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FAGAN, William J.
William J. Fagan, 69, who had been in the coffee processing business, died Feb. 4, 1982, in Doctors Hospital. Mr. Fagan was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and came to Arizona four years ago. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II and was a member of the American Legion and the Union Club. Survivors include his children, Patricia Fagan, Phoenix, Andrea Fagan, Oxnard, CA, and Kenneth Fagan, Healdsburg, CA. Scripture services were at Grimshaw Mortuary, 710 W. Bethany. Private interment. The AZ Republic Monday, Feb. 8, 1982.

FAGERLIE, Miles E.
Miles E. Fagerlie Miles E. Fagerlie, 83, of Phoenix, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2005, surrounded in love by his family and close friends. Miles was born on Nov. 11, 1921, in Audubon, MN, to Alfred and Vesta Fagerlie, and grew up on a ranch in Montana. He served his country during WWII as an unarmed member of the medical corps in Africa and Italy. In 1948, he moved to Tucson, where he met and married Mertice Van Zandt, the love of his life. Dedicating themselves to serve the Lord as missionaries, they attended Arizona Bible Institute in Phoenix together. In 1954 they went first to Barbados, then, two years later, to Grenada. A skilled carpenter and mechanic who could fix most anything, he helped build numerous churches while discipling a generation of national pastors. In 1968, Miles and Mertice returned to the USA and attended Arizona State University where they earned elementary teaching certificates. They spent the next 19 years loving and educating Navajo children at the Huerfano Berean Mission School in New Mexico. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 1992, he moved to the Phoenix area where all his children and grandchildren now reside. His life's passion was serving the Lord and serving others - only in heaven will his true greatness be known (Matt 23:11-12). In addition to Mertice, he is survived by his 4 children - Susan (Jim) George, Miles (Terri) Fagerlie, Eric (Catherine) Fogerlie, and Sivert (Kelly) Fogerlie - plus 11 grandchildren - Jeremy, Christopher, and Breanna; Nathan, Rachel (Trevor), and Ben; Garrett, Samuel, and Seth; Sarah and Joshua. A celebration of his life was held at NCC (Northwest Community Church, 16615 N. 43 Ave, Phoenix, 85053). Memorial gifts may be given through NCC for the rebuilding of churches in Grenada damaged by Hurricane Ivan. Published in The Arizona Republic on 10/19/2005.

FAHNESTOCK, Harold Barker
Scottsdale - Prayer services for Harold Barker Fahnestock, 65, who took a disability retirement in 1971 from Quality control with the U. S. government at Motorola's Scottsdale plant were in Whitney & Murphy Arcadia Chapel. Mr. Fahnestock died Oct. 7, 1979, in his home. He was an Army veteran of World War II and had worked for motion picture companies before moving here from California. Survivors include his wife, Antoinette; a sister and two brothers. The AZ Republic Oct. 11, 1979.

FAHRENBRUCK, Gary Ray
Scottsdale - Gary Ray Fahrenbruch, 37, a Scottsdale police officer, died Sept. 30, 1980, in Good Samaritan Hospital. He was a native of Salt Lake City and a member of the Fraternal Order of Police. He was with the Missouri Highway Patrol 13 years before coming here a year ago. Wife, Gail; children, Tracy, Kelly and Gary; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fahrenbruck; and a sister. Published in the Arizona Republic Thursday, October 2, 1980.

FAIERSON, Wanda Sadie
Wanda Sadie Faierson, 96, Chandler, died September 4, 2004. Burial in Oakbrook, Illinois. No services are planned. Shadow Mountain Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/12/2004.

FAIN, Joseph E.
83, Coolidge, 27 January 1960

FAIN, Robert
Nogales -- Mass of Requiem will be recited today in Sacred Heart Church here for Robert Fain, 62, who died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1967, in a Phoenix hospital. Burial will be in Nogales Cemetery. Mr. Fain, a retired U. S. customs officer, was born in Mexico and moved to the Nogales area in 1915. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post and the local Elks Club. Survivors include his wife, Josephine, three sons, David, Robert and Charles, and a daughter, Ana, all of Nogales; two brothers, Charles of Tucson and Arthur of Lake Forest, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. James Pendelton of Nogales and Mrs. Glenn Nichols of Portland, Oregon. Nogales Cemetery. The Arizona Republic Thursday, 10 August 1967.

FAIR, Elton Turner
29 May 1890 - 11 June 1974. Scottsdale - Elton Turner Fair, 84, died Tuesday, June 11, 1974, in Scottsdale. He was a Mason and a Shriner, a member of the Rotary, Denver Athletic Club, Cherry Hills and Aviation Country Clubs. He had been in the machinery business in Denver until retiring at age 70. Wife, Ruth E.; sons, Elton, Jr., Robert, Thomas and Richard; and nine grandchildren. Messinger Mortuary. 6/13/1974.

FAIRBANKS, Larry C.
19 April 1940 - December 1982 Funeral Announcement Only: For information call Arizona Burial/Cremation/Transportation Service, 334 W. Monroe. 12/5-7/1982.

FAIRCHILD, Robert H.
Scottsdale - Robert H. Fairchild, 70, a real estate broker seven years with Fairchild Realty in Scottsdale, died Nov. 29, 1982. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and moved to Arizona 11 years ago from New Jersey. Survived by daughter, Robyn Fairchild; sons, James, Stanley and Richard; a brother; and grandchildren. 12/1/1982.

FAIRCLOTH, Thomas J.
Thomas J. Faircloth, 86, of Goodyear, a retired carpenter, died Feb. 4, 1994. He was born in Thomasville, Georgia. Survivors include his wife, Nancy; daughter, Grace Frye; and son, Jack. Services have been held. Tucker Funeral Home. Goodyear. Thursday, February 10, 1994.

FAIRWEATHER, Edward James
Edward James Fairweather, II, 63, Phoenix, died September 13, 2004. Services: 3:00PM, Wednesday September 15, 2004. Hansen Chapel, 8314 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020. Contributions: Banner Gardens Hospice Banner Health Foundation, 1441 N 12th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008. Hansen Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

FAIRWEATHER, Edward James
Edward James "JR" Fairweather, loving husband and father, passed away on September 13, 2004. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on June 27, 1941 and moved with his family to Phoenix in 1944. He is survived by his wife Kathy and daughters Kimberly and Bridget. Services will be held at Hansen's Mortuary 8314 N. 7th Street, on Wednesday September 15th at 3 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Jim's name to Banner Garden Hospice, c/o Banner Health Foundation, 1441 N. 12th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/14/2004.

FAISST, Raymond L.
30 July 1917 - 12 March 1980 Raymond L. Faisst, 62, who had been associated with Canstest Realty Co., died March 12, 1980. He moved here in 1977 from Arkansas. Mr. Faisst was graduated from St. Louis University in Missouri and was a 32nd degree Mason, ruling elder at Valley Presbyterian Church and organizational committee chairman of Mountain View Presbyterian Church. He was second vice president of Scottsdale Hiram Club and a member of Aloha Shrine in Honolulu and Arizona Country Club. Survivors include his wife, Carole; a sister, Mrs. E. Eugene Wetzel "Wilma" of Ohio and a brother, Rev. Ralph C. Faisst of IL; 3 nieces out of state and a nephew in Tempe. Green Acres Mortuary. 3/14/1980.

FALCON, Emilia
El Mirage - Emilia Falcon, 48, of 14614 Alto St., died Dec. 2, 1982, at her residence. Mrs. Falcon was born in Texas and moved to Arizona 19 years ago. She is survived by her husband, Armando; daughters, Irene, Maria Luisa and Maria Jesusita; sons, Armando, Jr., Leo, David and Daniel; mother, Maxima Longoria; six sisters; three brothers; and six grandchildren. Mass will be 6:30 p.m. Monday at Santa Teresita Catholic Church, Verbena and Ventura Roads. Botimer Family Mortuary made arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic December 5, 1982.

FALCONER, Ian Brodie
Ian Brodie Falconer, 88, of Mesa died Aug. 23, 2004, in Mesa. Mountain View Mortuary Chapel handled arrangements. (480) 832-2850. Submitted on (08/26/2004) from East Valley Tribune

FALDER, Theresa Marie
Theresa Marie Falder, 87, a homemaker, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1982, in a Valley hospital. Mass for Mrs. Falder was in St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 9728 Palmeras Lane, Sun City. She was born in Austria and moved to Flagstaff in 1958 from California. She later moved to Sun City before moving to Phoenix. Survivors include a daughter, Marjorie Montaven; a son, George; a sister; a brother; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Friday, October 15, 1982.

FALK, Frances M.
Scottsdale -- Services for Mrs. Frances M. Falk, 80, of 6732 E. Sheridan, will be in South Sioux City, Nebraska, according to Messinger Mortuary here. Mrs. Falk died Friday, May 12, 1967, in Scottsdale Baptist Hospital. She is survived by a son, Thomas W. Dennis, with whom she was residing here; three brothers, Orval, John, Dick Roberts, out of state; and five sisters, Sadday (?) Collett, Lovella Fagenbush, Avice Jiveden, Mertle Fagenbush, Suela Stansbrery out of state; a grandchild and four great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Sunday, May 14, 1967.

FALL, Jason G.
16 April 1954 - 20 Oct 1979 Whiteriver - Gravesides services for Jason G. Fall, 25, who died Oct. 20, 1979, at the Indian Health Service Hospital here, was at the Whiteriver Cemetery. Mr. Fall, a Whiteriver native, lived his life here. He was employed by the Apache Construction Co. and was a member of the White Mountain Apache Indian Tribe. Survivors include his father, Greenley Fall; two brothers; five sisters; and his grandparents, Elizabeth Fall and Mr. and Mrs. Jay Brooks. 25 Oct 1979

FALLETICH, Loretta M.
Loretta M. Falletich passed away August 31, 2004. She is survived by her husband John, children Jean Harmsen and Richard Falletich, stepchildren Mary Ellen Cavazos, Judy Hayes, Diana Miller, John Falletich, and Karen Cremeans, 14 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, sisters, Jeanette and Catherine and brother Elmer. Visitation will be at Carr Tenney Mortuary Friday, September 3, from 5-8pm with a wake at 7pm. The funeral will be held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church 3535 E. Knox Rd. Phoenix, Az. on Saturday, September 4 at 9:30 am. Burial to follow services at Queen of Heaven Cemetery 1500 E. Baseline Rd. Mesa Az. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, Arizona 85014-5656. Carr Tenney Mortuary handled arrangements. Submitted on (09/03/2004) from East Valley Tribune

FALLETICH, Loretta M.
Loretta M. Falletich, passed away August 31, 2004. She is survived by her husband John, children Jean Harmsen and Richard Falletich, stepchildren Mary Ellen Cavazos, Judy Hayes, Diana Miller, John Falletich, and Karen Cremeans, 14 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, sisters, Jeanette and Catherine and brother Elmer. Visitation will be at Carr Tenney Mortuary Friday, September 3, fron 5-8pm with a wake at 7pm. The funeral will be held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church 3535 E. Knox Rd. Phoenix, Az. on Saturday, September 4 at 9:30 am. Burial to follow services at Queen of Heaven Cemetery 1500 E. Baseline Rd. Mesa Az. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, Arizona 85014-5656. Carr Tenney Mortuary handled arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/3/2004.

FALLON, Josephine O'Leary
Josephine O'Leary Fallon, 79, 322 W. Polk, died Nov. 20, 1982. She was born in Garret, Pennsylvania, moved to Phoenix from Youngstown, Ohio, in 1941. Mrs. Fallon was a founding member of St. Matthews Parish and was a member of the sodality. She was active in Phoenix Typographical Union auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Regis; daughters, Patricia Benedict and JoAnn Garcia; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Rosary and mass was at Saint Matthews Church, 320 N. 20th Dr. Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. Interment Greenwood Memorial Park. 11/22/1982.

FALLS, Katheryn H.
Cashion -- Rosary for Katheryn H. Falls, 61, who died yesterday, Aug. 9, 1967, in St. Josephs Hospital, will be today at Cannon Funeral Home, 310 N. Litchfield Road, Goodyear. Mass of Requiem will be celebrated tomorrow at St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery. Mrs. Falls came to Goodyear in 1950 from her native Alliance, Ohio. She moved to Cashion in 1952. Survivors include her husband James, Cashion; two daughters, Mrs. Katheryn Slover of McNeal, Arizona, and Mrs. Patricia Linville of Gallup, N. M.; two brothers, John of Miami, Florida and Charles, Fairfield, Iowa; and one sister, Mrs. Lucille Huth, Alliance, Ohio; and six grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Thursday, August 10, 1967.

FALTZ, Joe
Joe Faltz, 90, of Phoenix, an operator for a garment company, died Feb. 16, 1994. He was born in Poland. Survivors include his son, Leonard M. Services are private. Contributions: Kivel Care Center, 3020 N. 36th St., Phoenix, AZ. Sinai Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Friday, Feb. 18, 1994.

FAMULINER, John J.
7 April 1907 - 5 January 1976 John J. Famuliner, 68, retired president of Whataburger of Arizona, died Monday, Jan. 5, 1976, in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he was visiting. He came to Phoenix in 1962 and was a retired Air Force major. Wife, Mae Belle; daughters Cathy Lea and Jody Lou; two sisters, three half-sisters and a half-brother. Services in the First United Methodist Church, 5510 N. Central Ave. 1/11/1976.

FAN, Ru Jen Li
Ru Jen Li Fan, 86, Tempe, Arizona, passed away September 10, 2004. Visitation 6-9 p. m. with Scripture Service at 7:30, on Friday, September 17, 2004 at Lakeshore Mortuary, 1815 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa, AZ 85202. Services Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1800 E. Libra Drive., Tempe, AZ., at 10:30 a. m. on Saturday, September 18, 2004. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

FAN, Ru Jen Li
Ru Jen Li Fan, 86, of Tempe died Sept. 10, 2004 in Arlington, Texas. Services: 10:30 a. m. Saturday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1800 E. Libra Drive, Tempe. Lakeshore Mortuary handled arrangements. (480) 838-5639. Submitted on (09/17/2004) from East Valley Tribune

FANNING, Harry M.
Harry M. Fanning, 37, a factory work inspector here the past three years for D-Velco, died Sept. 7, 1967, en route to St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Flint, Michigan, and moved to Phoenix in 1964 from South Gate, CA. He served in the Army from 1951 to 1954. Survivors include his wife, Ruth A.; a son, Kreg of Flint; and a daughter, Donna Fanning of Phoenix; and a sister, June, in Michigan; and his mother, Mrs. Georgia ... of California. 9/8/1967.

FARAS, Julia S.
25 Sep 1905 - 28 Mar 1980 San Carlos - Julia S. Faras, 74, who operated a carry-out Mexican food cafe 45 years on the San Carlos Reservation, died March 28, 1980, in her home. She was born in Douglas and moved to San Carlos in 1928 and was a member of the Slaughter Mountain Livestock Association. Survivors include her children, Margaret and Tom; a sister; four brothers; three grandchildren. Mass was in San Carlos Catholic Church. 3/31/1980.

FARBER, Edith M.
19 Oct 1893 - 26 Mar 1980 Edith M. Farber, 85, who had been a member of Goodwill Industries Auxiliary and a volunteer for Samuel Gompers Memorial Rehabilitation Center, died March 26, 1980, in her home. Mrs. Farber moved here in 1968 from New York. She is survived by her sons, John F. and Henry C.; a brother, Henry C. Binder; 11 grandchildren. Memorial services were in Church of the Beatitudes, 555 W. Glendale. 3/28/1980.

FARIAS, Jose A.
Jose A. Farias, 75, Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 19, 2004. Services entrusted to Advantage Colonial Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/23/2004.

FARINAS, Donto Y.
Mass for Donto Y. Farinas, 82, who had been a cook at the Peking Restaurant for 25 years, was in Our Lady of Fatima, 1414 S. 17th Ave. He was born in the Philippine Islands and moved to Phoenix in 1926 from Los Angeles. He also worked at the American Kitchen and Tang's Club. Survivors include six sons, Ernest, Joe, Anthony, Freddie, Robert and Johnny; a daughter, Mary Madrano; 48 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1982, p.D4

FARKAS, Paul Richard
Paul Richard Farkas, 58, of Las Vegas, passed away Aug. 24, 2004. He was born Aug. 3, 1946, in Akron, Ohio. He loved bridge, golf, tennis, music and playing frisbee with his beloved dogs. He was a linguist (Vietnamese and Spanish) and served as a translator for the U. S. Air Force Intelligence in Vietnam. Paul was a Duplicate Bridge Life Master. He graduated from McGeorge Law School and practiced in Chico, Calif., before moving to Las Vegas to be with cherished family and friends while battling a brain tumor. He graduated from Maryvale High School in Phoenix, AZ. Paul is survived by his sister, Carol Farkas of Las Vegas; brothers, Bill Farkas of Las Vegas and Jim Farkas of Phoenix; two nieces; five nephews; and five grand nephews. His family gathered to celebrate Paul's life on Sunday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Blind Center of Nevada, 1001 N. Bruce Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101 Attention: Veronica Wilson, President. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/12/2004.

FARLEY, Patrick Michael
Patrick Michael Farley, 31, wife, Anna, and children, Ryan and Ashley, Miami; parents Mr. and Mrs. William Farley, Phoenix; brother, James of Tennessee; sisters, Kathleen A. PRICE, Flagstaff, and Christine THELLE of California. Interment St. Francis Cemetery. The Phoenix Gazette Oct. 15, 1982.

FARMER, Danny Lee
Danny Lee Farmer, 48, of Phoenix, an ironworker, died July 29, 1994. Survivors include his wife, Judy; daughters, Desiree and Tracey; sons, Dennis Patton, Ralph Patton, Keith Bustamonte, Chris and Danny; stepmother, Ruth; sister, Louise Burnett; and three grandchildren. Services have been held. Greer-Wilson Funeral Home. August 4-5, 1994.

FARMER, F. W.
F. W. "Bill" Farmer, 70, of Sun City West, an insurance company owner, died Feb. 14, 1994. He was born in Oklahoma City and was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary Ammons; daughter, Linda Bones; sons, Bill, Jim and Dan; and four grandchildren. Services La Casa De Cristo Lutheran Church, 6140 E. Thunderbird Rd. Contributions: Arizona Humane Society. A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Thursday, Feb. 17, 1994.

FARMER, George Maurice
George Maurice Farmer, 84, of 1723 E. Southern, died Friday, August 4, 1967, at St. Luke's Hospital. He had come to Arizona 46 years ago from Bedford, Pennsylvania, his birthplace. Mr. Farmer retired in 1957 after 13 years as a guard with the Armored Car Service of Phoenix. He was a member of the Scottish Rite of TUcson and El Zaribah Shrine of Phoenix. and a charter member of the Silver Trowel Masonic Lodge No. 29. There are no known survivors. A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary. Burial will be in Mesa Cemetery. The Arizona Republic Monday, Aug. 7, 1967.

FARMER, Geraldine M.
Geraldine M. Farmer, 78, of Mesa, a homemaker, died Jan. 31, 1994. She was born in Philadelphia. Survivors include her daughter, Marian Theresa Miller; son, Thomas Walter; sister, Joan; and four grandchildren. Services Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. McDonald, Paradise Valley. Contributions to a favorite charity. Green Acres Mortuary. Thursday, February 10, 1994.

FARMER, Olive M.
Olive M. Farmer, 85, of Sun City, a homemaker, died Feb. 8 1994. She was born at Hays, Kansas, and was a member of Wool Growers Association. Survivors include her daughter, Marcia Whittle; son, Gary; and two grandchildren. Visitation Heritage Funeral Chapel, Thunderbird Rd., Peoria. Contributions: Alzheimer's DIsease & Related Disorders Association Thursday, February 10, 1994.

FARMER, Patricia Aline
Patricia Aline Farmer, 25, was killed Thurs., March 5, 1970, in an automobile accident in Coos Bay, OR. She was born in Memphis and came here in 1953. Husband, Danny; daughter, Patricia R.; son, David W.; mother, Mrs. Jessie JOHNSTON; sisters, Doris FLOYD, Sandra ROBINSON and Darline ROBINSON; brothers, Judd ROBINSON, Byron Hancock and David Harris, all of Phoenix and Thomas HARRIS of Caraway, Arkansas. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. 3/8-9/1970.

FARMER, Ray J.
Mesa - Ray J. Farmer, 62, a retired baker, died Sat., dec. 12, 1970, in his home at 437 1st St. He was a native of Eddyville, IL, and came here in 1953. He was a member of VFW Post 1700 in Mesa. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Marie Gallimore, Palatine, IL, Mrs. Opal Randolph of Edinburg, IN, and Mrs. Juanita Davenport, Mesa. Burial in Green Acres Cemetery. 12/14/1970.

FARMER, William R.
Funeral services and burial for William R. Farmer, 75, who died Jan. 5, 1960, in St. Joseph's Hospital, were in El Centro, California, Paradise Chapel and Funeral Home announced. Mr. Farmer, born in Winnipeg, Canada, had lived for 50 years in Holtville, Calif., where he farmed. He came to Phoenix five months ago and lived in Wagon Wheel Trailer Court. He was a member of a Masonic Lodge in Holtville. He is survived by his wife, Edna; two sons, Rowland H., Imperial, Calif., and John L., Midway City, Calif; and a daughter, Mrs. Thomas Nock, also of California. 6 January 1960

FARNBACH, Frederick A
Frederick A. Farnbach, 61, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 1976, in St. Joseph's Hospital. He had been an engineer with the Camp Trails Co. for 11 years and officer in charge of firearm safety education for the Arizona Game & Fish Department in 1960 and 1961. 10 January 1976.

FARNSWORTH, Hattie Mae
Hattie Mae Farnsworth, 87, of Mesa, died April 20, 1978, in a Valley nursing home. She moved to Mesa 40 years ago and served as president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Relief Society. Daughters, Hattie Ruebush, Nina Joy, Anna Daniels and Hilda Wootan; sons, Alanzo, LeRoy, Steve and Ivan; a brother; 2 sisters; 42 grandchildren; 108 great-grandchildren. Meldrum Mortuary. Phoenix Gazette 4/22/1978.

FARNSWORTH, Steven A.
11 Dec 1904 - 6 Oct 1979 Bagdad - Steven A. Farnsworth, 75, a rancher who lived at the Wildhorse Ranch in Bagdad one year, died Oct. 6, 1979, in Yavapai Community Hospital, Prescott. He was born in Mexico and lived in Arizona 37 years. Survivors include his wife, LaLone; children, Larene Price, Louise Taylor, Patsy Millett, Ethel Carnes, Chester, Learon, Norman and Edwin; 43 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. 8 Oct 1979

FARNSWORTH, Wayne Stanley
Wayne Stanley Farnsworth, 59, passed away, in Mesa, on Sept. 24, 2004. Born October 12, 1944. Visitation 6-8 pm Wed. Sept. 29 at Bunker's Mortuary 33 N. Centennial Way in Mesa. Funeral Services 10:00 am Thurs. Sept. 30 at Mesa East Stake Center 2228 E. Brown Rd. When he was four years old he saved a toddler cousin from drowning. As a teenager, he drove his hand built dune buggy all over desert that is now filled with houses. He served as Relief Society President while on a mission for the LDS Church in a tiny branch in Chile. He married his sweetheart in the Salt Lake Temple. He coached little boys in baseball. He marched in the Doo Dah Festival Parade with good friends. He rode dirt bikes with his sons. He hiked in the Superstitions with his daughter. He camped in sun, rain and snow with his Boy Scouts. For 14 years he supported his children from the 50 yard line. He sang in the ward choir over 25 years. He loved the people he worked with at Arizona Public Service. He loved the people he interacted with in the communities of Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, El Mirage & Surprise. He graduated from Mesa High, earned a BS from ASU, an MBA from BYU, and the Silver Beaver Award. He solved any problem he ever encountered. He will be deeply missed! He is survived by his wife Kathryn and sons William (Nanci) Farnsworth, David (Stephanie) Farnsworth, Jeffrey (Ashleigh) Farnsworth, Richard (Christine) Farnsworth, Steven Farnsworth, daughter Emily Farnsworth, grandchildren Austin, Chase and Sarah Farnsworth and his father Archie V. Farnsworth. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

FARNSWORTH, Wayne Stanley
Wayne Stanley Farnsworth, 59, passed away, in Mesa, on September 24, 2004. Born October 12, 1944. Visitation 6-8 p. m. Wed., September 29 at Bunker's Mortuary, 33 N Centennial Way in Mesa. Funeral Services 10:00 a. m. Thursday, September 30 at Mesa East Stake Center, 2228 E. Brown Rd. When he was four years old he saved a toddler cousin from drowning. As a teenager, he drove his hand built dune buggy all over the desert that is now filled with houses. He served as Relief Society President while on a mission for the LDS Church in a tiny branch in Chile. He married his sweetheart in the Salt Lake Temple. He coached little boys in baseball. He marched in the Doo Dah Festival Parade with good friends. He rode dirt bikes with his sons. He hiked in the Superstitions with his daughter. He camped in sun, rain and snow with his Boy Scouts. For 14 years he supported his children from the 50 yard line. He sang in the ward choir over 25 years. He loved the people he worked with at Arizona Public Service. He loved the people he interacted with in the communities of Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, El Mirage and Surprise. He graduated from Mesa High, earned a BS from ASU, an MBA from BYU, and the Silver Beaver Award. He solved any problem he ever encountered. He will be deeply missed! He is survived by his wife, Kathryn; sons William (Nanci) Farnsworth, David (Stephanie) Farnsworth, Jeffrey (Ashleigh) Farnsworth, Richard (Christine) Farnsworth, Steven Farnsworth; daughter, Emily Farnsworth; grandchildren, Austin, Chase and Sarah Farnsworth and his father, Archie V. Farnsworth. Submitted on (09/28/2004) from East Valley Tribune

FARR, Esma M.
31 Mar 1897 - 4 Oct 1979 Sun City - Services for Esma M. Farr, 82, of 10365 W. Pinehurst Drive, a former bookkeeper, were in Sunland Memorial Park, 15826 N. Del Webb Boulevard. Mrs. Farr, a Gold Lady of Sun City Lodge for 10 years, died Oct. 4, 1979, in Boswell Memorial Hospital. Surviving are stepdaughters, Dorothy Orwig and Maxine Anderson; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Sunday, October 7, 1979.

FARR, Gary Alan
Gary Alan Farr, 50, Phoenix, died 9-13-04. Graveside services 10:30 AM Thurs. 9-16-04 Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery 719 N. 27 Ave, Phoenix. Contributions can be made to Maryvale Hosp. in the name of Gary Farr, 5102 W. Campbell Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85031. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

FARRELL, Bryan E.
Prescott - Services for Bryan E. Farrell, 85, who died Feb. 1, 1982, in Yavapai Community Hospital in Prescott were in Mountain View Cemetery here. Mr. Farrell, was was born in Aspen, CO, came to Arizona 78 years ago and retired as an engineer from the Santa Fe Railroad after 44 years of service. He was a veteran of the Navy. He also was secretary treasurer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers, a member of the Elks Lodge and American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Esther; a daughter, Winifred Bauer; a brother and two sisters; and one grandchild. Memory Chapel in Prescott made arrangements. The Arizona Republic Feb 4, 1982.

FARRELL, Hugh C.
Hugh C. Farrell, 90, of Mesa, died May 21, 1994. He was born in Michigan and was a retired personnel manager for U. S. Steel. He was a Mason. Survivors include nieces and nephews. 5/23/1994.

FARRINGTON, Mark D.
Scottsdale - Mark D'Ashby Farrington, 62, an English teacher at Scottsdale High School, died Oct. 5, 1979, in his home at 8229 E. Valley Vista Drive. Services were in Unitarian Church, 4027 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley. Mr. Farrington, a native of New York, came to Arizona 20 years ago and was a director and actor at the Stagebrush Theatre. Survivors include his wife, Cathy; children, Lydia Ramos, Millie, Melinda, Neil, Blair and Derek, and a brother. Published in The Arizona Republic Sunday, October 7, 1979.

FARRIS, Thomas L.
16 Feb 1917 - 29 Jan 1980 Prescott - Services for Thomas L. Farris, 62, who died Jan. 29, 1980, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, were at United Methodist Church. Farris, who lived in Prescott 24 years, was a construction engineer. He served in the Army in World War II. Survivors include his wife, Edna, and five sisters. Memory Chapel handled the arrangements. The Arizona Republic Thursday, January 31, 1980.

FATH, Anita C.
Sun City - Anita Fath, 68, a winter visitor to Sun City for four years, died Feb. 5, 1982, in Boswell Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Fath, a native of Chicago, was a member of the Grace Bible Church. Survivors include her husband, A. G. Fath and sons, Rev. David K. Fath, Palmyra, PA, and A. G., III, Big Rapids, Michigan. Memorial services were at Lundberg's Mortuary. Services and interment in Cadillac, Michigan. The AZ Republic Sunday, Feb. 7, 1982.

FATTALEH, Crystol Babcock
Crystol Babcock Fattaleh, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away March 29th, 2003. She was born July 6th, 1949, a proud fourth generation Phoenician and a graduate of North High School. Crystol was loved by her son Peter Gray Fattaleh, sisters Bernita, Diana, and Felicia. And Dearly loved by her stepchildren Kim, Stacy, Tammy, Michael, Kip, Daivd, Nena, and Granddaughter Reegan along with former husband John B. Fattaleh. Published in the Arizona Republic on 4/20/2003.

FATTALEH, Michael
Mass for Michael B. Fattaleh, 85, was in St. George Orthodox Church, 4502 E. Indian School. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Prayer services were Monday in Arcadia funeral Home. Mr. Fattaleh, of 1802 E. Weldon, died Sunday, June 30, 1974, at his home. He owned Your Market Basket Grocery at 19th Street and Clarendon until retiring 15 years ago. He was a charter member of the Lebanon Syrian American Club. Survivors include his wife, Edna; children, Basil and Dr. John B. Fattaleh and Mrs. Kathryn Romley; a brother, Harry; sisters, Mrs. Maria Tannous, Mrs. Zahia Tannous, Mrs. Lydia Azar and Mrs. Wasiala Syriani; 10 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Published in the Arizona Republic Tuesday, July 2, 1974.

FAULTNER, Jewel Marie
Jewel Marie Faultner, 60, died Friday, April 21, 1978. She moved here from Tupelo, Arkansas, in 1952. Sons, Billy H. and Carl Mack Barbee; three sisters, Ann Marshall, Martha Schroll, both of Phoenix, and Ruby Long, Las Vegas, NV; seven half-sisters; five half-brothers; and six grandchildren. Interment Greenwood. The Phoenix Gazette Monday, April 24, 1978

FAULTNER, John William
John William Faultner, 94, who had lived in Phoenix from 1937 to 1965, died Friday, July 5, 1974, in Boulder City, nevada. Children, Beufort, Eugene, Mrs. Viola Peterson, Mrs. Inez Hanes; brother, Oliver Fowler; sister, Mrs. Nancy Desha; 32 grandchildren and 82 great-grandchildren. Mortensen-Kings Funeral Center. Burial in East Resthaven Cemetery. 7/9/1974.

FAUSS, Earl E.
Earl E. Fauss, 75, of Hooper, Nebraska, a winter visitor to Mesa, was born in Uehling, Nebraska. Wife, Irene; sons, Ronald and David; three sisters; one brother. 1/4/1988

FAY, Conrad Joseph
23 Sep 1913 - Oct 1982

FAYETTE, Leo J.
Scottsdale - Leo J. Fayette, 63, of 8649 Royal Palm Road, a retired data processor, died December 31, 1981, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Fayette was born in Morristown, New Jersey, and came to Arizona three years ago. Survivors include his wife, Mary; children, Catherine GLEASON, Leo and Kevin; a brother and four grandchildren. Services at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 7655 Main. Funeral announcement: Survived by wife, Mary; sons, Leo J., Jr. of Virginia; Kevin M. of Maryland; daughter, Mrs. Thomas (Catherine) GLEASON of Scottsdale; brother, Donald of Kansas; four grandchildren; Services at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Scottsdale. Interment Paradise Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Messinger Mortuary. 3-Jan-1982

FAZ, Maria N.
Maria N. Faz, 87, of Avondale, Arizona, passed away September 19, 2004. Visitation will be held 8:00 AM on Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at Samaritan Funeral Home, 1505 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Services will follow at 9:00 AM. Internment at Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

FEARN, Arlond A.
Casa Grande -- Services for Arlond A. Fearn, 69, who died Thursday, Aug. 10, 1967, in a Scottsdale rest home, were in Trinity Baptist Church here. Mr. Fearn, a farmer, was born in Smith County, Kansas, and moved here in 1933. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Margarite Gibson of Casa Grande; a son, John, of Casa Grande; and seven grandchildren. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. Local arrangements made by Cole and Maud Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Sat., Aug. 12, 1967.

FEARN, Howard Aubrey
Howard Aubrey Fearn, 77, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away August 18, 2004. Mr. Fearn served in the U. S. Merchant Marine/Coast Guard. Services will be held Friday, September 10, 2004, 11:00 AM, at Tri-City Baptist Temple, Gladstone, Oregon. Contributions may be made to Parkinson Foundation, 500 W. Thomas Road #720, Phoenix, AZ. 85013. Arrangements entrusted to Allen Funeral Home. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/3/2004.

FEARN, Howard Aubrey
Howard Aubrey Fearn, 77, of Scottsdale died Aug. 18, 2004, in Tempe. Allen Funeral Home handled arrangements. (480) 833-1716. Submitted on (09/03/2004) from East Valley Tribune

FEATHERSTONE, Edward H.
Edward H. Featherstone, 65, of Mesa, died Thursday, March 31, 1977, in St. Lukes Hospital. He was a salesman. Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Mr. Featherstone, 6408 E. Duncan, is survived by his wife, Bessie, and two sisters. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977.

FEDOCK, Andrew C.
Andrew C. Fedock, 85, died Saturday, June 8, 1974, in Good Samaritan Hospital. He was a retired employe of an aircraft company. Children, Charles, Edward, Mrs. Mae Higgins and Mrs. Ann Goldsberry; a sister out of state; 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. Mass in St. Gregory's Catholic Church. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 6/9/1974.

FEDOR, William S.
William S. Fedor, 74, of Sun City West, died Oct. 29, 1994. He was born in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, and was a retired security guard for Northern Trust Bank and a World War II Navy veteran. He also was a retired firefighter and captain for the Chicago Fire Department and was a member of the Sun City West Sheriff's Posse. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; daughter, Pamela Convery; stepdaughter, Sandra McMillan; sons, Bill, Jr., and Robert; sisters, Cecilia Broner and Anne Klucher; and three grandchildren. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 1 Nov 1994.

FEENER, Idia Eugena
80, came to Phoenix 16 years ago from Massachusetts. She was born in Moncton, N. B. Husband, William; daughters, Mrs. Gerald KIRWIN, Mrs. Mable McCAN; Mrs. Edna STELTER, all of Phoenix; Mrs. Robert Towers of Arroyo Grande, Calif.; Mrs. Robert ELLIOTT of El Monte, Calif.; Mrs. Alfred REYNOLDS of Assonet, Mass.; Mrs. Annie HORODECZKI of Key West, Fla.; Mrs. Pearl JACKSON of Norton, Mass.; sons, Earl DUNHAM of Norwalk, Calif.; Wilson DUNHAM of Orlando, Fla.; Harry DUNHAM of Miami, Fla. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/28/1967.

FEINBERG, Lewis Sol
Funeral services for Lewis Sol Feinberg, 76, who died yesterday (Jan. 4, 1960) in St. Joseph's Hospital, will be in Texarkana, Texas, A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary announced. Mr. Feinberg, born in Dunnellon, Florida, was a retired real estate agent and builder. He had spent the past 16 winters in Phoenix. His home was in Texarkana, Arkansas, {sic} where he owned the Hotel Savoy. He is survived by his wife, Selma; a daughter, Mrs. Albert M. Tocker, Dallas, Texas, and two sons, Stern, Texarkana, Texas, and Lewis, Shreve Port, Louisiana. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, January 5, 1960.

FELBER, Frank A.
4 Oct 1904 - 25 Oct 1979 Mesa - Rosary for Frank A. Felber, 75, was in Melcher Mission Chapel, 6625 E. Apache Trail. Mas was in All Saints Catholic Church, 1534 N. Recker. Mr. Felber, 4103 E. Crescent, moved to Mesa in 1969 from Chicago where he was a machinist with the Argonne National Laboratory. He died Oct. 25, 1979, in his home. Surviving are his wife, Catherine; children, Claire Soppet, Loretta Eskridge, Mary C. Rosborough, Natalie Kalman, Joy Hayes and Willis Joseph; 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. The Arizona Republic Oct. 28, 1979.

FELBER, Marie W.
3 August 1890 - 20 Oct 1979 Glendale - Marie W. Felber, 88, died Oct. 20, 1979, in Glendale Samaritan Hospital. She moved to Arizona 25 years ago from Illinois and is survived by a niece. 22 Oct 1979

FELDER, Marion
Funeral services for Mrs. Marion Felder, 45, who died Friday en route to John C. Lincoln Hospital in Sunnyslope, were in the Sunnyslope Chapel of Lundberg-Hansen Mortuary. The Rev. Jack Daniels officiated. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mrs. Felder, who came to Phoenix five years ago resided at 12815 N. 23rd St. She is survived by her husband, Leon; a daughter, Miss Lorraine Palmer, Phoenix; a son, Charles Palmer, Phoenix in the U.S. Navy and her grandfather, D. E. Andrews, Kirksville, Missouri. 6 January 1960

FELIX, Antonio P.
Guadalupe - Antonio P. Felix, 74, was born in Tucson and died in his home at 8250 S. 54th Pl. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1974. He was employed by the Salt River Water Users 44 years as a trouble shooter until he retired nine years ago. Wife, Francisca; daughter, Mrs. Dora Valenzuela; and three grandchildren. Wake was held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church followed by Rosary. Carr Mortuary, Tempe. Burial in Guadalupe Cemetery. 10/25/1974.

FELIX, Betty Jane
Betty Jane Felix, 69, of Mesa, died May 18, 1994. She was born in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, and was a retired punch press operator and member of the American Legion and Moose Lodge auxiliaries. Sister, Lois Yakubisin, two nieces and four nephews survive. Services Moose Lodge, Mesa. 21 May 1994.

FELIX, Fayellen N.
Fayellen Felix, 58, a volunteer for Goodwill Auxiliary and Assistance League of Phoenix, died Nov. 20, 1982, at John C. Lincoln Hospital. Mrs. Felix was born in Larned, Kansas, and moved to Arizona 16 years ago. She is survived by her husband, Russell E.; son, Larry F., and a brother. Memorial services were at Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Interment Greenwood Memorial Park. 11/23/1982.

FELIX, Jesus A.
Jesus A. Felix, 57, Phoenix, died Sept. 9, 2004. Visitation Friday 9-10-04 11AM-1PM at Phoenix Memorial Mortuary. Services Sat. 9-11-04 at 1PM at the mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/10/2004.

FELIX, Marilyn
Marilyn Felix, 40, Phoenix, died Mon. Sept. 6, 2004. Native Traditional Services being held through the night until sunrise St. Mary's Catholic Church on Friday September 10, 2004 at 6PM. J. Warren Funeral Services. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/10/2004.

FELIX, Nina Ethel
9 June 1889 - 24 March 1980 Nina Ethel Felix died March 24, 1980, in Hillhaven Health Care. Mrs. Felix moved here 27 years ago from Indianapolis. She is survived by her daughter, Myla Frances Grim; a granddaughter and two sisters. Interment Greenwood Memorial Park. 3/27/1980.

FELIX, Robert S.
Robert S. Felix, 43, died Wed., June 26, 1974. He had been employed by the Bill Cattung Construction Co. in his native Phoenix. Wife, Nancy; children, Robert, Jr.; Dolores and Lily Felix; brothers, Frank, Marcelo and Candelario; sisters, Mary Ireland and Ofelia Anaya; and a granddaughter. Mortensen-Kings Funeral Center. Mass in the CHurch of St. Matthew. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 6/28/1974.

FELKE, Fern L.
Fern L. Felke, 79, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 3, 2004. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 7, 2004, 5:00-8:00 PM, at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/7/2004.

FELL, Roy
Roy Fell, 60, of Phoenix, a retired postal worker, died Jan. 29, 1982, in his home. Mr. Fell came to Arizona two years ago from his native Chicago. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; mother, Catherine May; three sisters and a brother. Rosary was at Northwest Mortuary, 4033 N. 19th Ave. Mass was at Ss. Simon & Saint Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. 27th Ave. Feb. 1, 1982

FELLOWS, Alfred B., Jr.
Alfred B. Fellows, Jr., 70, of Clarkdale, died June 14, 1994. He was born in Springfield, Missouri, and was a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include his brother, George; and sister, Marjorie Faria. No services are planned. Westcott Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic Friday, June 17, 1994.

FELLOWS, Helen W.
Graveside services for Helen W. Fellows, 52, who died April 13, 1978, at her home at 4415 S. Sixth St., were in East Resthaven Park Cemetery, 4310 E. Southern. Mrs. Fellows was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd. Grimshaw Bloom, Chapel made arrangements. The Arizona Republic Sunday, April 16, 1978

FELLY, Mary K.
Mary K. Felly, 77, of Sun City West, Az., passed away September 23, 2004. She is survived by daughter Susan McAlister of Surprise, Az and son John (Mary) Felly of Madison, Wi. Contributions may be made in memory of Mary to Sun Health Hospice, 19702 N. Routzahn Way, Sun City West, Az. 85375. Private family services. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/26/2004.

FELMET, John W., Sr.
John William Felmet, Sr., who owned Green's Coffee Shop before retiring in 1970, died Dec. 18, 1982. He was born in Leonard, Texas, and moved to Phoenix 46years ago from Oklahoma City. He served in the Army during World War II and was a member of Larkspur Christian Church and the American Luke Greenway Post. He is survived by wife, Violet; son, John, Jr.; brother, Harvey Smith; sisters Gladys Nickles and Ethyl Brown; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services at Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Whitney & Murphy Downtown Chapel made arrangements. 12/21/1982.

FELSHAW, Margaret A.
28 Mar 1881 - 13 Mar 1980 Bryce - Margaret A. Felshaw, 98, died March 13, 1980, at Mount Graham Community Hospital in Safford. Mrs. Felshaw, a Utah native, moved to Bryce in 1900. Survivors include three sons, John, Clay and Harry; four daughters, Roxey, Bessie, Phyllis and Julia; 26 grandchildren. Services were at the Pima First Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 3/15/1980.

FELTON, Lillian Elinor
Lillian Elinor Felton, 94 years, Lillian passed away in her sleep Sept. 6, 2004 at 5:30 AM. She had been having problems with an infection in her leg and foot. She leaves behind several family members. She has a cousin in North Dakota, Bill Anderson (Myrtle) and their six children and families. Two daughters, Elinor Lemon and Mary Bader, seven grandchildren, Keith Warfield (Penny), Scot Lemon (Kasey), John Lemon, Donna Bader, Susan Mullarkey, Robert Bader, Linda Natkin, nine great grandchildren, Tanya Murphy, Caryn and Bryan Lemon, Andrew (Krista) Lemon, Jamie Bader, Kenneth Bader, Danny Smirk, Jacob and Kelly Natkin, and four great-great grandchildren. Lillian worked many years as a silk finisher for Prestege Cleaners. Services will be Saturday Sept. 11, 2004 at 1:00 PM. The service will be held at Sunset Mortuary, 301 W. Camelback Road. Viewing will be prior to the service from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Burial will be at Double Butte Cemetery following the service. A reception follows at Aldersgate Methodist Church, 3530 North 32nd Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85018. Donations in Lillian's name can be made to Aldersgate Methodist Church. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

FELTON, Walter L.
Walter L. Felton, 56, a landscape gardener, died Sat., June 29, 1974, in Phoenix Veterans Hospital. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 1. Wife, Marie; children, Sue Kies, vin and Thomas Felton; his mother, Mrs. Irene Swaite. Grimshaw Bloom Mortuary, Phoenix. Graveside services at Prescott National Cemetery. July 2, 1974.

FELTS, Josephine M.
Josephine M. Felts, 67, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 25, 2004. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/28/2004.

FENDER, Dennis
Dennis Michael Fender, died July 21, 2004. Dennis was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky July 18, 1955 to Col. Edward M. and Sara A. Fender. Dennis is survived by his mother Sara, sons Michael (19) and Neil (16), his sister Rachel, and brothers Jim and Tom. Dennis graduated from McClintock High School in 1973, and received his Associates Degree from Mesa Community College in 1978. Dennis proudly served as a Tempe Police Officer from 1978 until retirement in 1998. Dennis was a devoted and loving father that enjoyed fishing with his two sons in the White Mountains. He was also a die hard fan of the U of A and Chicago Cubs. We will all miss Dennis, his wonderful sense of humor, and the sincere sense of kindness he displayed to everyone he met or knew. Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church at 10:00 A. M. on Saturday, August 28, 2004, 2121 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ. Submitted on (08/26/2004) from East Valley Tribune

FENNELL, Raymond D.
Services for Raymond D. Fennell, 80, of 329 W. Monterosa, a metallurgist, were in Delmont, Pennsylvania. He died Oct. 26, 1979, in St. Joseph's Hospital. He came to Phoenix seven years ago from his native Pennsylvania. Surviving are a sister and a brother. The Arizona Republic Oct. 28, 1979, p. E-19.

FENTON, Hyman
25 Dec 1886 - 26 Mar 1980 Hyman Fenton, 92, a retired salesman, died March 26, 1980, in Kivel Nursing Home. Mr. Fenton came to the Valley 25 years ago from California and lived at the nursing home, 3020 N. 36th St. Survivors include his children, Ruth Alpert, and Dr. Irving Feinstein; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Sinai Mortuary. Graveside services in Beth El Cemetery, 2300 W. Van Buren. 3/28/1980.

FENTON, Robert Dwight
Robert Dwight Fenton, condemned killer awaiting death at Arizona State Prison, asked federal court yesterday (Jan. 13, 1960) to set him free. A habeas corpus action was filed by his attorney, W. Edward Morgan, of Tucson, in U. S. District Court, Phoenix. Fenton, 25, was sentenced to death after he pleaded guilty to the 1958 killing of Mrs. Opal Keller Coward. She and her husband operated a Tucson drug store and befriended Fenton. He beat her on the head with a pistol and shot her eight times, the state said. Fenton asks federal court to determine if Superior Judge John Molloy erred by considering Fenton an incurable psychopath and, therefore, deserving death. . . The AZ Republic Friday, Jan. 15, 1960.

FERGUSON, Claude H.
Memoriam - Claude H. Ferguson. A Celebration of Life will be held for (retired) Captain Claude H. Ferguson on Sat., Sept. 25 at 3 p. m. at Left Seat Restaurant, 2633 E. Air Lane (2 blks. E. of 24th St., S. of Jefferson), Gate 108, Phoenix. Friends are invited to join the family in sharing memories and paying their respects. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/23/2004 - 9/24/2004.

FERGUSON, Emma S.
Mesa -- Emma S. Ferguson, 74, a former resident of Maywood, California, died Wed., Aug. 30, 1967, in her home, 640 E. 1st Place. Mrs. Ferguson came here a month ago to live with her brother, Charles GRUTZMACHER. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Maywood and a native of Fedora, S.D. Services and burial in Maywood. 9/1/1967.

FERGUSON, Ernest
Ernest Ferguson, 61, of 213 W. Cory Dr., who had operated a carpet laying business, died Feb. 1, 1982, in the Veterans' Administration Center. Mr. Ferguson was born in Kansas and came to Phoenix 15 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Norma; son, Donnie and stepson, Denny Blowers. Graveside services were at Greenwood Memorial Cemetery, 2300 W. Van Buren. A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary made arrangements. The AZ Republic Feb. 5, 1982.

FERGUSON, James
funeral announcement only No information. 11/29/1982.

FERGUSON, Kenneth Wayne
Kenneth Wayne Ferguson, 51, of Sierra Vista, was killed March 25, 1977, in an airplane crash in the West Indies. He was a cable television owner. He came to Sierra Vista in 1965 as manager of KHFH-AM radio, which he purchased shortly thereafter. The station call letters were changed to KTAN and FM broadcasting was added in 1973. He sold the station to Behan Broadcasting Co., a Tucson firm, early this year. Services in Ft. Huachuca, AZ. He was born in Wickenburg and lived in Arizona all his life except for a few years in Freeport, Texas. Wife, Betty; children, Larry, Jay, Evelyn Mason and Marjorie Lunday; mother, Lily Ferguson; a brother and four grandchildren. The Arizona Republic 4/1/1977.

FERGUSON, Margaret
Margaret Aepli Ferguson, 88, a retired secretary with the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department, died Dec. 24, 1982 at St. Luke's Hospital. Mrs. Ferguson, of 85 W. Holly St., was born in Dubuque, Iowa, and lived in Arizona since 1898. She worked as a secretary for the Arizona Constitutional Convention and the Arizona Corporation Commission. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Queen Esther Chapter No. 22. Survivors include her sons, Archie of Tempe and Ben H. Ferguson, Concord, CA; two brothers, Paul Aepli and Milton Aeplie {sic}, both of Tempe; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church, Norton Chapel, 402 W. Monroe. A. L. Moore and Sons made the arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic 12/28/1982, p. D10

FERGUSON, Mildred L. "Mid"
Mildred L. "Mid" Ferguson, 64, of Prescott, died June 14, 1994. She was born in Oakland, California. Survivors include her husband, Dean; sons, Bruce A., Andrew B. and Scott D.; sister, Jane Hedberg; and one grandchild. Services were private. Contribution: American Cancer Society, Arizona Division. Arizona Ruffner-Wakelin Funeral Home, Prescott. The Arizona Republic Friday, June 17, 1994.

FERGUSON, Nina R.
Sun City - Services for Nina Ferguson, 86, who lived here since 1960 and was a charter member of the United Church of Sun City, were Friday in Sun Valley Lodge Chapel, 12415 N. 103rd Ave. Mrs. Ferguson died Oct. 7, 1980, in the lodge. She was a past matron of the Eastern Star in Valier, Montana. Surviving are her husband, Blaine; children, Virginia Dougherty, Anita Jones and Dr. David Ferguson; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Lundberg Golden Door Mortuary, Youngtown. Commital service Sunland. The Arizona Republic Thursday, October 9, 1980.

FERLEMAN, Bernadine W.
Bernadine W. Ferleman, 43, who lived in Phoenix for nine years, died Thursday, July 4, 1974. Daughter, Gail Tomlinson, and two brothers survive. Messinger Mortuary. Cremation. 7/6/1974.

FERMIN, Lopez
Rosary for Lopez Fermin, 79, who died Friday, Aug. 4, 1967, at a local hospital, will be at Mortensen-Kings Funeral Center. 1020 W. Washington. Mass of Requiem was sung at Sacred Heart Church, 919 S. 16th Pl. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Mr. Lopez, 1824 E. Durango, moved here 15 years ago from Texas. He was a farm laborer and was born in Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Juanita; four daughters, Mrs. Blanche Holguin, Mrs. Sally Garza, Mrs. Tomasa Rodriguez and Mrs. Mary Torres, all of Phoenix; three sons, Miliano, Daniel and Pete, all of Phoenix; and 42 grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Monday, Aug. 7, 1967. The Arizona Republic Monday, Aug. 7, 1967.

FERNANDEZ, Francisco S.
27 May 1898 - 2 Nov. 1979 Francisco S. Fernandez, 81, of 1637 E. Maricopa, a retired auto mechanic who came here three months ago from Mexico, died Nov. 2, 1979, in St. Luke's Hospital. He is survived by his children, Martha Acosta, Gloria, Conrado, Francisco, Flavio, Victor and Gasper; a brother and eight grandchildren. Rosary will be Monday at Mortensen-Kings Funeral Center, 1020 W. Washington. Mass will be Tuesday at Immaculate Heart Church, 909 E. Washington. The Arizona Republic Sunday, November 4, 1979.

FERNANDEZ, Manuel, Jr.
Manuel Fernandez, Jr., 23, a native of Phoenix, died Monday, May 8, 1967, in Upland, California, where he had been visiting a month. He had been a plumber's helper in Phoenix. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Fernandez; six brothers, David, Roy, Ruben, Mario, Paul and Anthony, all of Phoenix; six sisters, Mrs. Lupe Soza of Hacienda Heights, CA, Mrs. Mary Rodriguez, Armida Fernandez, Mrs. Betty Allen, Mrs. Carmen Peralta, and Mrs. Alice Calderon, all of Phoenix. Mass of Requiem was said in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 919 S. 16th Pl. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 5/11/1967.

FERRA, Albert
7 April 1923 - 14 Nov 1988 Albert Ferra, 65, of Camp verde, a retired maintenance worker for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, died Nov. 14, 1988. He was born in Arizona and served in the Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn; two daughters; a son; five sisters; six brothers; and five grandchildren. Services at Hepler Funeral Home Chapel, Camp Verde. Nov. 18, 1988.

FERRA, Francisco Leyva
Francisco Leyva Ferra, 53, of Mesa, a salesman, died Aug. 14, 1994. He was born in Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Ignacia A.; daughter, Maria De Carmen; son, Francisco Jr.; sisters, Ramona Olivas, Adriana Hernandez and Ester Samaniego; and brothers, Armando and Rafael. Services St. Mathews Catholic CHurch, 320 N. 20th Dr. Romero and Boykins Mortuary. 19 August 1994, p. B-5.

FERRANTELLI, Michael A.
Michael A. Ferrantelli, 26, a mailman, died Saturday, July 6, 1974, following a short illness. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton M. Ferrantelli, Sr.; a brother, Milton M., Jr., and a sister, Mrs. Mary D. LaFollette. Whitney & Murphy Funeral Chapel. 7/8/1974.

FERRELL, Mary A.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary A. Ferrell, 78, who died Sunday, January 2, 1960, in the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Kintzer, on 41st Place, southeast of Bell Road, will be tomorrow in Memory Chapel, A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary. The Rev. Merlin Archer will officiate. Place of burial is undecided. Friends may call at the drawing room of the mortuary this evening. Born in Barryville, N. Y., Mrs. Ferrell came to Phoenix in 1945 from Shavertown, Pennsylvania. Besides the daughter, she is survived by a son, Edmond C., New York City; and three sisters all out of state. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, January 5, 1960.

FERRELL, Ulean
Ulean Ferrell, 70, of Wickenburg, a retired operator for Honeywell Electronics, died Nov. 15, 1988. He was born in Naples, Oklahoma. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Elaine; one sister; and a brother. Memorial services at Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Nov. 17. 1988.

FERRIEDA, Felix P.
Felix P. Ferrieda, 65, of 210 E. Buchanan, a Phoenix native, died at his home Sunday, August 6, 1967. He had worked for a local feed company. Mass of Requiem at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 909 S. First Ave. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery. Mortensen-Kings Funeral Home, 1020 W. Washington, was in charge of funeral arrangements. There are no known survivors. The Arizona Republic Thursday, August 10, 1967.

FERRIGNO, Angela
Angela Ferrigno, 76, a Phoenix homemaker, was born in Mt. Morris, New York. Daughters, Karen NEIDHARDT and Elizabeth FERRIGNO; sons, James, Kenneth and Gary; one sister; one brother. 1/4/1988

FERRIN, Virgil
Mesa - Services for Virgil L. Ferrin, 81, who had owned a furniture business in Logan, Utah, will be in Melcher's Mission Chapel, 6625 E. Apache Trail. Mr. Ferrin, 613 Revolte Circle, came here 18 years ago from his native Utah and died Jan. 2, 1982, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He was a member of the Mesa 37th Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a past president of the Lions and past exalted ruler of the Elks, both in Logan. Surviving are his wife, Claudine; children, Barbara Dell BINDRUP and Val L.; three sisters; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. 5-Jan-1982

FERRIS, George Floyd
George Floyd Ferris, 65, chairman of the board and past president of Raymond International Construction Co. of New York City, died Wed., Sep. 20, 1967, in Los Angeles. Mr. Ferris had been a seasonal resident here. He also maintained homes in New York City and Stamford, CN. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; two daughters, Mrs. James Gillingham of California, Carole Ferris of New York and Stamford; and two grandchildren. Mr. Ferris was reared by an aunt, Mrs. James S. Buck of New York, who also survives. The family suggests contributions to the George F. Ferris Foundation in care of the Roosevelt Hospital in New York City. Services were in St. James Episcopal Church in New York City with burial following there. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/22/1967.

FERRIS, Robert Ward
Robert Ward Ferris, 61, Peoria, Arizona, passed away September 17, 2004. Graveside Services Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at 10:00 a. m. at Sunwest Cemetery, 12473 NW Grand Ave. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/21/2004.

FERRITTO, Benny
Benny Ferritto, 70, of Chandler, a coal miner, died June 12, 1994. He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, and was a World War II Navy veteran. He was a member of the American Legion and the United Mine Workers union. Survivors include his daughter, Linda; two sisters; and two brothers. Visitation and rosary Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Dr, Chandler. The Arizona Republic June 15, 1994.

FERRY, Margaret
Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1980.

FESING, Ervin J.
12 Mar 1904 - 2 Jul 1979 Ervin J. FESING, 75, who moved here in 1956 from Wisconsin and owned Starlite Buffet 20 years, died July 2, 1979, in Memorial Hospital. Mr. FESING, 2314 W. Yuma, is survived by wife, Ethel; mother, Isabella; and two sisters. Graveside services were in Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren, A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary announced. Published in the Arizona Republic Friday, July 6, 1979, p. C-5.

FESTICH, Huso
Huso Festich, 74, died Feb. 28, 1970, in Miami Inspiration Hospital. He was born in Yugoslavia and came to the U.S. in 1912 and to Phoenix from Los Angeles in 1935. He moved to Miami in 1955. He was employed as excavation activities for construction of Coolidge Dam, Bartlett Dam, Waddell Dam at Lake Pleasant, and Horse Mesa Dam. Wife, Frances; a daughter, Mrs. John Gregovich of Claypool; a brother and a sister in Yugoslavia and two grandchildren. Services were in Miami Presbyterian Church. Burial in Pinal Cemetery. 3/1/1970.

FIDLER, Mary O.
Mary O. Fidler, 78, of Sun City, a business owner, died Feb. 4, 1994. She was born in West Virginia. Survivors include her husband, Gilbert E.; daughters, Rhoda Palastro, Mary Santomo and Marcella Belanger; son, Gilbert, Jr.; sister, Leona Thompson; brothers, Wilmer and Ralph Thompson; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City. Services First Presbyterian Church, 12225 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City. Contributions: Community Hospice or Interfaith Services, Inc., P. O. Box 1795, Sun City, AZ 85372. Published Monday, Feb. 7, 1994.

FIELD, Eva M.
Eva M. Field, 75, who moved to Phoenix two years ago from Jamestown, New York, died Thursday, May 11, 1967, in a Phoenix nursing home. Mrs. Field, 3504 E. Southern, was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, a Rebekah lodge, and the Gold Star Mothers, all in Jamestown. She was born in Ontario, Canada. Survivors include a daughter, Marjorie MADISON of Phoenix; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. 5/13/1967.

FIELD, George Howard
George Howard Field, Jr., passed away at his home in Aurora, Illinois on September 2, 2004. He was born in Prescott, Arizona on May 21, 1919 to Laura Willoughby and George Howard Field. He attended Kenilworth Elementary School and Phoenix Union High School. He was a WWII veteran having enlisted in the US Air Corps prior to December 7, 1941. He is survived by his wife Elaine; daughters Susan Bemis, Sally Hoffman, Laney Baxa; son George Howard Field III, 16 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He is also survived by siblings Elizabeth J., Eugene S. and Robert N. Field of Phoenix and Dorothy Herold of Laguna Hills. He was preceded in death by brothers Francis J., John W. and sisters Laura Alme and Margaret (Peggy) Highland. Visitation and Rosary will be held at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, September 7, 2004. Interment will be in St. Francis Cemetery, 2033 North 48th Street, at 9:00 AM Wednesday, September 8, 2004. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/5/2004.

FIELD, Timothy Frederick
Timothy Frederick Field, 34, of Queen Creek, Arizona, passed away August 29, 2004. Services will be held 7:00 PM, Wednesday, September 8, 2004 at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 S. 48th St., Phoenix, AZ 85044. Arrangements entrusted to Bueler Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/5/2004.

FIELDEN, Anne D.
Anne D. Fielden, 76, of 3041 N. 44th St. died June 23, 1978, at MediCenters of America. Services will be at Paradise Chapel Funeral Home. Miss Fielden, a retired school teacher, moved to Arizona 28 years ago from Detroit. Survivors include a brother and three sisters. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/25/1978.

FIELDEN, Anne D.
Anne D. Fielden, 76, died June 23, 1978. from Detroit. brother and three sisters survive. Published 25 Jun 1978

FIELDEN, Nellie M.
2 April 1901 - 26 June 1974. Wittmann - Services for Nellie M. Fielden, 72, were Saturday in Paradise Chapel, 3934 E. Indian School Rd. Burial in Paradise Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Fielden, of 4639 E. Osborn, died Wednesday, June 26, 1974, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. She was brought to Phoenix in a covered wagon in 1906 from Oklahoma. She was a member of the Monte Vista Nazarene Church. Survivors include her children, Howard, Stanley, Leonard, John and Arthur Ferguson, Mrs. Allene Hetz, Mrs. Martha Feser and Mrs. Lenora Lillyblad; a step-son, Herman Burkett; sisters, Mrs. Cora Pullis and Mrs. Inez Mattle; 28 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic Friday, June 28, 1974.

FIELDS, Clarence
Clarence Fields, 67, of Phoenix, died Jan. 25, 1994. He was born in Corsicana, Texas, and was a farmer and World War II Army Air Forces veteran. Survivors include parents, Ruby Lee Robinson and Will Fields; sisters, Valorie Lewis, Beatrice Lindley and Willie Dean Thomas; and brother, Eugene. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 2/1/1994.

FIELDS, Forest
Forest Fields, 66, of TExas, a school custodian, died Feb. 3, 1994. He was born in Texas and was a Marine Corps veteran. Survivors include his wife, Mae; daughters, Marilyn, Angie, Roxanne, Luretha, Jackie, Denise and Vonda; sons, Ronald Sterling, Glen Tyrone and Marvin; two sisters and two brothers. Visitation Eastlake Chapel and Mortuary, 1715 E. Jefferson St. Service Phillips Memorial Church, 1401 E. Adams St. Thursday, February 10, 1994.

FIELDS, Francie
12 June 1917 - 26 March 1980 Francie Fields, 62, who was a carpenter in the construction business until he became ill, died March 26, 1980, in Hillhaven Health Care Center. He moved here five months ago from Colorado. Surviving are his wife, Gracie; children, Bessie Dunn, Charles Edward Fields, Alvord, TX, and Billie Ray Fields, Meadview, AZ; a brother, Ed Fields; 15 grandchildren. Interment Greenwood Memorial Park. 3/28/1980.

FIELDS, Melvin J.
Melvin J. Fields, 22, a maintenance man at the Phoenix Zoo, died Wed., Mar. 4, 1970, in Good Samaritan Hospital. He was born in Phoenix and had been a Golden Gloves boxer. Wife, Linda; four sons, Curtis D., Rodney L., Melvin J., Jr., and Richard; parents, Mr. and Mrs. James FIELDS; one brother, James T.; and one sister, Debbie A. FIELDS, all of Phoenix. Services were at the Phillips Memorial Church, 1401 E. Adams. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. 3/9/1970.

FIELDS, William R.
William R. Fields, 83, who served as an Army corporal in World War I and retired in 1967 after farming in the Laveen district 25 years, died Oct. 11, 1979, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. Mr. Fields was a member of Neighborhood Congregational Church and life member of Luke Greenway American Legion Post. Surviving are his wife, Emily C.; son, Glenn; two granddaughters, and three great-grandchildren. Services were in Memory Lawn Mortuary. The AZ Republic Oct. 13, 1979.

FIFIELD, Judith
Mesa - Judith Fifield, 31, a native of Norton, Kansas, moved to Mesa in 1967 from Hayward, CA, and died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1969, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. Husband, Jerry L.; daughters, Kim B. and Jan B., both of Mesa; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. BOYD of Wellsville, UT; two brothers and three sisters out of state. Services and burial in Wellsville, Utah. Published in the Arizona Republic 1/1-2/1970.

FIGUEROA, Maclovia
Maclovia Figueroa, 55, 2715 E. Caldwell, was born in Miami and died Tuesday, January 13, 1976, en route to Memorial Hospital. Survivors includeher husband, Frank; children, Victoria Cruz; Feliz Cruz, Virginia, Rita, Maria, Emilio, Ricardo, Ruben and Francisco; three sisters; three brothers; and five grandchildren. Rosary was in Mortensen-Kings Funeral Home. Mass in the Church of St. Catherine, 6200 S. Central. 1/15/1976.

FIGUEROA, Maria Louisa
Maria Louisa Figueroa, 77, of Flagstaff, a homemaker, died Aug. 2, 1994. She was born in Williams. Survivors include her husband, Nicholas Jesus; daughter, Mary Louise Fajardo; son, Nick; sister, Inez Garcia; brothers, Bernardo and Edward Gutierrez; six grandchildren. Rosary and services St. Pius Catholic Church, Flagstaff. Contributions: Northland Hospice, Flagstaff. Greer's Mountain View Mortuary, Flagstaff. Published in The Arizona Republic Thursday, August 4, 1994.

FIGUEROA, Raymond Oscar
Raymond Oscar Figueroa, 63, Hong Kong, China died Sept. 19, 2004. Visitation: 6-8 PM Sunday, September 26, 2004 at Falconer Funeral Home 251 W. Juniper Ave., Gilbert. Services: 10:00 AM, Monday Sept. 27, 2004 at St. Anne's Catholic Church 440 E. Elliot Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85234. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/23/2004.

FIGUEROA, Raymond Oscar
Raymond Oscar Figueroa, "Junie", 63, of Hong Kong, China, formerly of the Valley, died on Sept 19, 2004 in Bangalore, India. He was born on Nov. 6, 1940, in Phoenix, Arizona to the late Oscar and Laura Valenzuela Figueroa. Ray is survived by his wife, Victoria; sons, Chris Figueroa (Kim), David Figueroa (Lorena), Daniel Figueroa (Danielle), daughters; Laurie Ten Haken (Wade), Mary Figueroa; stepson, Michael Northroup, 5 adopted children including Matt and Michael Figueroa, sister Irene and brother Jimmy and 9 Grandchildren. A visitation will be held 6-8 PM on Sunday, September 26, 2004 at the Chapel of Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Dr., Chandler, AZ 85225. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Sept 27, 2004 at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 440 E. Elliott Road, Gilbert, AZ. Arrangements by Bueler Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/26/2004.

FIGUEROA, Raymond Oscar
Raymond Oscar Figueroa, "Junie", 63, of Hong Kong, China, formerly of the Valley, died on September 19, 2004 in Bangalore, India. He was born on November 6, 1940 in Phoenix, AZ to the late Oscar and Laura Valenzuela Figueroa. Ray is survived by his wife, Victoria; sons, Chris Figueroa (Kim), David Figueroa (Lorena), Daniel Figueroa (Danielle); daughters, Laurie Ten Haken (Wade), Mary Figueroa; step-son, Michael Northroup; 5 adopted children including Matt and Michael Figueroa, sister Irene and brother Jimmy and 9 grandchildren. A visitation will be held 6-8 PM on Sunday, September 26, 2004 at the Chapel of Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Dr., Chandler, AZ 85225. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM on September 27, 2004 at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 440 E. Elliott Road, Gilbert, AZ. Arrangements by Bueler Mortuary. Submitted on (09/26/2004) from East Valley Tribune

FIGUEROA, Raymond Oscar
Raymond Oscar Figueroa, 63, of Hong Kong, China died Sept. 19, 2004, in Hong Kong, China. Services: 10 a. m. Monday at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 440 E. Elliot Road, Gilbert. Falconer Funeral Home handled arrangements. (480) 892-9411. Submitted on (09/23/2004) from East Valley Tribune

FIGUEROA, Raymond Oscar
, 63, of Hong Kong, China died Sept. 19, 2004, in Hong Kong, China. Services: 10 a. m. Monday at St. Anne's Catholic Church, 440 E. Elliot Road, Gilbert. Falconer Funeral Home handled arrangements. (480) 892-9411. Submitted on (09/23/2004) from East Valley Tribune

FIGUEROA, Robert V.
Robert V. Figueroa, 64, was a Phoenix native. Wife, Viviana; daughters, Alice, Mary Ellen and Mary Laura; sons, Robert, Charles and Alex; two sisters; three brothers. 12/7/1982.

FIGUEROA, Victoria S.
Victoria S. Figueroa, 81, who lived in Arizona 60 years, died Oct. 11, 1980, in the home of a Phoenix granddaughter. Survived by her daughter, Esther Martinez; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were in Mission Bautista Memorial Chapel. 502 W. Pima. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1980.

FILMANSKI, Robert
Robert (Bob) Filmanski of Phoenix passed away at his home September 15, 2004 after a courageous 4 month battle with lung cancer. He was born May 15, 1931 in Wading River, Long Island, New York and moved to Phoenix 27 years ago. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Joan; daughters Karen Meekins and Susan Long of New York, stepson Matthew Wandoloski of Tucson, 4 grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, 1 great grandchild. Also, sisters Josephine Filmanski and Lillian Youngs of Glendale, and brother Albert Filmanski of Spring Hill, Florida. A private celebration of his life was held. "A golden heart stopped beating, working hands were put to rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best. " The family wishes to thank the angels of Hospice of the Valley for their special care. Memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 1570 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014-5656. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/19/2004.

FINCH, Carl E.
Carl E. Finch, 62, of 111 E. Southern, died Wed., Feb. 11, 1976, at Maricopa County Hospital. He moved here in 1948. Survivors include a sister. Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St. 13 Feb 1976

FINCH, David Scott
David Scott Finch, 15, was born in Illinois and came here in 1972. He attended Thunderbird High School and died Oct. 2, 1980, in St. Joseph's Hospital. He is survived by parents, Lee and Harriet Finch; a sister and two grandparents. Services were in Sinai Mortuary. Saturday, Oct. 4, 1980.

FINCHUM, Kenneth E.
Kenneth E. Finchum, 40, a security guard for Goodyear Tire Co. who moved here in 1973 from Muncie, Indiana, was killed in a traffic accient Oct. 8, 1979, at Snow Lake, N.M. Mr. FInchum is survived by his wife, Lynn; children, Keana, Kathy, Karry, Kelly, Ashli and Kenneth III; parents, Kenneth and Zelda Finchum; two sister and two brothers. Services were in Chapel of the Chimes, Glendale. The AZ Republic Oct. 10, 1979, p. C8.

FINFROCK, Ivan
8 May 1916 - 4 July 1974. Ivan Finfrock, 58, a retired machinist and maintenance employe, died Thursday, July 4, 1974. He was a veteran of World War II. Wife, Anna; children, Patrick, Joseph, Paul, Mark and Ulah Beard; his father, Leslie; four brother and a sister; and six grandchildren. Hansen Mortuary. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 7/6/1974.

FINK, Lewis William
Sun City - Lewis William Fink, 73, a former self-employed grocer and member of Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church after moving to Arizona in 1959 from Pennsylvania, died Oct. 18, 1979, in Phoenix General Hospital. Mr. Fink had been a Lions Club member. He is survived by his wife, Bertha; son, Gerald; stepson, James Bosley, a brother, Augustus Fink, Covingham, PA; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services were in Glendale Chapel of the Chimes. Interment Resthaven Park. The AZ Republic Oct. 20, 1979.

FINK, Verda
18 September 1887 - January 1982 For information call Arizona Burial/Cremation/Transportation Services 334 W. Monroe. 1/4/1982

FINKS, Rebecca E.
Rebecca E. Finks, 34, drowned Monday, July 2, 1974, in a swimming pool at her home. She had been a member of the board of directors of Beth El Congregation, was a president of the Beth El Sisterhood and the Rimone Chapter of Hadassah. Husband, Harvey P.C.; children, Alan David and Marjorie Ann; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Marcus; and a brother, Michael Marcus. Sinai Mortuary. Burial in Beth El Cemetery. July 4, 1974.

FINLEY, Dion Demont
Dion Demont Finley, 17, of Phoenix, a student, died Feb. 6, 1994. He was born in Gary, Indiana. Survivors include his mother, Linda; sisters, Amelia and Tasha; brothers, Gary and Donnell; and grandmother, Annie Carr. Visitation Romero and Botkins Mortuary, 1641 E. Jefferson St. Services Emmanuel Church of God in Christ, 1537 W. Buckeye Road. The Arizona Republic Thursday, Feb. 10, 1994.

FINLEY, Glada Lee
Glada Lee Finley, age 63, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away September 17, 2004. Services will be private. Arrangements entrusted to Best Funeral Services, Inc. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/19/2004.

FINLEY, Hobert R.
Services for Hobert R. Finley, 68, who died Monday, Jan. 4, 1960, in a Phoenix nursing home, were in the Chapel of Memories. A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary. The Rev. Eugene Bell officiated. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mr. Finley was a horse trainer and came to Arizona from Raton, New Mexico. He was born in Mason, Kansas. Survived by wife, Augusta; a daughter, Mrs. Bert . . . Las Vegas, New Mexico; three sons . . . (copy illegible) ; a sister in Oklahoma and 10 grandchildren. 6 January 1960

FINLEY, John R.
Services for John R. Finley, 57, were in Willow Grove Baptist Church, 3244 S. 40th St. Graveside rites in Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Cave Creek and Pinnacle Peak roads. Mr. Finley, 2446 S. Sixth Ave., died Jan. 1, 1986, in his home. He served in the Army in World War II and moved to Phoenix in 1946 from Oklahoma. He is survived by children, Barbara Lance, Pamela and Todd; two sisters and three brothers. Botimer Mortuary made arrangements. 1/4-1/6/1982.

FINLEY, Samuel, Sr.
10 Sep 1924 - Sep 1982

FINN, Russell R.
Glendale -- Russell R. Finn, 66, a member of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 469, died Sept. 5, 1967, in Phoenix General Hospital. He was born in Chicago and moved to Phoenix in 1957 from Albuquerque. A sister, Mrs. Marguerite I. MURRAY of Chicago, survives. Mass of Requiem was sung in St. Gregory Catholic Church, 3426 N. 18th Ave. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 9/6/1967.

FINNEGAN, Charles J.
Charles J. Finnegan, 81, a World War I veteran who had been a toolmaker machinist for the City of Long Beach, Calif., before moving here in 1974, died April 19, 1978, in Highland Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Finnegan, 1419 E. Dunlap, is survived by his wife, Evelyn; sons, Theodore and Jack; stepsons, Eugene and James Probasco; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Scripture services in Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St. Mass in Most Holy Trinity Church, 8620 N. 7th St. The Arizona Republic Thursday, April 20, 1978

FINNEY, Dave Crockett
Tempe - Dave Crockett Finney, a retired railroad foreman, died Friday, Feb. 8, 1974, in Tempe Community Hospital. Mr. Finney was a native of Ohio and came to Arizona in 1967 from Texas. Wife, Gladys; son, Jess W. of Los Angeles; daughters, Mrs. John Fitzgerald, Tempe, and Mrs. Bill Corby of Upland, CA. Gibbons Tempe Mortuary. 2/10/1974.

FINNEY, Jeanne Marie
Jeanne Marie Finney, 60, of Goodyear, a homemaker, died Feb. 3, 1994. She was born in Iowa. Survivors include daughters, Jamie Kemper, Kelli and Debbie L.; son, Todd Finney; brothers, Tom and Jim Petersen; and two grandchildren. Menke Funeral Home, Sun City. Published in the Arizona Republic Sunday, February 6, 1994.

FINSTERWALD, Maude MULLAY
Cave Creek - Maude Mullay Finsterwald, 66, died in March in San Antonio, Texas, it was recently learned. Mrs. Finsterwald came to Arizona from New York after the death of her husband, Dr. Charles Frederick Finsterwald. Her volunteer work here included helping establish the Dorothy Smith Library. She shared her home with Miss Smith while working to establish the branch of the Maricopa County Library. Survivors include her son, Dr. James F. Finsterwald, a medical consultant at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio. 6/20/1974.

FINSTON, Nick
Nick Finston, 52, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away August 31, 2004. Visitation will be at Palm Funeral Home, 10761 W. Grand Ave, Sun City, AZ, on Saturday, September 11, 2004 from 9:00AM to 11:00AM. Funeral Service to follow at 11:00AM at the Palm Funeral Home Chapel. Burial to follow at Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, AZ. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Palm Funeral Home, Sun City, Arizona 623-583-7711. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/10/2004.

FIORETTI, Jack
Sun City - Jack Fioretti, 91, died Oct. 1, 1979, in Valley View Hospital. He moved here in 1975 from Long Island, N.Y., and was a retired wholesale produce broker. Surviving are his children, Angela Tavalario, Rachel Romeo, Joseph, James and Thomas; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mass was at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 9728 W. Palmeras Ln. Wed., 10/3/1979.

FIORI, Samuel J.
Glendale - Mass for Samuel J. Fiori, 58, who had been an aircraft mechanic the past 23 years, for American Airlines, will be today in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 5614 W. Orangewood. Mr. Fiori, who came to Glendale in 1972, died January 4, 1982, in Los Angeles. He was born in Herkimer, New York. He is survived by his wife, Lena; daughters, Rosalie BECKER, Mary STEVENSON and Patty; two grandchildren; a brother and two sisters. Lundberg White Rose Chapel made arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic, Friday, January 8, 1982, p. E3.

FIRTH, Florence May
Peoria - Florence May Firth, 74, a former supervisor at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Manufacturing Co. plant in Akron, Ohio, died Nov. 22, 1982, in Beverly Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Firth was born in Akron and moved to Arizona in 1965. She is survived by her daughter, Martha J. Glendon and a granddaughter. Memorial services were at Menke Funeral Home, Sun City. 11/23/1982.

FISCHER, Ann M.
Ann M. Fischer, 81, a retired school teacher, died Feb. 4, 1982, in a nursing home in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. She moved to Fort Smith four years ago from Tempe. Mrs. Fischer, a native of Oklahoma, taught school for many years in Jerome, Phoenix, and Tempe. She received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona and her Master's degree from Pepperdine University in California. Graveside services were at Double Butte Cemetery in Tempe. Tempe Mortuary made arrangements. The AZ Republic Monday, Feb. 8, 1982.

FISCHER, Ethel A.
Ethel A. Fischer, 94, of Mesa, a homemaker, died Feb. 5, 1994. She was born in Chicago. Survivors include her daughters, Janis Forster and Marilyn Parker; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Services held in California. Larry C. Melcher Mortuary, Mission Chapel. Published Monday, Feb. 7, 1994.

FISH, Harold John
10 May 1896 - 1 July 1974. Harold John Fish, 83, a retired structural iron worker, died Monday, July 1, 1974, in St. Joseph's Hospital. He servied in the Army Corps of Engineers in World War I. Wife, Charlotte; sister, Helen Fish; brother, Leonard. Services and burial in Downers Grove, Illinois 7/3/1974.

FISH, Roger
San Carlos - Roger Fish, 76, a retired cattleman, died Thursday, June 20, 1974, in his home. Survivors include his children, Walter and Mrs. Elizabeth Blair; a sister, Mrs. Fannie Dude; 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Safford Funeral Home. Services were in the Four Gospel Church. Burial in Northgate Cemetery. 6/23/1974.

FISHBERG, Michael
Michael Fishberg, 37, an electronic engineer, died Saturday, June 22, 1974, in his home at 5129 E. Voltaire. He was vice president and director of marketing for Data West Corp. Wife, Romelle; a son, Donald, and his mother, Mrs. Edna Fishberg. Sinai Mortuary. Burial site pending. 6/24/1974.

FISHER, Alma Estelle
Alma Estelle Fisher, 87, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 18, 2004. Graveside Services will be held 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 25, 2004, Paradise Memorial Gardens, 9300 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/24/2004.

FISHER, Catherine Vivian
Catherine Vivian Herbert Fisher, 92, of Tempe, Arizona, passed away September 24, 2004. Services will be held in Illinois. Carr Tenney Mortuary assisted the family. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/26/2004.

FISHER, Dan E.
Mesa - Dan E. Fisher, 75, who came to Arizona 10 years ago from Arlington, Heights, IL, died Jan. 26, 1980. Mr. Fisher had been foreman for a tool and die company in Illinois. Survived by his wife, Magdalene; children, Leona Luensman and Lt. Cmdr. Dwight D. Fisher; two sisters; nine grandchildren. Mass was at All Saints Catholic Church, 1534 N. Recker Rd. 1/28/1980.

FISHER, Donna
4 Feb 1893 - 28 Mar 1980 Donna E. Fisher, 87, who came here 10 years ago from Missouri and was a retired elementary school teacher, died March 28, 1980, in St. Joseph's Hospital. She is survived by a daughter, Lois Fisher Smalley, husband, Edwin, and nieces in Cottonwood and Glendale. Services were at Greenwood Cemetery Chapel, 2300 W. Van Buren. The Arizona Republic Monday, March 31, 1980.

FISHER, Gordon R.
Sun City - Gordon R. Fisher, 85, who was head track coach at Indiana University 1944 to 1961, died Oct. 8, 1980, in Beverly Manor Nursing Home. After coming to Tucson in 1965, he refereed home track meets at the U of A. He graduated from the University of Minnesota and received a master's degree in education at New York University. Wife, Dorothy; children, Marjorie White, Durham, NC, Karen Fisher of Tucson, and Gordon Richard Fisher, Findlay, OH; two grandchildren; a sister, Florence Mural, Provost, Alberta, Canada; and a brother, Victor Fisher of Cavalier, ND. Oct. 9, 1980.

FISHER, Henry
Henry Fisher, 58, of Phoenix, died Oct. 31, 1994. He was a Navy veteran and an assembler for Honeywell. Survivors include his sisters, Shirley Baker, Barbara Martin and Joyce Rankin; and brother, Duane. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 2 Nov 1994.

FISHER, Nettie Jane
Nettie Jane Fisher, 74, who had lived in the Valley since 1938, diedSat., June 1, 1974. Her husband, Eadie M. Fisher, a Tempe businessman, died in 1960. Survivors include her children, Mrs. Pauline Colford and Ted Butler; two brothers; and two grandchildren. Carr Mortuary. Entombment in Greenwood Mausoleum. 6/4/1974.

FISHER, Patricia L.
Patricia L. Fisher, 65, of Mesa, AZ, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2004. Visitation will be held from 8-10 AM, Tuesday, September 7, 2004, Mountain View Mortuary Chapel, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa. Services will follow at 10:00 AM. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/5/2004.

FISHER, Philip A.
Philip A. Fisher, 70, a retired administrator with Salt River Project, died Dec. 24, 1982, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Fisher was born in Rockville, Maryland, and moved to Arizona in 1948. He was a member of Musicians Union No. 526 and the National Rifle Association. He is survived by his wife, Celestine; three children, two sisters, two brothers, and a grandchild. Memorial services were at the First Church of Religious Science, 6539 N. 7th St. Mercer Mortuary. 12/28/1982.

FITE, Gladys
Gladys Fite, 81, a Phoenix homemaker, was born in Illinois. Son, Richard; two brothers survive. Memory Lawn Cemetery. 1/4/1988

FITE, Jane Elizabeth
Jane Elizabeth Fite, 88, of Chandler, died September 9. She was born in Minneapolis, where she graduated from Central High School and received a bachelor degree from the University of Minnesota. She relocated to Michigan in 1942, where she married Don Jerome Fite. She was a long-time resident of Berkley, Michigan, where she taught from 1951- 1985, primarily in elementary special education. She was recognized as both Berkley's "Teacher" and "Citizen of the Year". She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak, Michigan, for many years, and an avid world traveler. Mrs. Fite is survived by her two sons, Norman (wife- Patrida) of Chandler, and Owen (wife- Paula) of Berkley, Michigan, along with grandsons, Jamin, Barak, and Owen. A memorial service will be held 7:30 PM, Thursday, September 16, at the Mission del Sol Presbyterian Church, 1565 E. Warner Rd., Tempe, where she was a member. Memorials to the Special Olympics and the Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

FITZER, Verna L.
Verna L. Fitzer, 91, of Scottsdale passed away September 17, 2004, in Scottsdale. Services are pending. Please call Life Paths Funeral Home in Scottsdale for further information (480)945-4440. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/19/2004.

FITZGERALD, Eva A.
26 Aug 1904 - 8 Mar 1980 Sun City - Eva A. Fitzgerald, 74, who had been an office administrator and bookkeeper for a certified public accounting firm in Illins, died March 8, 1980. Mrs. Fitzgerald moved here in 1973 from Riverdale, IL. She is survived by a sister and two brothers. Services were in Naperville, IL. 3/15/1980.

FITZGERALD, Roscoe, Rev.
Tucson - The Rev. Roscoe Fitzgerald, 78, died in Phoenix, Thursday, December 31, 1959. A retired minister, he had lived in Tucson 34 years. Mr. Fitzgerald had conducted services at both First Methodist and Trinity Presbyterian churches before his retirement. He was deputy county school superintendent from 1930 to 1936 and later taught at the Marana public schools. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; a son, Leonard, of Los Angeles; and two grandchildren. 3 January 1960

FITZHUGH, Mable
Mrs. Mable Fitzhugh, 70, a retired title company employe, died Sunday, June 30, 1974, at Phoenix General Hospital. Daughter, Mrs. Lucille Ward; a son, John E. Fitzhugh; and one grandson. Weber and Sons Mortuary. Services at Wesley United Memorial Church. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park Cemetery. 7/5/1974.

FITZMAURICE, George
George Fitzmaurice, 100, moved to Arizona 22 years ago from his native New York. Sons, A. Joseph, Robert, Charles and George. 10/12/1982.

FITZPATRICK, Frances Ochoa
Frances Ochoa Fitzpatrick, 33, was born in Scottsdale. Husband, Joe; daughters, Frances, Ramona, and Rene; mother, Mrs. Dolores OCHOA; brothers, Augustine and David; sisters, Barbara OCHOA and Theresa NORIEGA, Margaret DALY, Mary Ann ARVIZU and Lisa MOSS. 3/6/1970.

FITZPATRICK, Frederick L.
Frederick L. Fitzpatrick, 85, who had been a clerk for the Northwestern Railroad for 35 years, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1982, in a Valley nursing home. Mass for Fitzpatrick was in St. Joachim and St. Anne Catholic Church, Sun City. He was born in Chicago and moved to Sun City in 1964 from Forsyth, Missouri. He was a member of the Holy Name Society and Knights of Columbus and was an usher at the church. He is survived by his wife, Ethel. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Phoenix. The Phoenix Gazette October 28, 1982.

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