. A. Deans, 86, a homemaker, died Sat. Oct. 16, 1982, in a Valley nursing home. She was born in England and moved to Phoenix from Tucson. Survivors include her husband, Alexander; daughter, Doris; two sons, Alexander and Harold; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette 10/19/1982.

DEANS, Marcella
4 July 1906 - 23 Oct 1982 Marcella Deans died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1982, in her Phoenix home. She came to Arizona in 1969. No known survivors. The Phoenix Gazette 28 Oct 1982.

DEARWESTER, Alfred
Alfred "Allen" Dearwester, 83, former resident of Phoenix, died September 10, 2004 at Florida Hospital, Orange City, FL due to complications from pneumonia. Mr. Dearwester, a WW II Army veteran, was born May 31, 1921 in Cincinnati, OH. He was employed as the Manager of Graphic Reproduction at General Electric in Ohio, transferring to Daytona Beach, Fl to work on the Apollo Support project. He later transferred to G E/Honeywell Phoenix. After his retirement in 1978 he actively volunteered and became involved in Archaeology. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors for Pueblo Grande Museum. He put in countless hours volunteering for N. O. S. E., Christmas for the needy, Navigator program at Sky Harbor, AARP, PCSH, and directed the annual Indian Market for several years. He also participated in many archaeological digs throughout Arizona finding and recording artifacts. He was appointed by the Governor to the Archaeology Advisory Commission in 1993, 1996 and 1999. As well as being a friend of the Hopi, he lectured throughout Arizona on turquoise, rock art, and site excavations, to name a few. He was an active member of the Honeywell Retirement Club, making many contributions to its monthly newsletter. Mr. Dearwester returned to Florida in August 2002 and resided in Deland. Survivors include sons, Allen of Fruitland Park, FL, David of Edgewater, FL, Bill of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Marc of Orange City, FL, daughters, Emily Morris of Spring, TX, Roseanne Chiulli, of Cocoa, FL, along with five grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the National Prostate Cancer Coalition, 1154 15th Street N. W., Washington, D. C. 20005 or to the Pueblo Grande Museum. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/14/2004 - 9/19/2004.

DEATON, Edward
Apache Junction - Services for Edward Deaton, 76, a retired supervisor for General Motors, will be Friday in Desert View Chapel, 9702 E. Apache Trail. Mr. Deaton, 552 W.Teepe St., died April 17, 1978, in Desert Samaritan Hospital. He was a meber of the Church of Christ here and a Masonic Lodge in ...langer, Kentucky. Survivors include his wife, Virginia; children, LuVenia DeGraw, James Ralph, Keith and Jerry; four sisters and two brothers. Rev. P. L. Winchell and Apache Lodge No. 69 F.&A.M. officiating. Interment Mesa City Cemetery. The Arizona Republic Thursday, April 20, 1978

DEBEER, Jane K.
Jane K. DeBeer, 43, of Scottsdale, AZ died Monday, September 20, in Scottsdale, AZ, as the result of an automobile accident. Jane was born in Sioux City, IA February 20, 1961, grew up in Morrison, IL, attended Western Illinois University and graduated from Western Washington University. Her vibrant personality will be missed by parents, Paul and Kathy DeBeer, Sun City, AZ, sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Lance Dunn, niece and nephew Alyssa and Kyle Dunn, Marion, IA, Aunt and Uncle Ruth and Bruce Dayton, Minnetonka, MN, Aunt and Uncle Bob and Mary Lynn Johnson, St. Charles, IL, and cousins Kim, Bob and Grace Griffin, Wayzata, MN, Mark Stricker, Scottsdale, AZ, Candace, Jason and Allison Ulitzsch, Hamilton, Ohio, Kathryn, Carl and Keegan Alvis, Aurora, IL. She will also be missed by close friend Brad Neuhaus, co-workers at Arizona Best Real Estate and many friends in Scottsdale, AZ, Morrison, Illinois, and throughout the country. Jane was preceded in death by brother, David Paul DeBeer, Grandparents Peter and Eleanor DeBeer and Kenneth and Alberta Johnson. Jane will be remembered for her flamboyant zest for life, extravagant love for family and friends, passion for elegance, and love for travel. Memorial services will be held October 8, at 11:00 a. m. at Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, 25150 N Pima Road, Scottsdale. Following the service, there will be a gathering at Pane E Vino restaurant, 8900 E Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale (NE corner of Pima & Pinnacle Peak). Memorials may be sent to the Jane K. DeBeer Scholarship Fund, Wells Fargo Bank, 100 W Lincolnway, Morrison, IL 61270 to benefit a college bound high school senior girl at Jane's alma mater who has excelled in athletics. Jane was inducted into the Morrison Athletic Hall of Fame on Sept. 17, 2004 three days prior to her death. She holds the record for girls' high jump. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/25/2004 - 9/26/2004.

DEBENEDETTO, Anthony
Anthony DeBenedetto died April 18, 1978. Survived by wife, Catherine of Scottsdale; son, Vincent, of Phoenix, daughter, Josephine Robson of Phoenix; one brother and six sisters, all out of state; 20 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. St. Daniel's Catholic Church. Interment St. Francis Cemetery. The Arizona Republic, Thursday, April 20, 1978

DEBOER, Yvonne L.
Glendale - Yvonne L. DeBoer, 41, died Wed., Oct. 23, 1974. She came here from her native Minnesota and was a member of the Orangewood Christian Reformed Church, 3702 W. Orangewood. Husband, Arthur; children, Bradley of Reno, NV, Mrs. Deborah Nash, Reno, and Barbara DeBoer, Glendale; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Johnson, Glendale; a brother, Larry Johnson, Phx., Carl Johnson, Lakewood, CA; and two sisters, Mrs. Betty Almtic, Braham, MN, and Mrs. Janice Wotters, Burke, VA; and three grandchildren. Chapel of the Chimes. Burial in Glendale Memorial Park. 10/25/1974.

DEBUF, Joseph G.
Mesa -- Rosary for Joseph G. DeBUF, 63, who died Sunday in his home at 554 W. Clark, were at Melcher Mortuary, 43 S. Stapley. Mass of Requiem was at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, First Street and MacDonald. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Mr. Debuf was born in Belgium and moved here 23 years ago from Danhvers, Mont., where he was a rancher. He was semi-retired. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; one daughter, Mrs. John Hall of Alamogordo, N.M.; and six brothers and one sister living out of state. August 8, 1967.

DECABOOTER, Susan Lynn
Susan Lynn DeCabooter, 3515 W. Griswold, a waitress who moved to Arizona 15 years ago, died Jan. 30, 1982, at Good Samaritan Hospital after a long illness. Miss DeCabooter was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Parents, Arthur and Vivian DeCabooter; two brothers and a sister. Mass at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 10815 N. 35th Ave. Feb. 2, 1982.

DECANE, Stephen L.
Scottsdale -- Stephen L. Decane, 46, a refugee from Hungary, died Friday, May 12, 1967, en route to a hospital here. He was a metal grinder for a metalcraft firm. He was born in Budapest, Hungary, and left there in the revolt of 1959 and lived four years in New Jersey. He was a naturalized American citizen. Wife, Katherine; a daughter, Beatrice Eve, both of Phoenix; and his mother, Anna SZOCS, Budapest. Mass of Requiem at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church with burial in St. Francis Cemetery, Phoenix. 5/14/1967.

DECARO, Joseph John
Joseph John DeCaro, Jr. 82, of Scottsdale, AZ quietly slipped into the presence of the Lord, September 3, 2004. He was born March 15, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois. He served in WWII with the 485th Anti Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (96th Division) in Leyte and Okinawa, South Pacific Theatre. After the war, he graduated from American Television School in Chicago, IL and later began employment with Motorola. He was then transferred to Scottsdale, AZ in 1968, retiring in 1987. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Mable DeCaro of Scottsdale, AZ; daughter, Sharon Frank of Chandler, AZ; Son-In-Law and friend, Rick Frank of Chandler, AZ and sisters, Antoinette and Jeannie of Chicago, IL. Services will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at Messinger Indian School Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale, AZ at 11:30 a. m., with visitation one hour prior to the service. Our heartfelt thanks to Hospice of the Valley for their loving care. Joseph, husband, father and friend, you will be greatly missed. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/7/2004.

DECASTRO, Floyd Howard
Floyd Howard de Castro, 54, a 32nd degree Mason who came to Phoenix two years ago from Cheyenne, WY, died Tues., Sep. 19, 1967, in his home. He was born in Sheridan, WY. He was a member of a Masonic lodge, the Shrine, Knights Templar, the Episcopal Church and Order of Eastern Star, all in Cheyenne, and was an adviser for the Stoner Chapter of Demolay in Phoenix. Survivors include three sons, John and Richard, both of Phoenix, and Thomas of Long Beach, CA; his mother, Mrs. Edith deCastro of Cheyenne; two brothers and five sisters out of state and two grandchildren. Cremation. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/22/1967.

DECELLES, Dona J.
Dona J. Decelles, 86, of Phoenix, died Aug. 18, 1994. He was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and was a welder. Daughter, Elizabeth Morning; son, David; five grandchildren. Services were held in Massachusetts. Brown's Colonial Mortuary. 8/23/1994.

DECK, Chester I.
21 Aug 1895 - 8 Mar 1980 Mesa - Chester I. Deck, 84, who retired as a dispatcher and telegraph operator after 49 years with the Santa Fe Railroad Co., died March 8, 1980. He was a World War I Army veteran and a member of Trinity Methodist Church in Hutchinson, KS, and a 50-year member of the Masons. He moved here in 1970. Wife, Florence; children, Jacqueline Osborn, Richard and Chester. Services were in his native Abbeyville, Kansas. 3/15/1980.

DECKER, Anna F.
Snowflake - Services for Anna F. Decker, 76, who died Oct. 29, 1979, at her home here, were at the SNowflake Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mrs. Decker, a Salt Lake City native, moved to Snowflake in 1928. She was a retired elementary school teacher. Survivors include her husband, Lorenzo; four sons, Daniel, Fred, David and Jared; three daughters, Janet Wallace, Patricia Maylan and Catherine Day; two brothers; two sisters; and 28 grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Nov. 2, 1979.

DECKER, Dennis A.
Dennis A. Decker, 22, who was a heavy equipment operator, was killed in an accident at a worksite March 12, 1980. He was a Phoenix native and a member of Operating Engineers Union 428. Mother, Charlene P. Decker; father, Willis D. Decker; a sister, three brothers and grandmother survive. 3/15/1980.

DECKER, Dr. John Peter
66, 10/4/1982.

DECKER, Janet Maloy
Janet Maloy Decker, passed away September 12, 2004. Born June 7, 1932, Pima, AZ, the second daughter of Weldon and Thelma Maloy of Safford, Arizona. Janet married Orville W. Decker, September 8, 1951. They have six children: O. Lynn Decker, Holbrook, AZ, Rhonda Warner Sunsites, AZ, Jeffrey Decker Mesa, AZ, Douglas Decker Gallup, NM, Jay Decker Winslow, AZ, and Gery Decker, deceased. The family lived in Safford, Show Low, Holbrook, Flagstaff, and moved to Mesa, July 1999. Janet and Orville have served two full-time missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Greece Athens Mission on the Isle of Cyprus, and to the Wisconsin Milwaukee Mission. They have also served as temple workers in the Arizona Temple for 9 years. Janet is survived by one sister, Marie Busby, of Safford, Arizona. There will be a viewing on Friday evening, September 17, 2004 from 6:00-8:00 p. m. at Bunkers Mortuary, 3529 E. University Drive, Mesa. A viewing will also be held on Saturday, September 18, 2004, at 9:00 a. m. at the Mesa 76th Ward Building, 1911 N. 24th Street, Mesa, with services following at 10:00 a. m. Final services and interment will be at the Holbrook, Arizona Cemetery the same afternoon at 4:00 p. m. Arrangements are being made by Bunkers Mortuary of Mesa Arizona and Owens Mortuary of Holbrook, Arizona. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

DECKER, Janet Maloy
Janet Maloy Decker, 72 of Mesa died Sept. 12, 2004 in Mesa. Services: 10 a. m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mesa 76th Ward, 1911 N. 24th St. Bunker's University Chapel handled arrangements. (480) 830-4105. Submitted on (09/15/2004) from East Valley Tribune

DECLAY, Jessie
Whiteriver - Services for Jessie Declay, 76, who died Sunday, Oct. 7, 1979, in Monterey Nursing Center in Scottsdale, were at Miracle Church in Canyon Day. Mr. Declay is survived by his children, Milton, Ida Gordon, Eunice Walker, and Christine Fall; 24 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Friday, Oct. 12, 1979.

DECOIZART, Andre
Andre de Coizart, 96, of New York City, a winter visitor to Carefree and a retired foreign corresponding journalist, died Feb. 5, 1994. He was born in France and was a World War I veteran. Survivors include his stepdaughter, Sarah M. Knowles; and brother, Mark. Services were held in Worcester, Mass. Green Acres Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 8, 1994.

DECOSMO, William
William Decosmo, 78, of Phoenix, passed away September 6, 2004. Samaritan Funeral Home handled arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

DECURTIS, Thomas C.
15 Sep 1936 - March 1980 Thomas C. De Curtis. Rosary at Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E. Greenway. Mass of Christian Burial St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 11001 N. 40th St. Interment Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery. 3/26/1980.

DEDAKIS, Katherine C.
Katherine C. DeDakis, 66, of Phoenix, a draperies designer, died Feb. 4, 1994. Survivors include her husband, William; son, James W.; brothers John and Stafford Machas; one grandchild. Trisagion service Monday, Paradise Chapel Funeral Home, 3934 E. Indian School. Services Most Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 1973 E. Maryland. Contributions Cigna Hospice, 7600 N. 16th St., Phoenix. Published Monday, Feb. 7, 1994. Published in the Arizona Republic Monday, February 7, 1994.

DEE, Michael R.
Michael R. Dee, 76, died Jan. 27, 1997, in Sun City. He was born in Yugoslavia and was a retired petroleum engineer. Wife, Lillian; daughter, Marina; Green Acres Mortuary and Cemetery, 401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale. The Arizona Republic 30 Jan 1997, p.CL18.

DEEGAN, Charles J.
Charles J. Deegan, 75, of Scottsdale, died April 20, 1978, in Scottsdale Christian Home. Mr. Deegan came to Arizona in 1950 and was a member of the Masonic Shrine and Elks Lodge in Globe. He had retired from quality control after 21 years with AiResearch. Survived by daughter, Connie Shelin of Flagstaff; three grandchildren. Green Acres Memorial Gardens, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. The Phoenix Gazette Friday, April 21, 1978

DEELATORRE, Andres M.
16 Dec 1900 - 24 June 1974. Andres M. DeLaTorre, 73, a laborer who had lived in Phoenix 18 years, died Monday, June 24, 1974, in a Phoenix hospital. Wife, Mercy; children, Refugio, Guadalupe, Eligio, Manuel, Mrs. Teresa Martinez, Mrs. Ana Maria Molina and Mrs. Yolanda Jaime; 26 grandchildren and a great-grandson. Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. Mass was in the Church of St. Anthony. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 6/27/1974.

DEEMS, Larry
Walnut Ridge -- The Rev. Larry Deems, 75, of Walnut Ridge, died Thursday, Sept. 9, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born at Coffeyville, Kan., he was a retired Southern Baptist minister and member of the First Baptist Church of Alton, Mo. He was association missionary for Southern Baptist Churches in Southern Missouri. Survivors include two daughters, Kathie Deems Jones-Vasarhely of Parker, Ariz., and Julia Ann Jenkins of Jonesboro; a sister, Myrtle Agnes Burnsed of Hewitt, Texas; two brothers, Calvin E. Deems of Carterville, Mo., and Junior Franklin Deems of Virginia Beach, Va.; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Calvin and Myrtle Agnes Gibson Deems; two sisters; and a brother. A memorial service was Sunday in the Freedom Center, 1717 Hasbrook Road, with the Rev. Anthony Strickland officiating. The body was cremated. Langford-Bookout Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 4002, Jonesboro, Ark., 72403 or the Freedom Center, 1717 Hasbrook Road, Jonesboro, Ark., 72416. The Jonesboro Sun Sept. 9, 2005.

DEES, Audie Lee
Chandler -- Audie Lee Dees, 49, a cafe operator, died Thurs., May 4, 1967, at her home. She was a native of Alton, MO, and came to Chancler in 1935. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Sharon Posey, Little ROck, AR; two sons, Tom Brinkley, Fresno, CA, and Don Brinkley, Chandler; a stepson, Don Dees, Madera, CA; six sisters, Mrs. John Leonard, Chandler, Mrs. Lester Brinkley, Tempe, and four others out of state; and two brothers, Leonard Cowan, Chandler, and another out of state. Interment in Gardens of Peace Memorial Park. 5/ 7/1967.

DEES, John R.
Services for John R. Dees, 56, a painter for the Pete King Corp., will be private. Dees, who moved to Phoenix from his native Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, died Thursday, September 30, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife; JoAnne; a son, John Curtis; two brothers; and one grandchild. The Arizona Republic Saturday, Oct. 2, 1982.

DEESPINOZA, Louisa Masciel
25 August 1880 - 3 July 1974. Prescott - Mrs. Louisa Masciel De Espinoza, 83, of Seligman, died Wed., July 3, 1974 in Yavapai Community Hospital. She had no known survivors. Rosary and mass were at St. Francis Church, Seligman. Burial in Seligman Cemetery. Ruffner Funeral Home. 7/5/1974.

DEGERICK, Claire
Sedona - Claire Degerick, 88, a retired French and piano teacher who lived on Brewer Road, died Oct. 27, 1979, in a Phoenix nursing home. She moved to Arizona in 1954 from New Jersey and lived here since 1967. Surviving are her daughter, Claire Lane; a sister and three grandchildren. Mass at St. Johns Vianney Church, Sedona. Oct. 29, 1979, p. C4.

DEGROOT, Leita Ella
Chandler - Services for Leita Ella DeGroot, 30, who died July 2, 1979, in Yavapai Hospital after she was thrown in a horse-training accident at Prescott Downs, were in First Christian Church, 800 W. Galveston. Mrs. DeGroot was born in Mesa and graduated from Chandler High School. She is survived by husband, Mitch; son, Samuel Josh; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ellis; and a brother. The AZ Republic July 4, 1979, p. C-9.

DEGYURKY, Dezso Sandor
Dezso Sandor deGyurky, 84, of Tempe, died June 11, 1994. He was born in Hungary and was a retired engineer. Wife, Krystyna; son, Szabole Michael; sister, Katalin HOLL. Messinger Mortuary. 6/16/1994.

DEHEER, Bob
Bob DeHeer, born April 12, 1922 in Atlanta, MO, died August 29, 2004 after a brief illness of pancreatic cancer. He was an auto mechanic specializing in antique Ford restoration, a WWII Army veteran who earned a Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Combat Infantry badge. His passion in life was his love of antique Model A Fords. Survived by wife LaPreal, son Jim DeHeer, stepchildren Lyle Webb, Milo Webb, LaReda Porter, Gayle Webb, 19 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter Mary Sinyard. Visitation Wed., September 1, 2004, 6:00-8:00 PM, Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa. Services Thurs., September 2, 2004, 10:00 AM, Peterson Park Ward, 1221 West Howe, Tempe, with visitation also 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

DEHERRERA, David Lawrence
David Lawrence DeHerrera, 8, a 2nd grade student at Richard E. Miller Elementary School, died Sat., Feb. 28, 1970, of leukemia in Good Samaritan Hospital. He was a member of the Royal Rangers in the Central Assembly of God Church. He was born in Waukegan, IL. Survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence R. DeHerrera; brother, Derek; and a sister, Dana; grandparents, Mrs. Teresa Derrera of Denver, Mrs. Velma Hope of Phoenix, and Elmer Downs of West Frankfort, IL. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 3/3/1970.

DEHMER, Rosine V.
Mass for Rosine V. Dehmer, 75, who moved here in 1944 from Minnesota and died Oct. 8, 1979, and died in a private home on north 17th Avenue, will be 930 a.m. Thursday in St. Vincent de Paul Church, 3140 N. 51st Ave. Mrs. Dehmer, 5111 N. 40th St., is survived by her sons, Ronald and Kenneth; two sisters and two brothers. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today in A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Published in the Arizona Republic Wednesday, 10 October 1979, p. C8.

DEHMLOW, Fred A.
Fred A. Dehmlow, 76, died Sat., April 22, 1978, in a local retirement home. Dehmlow was a former sand and rock company dispatcher and moved to Arizona from Algonquin, Illinois, in 1973 and was a member of the Fountain of Life Lutheran Church. Daughter, Joanne Kettner; son, Robert; two brothers; and two grandchildren. Interment in Algonquin, Ill. The Phoenix Gazette Tuesday, April 25, 1978

DEHOSE, Monical B.
Monical B. DeHose, 20, of Cibecue, died Aug. 20, 1994. He was born in Whiteriver and was a student. Parents, Norma and Clifford; sisters, Bernadette, Beatty, Harriet, Jeanette and Doreen; brothers, Philip, Matt and Brando. Wake was at the family residence in Cibecue. 8/24/1994.

DEITCH, Raymond R.
Services planned for Col. Deitch, pilot in 2 wars. Scottsdale - Col. Raymond R. Deitch, 56, who retired as a senior command pilot from the Air Force in 1967 and began his second career as manager of propulsion product support. for AiResearch, died Sunday in St. Joseph's Hospital. Col. Deitch, of 6214 E. Catalina Drive, received his pilot wings in 1942 and became a squadron commander in World War II. He flew 18 combat missions over Korea during 1950-51, commanded the 385th Strategic Missile Squadron, Vandenberg AFB, California, and in 1966 assumed command of the 11th Strategic Aerospace Wing, Altus, Oklahoma. His decorations included the legion of Merit with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal and the Bronze Star with one Oak Leaf cluster. Survivors include his wife, Marcella; daughters, Mrs. Noel Silverman and Dianne Deitch; and four grandchildren. Mass was in the Church of St. Theresa, 5045 E. Thomas, Phoenix. Burial will full military honors by a Williams AFB funeral committee was in St. Francis Cemetery. Arcadia Funeral Home handled arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic Tuesday, June 4, 1974.

DELACCIO, Carl
Carl Delaccio, 84, of Gold Canyon died Sept. 7, 2004, in Apache Junction. Bunker's Desert View Chapel handled arrangements. (480) 986-1616. Submitted on (09/11/2004) from East Valley Tribune

DELACRUZ, Larry
Larry De La Cruz, 36, of 2930 W. Polk, a teamster for A-1 Manufacturing, died January 1, 1982, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. Mr. De La Cruz, a native of Phoenix, is survived by his wife, Delia; children, Christina and Larry, Jr.; father, Juan De La Cruz; two brothers and two sisters. Rosary was at Mortensen-Kings Funeral Center, 1020 W. Washington St. Mass at St. Anthony's Church, 909 S. First Ave. 4-Jan-1982

DELACRUZ, Willie R.
Willie De La Cruz, 73, a retired pipefitter for Consolidated Steel Co., died Oct. 1, 1980, in his home. He was born in Cochise County and served in the Army in World War II. Children, Gloria Valenzuela, Belen Aguilar, Dolly Aguirre, Lalo and Benny Garcia; three sisters, Henrietta Ward, Mary Garcia and Eva Yribe; two brothers, Robert and Tiber; 37 grandchildren. Mass was in Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 909 E. Washington. Interment with military honors by Tony Soza Post 41 American Legion at St. Francis Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 10/4/1980.

DELAGARZA, Natividad
Natividad DeLagarza, 40, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away August 25, 2004. Visitation 10:00 a. m., September 2, 2004 at Resthaven Park Mortuary. Services 1:30 p. m., September 2, 2004 at Resthaven Park Mortuary, 4310 E. Southern Ave., Phoenix. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

DELANGE, Blanch
Glendale - Blanch deLange, 84, a member of the Glendale Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died Tuesday, June 18, 1974, in Glendale Samaritan Hospital. Children, George N. and Mildred Beryl Borg; four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Burial in San Pedro, California. 6/21/1974.

DELANOY, Daniel M.
Daniel M. Delanoy, 67, of 2936 N. 36th St., a retired supervisor for General Motors, died Feb. 3, 1982, in Doctors Hospital. Mr. Delanoy was born in New York and came to Arizona 13 years ago. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by two brothers. Mass was at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1954 N. 24th St. Mercer Mortuary. The AZ Republic Monday, Feb. 8, 1982.

DELANTY, Margaret B.
Margaret B. Delanty, 96 years old, of Fountain Hills, Arizona, died September 2, 2004. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 10:00 AM at Church of the Ascension, 12615 N. Fountain Hills Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Messinger Fountain Hills Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/14/2004.

DELANY, Willie L.
Willie L. Delany, 35, the victim of a shooting Sunday, May 14, 1967, died May 19, 1967, in St. Luke's Hospital. He suffered gunshot wounds in both legs and in the back. Police said Evelyn Louise Winston, 40, of 1134 E. Monroe, told them that she feared Delany and fired at him after he broke into her apartment, damaged her furniture and clothing and then refused to leave. She was charged in the court of Justice of the Peace Ida Ann Westfall with assault with a deadly weapon. 5/20/1967.

DELAOSSA, Joseph Vincent
Winterhaven, Calif. - Requiem mass for Joseph Vincent De La Ossa, 74, who died in the El Centro, Calif., hospital, was sung in St. Mary's Catholic Church here. Born in Benson, Mr. De La Ossa had lived in Arizona most of his life before moving to California. He was a miner. He is survived by a brother and two sisters living in Los Angeles, and a niece, Mrs. Ione S. Wilson, Yuma. Burial in Yuma Cemetery. AZ Republic Friday, January 22, 1960.

DELAROSA, Kathleen
Kathleen Coughenour De La Rosa, 57, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away September 21, 2004. No services are planned. Arrangements entrusted to Best Funeral Services, Inc. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/25/2004.

DELAROSA, Kathleen
Kathleen Coughenour DeLaRosa, 57 years old, of Glendale, AZ, passed away September 21, 2004. She was born on September 5 in White River, AZ. Survivors include her fiancée Maynard, her two sons James and Michael, daughter Amy, three grandchildren, brother Gerald, & her sister Barbara. A celebration of Kathleen's life is planned for Saturday, October 2 at 7:00 p. m., Celebration Lutheran Church, 8726 West Olive Avenue, Peoria. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/30/2004.

DELATORRE, Ricardo, Jr.
Ricardo de la Torre, Jr., 17, of Phoenix, died Oct. 29, 1994. He was born in El Paso and was a student. Survivors include his parents, Mercedes and Ricardo, Sr.; and sisters, Ana and Evelyn. Out Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 5614 W. Orangewood, Glendale. 1 Nov 1994.

DELAY, Robert Lee
Sedona - Robert Lee DeLay, 13, died Monday, Dec. 29, 1969. He was born in Buffalo, N.Y., and came to Arizona as an infant and lived in Tucson for ten years. He was in the 8th grade at Sedona Elementary School. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Ray STEELE; sister, Babette; half-sister, Jennifer; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George F. WALES, all of Sedona; and his father, Lee Robert DeLAY of Reno. Burial was in Sedona Memorial Park. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/2/1970.

DELDIN, Lucian
26 May 1901 - 26 Jan 1980 Youngtown - Lucian Del Din, 78, a mining engineer and motel owner before moving here in 1962 from Gaylord, Michigan, died Jan. 26, 1980, in Valley View Hospital. He also had been a building contractor and a graduate of an institute of mining technology. Surviving are his wife, Mabel; daughter, Betty Del Din; and a sister. 1/29/1980.

DELEON, Lillian Juanita Christain
Lillian Juanita Christain DeLeon, 77, of Prescott, died Jan. 27, 1994. She was born in Crocket, Texas. Daughters, Barbara Lee Monzingo Farrar and Robbie Ted; sisters, Beth Bailey, Jean Rein and Ruby Florie; four grandchild and four great-grandchildren. Services were in Houston. 2/1/1994.

DELEONARDIS, Georgia L.
Mass for Georgia L. DeLeonardis, 56, a lifelong resident of Phoenix and buyer for two department stores, was at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 24th St. and Campbell. Mrs. DeLeonardis, 2601 N. 36th St., died Feb. 1, 1982, in a Phoenix hospital. Survivors include a son, William. Whitney & Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home made arrangements. The Arizona Republic Feb 4, 1982.

DELETTE, Margie Marie
Margie Marie De Lette, 53, of Prescott Valley, died June 12, 1994. She was born in Clarksville, Arkansas, and was a retail department manager. Daughter, Judith Marie Estes; sons, Milton Lavoy Van Winkle and Eric Todd Guyer; sister, Edith East; brother, Leonard Rhett; father, William B. Rhett; six grandchildren. Services Robert Road Baptist Church, Prescott Valley. 6/15/1994.

DELGADO, Pedro
Pedro Delgado, 27, a laborer in bridge construction, was killed in an equipment accident Jan. 25, 1980, in Casa Grande. He came here 20 years ago from California and is survived by his wife, Rufina; children, Alma, Yesenia and Ernesto; parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.R. Delgado; two sisters and 11 brothers. Mass was in St. Anthony Catholic Church, 909 S. First Ave. 1/29/1980.

DELGADO-GUAMA, Christian
Christian Pacheco Delgado-Guama, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away August 8, 2004. If anybody knows any information on this person please notify La Paz Funeral Home (602)-266-5558. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/10/2004.

DELIA, Joseph F.
Glendale - Joseph F. Delia, 69, was a retired motor assembler. Wife, Marion; duaghters, Mrs. Margaret Bauer and Mrs. Beverly Kniffen; a brother and four sisters out of state; and four grandchildren. Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Mass in St. Louis the King Church, 4331 W. Maryland. Burial in Glendale Resthaven Park Cemetery. 7/8/1974.

DELIZ, Reuben S.
Reuben S. Deliz, 28, who had been a foreman for a fiberglass tank company, died of an illness Oct. 7, 1980, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Deliz was born in Honolulu and came here in 1978 from Los Angeles. He was a disciple in Paradise Hills Foursquare Gospel Church. Survived by his wife, Antoinette; children, Rita, Reuben, Jr., and Robert; parents, Royce and Josephine Wilson; four sisters; two brothers; and three grandparents. Friday, October 10, 1980.

DELK, Jalaja
Jalaja Delk, 48, of Mesa died Aug. 24, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 10 a. m. Wednesday at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery chapel, 6747 E. Broadway Road, Mesa. (480) 830-4422. Submitted on (08/31/2004) from East Valley Tribune

DELL, Ronald Paul
Tempe - Funeral services for Ronald Paul Dell, 15, will be today in the Seventh-day Adventist Church here, with the Rev. Henry B. Davis officiating. Burial wil be in Iola, Kansas. The youth died late Saturday as the result of a fall while mountain climbing near Saguaro Lake. Born in Wadsworth, Ohio, he had been in Arizona three years. He was a student at Thunderbird Seventh-day Adventist Academy in Paradise Valley. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Gwynore Dell and two sisters at home, Maryann and Patricia. Tuesday, February 2, 1960.

DELLA-CALCE, E. Claire
E. Claire Della-Calce, 62, a registered nurse who retired in 1979 from the Cartwright Elementary School District, died Oct. 6 1980, in her home, 4725 W. Mitchell Drive. Mrs. Della-Calice was decorated for valor under fire while serving with the Canadian Army Medical Corps in France and Germany during World War II. She worked for St. Joseph's Hospital from 1953 to 1963. Surviving are her husband, Louis; children, Regis, Ann and Michael; four sisters, Evelyn Roach, Doris Laffin, Rene Mac Adam, Hilda McKinnon; and six brothers, John, Wilfred, Ronald, Gordon, Steve & Fr. Leonard McKinnon. Scripture services were in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 3140 N. 51st Ave. Mass was in the church. Northwest Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, October 8, 1980.

DELLACCIO, Carl
Carl Dellaccio, 84, Gold Canyon, died Tues. Sept. 7, 2004. He served in the U. S. Navy, W. W. II. Bunker's Desert View Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/11/2004.

DELLINGER, Charlotte Ann
Charlotte Ann Dellinger 51 Phoenix died September 3, 2004. Anyone with information please contact Life-Paths Funeral Home 480-945-4440 Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/23/2004.

DELLIS, Erich D.
Erich D. Dellis, 91, of Sun City West, died Feb. 1, 1994. He was born in Austria and was a retired merchant and member of Beth Emeth Congregation of Sun Cities, Temple Beth Shalom and B'nai B'rith. Wife, Mary; sons, Jerry Diugacz, Leonard and Edward Gottesman and Neal; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Beth Emeth Congregation of Sun City West. Feb. 3, 1994.

DELMA, Joseph
2 Jan 1945 - 23 Mar 1980 Joseph Delma, a carpenter and plumber, died March 23, 1980, in the San Carlos Hospital. Mr. Delma lived here all his life. Survivors include a daughter, Denise; four brothers and a sister. Safford Funeral Home. 3/17/1980.

DELMENDEZ, Rosie Maria
Rosie Maria del Mendez, 34, of Phoenix, died May 19, 1994. She was born in Tempe and was a homemaker. Husband, Tony; daughter, Melinda; son, Tony, Jr.; mother, Seferina Trejo; sisters, Effie, Mary and Dora Trejo; brother, Gino, Abel and Sam Trejo. Mass St. Theresa Catholic Church. 22 May 1994.

DELNEGRO, Jennie
Mass for Jennie Del Negro, 69, who died January 4, 1982, in John C. Lincoln Hospital, will be in St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 3801 E. Greenway. Mrs. Del Negro, 4021 E. Acoma Drive, was born in Long Branch, New Jersey, and came to Phoenix in 1975. She celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary in November 1981. She is survived by her husband, Nicholas; children, Dolores De CARLO, Sidney and Carl; nine grandchildren; and two brothers, Peter and Anthony. Shadow Mountain Mortuary made arrangements. Interment St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic, Friday, January 8, 1982.

DELPH, Ora W.
Mrs. Ora W. Delph, 91, a native of St. Joseph, Missouri, died Friday, Feb. 8, 1974, in Phoenix Medicenter. She came to Phoenix in 1923 and had lived in the Beatitudes Nursing Home the past five years. She was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, the Trinity Guild, and had been a volunteer worker for more than 25 years in the kindergarten department. Husband, Grant E.; stepsons, Dr. Robert G. Delph of Yuma and Edwin K. and Richard F. of Phoenix; daughter, Virginia Driscol of Salt Lake City; a brother and a sister out of state; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services in Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Cremation followed. 2/10/1974.

DELRE, Pasquale
Requiem mass for Pasquale (Pat) Del Re, 73, who died Friday, Jan. 8, 1960, at his home, was at St. Catherine's Catholic Church. Rosary at Bloom's South Phoenix Chapel. Mr. Del Re had been a resident of the Valley since 1954, coming to Arizona from Moundsville, N. Y. He was a native of Italy. He was founder and partner in the Del Re Surplus Stores in the Valley. Survivors include his wife, Mary, Moundsville; two daughters, Mrs. Valla Vaso and Mrs. Amelia Robinson; a brother, Nick, all of Cleveland, Ohio; 27 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 10 Jan 1960.

DELUCIA, Ginalyn Elliott
Ginalyn Elliott DeLucia, 28, was born in Bethpage, N.Y., and died Jan. 28, 1997, in Phoenix. Husband, Carl; sons, Scott and Joseph Elliot and Thomas; parents, Francine and Walter; sisters, Carie and Christine Elliot and Rhonda Perry; brother, Paul Elliot; and grandparents. Mass at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, 3220 W. Greenway Rd. Best Funeral Services. The Arizona Republic 30 Jan 1997, p.CL18.

DELUCIA, Lawrence Albert
Lawrence Albert DeLucia, 57, of Phoenix, died Feb. 12, 1994. He was born in New York and was a retired state employee and a Korean War Army veteran. Wife, Carolyn; daughters, Sheryl Morley and Gena Marie Johnson; son, Christopher; mother, Genevieve; sisters, Ginny Sharp, Kathy Hunler and Lorraine McPherson; two grandchildren. St. Matthew's Catholic Church. Northwest Mortuary. 2/13/1994.

DELUCIA, Lawrence Albert
Lawrence Albert DeLucia, 57, of Phoenix, a retired state employee, was born in New York and was a Korean War Army veteran. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn; daughters, Sheryl MORLEY and Gena Marie JOHNSON; son, Christopher; mother, Genevieve; sisters, Ginny SHARP, Kathy HUNLER and Lorraine McPHERSON. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/13/1994.

DEMARAY, Harry
Harry "Croz" Demaray of Mesa, AZ, passed away September 12, 2004 at the age of 74. Harry, a salesman, was born in Pipestone, MN on November 29, 1929. He served in the Navy and was an active member of the Elks Club and the American Legion. He is survived by his daughter Diane Wendt, sons Mark and Craig Demaray and two grandchildren. Mariposa Gardens Funeral Care handled the arrangements. 480-830-4422 Submitted on (09/17/2004) from East Valley Tribune

DEMARCO, Frank James
Frank James DeMarco, 48, of Glendale, died June 13, 1994. He was born in New York City and was a self-employed automobile salesman. Mother, Josephine; sister, Theresa Palmer; and brother, John, survive. No services. 6/17/1994.

DEMARCO, Guy
Guy Demarco, 77, of Peoria, Arizona, died Tuesday, September 21, 2004. He was a heavy equipment operating engineer. Service is private. Sunland Mortuary handled arrangements. 623-933-0161. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/23/2004.

DEMARCO, Stephen
Stephen DeMarco, 70, 4804 E. Earll Drive, who owned a gift shop at Sky Harbor Airport for 25 years and was a violinist with Mesa, Tempe and Sun City symphonies, died Oct. 19, 1979, in his home. Husband of Lillian DeMarco. Father of Camille DeMarco, Jackson Hole, Wyoming; brother of Evette Abrahamson and Allan DeMarco, Los Angeles, CA. Passed away Friday, Oct. 19, 1979. Services conducted by Dr. Lester Bashara in Religious Science Center, 2838 N. 7th St. A memorial to the Hospice of the Valley, 214 E. Willetta, is preferred. A. L. Moore & Sons. The Arizona Republic Sunday, Oct. 21, 1979.

DEMARIA, Joseph
Rosary for Joseph Demaria, 68, was in Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Mass was in Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church. Mr. Demaria, a World War II veteran, died Oct. 13, 1979, in Desert Valley Emergency Center. He moved here four years ago from New York where he retired as district foreman for the state highway department. Survivors include his wife, Josephine; son, Frank; two sisters; two brothers and six grandchildren. AZ Republic 15 Oct 1979.

DEMARKE, Myrtle May
Myrtle May DeMarke, 64, an office manager for 28 years until retiring in 1971, died Sunday, June 30, 1974, in St. Luke's Hospital. Mrs. De Marke taught junior high school 10 years before coming to Phoenix in 1941 from her native Mobile, Alabama. She attended the University of Alabama. Husband, Philip; a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Ann Putman; a sister, Gladys Baxter, and a grandchild. Grimshaw Bethany Chapel Mortuary. Mass was in the Church of St. Mary, 231 N. 3rd St. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. July 2, 1974.

DEMBY, Fannie
Fannie Demby, 75, who lived in Arizona 30 years died March 10, 1980. Mrs. Demby is survived by her children, Evelyn Plumber, Elexive Lofton, Nollie Pervis, Mary Baker, Opal Jones, Miller Wilburn, Delma Branham, Frances Allen, Lervy, George, Glen and Franklin Demby; 48 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Demby were in First Pentecostal Church, 2701 E. Marguerite. 3/14/1980.

DEMEULENAERE, Leonard H.
Leonard H. DeMeulenaere, 70, of Phoenix, died May 19, 1994. He was born in Iowa and was a roofing contractor and World War II Army veeran. He was a member of the American Legion and Valley Garden Club. Wife, Marilyn; daughters, Marcia Campbell, Denise Andersen, Leann Byrd and Sara Alstott; son, Gregory; sister, Margaret Stirniman; brother, John; 13 grandchildren. Palmcroft Baptist Church, 15825 N. 35th Ave., Phoenix. 5/22/1994.

DEMPF, Joseph O. M.
Sun City --Services for Joseph O.M. Dempf, 83, who graduated from Mississippi State University and owned an insurance agency 20 years in Louisville, Kentucky, were in St. Christopher Episcopal Church, 103rd Avenue and Peoria. Mr. Dempf, 12415 103rd Ave., lived in Sun City since 1963 and died Oct. 4, 1979, in Valley View Hospital. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 820 and the Kentucky Club. Surviving are his wife, Florence; daughter, Betsy Barnhart; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Oct. 6, 1979, p. C-6.

DENATO, Alexandra Devon
Alexandra Devon DeNato, infant daughter of Holly Megles and Jacob, died Jan. 22, 1997. Grandparents Warvalla and Carl Harrill, Veronica and Ronald Megles; great-grandmother, Marjorie Pugh. Brown's Colonial Mortuary. The Arizona Republic 30 Jan 1997, p.CL18.

DENAWETZ, Ben
Ben Denawetz, 67, owner of Foot-So-Port Shoes, was born in Russia and moved to Phoenix in 1935 from Detroit. He was an Army World War II veteran. Survivors include a brother, Joe, of Detroit; two sisters, Jennie KATZNAN of McKeesport, PA, Rosalie LEWINTHAL of Phoenix. Burial in Beth Israel Cemetery. 3/5/1970.

DENEMARK, James John
James John Denemark, 90, of Sun City, Az, passed away September 14, 2004. Services and intermetn will take place in Chicago at a later date. Contributions to: Charity of donor's choice. Arrangements by Regency Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2004.

DENMAN, Patrick Joseph
Patrick Joseph Denman, 20, a truck driver, died Saturday, June 22, 1974, in Tempe Community Hospital. Survivors include mother, Mrs. Freda G. Denman; father, Raymond L. Denman of Woodstock, Ill., a brother and grandparents out of state. Carr Mortuary. Private cremation. 6/25/1974.

DENN, Bernice M.
Funeral announcement only - Mass of Christian Burial St. Joachim & St. Anne Catholic Church, Sun City. Interment Sunland Memorial Park. The Phoenix Gazette 7 Oct 1982.

DENNARD, Walter John
Walter John Richard Dennard, 70, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away September 20, 2004. He served in the U. S. Army. Visitation Sept 24, 2004, 6-8pm at Preston Funeral Home, 3800 S. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ. Services Sept 25, 2004 with 10-11am visitation. Service 11am, Family of Faith Christian Church, 950 E. Pecan St, Phoenix, AZ. Interment Resthaven Park Cemetery, 4310 E. Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ, Preston Funeral Home serving the family. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/23/2004 - 9/25/2004.

DENNARD, Walter John Richard
Walter John Richard Dennard, 70, of Phoenix died Sept. 20, 2004. Services: 10 a. m. today at Family of Faith Christian Church, 950 E. Pecan St., Phoenix. Preston Funeral Home handled arrangements. (602) 304-0083. Submitted on (09/25/2004) From East Valley Tribune

DENNER, Lelia
Mrs. Lelia Denner, 52, of 4142 W. Citrus, died Saturday, June 15, 1974, in Maryvale Samaritan Hospital. Husband, Everett G.; daughters, Mrs. Janet Nixon, Mrs. Kathryn Hope, Mrs. Carol Willis, Mrs. Phyllis McEuen, Peggy, Debra and Judith; a son, Shawn, and nine grandchildren. Mass in St. Louis the King Church. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. 6/16/1974.

DENNERLINE, Dolores Louise
Dolores Louise Dennerline, 65, of Phoenix, died Nov. 2, 1994. She was born in Chicago and was a mortgage servicing officer. Survivors include her daughters, Janet Kiel and Nancy Schnautz; son, Thomas; sister, Lois; and seven grandchildren. 5 Nov 1994.

DENNEY, Roy M.
Roy M. Denney, 40, who had been employed by the Wittman Contracting Co., died Sat., June 1, 1974. Children, Charles, Donald, Rebecca and Diane Denney; his mother, Mrs. Gladys R. Denney; four brothers and two sisters. Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 6/4/1974.

DENNIS, Clyde
Clyde Dennis, 23, of Phoenix, died March 20, 1994. He was a native of Phoenix. Father, Andy Newman, Sr.; four sisters; two brothers; grandmother, Chissie Newman; and great-great-grandmother, Viola Cantley. First New Life Missionary Baptist Church. Eastlake Chapel & Mortuary. 3/24/1994.

DENNIS, William J. "Billy"
William J. "Billy" Dennis, a student at Apache Junction High School and a cadet fireman, was killed in an auto-pedestrian accident March 30, 1977. Survived by his father, Raymond; two brothers and three sisters. The Arizona Republic 4/2/1977.

DENNISON, Ezra E.
Avondale - Ezra E. Dennison, 69, a former Detroit policeman, died Sunday, July 7, 1974, in Glendale Samaritan Hospital. He came to the Valley in 1948 and was a member of Moose Lodge 708. Wife, Lettie, daughters, Mrs. Marguerite Ritzler (see 1982) and Emma Jean Swagal; a brother and two sisters; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Cannon FUneral Home, Goodyear. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Tuesday, 9 Jul 1974

DENNISON, Karl W.
Karl W. Dennison, 66, a retired general contractor, died March 7, 1970, in a local rest home. He was born in West Virginia and came here 35 years ago and owned Karl W. Dennison Contracting Co. Survivors include three sons, Karl E., James C. and Kenneth W. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. 3/8/1970.

DENNISON, Lettie
Avondale - Lettie Dennison, 79, of Avondale, died Dec. 21, 1982, at 325 W. Sunland. She was born in West Virginia and moved to Arizona 35 years ago from Michigan. She is survived by daughters, Margueritte Ritzler and Emma Jean Damas. 12/23/1982. Her husband, Ezra Dennison died in 1974.

DENNY, Esther
Services First Baptist Church of Mesa, 245 N. Macdonald. Interment Mesa. Meldrum Mortuary, Macdonald at 1st St. Please remember 1st Baptist Church Youth Fund. The AZ Republic Feb. 6, 1982.

DENNY, Leila C.
Leila C. "Lee" Denny, 80, of Sun City, Arizona, died Thursday, September 16, 2004 at Sun Health Hospice Care Residence. Lee was born March 24, 1924, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lee worked as an Executive Secretary in New York and Tulsa before retiring. Lee is survived by her husband, Arthur of Sun City; sons: Edward Karl of Boston, Massachusetts and William Karl of Vail, Colorado. Memorial services will be at 11:00 A. M., Tuesday, September 21, 2004, at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Boulevard, Sun City, Arizona. Arrangements handled by Sunland Mortuary 623-933-0161. Visit this person's Guest Book at www. dailynews-sun. com Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/18/2004.

DENRUYTER, Richard
Richard DenRuyter, 36, who had been employed for United Metro, died Sunday, June 16, 1974, in Memorial Hospital. Wife, Barbara; stepchildren, Frank, George, Bob, Glen and Nola Allen and Lola McDonald; his mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Kemp; his father, Gerald Sabyan; and a brother, David Sabyan. Grimshaw Bloom Chapel. Burial in East Resthaven Park. 6/19/1974.

DENTON, Malcolm
5 Oct 1935 - Oct 1980 Mesa - Malcolm Denton, 45, a native of Leeds, England, died Oct. 12, 1980, in his home. Mr. Denton was general manager of Golden Hills Resort east of Mesa. He came here in 1972 from Iowa. Survived by his wife, Carolyn; mother, Edith Denton; and two brothers. 10/15/1980.

DENYES, Kalman A.
Kalman A. Denyes, 47, died Saturday, June 29, 1974, at his home. He was a bookkeeper and real estate salesman for Oxindale & Associates. He was a World War II Marine Corps veteran. Wife, Iva; son, David, stepchildren, Carl, David and Sharon Bistel and Mrs. Laurel Boricky; a sister; and 10 grandchildren. Paradise Chapel Funeral Home. Private cremation. July 2, 1974.

DEPASCALE, Jennie Marie
Jennie Marie De Pascale, 91, of Phoenix, died Aug. 20, 1994. SHe was born in Chicago and was a homemaker. Husband, John Frank; daughter, Theresa Magnus; son, Charles S. Lazzlo; father, John D.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Sunland Memorial Park, Sun City. 8/23/1994.

DEPAUW, Phillip
Philip DePauw, 76, 2301 W. Laurel Lane, died Monday, Jan. 12, 1976, in the Medicenter. He was a retired machine builder. Survived by stepchildren, Cynthia BANACKI, Phoenix, and Norbert ZAREMBA, Ventura, California; a brother, Emil, Belgium, and a sister, Anna Verbeeck, Belgium; and six grandchildren. Rosary and Mass in Church of St. Jerome, 10815 N. 35th Ave. Interment St. Francis Cemetery. 1/13/1976.

DEPINTO, Felix Pagano
Felix Pagano DePinto, 72, of Gilbert, Arizona, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2004 in Chandler, AZ. Services will be held 10:30 AM, Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85024. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements entrusted to Falconer Funeral Home 480-892-9411. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/25/2004.

DePINTO, Felix Pagano
Felix Pagano DePinto, 72, of Gilbert died Sept. 23, 2004, in Chandler. Services: 10:30 a. m. Tuesday at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix. Falconer Funeral Home handled arrangements. (480) 892-9411. Submitted on (09/25/2004) from East Valley Tribune

DEPRIEST, Carl W.
Carl W. DePriest, 78, who had been a locomotive engineer 35 years for the Southern Pacific Co. in Phoenix, died Tuesday, March 3, 1970, in St. Luke's Hospital. Mr. DePriest started his railroad career with the Santa Fe Railway in Kansas and worked for that line 10 years before moving to Phoenix 48 years ago from Chanute, KS. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. Survivors include his wife, Grata; two sons, Charles of Scottsdale and Carl R. of Nashville, TN; five daughters, Mrs. Carol Craney, Mrs. June Hansen and Mrs. Maxine Haneen, all of Phoenix, Mrs. Ruth Kimble of Nashville and Mrs. Rebecca Thompson of Fullerton, CA; 18 grandchildren and 26 gr-grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 3/5/1970.

DEPRIMA, Catherine E.
Catherine E. De Prima, 75, of Phoenix, died Feb. 4, 1994. She was born in Denver and was a homemaker. Daughters, Theresa R. Bottoms and Catherine; son, Tony; one brother; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. 2/5/1994.

DERADOURIAN, Sarkis
Sarkis Deradourian, 57, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He was born in Detroit and moved to Phoenix 21 years ago. He was a veteran of World War II and the Vietnam War, a member of the American Legion and El Zaribah Shrine. He was a former Detroit police officer. Survived by wife, Marian; sons, Ronald and Robert; mother, Manash Deradourian; a sister and a brother. Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The Phoenix Gazette 14 Oct 1982.

DERIZEMLYA, Andrey G.
Andrey Grigorievich Derizemlya, 44, of Mesa died Aug. 22, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 10 a. m. today at St. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in America, 1614 E. Monte Vista Road, Phoenix. Falconer Funeral Home handled arrangements. (480) 892-9411. Submitted on (08/26/2004) from East Valley Tribune

DEROJA, Louis
Louis DeRoia, Jr September 15, 1929 - December 7, 2003 Dad, there were a lot of things we didn't agree on, but I don't think you ever knew how proud I am to be your daughter. I miss going out to breakfast with you, talking about the grandkids, discussing music and movies, listening to stories about people you grew up with and how much trouble you got in to. I think about you every day. I miss you and I love you. Love, Debbie Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

DEROOST, Norma R.
Mesa - Norma R. DeRoost, 75, a 13-year resident of Arizona, died Nov. 20, 1982. Mrs. DeRoost was born in Potter County, Pennsylvania, was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Mesa. She was a past matron of the Apache Star Chapter No. 62, Order of Eastern Star, in Mesa as well as past grand representative to the State of Maine OES and past noble grand of the Rebekah Lodge in Cassadaga, N.Y. Survivors include her husband, Milton, of Mesa; daughters, Patricia Osborne, Redlands, Calif., and Jeanette Straight of Cassiaga, New York; sisters Nina Taylor and Ila Slocom; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were at Gibbons-Bunker Desert View Chapel. Private cremation. 11/22/1982.

DeROSE, Wilma D.
Sun City - Wilma D. DeRose, 70, a retired registered nurse, died Dec. 19, 1982, at Boswell Hospital. She was born in Westfield, Massachusetts, and moved to Sun City from Greenfield, Massachusetts, in 1979. She was a graduate of the Metropolitan Hospital School of Nursing in New York. She is survived by her husband, Edward L.; daughter, Lonna J. Bassett; sons, William E. and Thomas A.; sisters, Ruth Crowther and Doris Post, both of New York. All Saints of the Desert Episcopal Church, 9502 Hutton Drive, Sun City. Menke Funeral Home made arrangements. 12/21/1982.

DeROSIER, Belle M.
Gilbert --Belle DeRosier, 78, who had operated Belle's Beauty Shop in Mesa 50 years, died Jan. 4, 1982, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. Mrs. DeRosier, 339 S. 29th Place, Gilbert, was born in Wisconsin and came to Arizona 56 years ago from Michigan. She is survived by a daughter, Jacquelyn AVERY of Gilbert; four grandchildren; three sisters out of state and three brothers, Dr. L. H. McLELLAN of Mesa, and two brothers out of state. Services in Melcher's Chapel of the Roses, 43 S. Stapley Drive, Mesa. Burial Mesa Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic, Thursday, January 7, 1982.

DERR, Paul H.
Tempe - Paul Henry Derr, 57, a professional golfer who had been associated with the golf course at McDowell and Beeline Highway until he became ill, died Saturday, June 1, 1974. He served in the Navy in World War II and came here 17 years ago from California. Brother, Charles; five other brothers and two sisters out of state. Services and burial were in Watsontown, Pennsylvania. Carr Mortuary. 6/4/1974.

DERRICK, Thomas H.
Globe - Funeral services for Thomas H. Derrick, 75, were at Walker's Globe Mortuary conducted by the Odd Fellows Lodge. Burial in Globe Cemetery. Mr. Derrick died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1960, at the Gila General Hospital. He was a retired carpenter and had lived in the area for the past 16 years. He is survived by a niece, Mrs. Doris Withrow, in California. The AZ Republic 11 Jan 1960.

DERRICK, Venn W.
66, Cottonwood, a native of Cornville and a lifelong Arizona resident, was a member of the Ajo lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose. Wife, Vira; son, Donald of Ajo; stepsons, Patrick O'HARA of Cornville and Leonard O'HARA of San Diego; stepdaughter, Mrs. May Anne DARNBURG of Phoenix; mother, Mrs. Lou DERRICK of Prescott; brothers, joe of Sedona, Jim of Cornville and Evan of Clarkdale; sister, Mrs. Ethel MAYS of Prescott; six grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/28/1967.

DES AUTELS, Phebee C.
Services and burial for Mrs. Phebee C. Des Autels, 71, who died yesterday in a Maryvale hospital, will be in El Paso, Texas. A native of Detroit, Michigan, she came to Phoenix a year ago and resided at 7701 W. Mitchell. She was a retired school teacher and had taught in El Paso for 26 years. Survivors include the husband, James; a son, Van Des Autels, also of Phoenix; and two brothers, H. A. Van Tassel, El Paso and James B. Van Tassel, Laurel, Mississippi. A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary is in charge of local arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic June 11, 1962.

DESA, Donna Beth
Donna Beth DeSa of Glendale, Arizona, loving Wife and Mother passed away from this world and into the arms of our Lord. Donna's unbreakable spirit, wit, faith and beautiful soprano singing will be missed by all who knew her. Donna was born in Boise, Idaho in 1943. Donna Stilson grew up as a farm girl in Idaho, the first in her family to graduate from college with a degree in teaching. Donna fell in love and married a dark and wavy haired farm boy from Los Banos, California, named Russell DeSa. Russell and Donna were married over 40 years, and raised two loving children, John and Tahlya. The family grew with addition of both a wonderful daughter-in-law Joann and a son-in-law Matt. Donna was further blessed with three grandsons, Matthew, Nathan and Alex. Despite her long battle with MS, Donna continued to be a beacon and light for the family. She is missed. Donna's only sibling survivor is her sister Patricia Wilbanks, of Georgia. She was preceded into heaven by her Father William Stilson, Mother Alice Stilson, Sister Ruby and Brother Earl. A memorial service will be held 11 am Saturday, September 4, at Community Church of Joy, 21000 N. 75th Ave., Glendale. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/3/2004.

DESANTIS, Yoland
Yolanda "Ina" DeSantis, 77, of Mesa, died Jan. 26, 1994. She was born in Plaines, Pennsylvania, and was a suit inspector for Cohens & Sons Botany 500. Daughter, Joan Patrizzi; sons, Fred and Dennis; brother, Neil Cicconi; and eight grandchildren. 2/1/1994.

DESAUTELS, Exlida M.
Exilda M. Desautels, 73, a Mesa homemaker, died Jan. 1, 1988, at Las Flores Nursing Center. She was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. Survivors include her husband, Alfred V.; daughters, Joyce A. CHRISTOPHER and Drucillia COTE; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1244 S. Power Road. Mountain View Mortuary made arrangements. The Arizona Republic Saturday, January 2, 1988, p. C4.

DESELMS, Wayne W.
Wayne W. Deselms, 55 of Tempe, Az passed away on September 21, 2004 at a hospice facility in Las Vegas Nv. Born June 5, 1948 in McCook NB. He was a member of the first graduation class of McClintock High School where he was active on the football, baseball, and basketball teams. He was in the Coast Guard and a long time employee of Northwest Airlines. He is survived by his wife Chris and their four children Kevin, Bryon, Amy and Johnathan. Other family member include mother and father John and Thelma, sisters Marilyn, Peggy, and Tamara. A memorial service will be held at King of Glory Lutheran Church 2085 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, Az. Saturday, September 25, 2004 at 10:00 AM. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/24/2004.

DESERRE, Ann Champlin
Ann Champlin De Serre, 58, of Tempe, died Oct. 21, 1994. She was born in Fargo, N. D., and was a retired administrative executive with Allied Signal. Husband, Charles; sons, Gregory and David Stompry; stepdaughter, Judith; stepsons, Douglas and David; mother, Vivian Benton; and sister, Jean Champlin. St. Andrew's Methodist Church, Mesa. 1 Nov 1994.

DESHAZER, William A.
Safford - William A. Deshazer, 94, a retired miner for Phelps Dodge Corp. in Morenci, died Dec. 22, 1982, in Mountain View Nursing Center. Mr. Deshazer was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Survived by daughter, Julia White; sons, Joe and Charles; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Services were in Caldwell's Chapel of the Valley. 12/24/1982.

DESHETLER, Shirley
Shirley De Shetler, 64, died June 26, 1978, in her home. She came here 27 years ago from New York and was a member of the Self Realization Fellowship. Children, Gloria Bradshaw, Jacqueline Peabody and Philip; a sister; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Camelback Sunset Chapel. Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

DESIMAS, Robert P.
Robert P. Desimas, age 69, of Prescott, Arizona, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2004 in Prescott. He served in the U. S. Air Force. Arrangements entrusted to Heritage Memory Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/2/2004.

DESLAURIERS, Arthur J.
Sun City - Arthur J. Des Lauriers, 88, a police detective, died Friday, Oct. 25, 1974, in Valley View Community Hospital, Youngtown. Sons, James and Donald; daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Garvey and Mrs. Marion Smith; a sister out of state; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services and burial in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 10/27/1974.

DESMOND, Linda Margaret
Linda Margaret Desmond, 44, of Peoria, Az, passed away September 3, 2004. No services planned. Harper Funeral Home handled arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/10/2004.

DESOTO, Cecelia Torres
Cecelia Torres DeSoto, Teacher, Beautician. Cecelia Torres DeSoto, 67, a teacher at The Tidewater School in Huntingtown, MD, died Sept. 1 at Washington Hospital Center of cancer. She lived in Benedict, MD. Mrs. DeSoto worked at The Tidewater School since 1995 and took great joy in teaching art, music, and Spanish to Pre-K - 5th grade children. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona. She met her future husband in grade school and married him after graduating from Phoenix Union High School. She went to beautician's school in Phoenix. Her husband's military, college, and defense department assignments took her to Camp Pendleton, CA, back to Phoenix, AZ, San Francisco, CA from 1958 to 1968, then to Germany from 1968 to 1973, where they traveled all over Europe with their four children. Mrs. DeSoto's family moved to Alexandria, VA in 1973. For seventeen years, she owned and operated a beauty salon in Old Town, Alexandria; The Alexandria House for Beautiful Hair. Benedict, MD has been her home since 1977 at DeSoto's Landing Marina founded by her husband and son, Eric. After many years of part-time classes starting at Georgetown University, she met her goal of a college degree in Social Work in 2003 from The College of Southern Maryland. She made an impression on everyone she met and loved to give gifts of homemade food and her artwork to friends and family. Her interests included cooking, decorative painting, antiquing, gardening, reading, boating, and spending time with her grandchildren. She also volunteered at a local abuse center where she taught women to cook, sew and take care of their children. She was preceded in death by her mother Luz (Lucy) Torres. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, M. John DeSoto of Benedict, MD; four children, Cynthia Marson (Ed) of Brandywine, MD, Katherine Brady (Shaun) of Davidsonville, MD, John DeSoto of Waldorf, MD and Eric DeSoto (Cheryl) of Alexandria, VA; four sisters: Amelia Garcia, Adelaide Ramirez, Dora Cadriel, Norma Bennett; two brothers: Arthur Torres, Tommy Torres, all of Phoenix and eleven grandchildren. She was dearly loved and will be missed by her family and those who knew her. Madre, descanse en paz. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/10/2004.

DeSPAIN, Monroe
Monroe DeSpain, 76, a retired truck driver, died Friday, June 7, 1974, in Mesa General Hospital. Wife, Cora; a brother, Paul; a half-brother, Frank Booth, and half ister, Mrs. Nellie Black and Mrs. Jo Murphy. A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. Private cremation. 6/9/1974.

DESPLANQUE, Walter Francis
Walter Francis DesPlanque, 66, a retired filter plant employe, died Friday, May 12, 1967, in Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born in France and came to the United States 64 years ago and to the Valley 11 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Jeralda; three daughters, Mrs. Charles Mitchell of Knoxville, IA, Mrs. Peter Johnson of New Jersey, and Mrs. Abelardo Gordoa, Glendale; two sons, Albert of Phoenix and Walter of Bussey, IA; a brother, Clabert, Phoenix; three brothers and one sister out of state; and 22 grandchildren. Burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery. 5/14/1967.

DESROCHERS, Helen
Helen Desrochers, 66, of Sun Lakes, died Feb. 13, 1994. She was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, and was an engineering technician. Husband, Al; daughter, Sandra J. Cao; son, David Brian; stepmother, Lena Scrizzi; sister, Dawn Cantara; and five grandchildren. Services at St. Raphael's Catholic Church, Glendale. 2/15/1994.

DETERS, Van Louise
Tempe - Van Louise Deters, 71, who came here in 1970 from Chicago, died Sept. 28, 1980, in a Scottsdale hospital. Mrs. Deters was a member of the Catholic faith. She is survived by her husband, George M.; children, Diane Johnnic, Carol Mann, and Paul; six grandchildren; a sister; and a brother. 4 Oct 1980.

DETTLING, Charles
Charles Dettling, 88, of Sun City, a retired lithographer, died May 18, 1994. He was born in Switzerland. Survivors include his wife, Frieda. Services at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City. Contributions: to a favorite charity. Friday, May 20, 1994.

DEVANEY, Cecil
Flagstaff -- Services for Cecil DeVaney, 67, owner of DeVaney's Bootery, who died Thursday in Flagstaff Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow at Federated Community Church. Private cremation will follow. Mr. DeVaney was a member of the Elks and Kiwanis clubs and the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce. He was born in Trinidad, Colo., and came here in 1922 from Colorado. Survivors include his wife, Lucina, and a niece, Mrs. Lucille Ardrey, both of Flagstaff; and two nephews, Edwin of Safford, and Wallace of Flagstaff. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Flagstaff Mortuary. The family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Fund. Published in The Arizona Republic Saturday, August 12, 1967

DEVEER, Margaret H.
5 Feb 1904 - 14 Oct 1982 Margaret H. DeVeer, 78, a homemaker, died Oct. 14, 1982, in her Mesa residence. She was born in Ozone Park, N.Y., and moved to Arizona 11 years ago. She was a deacon of the United Presbyterian Church of the Master and sangin the church choir. Survivors include a daughter, Jane Buehrer; sons, John and William; a sister; and nine grandchildren. 10/22/1982.

DEVERA, Anne L.
Anne L. DeVera, 72, of Chandler, died Nov. 4, 1994. She was born in the Philippines and was a homemaker. Survivors include her son, Fred; sister, Nellie; brothers, Jimmy and Eddie; and one grandchild. St. Timothy's Catholic Church, Mesa. 5 Nov 1994.

DEVINCENT, Priscilla T.
Priscilla T. "Pat" DeVincent, 70, of Phoenix, died Aug. 22, 1994. She was born in Wisconsin and was a retired medical technologist and a World War II Navy veteran. Husband, Albert; daughter, Patricia Wilke; two sisters; four brothers; three grandchildren. Northwest Mortuary. 8/24/1994.

DEVINE, Edward J.
Edward J. Devine, 75, died Wed., June 26, 1974, en route to John C. Lincoln Hospital. He was an electrician and came here 40 years ago from Indiana. Niece, Marie Kniola, survives. Mass in Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial in Resthave Park. Hansen Mortuary. 6/29/1974.

DEVINE, Jimmy Betts
Jimmy Betts Devine, 10, who died in a local hospital Friday, Sept. 8, 1967, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident, was taken to his native Starkville, MS, for burial. Jimmy was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James BETTS and was a student at Monroe Elementary School. Other survivors include his brother, Stewart of Phoenix; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny RANDLE of Starkville and a paternal grandfather of Starkville. Burial in Starkville, Mississippi. 9/10/1967.

DEVITA, Anthony J.
Anthony J. Devita, 57, of Sun City, an AT&T Corp. manager, died June 14, 1994. He was born in Brooklyn, N. Y. Survivors include his wife, Maryanne; daughter, Cherylanne Atwood; brother, Vincent; and one grandchildren. 6/18/1994.

DEVORE, Mary M.
Mary M. DeVore, 72, of Glendale, died April 18, 1978, in Bells Lodge Nursing Home. She was a school teacher before retiring to Arizona from New Mexico. Husb and, Jack; children, June Watts, Jean Young, Joy Hopkins and Jack, Jr.; 15 grandchildren and a great-grandchild; a sister and a brother. First Southern Baptist Church. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Friday, April 21, 1978

DEVOSS, Edward
27 Oct 1886 - 1 Mar 1970. Edward DeVoss, 83, a painter before retiring in 1961, died Sun., Mar. 1, 1970, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. Mr. DeVoss moved here in 1962 from Chicago. He was born in Cornell, IL. Survivors include his wife, Agnes; daughters, Ethel DeVOSS, Mrs. Agnes GAVALICK, and Mrs. Mary KARALOW; sons, William of Phoenix and Edward of Chicago; a brother out of state and seven grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 3/3/1970.

DEWALD, Thomas C.
Thomas C. DeWald, 60, of Chandler, died Jan. 30, 1994. He was born in Oelwein, Iowa, and was a field test mechanic for John Deere Corp and an Army veteran. Wife, DIxie L.; daughters, VIctoria Camarella, Kathy and Debbie; sons, Kenny and Andrew; sisters, Kathleen Chesmore and Marguerite Miller; brother, William; and one grandchild. Services St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, Chandler. 2/1/1994.

DEWEY, Mary D.
Mary D. Dewey, 73, died Dec. 22, 1982. Mrs. Dewey was born in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and moved to Phoenix in 1958. Survivors include her husband, Dale; a sister and two brothers. Shadow Mountain Mortuary. 12/23/1982.

DEWEY, Raliegh, Sr.
San Carlos - Raliegh Dewey, Sr., 45, an attorney in the San Carlos Apache tribal court system, died Oct. 8, 1979, in Phoenix Indian Medical Center. Services in San Carlos Catholic Church. He was born here and had been a dispatcher, then lieutenant in the tribal police force. He also had been a judge and probation officer. Surviving are his wife, Germaine; children, Gretta, Vernia, Delamay, Pherilyn Smith, Winema Willis and Ralph; a sister, three brothers and four grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Sunday, Oct. 14, 1979.

DEWITT, John Daniel
John Daniel DeWitt, 81, who retired as a special officer after 40 years with Santa Fe Railroad, was in security for Phoenix Union High School seven years and was a church leader, died Oct. 9, 1979, in Snowflake. Mr. DeWitt was a high priest, served in the Bishopric and High Council in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Memorial services were in the LDS Fifth Ward Chapel, 1316 E. Cherry Lynn. Additional rites were in Snowflake, Owens Mortuary announced. Mr. DeWitt was born in Colonia Dublan, Mexico, and came to Woodruff in 1900. He graduated from the Snowflake Academy and Married Claradell Smith in 1919. Survivors in addition to his wife include his children, Marjorie Gardner, Russell, Larry, Dan and Harold; two sisters, two brothers; 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Thurs., Oct. 11, 1979.

DEWITT, Margaret Wright
Margaret Wright DeWitt, 94, passed away September 6, 2004. Visitation Friday, September 10, 2004 from 6-8:00 P. M. at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Also, one hour prior to Services. Services Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 10:00 A. M. at Mesa Maricopa North Stake Center, 1716 N. Date St., Mesa, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

DEWITT, Margaret Wright
Margaret Wright DeWitt, 94, passed away September 6, 2004. She was born December 21, 1909 in Bisbee, Arizona to Lorenzo and Theresa Wright. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank M. DeWitt; brothers, Harold, Bassett, Bill, Jack, and LaVaughn Wright; sister, Beatrice Judd; daughters, Brenda Sue DeWitt and Vicki Gephart. She is survived by her brother, Tom Wright; daughters, Sharlene Bouldin, Deanne Gardner, Garna Randall (Bert), Marsha Turk (Dean), 16 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren. She worked many years as a bookkeeper for Wright's Market and was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in many positions. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 10, 2004 from 6:00 to 8:00 p. m., Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 10:00 a. m., Mesa Maricopa North Stake Center, 1716 N. Date St., Mesa, AZ (west of Country Club Dr., north of McClellan), with visitation one hour prior to services. The family expresses special thanks to The Beehive Home, Hospice of the Valley, and all those who lovingly cared for Margaret in her final years. Submitted on (09/09/2004) from East Valley Tribune

DEWITT, Sada
Sada DeWitt, 83, who came to Phoenix 40 years ago from her native Indiana, died Oct. 1, 1980, in St. Joseph's Hospital. She is survived by a son, Thurman; four grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. 4 Oct 1980

DEWITT, William Lynn
William Lynn DeWitt, 86, of Camp Verde, died 31, 1994. He was the owner of Sunshine Dry Cleaners in Mesa. He was born in Woodruff. Wife, Opal; daughters, Sherrill Crouch and Kathleen Gardner; sister, Gwen Hulse; brother, Melvin; five grandchildren. Mesa City Cemetery. 11/4/1994.

DEWITT, William Wendell
William Wendell DeWitt, age 89, passed away September 11, 2004 in Vernon. Mr. DeWitt was born in Holbrook. He lived in Woodruff and attended elementary school there. He later attended Snowflake Union High School. After school he married Ruby Packer, and moved to Avondale where he worked for Goodyear Aircraft building airplanes during World War II. They later returned back to Woodruff & Holbrook where he worked for the U. S. Post Office until he retired. After retiring they moved to Payson where they lived for 10 years before returning home to Holbrook in 1992. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many capacities throughout his life. He loved gardening, the outdoors, hunting & fishing, bowling, and golf. Mr. DeWitt is survived by his daughters, Janet Hatch, Diane (Lynn) Decker; sons, Fred (Corrine) DeWitt, Brady (Carolee) DeWitt; brothers, Waldo (Nancy) DeWitt, Carlisle DeWitt; sisters, Marie Maennche, Sue (Kent) Palmer; 30 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren, 14 great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby in 1996, sons, Max & Dillis. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A. M., Thursday, September 16, 2004 at the Holbrook Stake Center The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 P. M., Wednesday, September 15th at Owens Mortuary in Holbrook. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.