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O'MALLEY, Dr. Glenn E.
Glenn E. O'Malley, 59, Arizona State University professor of English the past 10 years, died April 22, 1978, in a Valley nursing home. No services are planned. O'Malley, 3220 S. Terrace Road, Tempe, moved to Arizona from Illinois 10 years ago. He earned bachelor and master's degrees from Western Reserve University in Cleveland and a doctorate in English from Princeton University. He taught one year at Princeton and 15 years at northwestern University before moving to the Valley. He was a World War II veteran. O'Malley was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi fraternities, Modern Language Association and American Association of University Professors and wrote several studies on romantic poetry. He was to have been awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award at ASU May 3. Survivors include his wife, Mildred; his mother, Mrs. Nellie Kennedy, and a sister. The Phoenix Gazette Monday, April 24, 1978

O'MEARA, Arthur
Arthur O'Meara passed away on June 2, 2006 in Glendale, AZ. Services at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Funeral Arrangements by the Neptune Society. 6/6/2006.

OMEROD, George A.
George A. Omerod, 87. a former deputy state examiner and auditor with the Arizona Industrial Commission, died Fri., Feb. 27, 1970, at St. Luke's Hospital. He was born in Branchport, N.J., and came to Phoenix in 1929 from Houston. He worked as secretary-treasurer of the former Ponsang and Hoye Drugstore chain in Phoenix and was a member of the Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants and the National Assn of Accountants. He had been married 62 years. Survivors include his wife, Marguerite; two daughters, Mrs. Winifred Neve of Phoenix and Mrs. Merle McClelland of Ventura, CA; one sister, Mrs. L. J. Trainor, out of state; 7 grandchildren. Services were at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas. Entombment in St. Francis Cemetery. 3/1/1970.

ONDERA, Betty Jane
Betty Jane Ondera, 84, of Fountain Hills, AZ, died February 9, 2006. Memorial service at the Fountain Hills Presbyterian Church, 13001 N. Fountain Hills Blvd. 2/12/2006.

ONDROVIC, Michael
16 Apr 1911 - Nov 1982

O'NEAL, Dewey L.
Safford - Dewey L. O'Neal, 78, a real estate agent with Alton Realty, died Dec. 24, 1982, at Tucson Medical Center. He was born in Waco, Texas, and moved to Arizona 53 years ago. He had owned and operated three cotton farms in the San Simon area. He is survived by his wife, Minnie; stepdaughters, Bonnetta Foshe and Betty S. Bybee; a sister and brother; and nine grandchildren. Services were at Caldwell's Chapel of the Valley. 12/26/1982.

O'NEAL, George Jr.
George O'Neal, Jr., 86, who retired in 1975 as maitre d' of the Westward Ho Hotel after 30 years, died Last Wednesday, September 29, 1982, in a Valley hospital. Services for O'Neal, a Phoenix resident for the past 35 years, were today. He was born in Alexandria, Louisiana, and moved to Phoenix from California. He served in the Army during World War I. Survivors include his wife, Elmyra; and a brother. The Phoenix Gazette, 10/6/1982.

O'NEAL, Pat
Pat O'Neal, 71, of Sun City West, Arizona, died June 25, 2006. Born in Kansas, Pat and His wife, Patty moved from Lincoln, Nebraska in 1997. Pat and Patty raised three children: Jay (wife, Lois), Kelly and Jon (wife, Sue), and they were blessed with seven grandchildren: Sean (wife, Shannon), Bethany, Ryan, Riley, Cori and Henry. Sister, Polly Landis of Lincoln, Nebraska; brother, Mike O'Neal, of Maryville, Missouri; and Aunt Gerry O'Neal of Tempe, Arizona; and close family friend Georgette Caddy also survive Pat. Services were held at Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church, 13658 W. Meeker Boulevard, Sun City West, Arizona. Daily News-Sun 6/30/2006.

O'NEAL, Willetta
Willetta O'Neal passed away on June 17, 2006. Memorial services at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 1720 E. Broadway Rd. in Mesa. Meldrum Mortuary, 52 N. Macdonald in Mesa. 6/20/2006.

O'NEIL, Carolyn Jane
Carolyn Jane O'Neil, 77, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on October 7, 2006. Services at Wyman Chapel 115 South Country Club Drive Mesa, Arizona. Burial at The National Cemetery of Arizona 23029 North Cave Creek Road Phoenix, Arizona 85023. 10/10/2006.

O'NEIL, Daniel Martin
Daniel Martin O'Neil, 79, of Phoenix, died Jan. 27, 1994. He was born in Chicago and was a planner and an Air Force veteran. Survivors include his wife, Mary; daughter, Mary Ann Behrend; sons, Daniel M., David J. and Thomas M.; sister, Dorothy Giampoli; two grandchildren. Services have been held. Greer-Wilson Funeral Home. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/3/1994.

O'NEIL, Kathleen
Kathleen O'Neil, 83, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away February 4, 2006. She was born in Donora, Pennsylvania November 26, 1922. She was preceded in death by her husband, William O'Neil. Kathleen is survived by her son, Tom and her daughter, Kathryn; grandchildren Joanne, Scott, Deborah, Kimberly and Donald and great grandchildren Bailey, Merritt and Avery. Graveside service at Olivewood Cemetery 3300 Central Avenue in Riverside. Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary 480-991-5800. 2/12/2006.

O'NEILL, Esther M.
28 Dec 1894 - 10 Oct 1980 Fountain Hills - Esther M. O'Neill, 85, died Oct. 10, 1980, in the Cosada Villa Nursing Home, Mesa. She was born in New Jersey and came to Arizona in 1956 from Pennsylvania. Mrs. O'Neill was the widow of senator Joseph O'Neill. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Anna Mae Peltz, and two grandchildren. Graveside services were in St. Francis Cemetery, 4800 E. Oak. The Arizona Republic Monday, Oct. 13, 1980.

O'NEILL, Eva Jo
Eva Jo O'Neill, passed away on February 6, 2006. She was 78. She was preceded in death by her husband Doyle O'Neill. She is survived by sisters Joyce Crow, Betty Tucker, Judy Sveum. Children; Tari Miller, Jeri Williams, Jane Bernard, Don O'Neill, Ron O'Neill, 13 grandchildren, and l5 great grandchildren. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave. Interment at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 2/9/2006.

O'NEILL, Eva M.
23 Oct 1916 - 16 Jan 2006 Eva M. O'Neill, 89, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on January 16, 2006 at Friendship Village, Tempe, AZ. Funeral services were at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1800 E. Libra, Tempe, AZ with burial at Ajo Cemetery in Ajo, AZ. 1/22/2006.

O'NEILL, Leo L.
Glendale - Rosary for Leo L. O'Neill, 76, were in Maryvale Mortuary, 6901 W. Indian School. Mass was Saturday in the Church of St. Vincent de Paul, 3140 N. 51st Ave. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Mr. O'Neill, of 4800 W. Ocotillo, a Marine Corps veteran of World War I and a barber 37 years in Buffalo, N. Y., died Wednesday, June 12, 1974, in the Phoenix Medicenter. Survivors include his wife, Ann C.; a daughter, Mrs. Peter Cimador; two sisters and three brothers; a granddaughter and two great-grandchildren. Published Friday, June 14, 1974, in the Arizona Republic.

O'NEILL, Lillian
Lillian O'Neill, 45, a past president of Phoenix Cotton Wives Association and a member of ... St. Theresa, died Nov. 1, 1979, in Doctors Hospital. Mrs. O'Neill came to Phoenix 33 years ago from Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Pat; children, Catherine and Thomas; parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Rawnsley; a grandson; a sister and a brother. Scripture services in St. Theresa Church, 5045 E. Thomas. Mass also in the church. Arcadia Chapel handled arrangements. The AZ Republic Nov. 2, 1979.

ONG, Ben Fun
Ben Fun Ong, 93, a pioneer of Gilbert, AZ, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2006. Ben is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mae, his son Benton Ong and daughter Joycelyn Ong Sakata. He was the grandfather to four grandsons Benton L. Ong, Jr., Byron L. Ong, Steven L. Sakata, and Mitchell L. Sakata. Falconer Funeral Home, 251 W. Juniper Ave., Gilbert, AZ. 2/15/2006

ONG, Jack Q.
28 Feb 1918 - 31 Jan 2006 Jack Ong, 87, Phoenix, Arizona passed away January 31, 2006. Visitation and services at A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, AZ. 2/4/2006.

ONITA, Gheorghe
Gheorghe Onita, 99, of Glendale, AZ, passed away on Sept. 18, 2006. Visitation was at Happy Valley Romanian Pentecostal Church, 25435 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix, AZ. Funeral service at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ. 9/27/2006.

ONORO, Elena
Elena Onoro, age 76, of Phoenix, passed away on January 31, 2006. Elena was born in Columbia. She was preceded in death by Alba Lucia. Elena is survived by her husband Gabriel Onoro, children Elena (Orlando) and Gabriel (Kimberly), and grandchildren Alba Nicole (Gabriel), Paola, Andrea, Amanda, Kevin, and Allyson. Private services. Shadow Mountain Mortuary. 2/2/2006.

ONTIVEROS, Guadalupe R.
Clifton -- Guadalupe R. Ontiveros, 70, died Mon., Feb. 9, 1976, in the Morenci Hospital. He was a truck driver for Phelps Dodge for 45 years. Survivors include his wife, Margarita; children, Pedro, Guadalupe, Jr., Robert, Johnny, Rosa Diaz, Eloisa Baca, Nellie Valdez, and Petra Roybal; 28 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister. Mass in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 11 Feb 1976

ONTIVEROS, Simon
21 Apr 1928 - Mar 1980 (announcement only) Services 3/26/1980 at St. Catherine Church. Burial St. Francis Cemetery. 3/26/1980.

ONUSKO, Robert Paul
Robert Paul (Bob) Onusko, passed away December 24, 2005 at his home in Cordes Lakes, Arizona. He was born February 9, 1953 in Phoenix, AZ and was 53 years of age. He was preceded in death by his brother David and his father, Paul Onusko. Bob served in the US Navy. He is survived by his son, Ryan and grandson Ryan, Jr., his mother Ruth Onusko of Cottonwood, AZ, his sister Karen and brother Jim, several nieces and nephews, cousin Irma Cahill, close friend Zorraida, and many more. Private services were held with interment next to his brother David at Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, AZ. Sunrise Funeral Home. 1/4/2006.

OOSTERMAN, Troy P.
Troy P. Oosterman, 73, Prescott, Arizona, passed away September 18, 2004. Served in the United States Navy. A private cremation was held at Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Valley. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

OPACKI, Glenn Stanley
25 April 1952 - 16 Feb 2006 Glenn Stanley Opacki, 53, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away February 16, 2006. Visitation at Hansen Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale. Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary. 2/19/2006.

OPAH, Rudy
Rudy Opah, 31, of Canyon Day, died Jan. 27, 1994. He was born in Whiteriver and was a movie projectionist. Daughter, Judy; son, Randy; one sister and five brothers. Services Reno Johnson Chapel, Canyon Day Jackson Mortuary. 2/5/1994.

OPEL, Norine
Norine "Nean" Opel, 83, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2006 in Mesa. She was born April 16, 1923 in Springfield, IL and moved to Arizona in 1980. She is survived by one sister and many nieces and nephews. Private arrangements by Mariposa Gardens Funeral Care. 6/6/2006.

OPENSHAW, Rose Mae
Rose Mae Brown Openshaw, passed away Monday, September 27, 2004 after a long illness. Rose was born March 21, 1913 in Rural Mesa. She is survived by her four children: Samuel Duane Openshaw, Walter Donald Openshaw, Rosalie Nus-baum, and Karen Ann Coffin; 18 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Services will be held Friday October 1, 2004 at 11:00 a. m. at the Thunderbird LDS Church building - 5250 West Thunderbird. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Arrangements by Meldrum Mortuary. www. meldrummortuary. com Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/30/2004.

OPENSHAW, Rose Mae
Rose Mae Brown Openshaw, 91, of Glendale died Sept. 27, 2004, in Peoria. Services: 11 a. m. Friday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5250 W. Thunderbird, Glendale. Meldrum Mortuary handled arrangements. (480) 834-9255. Submitted on (09/30/2004) from East Valley Tribune

OPIOL, Stella M.
Sun City - Stella Opiol, 65, died Oct. 2, 1980, in Boswell Hospital. Mrs. Opiol came here in 1978 from her native Chicago. She was a member of the Sun City Polish-American Club and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband, Theodore J. of Sun City; daughters, Georgene Feltman and Christine Opiol, both of Denver, Colorado; brother Frank Litwin of Chicago, Illinois. Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City. Mass of Christian burial at St. Joachim Catholic Church, 11625 111th Ave., Sun City. Interment Arizona Veterans Cemetery, Phoenix. Saturday, Oct. 4, 1980.

OQUIST, Trisha Louise
Trisha Louise Oquist, 36, of Laveen, passed away on June 18, 2006. Service at Adobe Chapel Funeral Home, 218 N. Central Avenue, Avondale, AZ 6/21/2006.

ORABUENA, Leonardo "Chito"
Leonardo "Chito" Orabueno, 77, died Apr. 27, 1978. He retired as a foreman after 28 years with the Phoenix water department. Wife, Teresa; three daughters, Carmen Contereras {sic}, Teresa Alvarez and Eva Lopez; son, Gilbert; two sisters and 23 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were in Mortensen-Kings Funeral Center. The Phoenix Gazette Saturday, April 29, 1978

ORCUTT, Cooper Francis
Cooper Francis Orcutt, infant son of David and Laura of Surprise, Arizona, passed away on January 27, 2006. Graveside service was held Tuesday, January 31, 2006, at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 W. Northern Ave. 1/31/2006.

ORCUTT, Dewey M.
7 Nov 1898 - 13 Oct 1982 Dewey M. Orcutt, 83, who had been a house painter, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1982, in a Valley hospital. Services for Orcutt, a Black Canyon City resident, were in Lundberg's White Rose Chapel, 5310 W. Northern, Glendale. He was a native of Iowa and moved to Arizona 41 years ago from Oregon. Survivors include his wife, Elva; and a sister. The Phoenix Gazette 10/15/1982.

ORDWAY, Clayton A.
Clayton A. Ordway, 82, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away on June 4, 2006. Mr. Ordway was a U.S. Navy World War II Veteran. Visitation and Funeral Services were at Phoenix Memorial Mortuary Chapel, 200 West Beardsley Rd., Phoenix, Arizona. 6/11/2006.

ORE, Robert W.
Robert W. Ore, 66, a World War II Army veteran who came here 27 years ago from Pennsylvania, died Oct. 12, 1980, in Boswell Hospital. He was a food service coordinator for a Sun City nursing home. Survived by sons, John and Michael; sister, Elizabeth J. Hubbell, Alhambra, CA; grandson, Kevin Ore. Mass was in the Church of St. Thomas, 24th St/Campbell. 10/15/1980.

O'REILLY, Felix A.
, Interment St. Francis Cemetery.

O'REILLY, Judy Arnold
Judy Arnold O'Reilly, of Phoenix, AZ, went to Christ's promised haven on August 15th, 2004. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 18th, 2004 at Palo Crisit Presbyterian Church, 3535 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/12/2004.

O'REILLY, William J.
Mesa - William J. O'Reilly, 69, died Nov. 25, 1982, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He was born in Pontiac, Michigan, and moved to Arizona in 1978. He was an estimator for National Twist drill and Tool Co., a veteran of World War II and a member of the Elks and Knights of Columbus. Wife, Dorothy; daughters, Margaret and Mary; two sisters and two brothers; and three grandchildren. Memorial mass was held at Holy Cross Church. 12/1/1982.

ORELLI, Inez M.
25 May 1919 - 6 Feb 2006 Inez M. Orelli, 86, of Peoria, AZ, passed away on February 6, 2006. She was born in Rock City, Tennessee. She is survived by daughters Bonnie (David) Hutchinson and Deborah (Richard) Cash; 7 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Gordon and daughter Dianne Sagnelli. Private services. 2/8/2006.

O'RENICK, Sophie
Mrs. Sophie O'Renick, 92 of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away October 27, 2006. Surviving are her sister: Harriet Baranoski, her nieces Carolynne Etheridge and Kathleen (Frank) Geary, all of Grand Rapids, and many great nieces, great nephews and their families. A Graveside Service was held at Holy Cross Cemetery, Grand Rapids, MI. The family would like to thank Dr. Lipson, Kivel Care Nursing Center, Hospice of the Valley, Joan Gore, St. Agnes Parish, and great-nephew Steve Geary and his family, all of Phoenix, for their care of Sophie over the last years. Memorials may be made to Basilica of St. Adalbert's Catholic Church or St. Agnes Parish in Phoenix, AZ. Arsulowicz Brothers, West Chapel, Grand Rapids, Michigan. www.arsulowiczbrothers.com 11/2/2006.

ORKIN, Samuel
5 March 1919 - 29 December 2005 Samuel Orkin, 86, of Scottsdale, passed away on December 29, 2005, Private family services were held. 1/1/2006.

ORLIE, Daniel James
Daniel James Orlie 6-1-63 to 2-7-96 From the moment I first saw you The second that you were born I knew that you were the love of my life, quite simply the love. The Great Love of my life....Mom It's been ten years and you are still alive, deeply loved and missed. in our hearts. Til we meet again... Mom, Michelle & Papa Bob 2/7/2006.

ORMSBY, Gerald Richard
Gerald Richard Ormsby, 39, a display supervisor for the JC Penney Co. in Arizona and California, died Sunday, Oct. 3, 1982, in La Puente, CA. Mr. Ormsby served in the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Louisa; daughters, Kathy Richardson and Donna; sons, Darin, Martin and Richard; parents, Florence and Harold Wise; and a grandson. The Phoenix Gazette 10/8/1982.

ORMSBY, James B.
Superior -- James B. Ormsby, 68, died Friday, Jan. 9, 1976, in Gila General Hospital. He was a retired miner and had resided in Douglas for several years. Wife, Socorro; children, James, Lambert, Michael, Rosa and Mrs. Joan ARBIZO. Rosary and Mass in St. Francis Catholic Church. 1/13/1976.

ORNDORFF, Lois I.
Lois I. Orndorff, 78, of Mesa, a legal secretary, died Feb. 4, 1994. She was born in Marshall, Illinois. Survivors include her sisters, Dee Reschan, Margaret Butts (?), Mary Yelby (?) and Isabel Eldredge; brothers, Herbert W. and Dale Crumrin. Visitation Larry C. Melcher Mortuary, Mission Chapel, 6625 E. Apache Trail, Mesa. Published in the Arizona Republic Monday, February 7, 1994.

ORNELAS, Rafaela
Rafaela Ornelas, 33, Tempe, died Aug. 27, 2004. Visitation 9/1/2004 Wed. 12PM till 3:00 PM St. Margaret Catholic Church, 2435 E. McArthur Dr., Tempe, AZ. Burial will take place in Jalisco, Mexico. La Paz Funeral Home. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

ORONA, Humberto M.
Humberto M. Orona, 66, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on July 10, 2006. Visitation was at Allen Funeral Home, 1130 S. Horne, Mesa, Arizona. Services were held at the LDS Church Liahona 3rd Ward, 15 W. 1st. Avenue. Arrangements by Allen Funeral Home. 7/12/2006.

OROS, Ruth
Ruth Oros of Chandler died Sept. 25, 2004, in Chandler. Family Burial and Cremation Center handled arrangements. (480) 464-8728. Submitted on (09/29/2004) from East Valley Tribune

OROSCO, Cicero A.
4 March 1955 - 8 July 2006 Cicero A. Orozco, 51, of Phoenix, AZ., passed away on July 8, 2006. He was survived by his mother, Theresa, brothers Anthony, Angelo, Roman III., his sister Theresa and many other family members. Services were held at Resthaven Park Mortuary 4310 E. Southern Ave. Phoenix, AZ. 7/11/2006.

OROSCO, Eleanor S.
Eleanor S. Orosco, 74, of Chandler, a homemaker, died Feb. 6, 1994. She was born in Benson. Survivors include her husband, Manuel F.; daughter, Rose; son, Pete; sisters, Clara Crespin, Nadine Lopez, Sara Parsons, Luisa Buelna, Angie Leos, Maclovia Mendoza, Ysaura Bejarno and Aurelia Acosta; and brothers, Cornelio, Joe, Frank and Lupe Soza. Visitation Wednesday, Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Drive, Chandler, with rosary. Mass Thursday St. Mary's Catholic Church, 280 W. Galveston St., Chandler. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 8, 1994.

OROSCO, Jose
Jose Orosco, 88, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away January 21, 2006. Visitation and services were Tuesday, January 31, 2006, at Samaritan Funeral Home, 1505 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, Arizona. 1/28/2006.

O'ROURKE, Edmund T.
Edmund T. O'Rourke, 68, a retired salesman, died Friday, June 7, 1974, in his home at 7008 N. 15th St. He had been an attorney in Chicago before coming to Phoenix 20 years ago. Wife, Mary; daughter, Mrs. Estelle Kirby; a brother and two sisters out of state; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Hansen Mortuary. Mass in the Most Holy Trinity Catholic CHurch. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 6/9/1974.

ORR, Bessie Breyer
Bessie Breyer Orr, 98, of Phoenix, died Jan. 31, 1994. She was born in Chicago and was a retired legal secretary. Sister, Virginia Lyons; three nieces and one nephew. Green Acres Mortuary. 2/2/1994.

ORR, Elouise Y.
Elouise Y. Orr, 84, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 26, 2004. Services entrusted to Best Funeral Services, Peoria, Arizona. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/28/2004.

ORR, John J.
John J. Orr, 77, an Arizona resident for 40 years, died July 28, 1967 in St. Luke's Hospital. He was a native of Arkansas and moved to Arizona in 1927 from Sacramento, CA. He was a painter for Bob Cushman Painting Co. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Elks. Survivors include his wife, Bell L.; a stepson, Leo Thompson of India, CA; three sisters out of state and two grandchildren. Burial at Greenwood Memorial Park Mausoleum. 7/29/1967.

ORR, Joseph C.
Benson -- Joseph C. Orr, 81, died Aug. 22, 1967, in Tucson Medical Center. Mr. Orr had been a resident of Arizona the past eight years. He was a carpenter by trade and came to Arizona in retirement from Iowa. Survived by his wife, Bertha; one daughter, Mrs. Josephine Ditex, Baldwinville, NY; one sister out of state; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Burial in Cochise Gardens of Rest Cemetery. Aug. 23, 1967.

ORR, Vernon Alexander
11 Aug 1942 - 6 Feb 2006 Vernon Alexander Orr, Jr., 63, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away February 6, 2006. Private Services. Samaritan Funeral Home. 2/11/2006.

ORR, Walter A.
Walter A. Orr, 83, died Friday, June 28, 1974, in Doctors Hospital. He was employed by the State of Arizona 40 years and retired in 1963. He was an Army veteran of Wolrd War I and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 720 and Desert Park Baptist Church. Wife, Effie; children, Leon Orr and Mrs. Hazel Schatz; stepchildren, Mrs. Alma Shook, Edwin, Alvin and Jack Richards; three sisters; 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mercer Mortuary. Burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery. 6/29/1974.

ORRELL, Belle RICE
Belle R. Orrell, 77, died Friday, March 6, 1970, in a local hospital. She was born in Chicago and came to Phoenix in 1950. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ethel SODE and Mrs. Mabel HOWARD; and one son, Vincent ORRELL, all of Phoenix; two sisters out of state; and three grandchildren. Interment Green Acres Cemetery. 3/9/1970.

ORSBORN, Shirley
Shirley Orsborn, 67, Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 10, 2004. Memorial Service 2 P. M., Saturday, September 18, 2004, Family Burial & Cremation Center, 237 S. Sirrine, Mesa, AZ., 480-464-8728. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2004.

ORSBORN, Shirley
Shirley Orsborn, 67, of Mesa died Sept. 10, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 2 p. m. Saturday at Family Burial and Cremation Center, 237 S. Sirrine, Mesa. (480) 464-8728 Submitted on (09/16/2004) from East Valley Tribune

ORSINI, Gerald
Gerald Orsini, of Phoenix, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2005. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Jerry moved to Arizona in 1967. A fluent Spanish speaker and longtime member in the St. Agnes parish, Jerry brought Mass in Spanish to the St. Agnes community. He is survived by Betty, his wife of 40 years; his sister, Rita; his daughters, Corina, Laura, and Ann; his granddaughter, Samantha; and his grandson, Eric. Rosary was at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. A Mass of Resurrection was at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1954 N. 24th St., Phoenix. Graveside service at St. Francis Cemetery. 1/4/2006.

ORTEGA, Ernestine H.
Ernestine H. (Tina) Ortega passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2006. She celebrated her 80th birthday on Saturday and passed on Sunday. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years. Jesus (Chuey). Survivors include her 4 children; Alex (Denise) Ortega, Richard Ortega, Bertha Hernandez and Paula Ortega, 2 sisters; Francis Nelson and Amelia Vadez, 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Services at St. Daniel's Catholic Church, 1030 N Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85257. Green Acres Mortuary, Scottsdale. 6/20/2006.

ORTEGA, Manuel
Manuel F. Ortega, 25, died Thurs., Dec. 10, 1970, in Phoenix. He was born in Phoenix and had been an auto painter. Survivors include his father, Manuel; his mother, Mrs. Lydia DeRio; three brothers, Walter and Oscar of Phoenix and Hector of Tempe. Funeral Mass was in Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 909 E. Washington. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 12/12/1970.

ORTEGA, Mary Cesnieks
Mary Cesnieks Ortega, 51, a homemaker, died Thurs., Oct. 7, 1982, in a Valley hospital. Mrs. Ortega was a native of Ohio and moved to the Valley 16 years ago. Husband, Joseph; three daughters, Carmela Kuhen, Sharon Carpenter, Marlene Steinke; son, Nicholas Virzi; and three grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette 10/8/1982.

ORTEGA, Mary Louise Martinez
Mary Louise Martinez Ortega, "Menuchi", 75, passed away at her home on November 7, 2006 in Phoenix, AZ. Mary was born on March 31, 1931 in Glendale, AZ. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Santiago and Josefina Martinez, and her brother, Ernest Martinez. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Henry Ponce; her sister, Ann (Jack) Dollahon; her brothers, Jimmy (Penny) Martinez and Frank (Genevieve) Martinez, Sr.; her sons, Henry (Britta), Mark (Diane), Jack, and Michael; her daughter, Ann; her six grandchildren, Alicia, Jovanna, Michael Sean, Jacqlyn, Emilio, and Joseph; and her one great-grandchild, Angelica. Visitation with a Rosary was at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. in Phoenix. Funeral Mass was held at St. Mark's Catholic Church, 400 N. 30th St., Phoenix. Burial at St. Francis Cemetery. 11/11/2006 - 11/14/2006.

ORTEGA, Melquiades C.
6 July 1933 - 9 October 2006 Melquiades Ortega, 73, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on October 9, 2006. Graveside service was held Tuesday October 31 at Double Butte Cemetery, 2505 W. Broadway Rd. Tempe, AZ. Arrangements Falconer Funeral Home. 10/20/2006, 10/30/2006.

ORTEGA, Policarpio
Policarpo Ortega, 34, died Friday, Dec. 11, 1970, at 1612 E. Sunland. Mr. Ortega was a native of Phoenix. Survivors include his wife, Linda, of Farrington, UT; three sons, Sammie, Timothy and Edward; and three daughters, Tina, Marinda, and Cynthia, all of Farrington; his mother, Mrs. Francisca Ortega, Laredo, TX; three brothers, Phil and Manuel of Phoenix and a brother out of state; and one sister, Mrs. Ernestine Carrillo of Phoenix. Funeral Mass was said at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 919 S. 16th Pl. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 12/14/1970.

ORTEGA, Rafael
Rafael Ortega, 59, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away August 31, 2004. Visitation: Friday, September 3, 2004 from 4:00 PM to 8:30 AM, September 4, 2004 at the Family Residence. Services: Saturday, September 4, 2004 at 10:00 AM at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 3801 E. Greenway Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Best Funeral Services, Inc. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/3/2004.

ORTEGA, Rosaura
Rosaura Ortega, 74, a native of Phoenix, died Oct. 4, 1980, in Memorial Hospital. Survived by daughters, Isabel Baldizan and Oralia Haro; a brother, Steven Ortega; four sisters, Esperanza Olivas, Jesus Barrera, Ruth Saenz, and Dolores Barrera; seven grandchildren. Mass was in Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 1418 S. 17th Ave. Interment St. Francis Cemetery. Oct. 8, 1980.

ORTEGA, Simona M.
Simona M. Ortega, 93, passed away February 23, 2006. She was born in Holbrook, Arizona on January 19, 1913 to Manuel Marquez and Selena Padilla Marquez. Simona is the sister of Sotero Chavez, Magdalena Garcia, Candelaria Marquez, Frank Marquez, Joe Marquez, Geronimo Marquez and Pedro Marquez. Simona, the loving wife of Flavio C. Ortega, had eight children, Margaret Chaidez, Elma (Leo) Bravo, Flavio (Dolores) Ortega, Edward (Guera) Ortega, Leondro (Rachel) Ortega, Catherine Padilla, Maryann Ortega and Candelaria Torres, 21 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren. Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Mass at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 8620 N. 7th Street, Phoenix. Internment at St. Francis Cemetery, 2033 N. 40th Street. 2/26/2006.

ORTEGA, Tommy T.
Tommy T. Ortega, of Holbrook, AZ. Born 10-13-1947. Rosary and funeral mass were at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Holbrook. Owens Mortuary 6/21/2006.

ORTIS, Jose Tapia
Jose Tapia Ortis, 44, of Arizona, passed away on December 30, 2005. Private graveside service was held on February 2, 2006. 2/1/2006.

ORTIZ, Jonii
Jonii Ortiz, 69, of Phoenix, died June 14, 1994. He was born in East Chicago, Indiana, and was a postal clerk and an Army veteran. He was pastor of the Sonburst Full Gospel Ministries. Wife, Helen; sisters, Mary Arrenano and Vicky Sajar; and brothers, Albert and Nick. South Mountain Assembly of God Church, 775 E. Baseline. 6/17/1994.

ORTIZ, Maria De Jesus Barajas
Maria De Jesus Barajas Ortiz, 74, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away September 27, 2006. Visitation Wednesday October 4, 2006, at Family residence in Phoenix. Mass Thursday October 5, 2006, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 909 S. 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ. Services entrusted to Samaritan Funeral Home. The AZ Republic 10/4/2006.

ORTIZ, Osvaldo
Osvaldo Ortiz, 2 1/2 years, of Maricopa, passed away on July 13, 2006. Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Dr. Chandler, AZ. Funeral Mass at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 230 W. Galveston St. Chandler, AZ. 7/20/2006.

ORTMAN, Elaine F.
Elaine F. Ortman, 81, died April 19, 1978, in a Valley hospital. She moved here from Evanston Illinois, 15 years ago. Daughters, Elaine Bilek and Olga Fein; a son, Charles, Jr.; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial Mass in Franciscan Renewal Center. The Phoenix Gazette Friday, April 28, 1978

ORTON, Frankie L. Graves
Mesa - Frankie L. Graves Orton, 78, who had been in the motel and hotel business in Arizona and Utah, died March 24, 1980, in Salt Lake City. She was cofounder of the Bookcraft Publishing firm in Salt Lake City and served as its president after her husband, John K., died in 1959. Survivors include children, Doris Childers, Russell B. and Dr. T. Kenneth; a sister; 10 grandchildren. Services were in Salt Lake City. 3/29/1980.

OSAER, George C.
George C. Osaer, 69, of Phoenix, died Feb. 10, 1994. He was born in Rega, Michigan, and was a carpenter and World War II Army veteran. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Kiwanis Club. Wife, Marian L.; daughters, Lillian White, Linda Housner and Mary Osirio; brothers, Jerry and Robert; and five grandchildren. Services at St. James Catholic Church, Phoenix. Green Acres Mortuary. 2/12/1994.

OSBON, Kenneth
Yuma - Kenneth Osbon, 87, Yuma, a retired editor and Tucson high school teacher, died Fri., Jan 2, 1970, in a local rest home. He was born in Westmoreland, Kansas, and came here seven years ago. He earned a master's degree from Northwestern University and was former editor of the Bixby Courier in Bixby, S. D. Wife, Anna; daughters, Mrs. Onica Rose of Yuma, Mrs. Marian HORINE of Reading, PA, Mrs. Anne RANKHORN of Palatine, IL, Mrs. Muriel PATTERSON of Neighborsville, IL; sons, Roger of Portland, Oregon, and Kenneth of Woodcliff Lake, N. J.; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial in Desert Lawn Memorial Park. 1/5/1970. OSBORNE, R. L. Yuma - R. L. Osborne, 75, a retired electrician, died Sat., Jan. 3, 1970, at his home, 150 Catalina Dr. He was born in Alma, Michigan, and came here in 1961. Survivors include his brother, Lloyd of Yuma and two sisters out of state. He was a veteran of World War I and a Mason. Cremation follow services at Dixon's Yuma Mortuary. 1/5/1970.

OSBORN, Geraldine A.
Fountain Hills - Geraldine A. Osborn, 43, a former Denver beauty shop owner and member of the Sweet Adelines, died Thursday, March 31, 1977, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Vernon R.; sons, Allan, Pat and Tony Hood; two grandchildren; two sisters. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/2/1977.

OSBORN, Harold P.
Harold P. Osborn, 56, of Avondale died Jan. 30, 2006. Mr. Osborn was born March 18, 1949, in Long Beach, Calif. He is survived by his wife, Diana; two daughters, Lanette Coe and Christine Fridley; one sister, Kay Jean Gaither; three brothers, Bobby, Steve and Marty Osborn; and four grandchildren. Thompson's Valley West Funeral Chapel, Goodyear. 2/3/2006

OSBORN, John M.
Apache Junction - Services for John M. Osborn, 74, who died Oct. 10, 1980, in Tucson Veterans Hospital, were in Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration, 514 S. Mountain. Mr. Osborn, 332 S. Emerald Drive, was a retired auto salesman. He was born in Trinidad, Colorado, served in the Navy in World War II and came here in 1960 from New York. His wife, Jennie, survives. Gibbons-Bunker Desert View Chapel made arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic Saturday, Oct. 11, 1980.

OSBORN, Robert Emmit
Robert Emmit Osborn, Jr., 63 years, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2006. He was born in Staten Island, NY, and raised his family in Mesa. He is survived by his wife, Jane, daughter & son-in-law, Heather & Greg, son, Robby, grandson, Landon, and a sister, Linda. Visitation at Tempe Mortuary, 405 S. Southern Ave., Tempe 85282. Services at King of Glory Church, 2085 E. Southern Ave., Tempe 85282. 10/25/2006.

OSBORN, Rose Belle
Rose Belle Osborn, 91, a native of Glenn Springs, Kentucky, died March 22, 1977, in a Phoenix hospital. Greenwood Memorial Park. Arizona Republic 4/1/1977.

OSBORNE, Carl Donald
Carl Donald Osborne, 88, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away on January 6, 2006. Carl was in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a previous resident of Ohio, Indiana and resided in Arizona for 5 1/2 years. He is survived by his daughters; Nancy R. Smith of Scottsdale, Linda Lucchese of Las Vegas, NV; brother, Bill Osborne of Akron, OH; sons-in-law, Thomas L. Smith and Anthony Lucchese; grandchildren; Craig T. Smith of Leawood, KS, Sheri R. Miller of Farmington Hills, MI, Anthony O. and Nick A. Lucchese of Nevada City, CA, Gino A. Lucchese of Boulder, CO; great-grandchildren; Brooke R., Whitney R. and Parker J. Miller, Courtney N. and Christin O. and Madelaine R. Smith. 1/8/2006.

OSBORNE, Carmen E.
Carmen E. Osborne, 88, passed away on August 24, 2004. Carmen was in the Army Air Corp during WWII. He is survived by his beloved wife Jean, 5 daughters, Lynne Topolka, Carmen J. Osborne, Kathy Scott, Lois Berg and Joni Frascone, 1 son, Kelly, 11 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild. Private services have been held. National Cremation Society handled arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

OSBORNE, Mary
Mary Osborne, mother of Aileen Dawson and June Thompson of Phoenix and Joyce Johnson of Warren, Ohio; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Whitney & Murphy Downtown Chapel. Interment Greenwood Memorial Park. Feb. 7, 1982.

OSHEIM, Daflene L.
Daflene L. Osheim, 53, of Phoenix, died Feb. 5, 1994. She was a home health care service aide, was born in Leroy, Minnesota. Survivors include her daughter, Laura A.; sons, Scot and Kelly; sisters, Helena Thever, Julaine Gilbert and Jackie Chez; brothers, Bob and David Troester and five grandchildren. Valley of the Sun Memorial Park, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Road, Chandler. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/9/1994.

OSKERSON, David Lee
14 Oct 1948 - 23 Mar 1980 David Lee Oskerson, 31, who had served as an Army sergeant in Korea and Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart, died March 23, 1980, in Phoenix. He was born here and worked as a welder. He was a member of North Phoenix Baptist Church. Survivors include his children, Tracy Lyna, Tawyna Lynn and Troy David; parents, Lester Eli and Irene Geneva Oskerson, Prescott; two sisters, Karen Rose Beeson and Katherine Mae Horton, both of Phoenix; two brothers, Allen Eli and Terry William Oskerson, both of Prescott; and maternal grandfather, Clarence White, Stanton, MI; six nieces and one nephew. Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery. 3/26/1980.

OSMAN, Marie Kornegay
Marie Kornegay Osman died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday September 26, 2004. Marie is survived by her husband Jim, daughter Amanda, son Jay, and numerous other family members and friends. Services will be held in Texas. She will be terribly missed by all who know and love her. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, PO Box 19930, Dallas, TX 75210-9300 or at www. tsrhc. org. Arrangements by Messinger Indian School Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic from 9/29/2004 - 9/30/2004.

OSSAGE, Robert E.
Robert E. Ossage, 69, died Sat., June 15, 1974, in a Phoenix hospital. He had been a laboratory technician for Associated Oil Co. before retiring to Mesa in 1950 from Los Angeles. Wife, Agnes; son, Karl; and a brother. Burial in Mountain View Cemetery. 6/18/1974.

OSSEGE, Dorothy B.
Dorothy Ossege, 68, of Sun City, died Feb. 3, 1994. She was born in Norwood, Ohio, and was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, LeRoy C.; sons, Alan, Mark, Stephen and Thomas; sisters, Geraldine Stahl and Florence Wahl; brother, Frank; and eight grandchildren. Memorial Mass St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 9728 Palmeras Lane, Sun City. Menke Funeral Home. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/9/1994.

OSTAD, Olga H.
2 May 1905 - 26 Mar 1980 Olga H. Ostad, 74, who was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, died March 26, 1980. She moved here in 1968 from Alexandria, Minnesota. Husband, Clarence; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Peterson of Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada, and Mrs. Hazel Kelley of Weyburn Sask. Canada. and five brothers, Rev. Melvin Pedersen, Wynndel British Columbia, Henry Pederson, Regina, Sask. Canada, Palmer Pederson of Weyburn Sask, Canada, Arnold Pederson of Everett WA, Martin Pederson of Calgary Alberta Canada. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens. 3/28/1980.

OSTERBERG, Betty Lou
Betty Lou Osterberg, 79, passed away on October 22, 2006 in Scottsdale, AZ. She was born in Las Cruces, NM to Charles E. and Orpha I. Shelton and grew up in Miami, AZ. She is survived by her daughter, Alison Lee Byland, son-in-law Carl Byland, grandson Anthony Byland, of Scottsdale, AZ and son, Gary Todd Osterberg (Carolen Rodgers), sister Shirley Ann Cricchio of San Jose, CA, brothers Donald K. Shelton (Betty Ellen) of Claypool, AZ and Charles M. Shelton of Alturas, CA and other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. No services. Messinger Indian School Mortuary. The Arizona Republic 10/25/2006.

OSTERBERG, Grace S.
Mesa - Grace S. Osterberg, 90, died Nov. 29, 1983, in Mesa. She was born in Denver and moved to Arizona from Portland, Oregon, in 1973. She was a member of Assembly of God Church. Survivors include a son, Dean; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 12/2/1983, p.E-6.

OSTERBERG, Marion
Marion Osterberg (nee Reynolds), 93, passed away on December 30, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband Herman Osterberg, and her brother Richard Reynolds. She is survived by her brother Joseph Reynolds and sister-in-law Kaye; and she was Aunt to numerous nieces & nephews. Burial in Racine, Wisconsin. Sunland Mortuary, Sun City, AZ. 1/3/2006.

OSTERMEIER, Anna
Services for Anna Ostermeier, a homemaker, were in Memory Lawn Mausoleum. Mrs. Ostermeier died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1982, in a Valley nursing home. She was born in Springfield, Illinois, and moved to Phoenix 38 years ago. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Survivors include two sons, Curtis and Wilmer; two brothers; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The Phoenix Gazette 10/21/1982.

OSTERMEYER, Alan D.
Alan D. Ostermeyer, 43, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1974, in Good Samaritan Hospital. He had been a meat cutter 30 years and was a member of the board of deacons and the ushers staff at North Phoenix Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran of the Korean conflict and was a member of American Legion Post 29 in Glendale. Wife, Patsy; children, Michael, Debra and Kathy; his mother, Mrs. Ella Ostermeyer; three brothers and two sisters. Services were in his church. Burial in Glendale Resthaven Park Cemetery. 10/24/1974.

OSTOS, Mike S.
Mike S. Ostos, 65, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on February 22, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Ostos, 3 sons Mike, Tomas (Lisa), Fred (Denise), 1 daughter Leticia, 18 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, 7 brothers, and 3 sisters. A memorial service will be given for Mr. Ostos at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Saturday, February 25, 2006 at 11:00 AM. Published in The Arizona Republic on 2/25/2006.

OSTROM, Cecil A.
11 January 1928 - 26 June 2006 Cecil A. Ostrom, 78, of Glendale, passed away on June 26, 2006. 7/2/2006.

OSTROM, Peter H.
Sun City - Peter H. Ostrom, 84, who was a tool and die maker for an Illinois manufacturing company, died Oct. 28, 1982, at his home. Mr. Ostrom was born in Sweden. He moved to Arizona from Chicago in 1970. He was a member of the United Church of Sun City and King Oscar Masonic Lodge in Chicago. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; a son, Fred Vogel; a daughter, Laverne Mathauser; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Private services were held. Menke Funeral Home. The AZ Republic 10/30/1982.

OSTROWSKI, Henry Martin
Henry Martin Ostrowski, 79, born November 11, 1926 in West Frankfort, Illinois, died February 7, 2006 in Mesa, Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Elaine Marie, nee Groh and daughter Deborah Ann McCarthy (Jack), son Daniel (Linda) and daughter Judith Lynn Ostrowski-Sczypta (Karl); grandchildren Kyle Galen, Christine Marie, Aidone Cory, Lisa Elizabeth, Molly Leah, and the late Ian Lennon McCarthy. 2/12/2006.

OSTWALD, William F.
9 Nov 1891 - 13 Dec 1970. William F. Ostwald, 79, who came here in 1959 from his birth place, Tonawanda, N.Y., died Dec. 13, 1970, in Beverly Manor Nursing Home. He was a retired construction foreman and a member of Christ Church Lutheran and an Army veteran of World War I. Survivors include his wife, Alma; two sons, Lester and Kenneth, both of Phoenix; a daughter, Mrs. Rosanna Lemke of St. Johnsburg, N.Y.; two brothers and two sisters of Tonawanda; eight grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 12/15/1970.

OSWALD, David Martin
David Martin Oswald, 59, of Mesa died Aug. 27, 2004, in Mesa. Arizona Cremation and Funeral Services handled arrangements. (480) 610-9800. Submitted on (08/31/2004) from East Valley Tribune

O'TOOLE, Lawrence E.
Rosary for Lawrence E. O'Toole, 69, who died Sunday, Mar. 1, 1970, in John C. Lincoln Hospital, will be recited today in Lundberg's Golden Door Chapel, 11211 Michigan Ave., Youngtown. Mass will be said tomorrow in St. Joachim Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sunland Cemetery. Mr. O'Toole, 10633 Riviera Drive, had been a salesman 10 years for the McFadden Hardware Co. in his native Omaha. He moved to Phoenix in 1959 and to Sun City a year later. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the American Legion in Omaha. Survivors include his wife, Adelia, and a brother out of state. Published in The Arizona Republic Wednesday, March 4, 1970, p. 10-C.

O'TOOLE, Lawrence E.
18 Sep 1900 - 1 Mar 1970. Sun City - Lawrence E. O'Toole, 69, died Sun., Mar. 1, 1970, in John C. Lincoln Hospital. Mr. O'Toole had been a salesman 10 years for the McFadden Hardware Co. in his native Omaha. He moved to Phoenix in 1959 and to Sun City a year later. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the American Legion in Omaha. Survivors include his wife, Adelia; and a brother out of state. Mass was in St. Joachim Catholic Church. Burial in Sunland Cemetery. 3/4/1970. OXLEY, Grant E. , 70, a retired farmer, was born in Great Bend, Kansas, and came here in 1964 from Monte Vista. Wife, Opha; son, James of Fort Collins, Colorado; daughter, Elnora GAUSE of Marshfield, Wisconsin; two sisters of Oregon. Burial in Monte Vista, Colorado. 3/7/1970.

OTT, Donald A.
Donald A. Ott, 56, of Scottsdale, died Aug. 1, 1994. He was born in Wausau, Wisconsin, and was a self-employed seafood broker. Wife, Nancy; son, Brian Brandt; mother, Lillian and two grandchildren. Messinger Mortuary. 8/3/1994.

OTT, Ruby English
Ruby English Ott, 73, of Mammoth, died Aug. 3, 1994. She was born in Georgia and was a retired welder. Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Mammoth. Griffith Mortuary, Kearney. 8/6/1994.

OTT, Theresa
Theresa Ott, 89, of Tempe, a homemaker, was born in Germany. Survivors include her sister, Elizabeth KOSCHYK. Holy Hope Cemetery, Tucson. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/13/1994, B14.

OTT, Theresa
Theresa Ott, 89, of Tempe, died Feb. 11, 1994. She was born in Germany and was a homemaker. Sister, Elizabeth Koschyk. Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson. Messinger Mortuary and Chapel. 2/13/1994.

OTTENSMEYER, Appolonia
Appolonia Ottensmeyer, 76, of 1918 W. Hadley, died Sunday, June 30, 1974, in St. Luke's Hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Dorelayne O. Waldo. Mortensen-Kings Funeral Center. Burial in East Resthaven Park, 4310 E. Southern. July 2, 1974.

OTTERNESS, Richard Lee
Richard Lee Otterness, 48, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away July 17, 2006. Arrangements Angels Cremation & Burial. 7/26/2006.

OTTO, Aaron Mark
Aaron Mark Otto, 7, of Fountain Hills, Arizona, passed away December 28, 2005. Messinger Fountain Hills Mortuary, 12065 N. Saguaro Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ. Funeral Service Thursday, Jan. 5 at Christ's Church of Fountain Hills, 15555 E. Bainbridge Ave., Fountain Hills, AZ. In lieu of flowers donations to the United Cerebral Palsy of AZ, 1802 W. Parkside Ln., Phoenix, AZ 85027. 1/1/2006.

OTTO, Eva P.
17 Feb 1917 - 10 Jan 2006 Eva P. "Polly" Otto passed away Jan. 10, 2006. She was born in Polo, Missouri, and grew up in Otis, Colorado. Polly is survived by her husband Gerald Otto, daughter Judy Patt Show, Stepdaughter Jerrelynn Fussell and Stepson John Otto. No funeral services. 2/15/2006.

OTTOCRANS, Lennis LaVance
Lennis La Vance Ottocrans, 79, Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 9, 2004. Private services were held. Family Burial & Cremation Center. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2004.

OTTOCRANS, Lennis LaVance
Lennis La Vance Ottocrans, 79, of Mesa died Sept. 9, 2004, in Mesa. Family Burial and Cremation Center handled arrangements. (480) 464-8728. Submitted on (09/16/2004) from East Valley Tribune

OUIMETTE, Navona Martha
Navona Martha Ouimette, age 84, a 22 year resident of the Colville and Kettle Falls, WA, passed away on Sept 4, 2004 in Colville, WA. She was born on November 17, 1919 in Syracuse, New York, The daughter of Lannes and Myrtle (Barrett) Tuttle. Navona attended Potsdam Normal Business School. Navona married Leonard Hazard Ouimette on October 5, 1947 in Malone, New York, where they then resided for 8 years, then resided in Plattsburgh and worked at Plattsburgh Teacher's College as Secretary to Dean of Women. In 1955 they moved to Arizona after a brief stay at Ft. Huachuca, moved to Maryvale and worked for the Federal Bureau of Reclamation. They moved to Kettle Falls, WA in 1982 where Navona became active in the 4-H program as Treasurer to Leaders Council. She was also the Stevens County Dog Program Leader and later as the Cat Program Leader. She also was the Superintendent of the cat barn at the N. E. Washington Fair and served as director on the fair board. Navona was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard on April 24, 1999 and her brother Lannes Tuttle on Sept. 6, 1998. Navona is survived by her: sister, Margo Pomeroy, Scottsdale, AZ; brothers, Irving Tuttle, North Bangor, NY and Elwin Tuttle, Albuquerque, N. M. Viewing: 6-7:00p. m. Friday Sept. 10, 2004. Funeral services will be held at 9:00a. m. Saturday, September 11, 2004 at the Sunland Mortuary in Sun City, Az. Graveside Services will follow at the Sunland Memorial Park, Sun City, Az. Memorial contributions can be given to the Stevens County 4H. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/11/2004.

OURSLER, Eulah E.
Sun City - Eulah E. Oursler, 81, died Tuesday, June 11, 1974, in Parkview Community Hospital, Riverside, Calif. She had lived in Sun City since it became a community in 1960. Son, Ralph E. Oursler; a brother, Earl Everett; sister, Jessie Everett; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Services in the United Church of Sun City. Burial in Kansas City, Kansas. 6/21/1974.

OVERBY, George Sidney
George Sidney Overby died on July 19, 2006. He was born February 9, 1923 in Lake Williams, North Dakota. He was the son of Hans and Julia Overby. George was a Navy aviator and graduated from the University of Iowa. While there he met Barbara "Bobbie" Benson. They were married August 9, 1946. George is survived by his daughter, Jo Lewis of Tempe, Arizona, son, Chris Overby of New York, granddaughter, Meredith Robbins, and great-granddaughter, Sidney Robbins of Gilbert, Arizona. Memorial services were at University Presbyterian Church in Tempe, Arizona. Tempe Mortuary. 7/23/2006.

OVEREYNDER, Dennis Mac
Dennis Mac Overeynder, 21, died May 4, 1967, of burns in a Phoenix hospital. He had been employed by AJ Bayless Markets and was a freshman at ASU. He graduated from Arcadia High School. He was born in Ashland, OH, and came to Phoenix in 1962. He was a Lutheran. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Gerard Overeynder, and a brother, Philip, all of Phoenix; two sisters and a grandfather out of state. Cremation followed services in Green Acres Mortuary, Scottsdale. 5/6/1967.

OVERFIELD, Frances H.
Frances H. Overfield, 79, died Nov. 30, 1983, at Sacred Heart Home. She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, and moved to Arizona from Chicago 10 years ago. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Bryan; daughter, Sister Mary Brian; and three grandchildren. Hansen Mortuary. Mass at Sacred Heart Home chapel, 1110 N. 16th St. 12/2/1983, p. E-6.

OVERLEY, Orville DeLeslie
1 Jun 1917 - 11 Oct 1980 Orville DeLeslie Overley, 63, of Coolidge, who had been a truck driver and diesel mechanic, died Oct. 11, 1980, in Pinal County Hospital at Florence. He came to Arizona in 1932 from his native Kansas and graduated from Mesa High School. Surviving are his children, Leslie, Gail, Cecil and Elzie; eight grandchildren; a sister and two brothers. Interment Mesa. 10/15/1980.

OVERMAN, Angela Eleanora
Angela Eleanora Overman, 94, of Gilbert, Arizona, passed away on June 17, 2006. Rosary at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ. Interment at Sunland Memorial Park. 6/20/2006.

OVERMIER, Robert Dean
Robert Dean Overmier, 82, of the Show Low and Mesa area, passed away in the Arizona State Veteran's Home on June 8, 2006. Robert served aboard the U.S.S. Wasp during WWII. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Dana and Kyle of Arizona. He is also survived by his sister, Arlene of California and brother, Dick of Michigan. No services planned. 6/11/2006.

OVERSON, Guy Dee
Guy Dee Overson, 36, of Apache Junction, AZ, passed away on July 10, 2006. He was the son of Kay Ross Overson and Dawn Etta Heap Overson and was born on June 4, 1970 in Mesa, AZ. He is survived by his wife Becky Sue Wright Overson; stepmother, Catherine Decker Day Overson; brothers, Pat and Jan (Amanda) Overson, and Joseph (Kristen) Day. Sisters, Debbie (Jerry) Hyman, Sheri (Gary) Bryce, Becky Ann Overson, Dana Day (Burt) Romney, Tonia Day (Lance) Dattage, Catryna Day (Steve) Faux. Funeral services were in the Ironwood LDS Church, located at 3580 E. Old West Highway, in Apache Junction. Bunkers Family Desert View Chapel, 9702 E. Apache Trail in Mesa. East Valley Tribune 7/19/2006.

OVERTON, Brian Matthew
Brian (Bri) Matthew Overton March 27, 1981 - September 3, 2004 The light of our life dimmed on September 3, 2004, Bri's light still lives on and shines brightly in our hearts. Brian was born on March 27, 1981. Brian overcame many obstacles throughout life. His last fight on September 3, 2004, sudden and brief proved to be his final battle. Brian touched so many lives during his 23 years. Brian thrived in the environment of love and caring given to him by his family and friends. In return Brian brought immeasurable joy into all of our lives. Brian is survived by a large group of "friends family", as well as his best buddy in the whole world "Grandpa", his mother Judy, his father Mitch and wonderful brothers Todd, Bryan, Jeff, Ben and Bradley. His loving grandparents, "Grandpa" Bob & Peg Overton and Dave & Bernice Hoppmann. His great-great Uncle Harold, great Aunt Dottie, his aunts Lori, Dianne, Deanna and Sue, his uncles Bob, John and Chip and his cousins, Stephanie, Christina, Abby, Kyle, Samantha, Zachary, Hannah, Brooke, Clark, Angeline, Heather and Jennifer. Brian his preceded in death by his Auntie Barbara, Uncle Ritchie, great grandparents and his cousin Allison. A memorial service to celebrate Brian's special life will be held on Friday, September 10, 2004 at 2:00 P. M. at New Song Methodist Church, 16303 W. Bell Rd., Surprise, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/8/2004.

OVERTON, Charles
Charles Overton, 68, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away on September 10, 2006. If you have any information on Mr. Overton please contact Universal Memorial Center at (602)252-6011. 9/17/2006.

OVERTON, Cora May
Cora May Overton, 93, of Prescott, died Feb. 10, 1994. She was a retired college professor, was born in Wood River, Nebraska. Survivors include her nephew, Martin FULLER. Trinity Presbyterian Church, Prescott. Memory Chapel Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/15/1994.

OVIATT, Carrie
Mrs. Carrie Oviatt, 73, who moved to Phoenix 11 years ago from Bensenville, Illinois, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Oviatt, 1904 W. Palm Lane, was born in Madrid, Iowa. She was a Baptist. Services will be at 7 .m. today in Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback. Friends may call there after 8 a.m. today. Burial will be in Perry, Iowa. Survivors include her husband, Jess; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Conery of Phoenix; a son, Bernard of Buckeye; a brother and a sister out of state; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Wednesday, September 17, 1967.

OWEN, Bruce D.
Bruce D. Owen, 48, died Thursday, June 27, 1974, in Good Samaritan Hospital. He was sales manager 24 years for Tractor Parts & Service Co. He was an Air Corps veteran of World War II and moved here in 1948 from his native Madison, Wisconsin. Wife, Jean; children, David, Steven, Terry, Bruce and Jeffrey Owen and Mrs. William Marlott; his mother, Mrs. Lucille Owen; and his brothers, Keith and Neil. Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Private cremation. 6/29/1974.

OWEN, Ellis Rhys
Ellis Rhys (Rees) Owen, 93, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on January 1, 2006. He was a twin son born on March 26, 1912 to Richard and Nina Owen in Ethel, Missouri. He moved to Phoenix in 1939 and worked as a diesel mechanic and welder until his retirement in 1974. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Mae, their two sons, Michael (Christine) Owen of Phoenix and Dennis (Janice) Owen of Phoenix; five grandchildren, Tamie (Tim) Gray of Phoenix; Mike Owen Jr of Coolidge, AZ; Brenda (David) Septer of Queen Creek, AZ; Stacy ( Keith) Brandt of Phoenix and Nancy Owen of Concord, North Carolina; and five great grandchildren; Christopher Owen of Tucson, AZ; Tim Jr and Rachel Gray of Phoenix; Cody and Brittney Brandt of Phoenix and Abbie Septer of Queen Creek, AZ. Services were held at Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85257, 480-945-2654. 1/4/2006.

OWEN, Frank
Services for Frank Owen, 73, who lived in Phoenix 56 years and had been a furniture and appliance repairman for Dorris Heyman Co., will be in A. L. Moore & Sons Memory Chapel, 333 W. Adams. Mr. Owen, 2016 W. Maricopa, came here from his native Arkansas and died Dec. 31, 1982, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Arlene; children, Patsy Scott, Aurora, Oregon; Dian Walters, Mesa; and Frank Stephen Owen, Anaheim, California; a sister, Agnes Langford, Cottonwood; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services conducted by Pastor Charles L. Strubel in Memory Chapel, A. L., Moore & Sons. Interment Greenwood. 1/3-5/1982

OWEN, Joseph Benjamin
Joseph Benjamin Owen Jr. Lt. Col. (Ret.), 89, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away on September 25, 2006. Family services pending. Advantage Maryvale Mortuary. 10/1/2006.

OWEN, Ken
Ken Owen, 54, of Mesa, AZ, passed away September 6, 2004. Mr. Owen served in the U. S. Army. Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday, September 10, 2004 at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel, 6747 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa. Services will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 11, 2004 at Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel. Contributions may be made to the Foundation for Blind Children, 1235 E. Harmont Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85020, 602-331-1470. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/10/2004.

OWEN, Ken
Ken Owen, 54, of Mesa died Sept. 6, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 9 a. m. Saturday at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel, 6747 E. Broadway Road, Mesa. (480) 830-4422. Submitted on (09/10/2004) from East Valley Tribune

OWEN, Lisa Martin
Lisa Martin Owen, 49, of Avondale, passed away on September 17, 2006, at her home. She was born December 3, 1956 in Los Angeles, CA and moved to Arizona in December of 1982. Mrs. Owen was a Receptionist for CIGNA of AZ for 19 years and a member of the Church at Litchfield Park. She is survived by her husband Robert D. Owen, son Robbie and daughters Jennifer, Stephanie and Alyssa and by her brother Randolph Martin of Glendora, CA. A memorial service was held at the Church at Litchfield Park, 300 N. Old Litchfield Rd. Adobe Chapel Funeral Home 9/20/2006.

OWEN, Margaret E.
13 Dec 1919 - 25 Oct 2006 Margaret E. Owen, 86, of Scottsdale, passed away on October 25, 2006. Contributions: Hospice of the Valley 1510 E. Flower, Phoenix, Az 85014. Angels Cremation & Burial. 11/2/2006.

OWEN, Mary R.
Mary R. Owen, age 92, died on November 4, 2006. She was born in Roswell, NM on June 3, 1914. Mary will be missed by her nieces and nephews: Claudia Jacobson, Ellen Miller, Rebecca Chambers, Nancy Hale, Betsy Hale, Jennifer Hale, David Miller, Grant Miller, and Chris and Jeff Chambers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Leslie Owen. TFuneral service was held at First United Methodist Church, 7102 N. 58th Drive, Glendale. Interment will at Resthaven Park Cemetery. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, Glendale. 11/9/2006.

OWENBY, Thomas R.
Sedona -- Thomas R. Owenby, 79, pioneer rancher and cattleman, died Saturday, Aug. 26, 1967, in Yavapai Community Hospital at Prescott. Mr. Owenby, a resident of Arizona for 76 years, was born in Trinidad, Colorado. He owned several ranches in the state, most recently the High Lo Ranch in Apache County. He lived in Sedona. Masonic graveside services were conducted at Cottonwood Cemetery. Hampton Funeral Home, Prescott. Survivors include two daughter, Mrs. Willis Edward of Prescott and Mrs. Chester Michsel of Phoenix; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic Monday, August 28, 1967.

OWENS, Alvis Edgar
Alvis Edgar "Buck" Owens, Jr., was born August 12, 1929 in Sherman, Texas, the eldest son of A. E. and Maicie Azel ELLINGTON Owens, and passed away at his ranch just north of Bakersfield, California, on March 25, 2006, at the age of 76 of heart failure. A true child of the Dust Bowl, Buck's family worked as Texas sharecroppers with just the bare necessities and few frills except for music. "As long as I can remember," he once recalled, "we always had a piano around the house. And Mama would sit and play all the old hymns and we'd sing with her." In 1937, his family left a life of sharecropping with California on their minds, but only got as far as Mesa, Arizona, before their car broke down, so they settled there instead. He dropped out of school at 13 to haul produce and harvest crops, and by 16 he was playing music in taverns. Although his first instrument was a mandolin, Owens acquired a guitar in 1942, and began soaking up musical knowledge from family members, border radio, and local dances that featured Bob WILLS and his Texas Playboys. By the time Owens was in his mid-teens, he was playing the honky-tonks in the greater Mesa and Phoenix area. Married in 1948 to Bonnie CAMPBELL, the two became parents with the arrival of sons Alan Edgar (Buddy) and Michael Lynn. Buck moved his young family to Bakersfield in 1951, close enough to Los Angeles for him to find work as a studio musician by day and still play the legendary Bakersfield honky-tonks at night. In 1956 Buck married Phyllis BUFORD with whom he had a son, Johnny DALE. In 1957, just two weeks after Buck's 28th birthday, he was signed to Capitol Records by producer Ken NELSON and began a quick rise to stardom via a torrent of releases on the label. Starting in 1963, Buck had a string of 26 consecutive number one records. Buck was named Capitol Records Artist of the Decade concurrent with the placement of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 1963, Buck started his first of many media ventures, which included radio, television and print publications. He hosted his own nationwide television show "Buck Owens' Ranch" from 1966 to 1973, and later co-hosted the enormous ever-popular television series, "Hee Haw", from 1969 to 1986. Following the death of his friend and lead guitarist Don RICH (Rich was killed in a motorcycle accident in July 1974), Buck concentrated his efforts on his radio stations in Bakersfield and Phoenix, and married the former Jennifer SMITH in 1979. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and received The Academy of Country Music Pioneer Award. About that time, he fulfilled a long-time dream with the opening of the Crystal Palace museum and restaurant in Bakersfield. Buck's influence on country music can be heard in today's young crop of stars. Dwight YOAKAM, Brad PAISLEY, Marty STUART and countless others carried his torch and introduced his music to new generations. Buck OWENS was preceded in death by his father A.E. 'Dad" OWENS; mother Maicie; brother Melvin OWENS; and sisters Mary McKINNEY and Dorothy OWENS. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his son Buddy and wife Katy; son Michael and wife Kristin; and son John. Seven grandchildren: Paul, Doug, Amy, Jennifer, Brent, Demi, and Corbet. Three great grandchildren: Macy, Jake and Hailee. Nephew Mel OWENS, Jr. and wife Diana; nephew Larry OWENS and wife Jan, niece Sandra PETTY and husband Nathan, niece Nita AGEE and husband Ray, niece Raejean McKINNEY, nephew Keith McKINNEY and wife Gaile, and niece Kim OWENS. Also grieving are numerous great nephews and nieces, countless friends and millions of admirers and fans worldwide. A public visitation at the Crystal Palace was held Saturday, April 1 and a public funeral service on Sunday, April 2, at Valley Baptist Church, 4800 Fruitvale Avenue. By Buck's wishes, and in lieu of flowers, the family asked that you consider a donation in Buck's name to the S.P.C.A., 3000 Gibson, Bakersfield, California 93308 Often at the end of an interview, Buck was asked how he'd like to be remembered. He said, "I'd like to be remembered as a guy that came along, did his music, did his best and showed up on time, clean and ready to do the job, wrote a few songs and had a hell of a time".

OWENS, Amos
Services were held today for Amos Owens, 86, a former oil rigger who was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, and moved to Phoenix 25 years ago. Owens, 10401 N. Cave Creek Road, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He was a member of American Legion Post 75. Survivors include his wife, Emma; and a sister. The Arizona Republic Saturday, Oct. 2, 1982.

OWENS, Blake N.
Blake N. Owens, 72, retired paymaster with Arizona Public Service Co., died Dec. 2, 1982, at Good Samaritan Medical Center. Mr. Owens, of 4230 N. 36th St., was born in Sherman, Texas, and moved to Phoenix 32 years ago. He was an Army veteran and member of St. Thomas Church and the APS Retirees Association. He is survived by his wife, Velma; daughter, Shirley Mandenhall; and two grandchildren. Services Monday at Memory Lawn Chapel, 719 N. 27th Ave. Published Saturday, December 4, 1982, in The Arizona Republic.

OWENS, Bonnie JoAnn
Bonnie JoAnn Owens passed on October 9, 2006. JoAnn was born in Clinton, Minnesota on December 27, 1930 and moved to the Valley in 1956. JoAnn leaves behind two children, Stephen and Dawn, two grandchildren, Keeli and Devon and three sisters, Rhea, Joyce and Margaret who reside in Minnesota. Memorial Service held at Mountain View Lutheran Church, 11002 South 48th Street, Phoenix, AZ. 10/15/2006.

OWENS, Donald Lee
Donald Lee Owens, 62, of Phoenix, a musician, died Oct. 27, 1994. He was an Air Force veteran. He was an Air Force veteran. Survivors include his daughters, Kristina Ross and Eileen Schmidt; sons, Stephen George, Timothy Owens and John Owens; brother, Rolland Lowe; and five grandchildren. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 2 Nov 1994.

OWENS, Donnie, Sr.
Donnie Owens Sr., 73, died at his home Thursday, June 8, 2006, after a battle with Lewy Body Disease. Mr. Owens was born Sept. 25, 1932, in Phoenix to Floyd and Mabel Owens. He joined the United States Air Force and served during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol Sutton Owens, of Flagstaff; children Michelle (Scott) Stokes of Cottonwood, Steven (Amber) Owens of Flagstaff and daughter-in-law Debbie Owens of Oklahoma; sister Betty Skinner of Chino Valley; 13 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; his father-in-law Bill Sutton Sr. of Williams; three brothers and sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces, nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Mabel Owens; stepfather, Ted Armstrong; his son Donnie Jr.; brother and sister-in-law Collin (Bud) and Janelle Owens; and mother-in-law Raynell Sutton. A Celebration of Life was held at the Flagstaff Elks Lodge, 2101 N San Francisco St. Lozano's Flagstaff Mortuary. Arizona Daily Sun 6/11/2006

OWENS, Herbert W.
Private services for Herbert W. Owens, 64, who died Tuesday August 8, 1967, in a local hospital, were at A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Owens, a retired cabinet maker, had been a Phoenix resident for 45 years. He was born in Oklahoma. Survivors include three sons, Herbert, Jr., Richard and Thomas, all of Phoenix; a daughter, Mrs. L. A. Fulgam of Colorado Springs, CO; three brothers, Homer and John, both of Phoenix, and Bert of Sedona; two brothers and one sister out of state and seven grandchildren. The AZ Republic, Thurs., Aug. 10, 1967.

OWENS, Jimmie Pauline
Jimmie Pauline Owens, 77, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 2, 2004. Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Monday, September 6, 2004 at Allen Funeral Home, 1130 S. Horne St., Mesa, AZ. Services will be held at 10:00 AM with a viewing at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 at Lazona Building, 1500 E. 6th Ave., Mesa, AZ. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/5/2004.

OWENS, Mary Elizabeth
Mary Elizabeth Owens, 89 of Mesa, AZ lost her long battle with cancer and passed quietly away on August 29, 2004. Mary is survived by her two loving sons, Bill M. Owens and C. Lamar Owens. She was a cherished grandmother of 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Mary was born on a cold January 18th in 1915 in Spring Place, Georgia but was raised in Oneonta, Alabama. It was there she met and married her high school sweetheart, Cecil. They celebrated their 70th Anniversary in November of 2003. The family moved to Ajo, Arizona in 1941 where both she and her husband were employed by Phelps Dodge Mercantile. The couple moved to Mesa in 1978. Mary was an active member of the Eastern Star. A viewing memorial will be held on Tuesday August 31st from 5:30 to 7:30 p. m. and a graveside service will be held Wednesday September 1st at 11:00 a. m. Both will be held at Green Acres Mortuary and Cemetery, 401 N. Hayden Road in Scottsdale. Submitted on (08/31/2004) from East Valley Tribune

OWENS, Mary Ellen
Mary Ellen Owens, 57, a lifetime resident of Phoenix entered into rest August 27, 2004. She is survived by her husband; Sam Owens of Glendale, children Sharon Elaine Owens, Sharon Ann Cardoso, Carol Jean Owens, Rebecca Lynn Wheeler and James Arlen Owens, siblings, Louise Holley of AZ, Beverly Phillips of Alton, IL, Larry Hefner of Phoenix, Carole Eklund of Prescott Valley and James V. Hefner of Prescott and 11 grandchildren. Mrs. Owens was preceded in death by her parents, Beulah and James Hefner. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday August 31, 2004 at the Cathedral Christian Center with interment at Phoenix Memorial Park. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

OWENS, Myrtle
Myrtle Owens, 88, of Sparkman, Arkansas, passed away February 9, 2006. Funeral services in Harmony Baptist Church, Sparkman, Arkansas. Interment in Harmony Community Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. The Arizona Republic on 2/17/2006.

OWENS, Nancy
Nancy Owens, 62, of Peoria, AZ, passed away on June 02, 2006. A Funeral Service was held at South Peoria Baptist Church 9000 W. Olive Ave. Peoria. Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary. 6/6/2006.

OWENS, Richard Edward
Richard Edward Owens was born June 19, 1928 in Utica, New York, and died on July 10, 2006 in Phoenix, Arizona. Richard was the fourth child of Albert and Anna Mae Owens. Richard and his widowed mother moved to Phoenix in 1949. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea. He attended Arizona State University and earned B.S. and M.S. degrees. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Kathryn; his daughters Glynnis Whitwer (Tod); Elizabeth Chandler (Darren); step-daughters Helen Ann Ferrel (Bruce); Paula Gray (David); and grandchildren Terry, Tracy, Joe, Christa (in heaven), Amy, Patrick, Joshua, Alex, Dylan, Robbie, Cathrine, Ruth & Victoria. Also surviving are his brother, John Owens (Betsy) of Davis, CA, and Peggy Benson (Larry) of Lexington, MA. No memorial services. Burial at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 7/12/2006.

OWENS, Velma
Velma Owens, 90, passed away on June 18th 2006. Her passing follows that of her husband, Blake and her only daughter Shirley. She leaves behind one sister of the original ten siblings, two Grandsons and four great-grandchildren. Services were at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary located at 719 N. 27th Ave in Phoenix. 6/21/2006.

OWENS, Wayne Edward
Wayne Edward ('Buzz') Owens, 81, of Tempe passed away suddenly at his home on November 5, 2006. He was born March 23, 1925 to Virgil P. Owens and Ila M. Lorback in Columbus, Ohio. Wayne was preceded in Death by his first wife Patricia A. Desmond, formerly of Tucson, infant son Bernard, and second wife M. Joan Gustafson, formerly of Tempe. Wayne is survived by daughters Donna (Bowers) of Tyler, Texas, Sara (Sise) of Chandler and grandchildren: Nicole Cronkhite (21), Courtney (10) and Caleb Bowers (8) of Tyler, Texas, Owen (7) and Wyatt (4) Sise of Chandler. Memorial service and burial was at Arlington National Cemetery on March 16, 2007. The Arizona Republic 11/19/2006.

OWER, Jessie A.
Litchfield Park - Jessie A. Ower, 68, who was born in London and came to Arizona in 1977 from Canada, died Jan. 26, 1980, in her residence. She graduated from the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Survived by her husband, Jon; son, John, Jr.; and a grandchild. Services at St. Peters Episcopal Church. Double Butte Cemetery. 1/27/1980.

OXFORD, Shelia Nadine
14 April 1938 - 17 October 2006 Shelia Nadine Oxford, 68, of Peoria, passed away on October 17, 2006. Memorial Service at Best Funeral Services Chapel 9380 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, Az. Contributions: Hospice Of The Valley 1510 East Flower Street, Phoenix, Az. 85014 10/20/2006.

OXLEY, Walter E.
Survived by wife, Katherine of Phoenix; son, Walter, of Farmington, Mich.; brother, James, of Akron, Ohio; three grandchildren. Interment Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale. 10/15/1980.

OYEN, John Chester
John Chester Oyen, 73, of Scottsdale, died Feb. 11, 1994. He was a grocery store clerk, was born in Montevideo, Minn., and was a WWII Navy veteran. He was a member of the Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, M...; ...daughter, Catherine A. Casey; sons, Gregory John and Bruce John; brother, Sigvald. Messinger Mortuary and Chapel. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/13/1994, B14.

OYEN, Monica C.
Monica C. Oyen of Scottsdale, AZ. passed away on September 27, 2006. She was born June 6, 1923 in Cascade, Iowa. She is survived by sons, Bruce (Nancy), Greg (Joan); daughter, Cathy Secord; grandsons, Derek (Chelsea), Drew (Tracy) and Timothy Oyen and five siblings in Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Oyen. Memorial service was held at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ. Published 9/30/2006 - 10/1/2006.

OYOLA, Kimberly Ann
Kimberly Ann Oyola, 41, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away October 2, 2006. Preston Funeral Home, 3800 S. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ. Greater Love Ministries, 7317 N. 61st Ave, Phoenix, AZ. Interment East Resthaven Park Cemetery. The Arizona Republic 10/8/2006.

OZANNE, A. Lloyd
A. Lloyd Ozanne, 82, died Sat., Feb. 7, 1976, in St. Joseph's Hospital. He came to Tempe in 1897 and was in farming and citrus growing until he went into the insurance business. He graduated from Tempe Union High School in 1911. Interment Double Butte Cemetery. 11 Feb 1976

OZASA, Nobutsune
Glendale -- Nobutsune Ozasa, 83, a pioneer melon grower who moved to the Glendale district in 1911, died Tues., May 9, 1967, in his home, 6615 W. Myrtle. Mr. Ozasa was born in Nagasaki, Japan, and came to San Francisco in 1908. Survivors include his wife, Chika; two daughters, Mrs. Haruko Suda and Mrs. eiko Tanita, all of Glendale; two sons, James N. of Glendale and Senji of Long Beach, CA; a brother in Brazil and 10 grandchildren. Services were in Phoenix Japanese Free Methodist Church, 4143 N. 43rd Ave. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery. 5/11/1967.

OZLANSKI, Anthony
Anthony "Tony" Ozlanski, 85, Glendale, died Aug. 21, 1994. He was born in Poland and was a machinist. Wife, Sophie; sons, Ronald and Rodney; sisters, Theresa O'Brian, Mary Cackowski and Anne Rosenthal; and three grandchildren. Phoenix Memorial Mortuary, 200 W. Beardsley. 8/23/1994.

OZUNA, Ruben Elias
Ruben Elias Ozuna, infant son of Constance E. Long and Rugen, of Phoenix, died Feb. 3, 1994. Sister, Desiree and grandparents survive. St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. Botimer Funeral Home. 2/6/1994.

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