Obituaries Va

VACARNERI, Maria Cruz C.
Guadalupe - Maria Cruz C. Vacarneri, 84, came to Arizona 80 years ago and died Oct. 7, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital. Survivors include her children, Refugia V. Matus and Frank C.; and 18 grandchildren. Mass was in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. A wake was held in the family home on E. Church St. 10/12/1979.

VACCARO, Josephine Cipiti
Josephine "Jay" Vaccaro (nee Cipiti), wife of the late Croce; mother of Mary "Marie" Gillombardo and James (wife Pamela); grandmother of Maria Gillombardo (husband Jason Scott), Gina Gillombardo (husband Thomas Naypauer Jr.), Lyssa Gillombardo, Jamie and Brian Vaccaro; great grandmother of Isabel and Lillian Scott and Josephine Naypauer; sister of Rose LoPresti (deceased), Joseph, Nick and Anthony Cipiti and Mary LaCorte. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday March 3 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Gates Mills, Ohio. Interment March 6 at St. Francis Cemetery Phoenix, Arizona. diciccoandsonsfh.com. 3/5/2006.

VADOVICH, Rudolph Edward
Rudolph "Pops" Edward Vadovich, 82, passed away on July 19, 2006. He was born on June 19, 1924, in Breckenridge, Michigan, to Rudolph L. Vadovich and Johanna Wech. He was one of eight children. He was in the U.S. Navy WWII and served on the S.S. Eugene Hale, the U.S.S. Yorktown, Randolph, and Leyte. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Pops married and raised nine children. He is preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, two brothers, and one grandson. He is survived by his sister Helen, his nine children, one son-in-law, one daughter-in-law, 16 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. His ashes will be scattered at sea in a Naval Ceremony. 7/24/2006.

VAERIO, Fernando E. C.
Fernando Esau Chavez Vaerio, 20, of Phoenix, passed away August 29, 2004. Visitation: Friday, September 3, 2004 at 2408 W. Cocopah St., Phoenix. Service: 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 4, 2004 at Principe de Paz, 2849 E. McKinley St., Phoenix. Interment: Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix. Crystal Rose Funeral Home. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/4/2004.

VAKEVA, William Jay
William "Billy" Jay Vakeva, 56, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on July 1, 2006. He was born in Prescott, AZ on Feb. 22, 1950. He was preceded in death by his Father Wilho Vakeva and Nephew Larry Heatwole. He is survived by his mother Mayme, daughters Jody (Michael) & Brenda (Cruz), sister Shirley Heatwole, brother Lonnie, grandchildren Samantha, Amanda, Michaela, Cruz & Xavier, nieces Amanda & Sheila. Services were held at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary 719 N. 27th Ave. 7/6/2006.

VALADEZ, Gloria E.
Gloria E. Valadez, 34, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 22, 2004. Visitation will be held Friday, September 24, 2004, 9:30-11:30 AM, at Greer Wilson Funeral Home, 5921 W. Thomas Road. Services Friday, September 24, 2004, 11:30 AM, at Greer Wilson Funeral Home. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/24/2004.

VALAZQUEZ-DELEON, Virginia
Virginia Valazquez-DeLeon, 88, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away on November 28, 2006 in Scottsdale. Advantage Colonial Chapel made arrangements. 12/1/2006.

VALDENEGRO, Helen
Helen Valdenegro, 69, Gilbert, Arizona, passed away September 19, 2004. Private services. Arrangements entrusted to Harper Funeral Home, 1242 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85034. 602-257-8383. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/24/2004.

VALDEZ, Arthur Lopez
Arthur Lopez Valdez, 64, of Avondale, AZ passed away on December 20, 2006. Visitation at Crystal Rose Funeral Home, 9155 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson. 12/27/2006.

VALDEZ, Clara Montano
Clara Montano Valdez, 78, was born February 14, 1928 in Bard, California. On June 23, 2006, Clara passed on to join her husband, Modesto A. Valdez, son, Modesto M. Valdez, and great grandson, Garrett Muss, in Heaven. Clara resided in Arizona 61 years. She is survived by her six children; Dolores (Fred Abouna), Manuel, Trinidad (Reyna) Reyes (Linda), Carlos (Amparo), and Modesto (Laura), grandchildren; Christopher, Rosalie, Eileen, Reyes Jr., Anthony, Rita, Vanessa, Nicolas, Marcos, Cecilia, and great grandchildren; Modesto, Jr., Matthew, Christopher, Jr., Michael, and Brian. Visitation was held at Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, 717 W. Dobbins Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Funeral Mass was Thursday June 29, 2006, at St. Catherine's of Siena, 6200 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ. 6/27/2006.

VALDEZ, Irene Gordoa
Irene G. Valdez, age 85, went to meet her Lord, June 5, 2006. She was born in Yuma, AZ to Pafnuncio & Sara Gordoa. She moved to Phoenix as a young adult where she met Eddy Valdez & was married on Feb. 16, 1946. They were married 54 yrs. & had 5 children. Irene was a lifelong member of the 1st Hispanic Baptist Church for more than 50 yrs. She is survived by a son David Valdez (JoAnn), 3 daughters Linda Tesch (Rodney), Elisabeth Valdez (Andres) & Susan Martinez (Hector), 4 brothers & two sisters. She is preceded in death by her husband Eddy Sr. & her eldest son Eddie Jr. Visitation and services were at 1st Hispanic Baptist Church 1537 W. Monroe St. Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary 6/7/2006.

VALDEZ, Isabel Silvas
Isabel Silvas Valdez, 73, of El Mirage, Arizona passed away on November 17, 2006. She was the wife of Eliseo M. Valdez for 52 years. She was blessed with six children. six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She is survived by her sisters Lucy Curiel, Mickie Diaz, Rose Barrera and her brother Steve. Services were conducted by the congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Crystal Rose Funeral Home. 11/23/2006.

VALDEZ, Joe Agapito
Joe Agapito Valdez of Mesa passed away November 13, 2006. He was born in Costilla N.M. July 11, 1939. He is survived by his wife, Delia, his brothers, Mike and Jose, his sisters, Erma Urquijo and Linda Lujan, his daughters, Anna and Tina, his sons, Bobby, Rodney, and Chris and his granddaughters, Jessica and Rayna. He is also preceded in death by his son Xavier. Memorial service was held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 611 N. Stewart in Mesa. East Valley Tribune 11/16/2006.

VALDEZ, Joe M.
Joe (Ginjo) M. Valdez, 69, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on December 14, 2006. He was born on May 25, 1937 in Phoenix, Arizona, and worked for Allied Signal/Honeywell for 35 years. He was a member of the 101st Airborne. Ginjo is survived by his wife of 49 years Irene Valdez: sons Joe (Janet) Valdez; Fernando (Geraldine) Valdez, daughter Dina Valdez; brother Abel (Frances) Valdez; sisters Alice, Estella, Velia, Delia, Barbara, and Molly. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation and services were at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 6200 S. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ. Burial at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. Universal Memorial Center (602) 252-6011 made arrangements. 12/19/2006.

VALDEZ, Joe O.
Joe O. Valdez, 75, of Phoenix, passed away on Sept. 21st. Survivors include daughters Deborah Luna & Barbara Tovar, sons Rudy & Joey Valdez, 9 Grandchildren & 8 Great Grandchildren. Visitation was held yesterday and Funeral Service will be held today at 11 AM at Crystal Rose Funeral Home, 9155 W. Van Buren. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

VALDEZ, Josefita and Jose
Mass for Josefita Valdez, 96, and her son, Jose, 68, who came to Phoenix from their native Mexico in the early 1920s, was at Holy Family Church, 6802 S. 24th St. Mrs. Valdez died Feb. 2, 1982, in a Valley hospital. Mr. Valdez, a retired meatpacker, died Feb. 3, 1982, in his home at 518 W. Cocopah. Mrs. Valdez, 1537 W. Tamarisk, is survived by children, Juanita Arroyo, Frank Andres; 19 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and 22 great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Valdez is survived by his wife, Anita; children, Barbara Peralez, Stella Canty, Alicia Avila, Mollie, Abel, Velia, Delia, Armando and Joe; a sister and two brothers; 31 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Botimer Mortuary made arrangements. The AZ Republic Feb. 6, 1982.

VALDEZ, Lois
Lois Valdez, 65, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 15, 2004. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 PM, on Friday, September 17, 2004, Mortensen Kings, 2225 N. 16th St. in Phoenix. Services will be held at 10:00 AM, on Monday, September 20, 2004, St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/17/2004.

VALDEZ, Luis M.
Mr. Luis M. Valdez age 65 passed away September 15, 2004 in Phoenix, Arizona. He has gone to be with the Lord. Mr. Valdez is survived by his wife, Juvencia Valdez, 1 daughter Rosie McKeever, 2 sons Luis M. Valdez Jr. and Maurice Valdez, daughter in law Rebecca Artega Valdez, 3 brothers Jose Valdez, Carlos Valdez and Santos Valdez, 5 sisters Tilla, Carmen, Delia, Mary and Janie, granddaughter Debbie and grandson Travis, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 17, 2004, 5:00-8:00 PM at Mortensen Kings Funeral Home, 2225 N. 16th St. in Phoenix and Funeral Services will be held Monday, September 20, 2004, 11:30 AM at St. Catherine of Sienna Catholic Church. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/19/2004.

VALDEZ, Petra Angelina
Petra Angelina Valdez, 86, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away Feb. 14, 2006. Samaritan Funeral Home, 1505 E. McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ. 2/19/2006.

VALDEZ, Robert
Robert Valdez, 29, a Chandler resident, was a native of Phoenix and a member of the Yaqui Temple in Guadalupe. He died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1982, in Laveen. Survivors include a daughter, Anita; son, Bobby; mother, Juna Montoya Valdez; three sisters; three brothers. The Phoenix Gazette 10/12/1982.

VALDEZ, Tomasa
23 Sep 1924 - 28 Nov 2006 Tomasa Valdez, 82, of Glendale, AZ passed away on November 28, 2006. She is survived by her children Ramona, Rosa, Maria, Paula, Leo, Pete, Sid, Raymond and Eusebio, Jr., 1 sister Anita and 2 brothers Juan and Longuino; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation with the Rosary was at Green Acres Glendale Mortuary, 5830 W. Missouri Ave., Glendale, AZ. Mass was Dec. 4, 2006 at our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 5614 W. Orangewood Ave., Glendale, AZ. Interment Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, AZ. 12/1/2006.

VALDEZ-DELGADO, Adelina
Adelina Valdez-Delgado, 59, of Cashion, Arizona, passed away on June 17, 2006. Visitation was Sunday, June 25,2006 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Mass of Christian Burial Monday, June 26, 2006, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 515 North 93rd Avenue, Tolleson, Arizona, Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Avondale, AZ Published in The Arizona Republic on 6/24/2006.

VALDIVIA, Andrew Lucero
1 Oct 1943 - 1 Apr 2006 Andrew Lucero Valdivia, 62, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away April 1, 2006. Services St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 3140 N. 51st Ave, Phoenix, AZ. Burial at Glendale Memorial Cemetery, Glendale, AZ. Abel Funeral Services & Chapel, 1627 N. 51st Ave, Phoenix, AZ. 4/6/2006.

VALDIVIA, Louis R.
Louis R. Valdivia, 88, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on June 26, 2006. He was a WW II Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife Alice of 62 years, son Louis Valdivia, daughters Betty Valdivia and Sharon Guajardo, brothers Danny & Albert Valdivia, sister Adelina Maldonado and 4 grandchildren. A Rosary was held at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. A Funeral Mass was at St. Agnes, 1954 N. 24th St., Phoenix. 7/1/2006.

VALDIVIA, Raul C.
Raul C. Valdivia, 48, of El Mirage, passed away September 6, 2004 in Sun City West. Visitation will be at Palm Funeral Home, 10761 W. Grand Ave, Sun City, AZ on Friday September 10, 2004 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm with rosary service at 7:00pm. Funeral service will be at Santa Teresita Church 14016 N. Verbena St, El Mirage, AZ on Saturday September 11, 2004 at 8:00am. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Funeral arrangements by Palm Funeral Home. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/10/2004.

VALDOVINOS, Pedro Duarte
Pedro Duarte Valdovinos, 34, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away Dec. 22, 2005. Private services. Samaritan Funeral Home. 1/3/2006.

VALENCIA, Abigil Esperanza Pantaleon
Abigil Esperanza Pantaleon Valencia, infant, of Phoenix, passed away on November 11, 2006. Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary 719 N. 27th Ave. 11/15/2006.

VALENCIA, Concepcion Castro
Concepcion Castro Valencia, 66, Phoenix, died 6-19-06. Rosary followed by Mass at South Mountain Mortuary. Burial at Greenwood Cemetery. The Arizona Republic on 6/23/2006.

VALENCIA, Ernest Greg
Ernest Greg Valencia, 51, of El Mirage, Arizona, passed away on September 19, 2006. He was born May 9, 1955 in Phoenix. Ernest is survived by his wife, Lucy Valencia; daughter, Tanya Valencia; son, Alex (Monica) Miranda; grandchildren, Andres and Giovanni Miranda; five brothers and two sisters. Visitation was held at Mercer Chapel, 1541 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix. Funeral mass was at St. Theresa Parish, 5045 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery, Avondale. 9/27/2006.

VALENCIA, Henry Lozano
Henry Lozano Valencia (KIKI), 56, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on July 17, 2006. Born in Carlsbad, NM on 12/25/49. Moved to Arizona in the 60's and joined the Navy in 1970. He married Virginia from Guam and lived in Guam for over 30 years. When his wife died 4 years ago, Henry moved back to Arizona in April of 2005. He is survived by 2 brothers and 3 sisters, Sammy Valencia, Manuel Valverde, Jr., Juana Aguilera, Yolanda Valenica and Lorna Aguilar and many nieces and nephews. Visitation and services were at Our Lady of Fatima, 1418 S. 17th Ave., Phoenix, AZ. Interment at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Universal Memorial Center. (602)252-6011. 7/25/2006.

VALENCIA, Hiliriva RIVAS
Tucson -- Mrs. Hiliriva Rivas Valencia is dead at 111. Believed to have been Tucson's oldest resident. Mrs. Valencia was born in Sonora, Mexico, and came to Arizona in 1912 to escape the raids of Pancho Villa. She had 13 brothers and sisters, many of whom lived to be more than 100. She had 16 children, 56 grandchildren, and more than 90 great-grandchildren. Thursday, May 4, 1967.

VALENCIA, Lucy Medina
Lucy Medina Valencia, age 80, passed away on June 23, 2006. Lucy was born on February 24, 1926 in Centerville, Arizona to Gorgonio and Margarita Medina. She was preceded in death by daughter Grace. Lucy is survived by her husband of 58 years, Frank Lopez Valencia; children: Rachel Ramirez (Arnold), Frances Miller (Phillip), Terry Federico (Mike), Frank Jr. (Joette), and Valerie McMahan (Todd); nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Other survivors include three sisters and one brother: Margaret Garcia, Felicitas Pino, Isabel Medina, and Joe Medina. Rosary and viewing was held at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, Arizona 85301. Funeral mass was at St. Raphael's Catholic Church, 5525 W. Acoma Rd., Glendale, Arizona 85306. Interment at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 6/27/2006.

VALENCIA, Maximo G.
Chandler - Maximo G. Valencia, 80, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of Arizona, died Dec. 1, 1982, at his home. He was born in Tubac and lived in Chandler 43 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Survivors include his sons, Jose, Carlos, Maximo, Jr., and Robert; daughters, Anita Puerta, Eva Arias, Frances Arballo, Elvira Martinez, Elena Ortiz, and Erminia and Rosa Valencia; 32 grandchildren. 12/3/1982.

VALENCIA, Rosemary Robestina
Rosemary Robestina Valencia, 57, of Mesa, an office manager, died May 17, 1994. She was born in Globe. Survivors include her father, Pete; sisters, Angelina H. Rivera and Lucille Rodriguez; and brother, Pete, Jr. Services National Memorial Park Cemetery. Contributions: American Cancer Society. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. Published May 19, 1994.

VALENCIA, Silvia V.
Silvia V. Valencia, 62, passed away on March 9, 2006 in Phoenix, Arizona. Viewing was held at her home on Sunday, March 12, 2006. Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church 909 E. Washington, Phoenix, AZ. Interment at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery in Phoenix, Arizona. 3/11/2006.

VALENCIA, Thomasa Mesquita
Thomasa Mesquita Valencia, 56, of Chandler died Dec. 27, 2005, in Tempe. An all night vigil was held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 5445 Calle San Angelo, Guadalupe. Burial at Guadalupe Cemetery. Tempe Mortuary. (480) 967-1643. East Valley Tribune 1/4/2006.

VALENTINE, Harold L.
65, came here in 1949 from Peekskill, N. Y., was superintendent of the Deer Valley Utilities Co. since 1959. No known survivors. St. Francis Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/22/1967.

VALENTINE, Holly Jeanine
Holly Jeanine Valentine, 51, of Flagstaff, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006. She was born on Sept. 11, 1955, in Lockport, N.Y., to Eugene and Gloria Salisbury. She moved with her family to Arizona in 1974. She met her husband, Gary, in Pinetop, Arizona. They moved to Flagstaff in 1989, and made it their permanent home. Mrs. Valentine is survived by her husband of 18 years, Gary Valentine; daughters, Tammy (Scott) Barnett and Heather (Jimmie) Peace; four grandchildren; sisters, Mary Rogers, Heather Salisbury, and Regina Salazar; and brother, Randy Salisbury. She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Salisbury, and one niece. Visitation and services were at Norvel Owens Mortuary. Donations may be made to Northland Hospice, PO Box 997, Flagstaff, AZ 86002 or Sunshine Rescue Mission, 124 S. San Francisco St., Flagstaff, AZ 86001. The Arizona Daily Sun 11/14/2006.

VALENTINE, Ida E.
4 Jan 1921 - 23 June 2006 Ida E. Valentine, 85, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away on June 23, 2006. Visitation and funeral service was at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria. 6/27/2006.

VALENTINE, Joseph R.
9 Aug 1920 - 27 Jan 2006 Joseph R. Valentine, 85, of Sun City West, AZ, passed away on January 27, 2006. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as Master Sergeant. A memorial service was held at Sun City West Christian Church, 20803 N. 151st Ave. Sun City West. Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel. 1/31/2006.

VALENTINE, Makayla Merrill
Makayla Merrill Valentine, infant daughter, of Glendale, AZ, passed away on December 21, 2006. Visitation at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E. Bell Rd. Donations can be made to the Banner Desert Medical Center NICU, 1400 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa, AZ, 85202. Hansen Mortuary. 12/23/2006.

VALENTINO, Laurie H.
4 Feb 1960 - 4 Jan 2006 Laurie H. Valentino, of Gilbert, AZ. passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2006. She is survived by Ken Bruck, daughter Jessica Bruck, sons Mark and Brian Huffman, mother Gertrude Valentino, brothers Joe and Chris Valentino, sisters Pat Fincher and Carole Leadbeater, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Donations may be made to The City of Gilbert, 50 E. Civic Center Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85296, to help build their new 'puppy park'. 1/11/2006.

VALENZUELA Eluteria Y.
25 April 1895 - 22 Oct 1979 Klondyke - Eluteria Y. Valenzuela, 84, died Oct. 22, 1979, at the Mount Graham Community Hospital in Sofford. Mrs. Valenzuela, a native of Mexico, moved to Bonita about 1902 and later to Klondyke. She was a housewife. Survivors include four sons, Cruz, Manuel, Torivio and Carlos; a daughter, Angelita Hernandez; six sisters; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Safford. Oct 25, 1979.

VALENZUELA, Anthony
Anthony Valenzuela, 27, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on December 25, 2005. Visitation and Funeral Services were private for the family. Universal Memorial Center. 1/1/2006.

VALENZUELA, Elias
20 Oct 1932 - 9 Apr 2006 Elias "Lee" Valenzuela, 73, Globe, Arizona, passed away April 9, 2006. Air Force - Korean War. Private Family Services. Miles Funeral Services Globe. The Arizona Republic on 4/14/2006.

VALENZUELA, Ernestine B.
30 Apr 1919 - 30 Mar 2006 Mrs. Ernestine B. Valenzuela, 86, of Globe, AZ, passed away March 30, 2006. Memorial Services at First Christian Church, 401 S. Broad St, Globe, AZ. Lamont Mortuary of Globe. The Arizona Republic on 4/2/2006.

VALENZUELA, Francisco F.
Gilbert -- Francisco F. Valenzuela, 60, was born in Tucson and resided in Gilbert 40 years, died Thurs., Aug. 31, 1967, in St. Joseph's Hospital. He was a farmer. Wife, Lucila; sons, Frank, Alfonso, and Raynaldo; daughters, Mrs. Clara MONTIJO, Mrs. Betty VEGA, Mrs. Carmen VALENZUELA, Mrs. Alita GUEVARA, all of Mesa; a sister out of state; and 20 grandchildren. Mass of Requiem was said at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Burial in Mesa Cemetery. 9/1/1967.

VALENZUELA, Freddy
19 May 1987 - 17 Apr 2006 Freddy Valenzuela 18, El Mirage, passed away on April 17, 2006. Visitation and Rosary at Palm Funeral Home. Mass at Santa Teresita Catholic Church, 14016 N. Verbena Street, El Mirage. Interment at Sunwest Cemetery, El Mirage. Palm Funeral Home 10761 Grand Avenue, Sun City. 4/25/2006.

VALENZUELA, George Y.
Glendale - George Y. Valenzuela, 63, a farm worker, died Wed., June 5, 1974, in a local hospital. He was born in Bisbee. Wife, Isabel; sons, Rosario, Frank, Manuel, Arnold and Garald; sisters, Juanita and Lula Cota; and 13 grandchildren. Rosary was in Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. Mass in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Burial in Glendale Memorial Park. 6/6/1974.

VALENZUELA, Ignacio
Ignacio "Nacho" Valenzuela, 37, of Raleigh, NC formerly of Phoenix, AZ, passed away July 2, 2006. Visitation at Mitchell Funeral Home 919-783-7128. Funeral Mass was July 7, 2006 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Raleigh, NC. 7/6/2006.

VALENZUELA, Javier
Javier Valenzuela, infant son of Maria and Javier A., of Phoenix, died May 5, 1994. Services were private. Romero and Boykins Mortuary. Friday, May 20, 1994.

VALENZUELA, Jesus A.
Jesus A. Valenzuela, 90, passed away at his home on March 22, 2006. He was born in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. Jesus was a gardener, landscaper and farm laborer in the Phoenix area for over 70 years. He is survived by his wife, Dominga; his sons and daughters: Jesse, Gloria (Antonio), David, Juanita, Fidel (Barbara), Alice, and Ernest; 23 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, and 25 great-great-grandchildren. Green Acres Funeral Home, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. Funeral Mass at St. Margaret's Catholic Church, 2435 E. McArthur Drive, Tempe. Interment at Green Acres Cemetery. 3/26/2006.

VALENZUELA, John
John H. Valenzuela, 22, of 1752 W. Hidalgo, who worked for the Garrett Turbine Corporation, died December 31, 1981, at 3429 E. Van Buren. Mr. Valenzuela, who was born in Phoenix, is survived by his parents, John and Esther Valenzuela; four brothers and three sisters. Rosary was at St. Catherine's of Sienna, 6401 S. Central. Mass was at the church. Botimer Mortuary made arrangements. 4-Jan-1982

VALENZUELA, Johnny J.
Johnny J. Valenzuela, 76, of Queen Valley, AZ, passed away on 8/27/06. Apache Junction Mortuary, 398 Old West Highway, Apache Junction, AZ 85219. The Arizona Republic on 9/2/2006.

VALENZUELA, Jordan Isaiah
Jordan Isaiah Valenzuela, infant, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on March 16, 2006. Graveside Service at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 2300 W. Van Buren, Phoenix. The Arizona Republic 4/7/2006.

VALENZUELA, Jose Humberto
Jose Humberto Valenzuela "Diablo", 62, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 21, 2004. Vigil at Family Home (call Advantage Maryvale for info 623-846-1914) 12:00 pm Friday, October 1, 2004 until 8:00 am, Saturday, October 2, 2004 and 9:00-11:00 am, Saturday October 2, prior to Service. Services 11:00 am, Saturday, October 2, 2004 at Memory Mausoleum Chapel, 719 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix, Arizona with Burial to follow at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 2300 W. Van Buren, Phoenix, Arizona. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

VALENZUELA, Luis Quintin
Luis Quintin Valenzuela, 92, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2006. Born in Nogales, Arizona on October 31, 1914, he is survived by his children: Bartolo, Luis Jr., Paulino, Barbara, Elsa, 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. As 'Martin Beteme', he was a member and veteran of the 'Tercer Batallion'. He retired as a heavy-duty machine operator with the Salt River Project. 'Velorio' night vigil was held at his Daughter Barbara's home in Guadalupe, AZ. Mass was at Santa Lucia Church in Guadalupe. 12/21/2006.

VALENZUELA, Manuel
Manuel C. Valenzuela, 62, who was born in Tucson and was owner-operator of Carolina's Mexican Food Restaurant the past seven years, died Oct. 17, 1979. Mr. Valenzuela, of Tempe, had been a businessman in the Valley most of his life. He was a World War II veteran and a member of American Legion Post 41. Survivors include his wife, Carolina; sons, Joe A. and Edward A.; a brother and eight grandchildren. Rosary was in Whitney & Murphy Chapel. Mass in St. Anthony Church. The AZ Republic 19 Oct 1979.

VALENZUELA, Manuel C.
Manuel C. Valenzuela, 80, of Peoria passed away November 9, 2006. He was born on July 6, 1925 in Los Angeles, California to Ignacio and Marie Valenzuela. Manuel served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Norma, son Butch Valenzuela, grandchildren Cory and Kaylan Valenzuela, sisters Mary Lou Yamamoto, and Rita (Rueben) Carroll, brother Tony C. (Frances B.) Valenzuela, nephew Alan Okabayashi and niece Diana Okabayashi. He is preceded in death by brothers Frank and Blackie Valenzuela. Donations may be made to the fraternal order of Eagles Cancer Fund, 7575 N. 67th Ave. in Glendale. Visitation with a Rosary was held at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave in Glendale. A Funeral Mass was at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 5614 W. Orangewood Ave in Glendale. Burial at Resthaven Park Cemetery in Glendale. 11/12/2006.

VALENZUELA, Maria
Maria Valenzuela, 54 passed away on August 31, 2004 in Phoenix, AZ. Visitation will be Thursday, September 2 from 5-8pm with 7pm Rosary at Universal Memorial Center, 1100 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix. Mass will be Friday, September 3rd at 10:30am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 909 E. Washington St., Phoenix. Service entrusted to Universal Memorial Center, 602-252-6011. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/2/2004.

VALENZUELA, Marie
Marie Valenzuela, 71, 1616 W. Glendale, died Sep. 2, 1967, at her home. Miss Valenzuela was a registered nurse who graduated from St. Joseph's School of Nursing. She was born in Tucson and moved to Phoenix 44 years ago. She worked as a school nurse in the Litchfield public Schools for 20 years and was a member of the Third Order of St. Mary's Altar Society. She is survived by five brothers, A. M. of Patagonia, Val of Tucson, Fred of Naco, David of Tucson and Ernest of Arivaca; four sisters, Sr. Mary Louise of Tucson, Mrs. Bessie RODRIQUEZ of Tucson, Mrs. Carrie MONTOYA of Patagonia and Mrs. Clara YANEZ of Phoenix. Mass of Requiem was celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 231 N. 3rd St. Burial at St. Francis Cemetery. 9/4/1967.

VALENZUELA, Mary Luzy
15 Jan 1937 - 25 Dec 2005 Mary Luzy "Chata" Valenzuela entered into rest on December 25, 2005. She is survived by her sister Dora Moya, and her two brothers Frank and Tony Valenzuela. She is now reunited with her parents Pablo and Carmen Valenzuela and her twin sister Cruzita. A Memorial Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 5614 W. Orangewood Ave., Glendale. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, Glendale, AZ. 1/4/2006.

VALENZUELA, Nicolas V.
Guadalupe - Nicolas V. Valenzuela, 48, a farm worker who was born in Arizona, died Sat., July 13, 1974, in Tempe Community Hospital. Daughter, Mary Lou Valenzuela; sister, Maria Alvarez; and brothers, jose, Bandacio, Juan and Guierllermo. Rosary in Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial in Guadlaupe Cemetery. 7/19/74.

VALENZUELA, Pete
Pete Valenzuela, 68, passed away May 15, 2006. For information call Harper Funeral Home 602-243-3961 Published 6/7/2006.

VALERO, Christopher L.
Christopher L. Valero, 38, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away on June 18, 2006. A visitation and funeral service was held at Crystal Rose Funeral Home in Tolleson. 7/4/2006.

VALIGORSKY, John M.
John M. Valigorsky, 93, of Phoenix, passed away on June 17, 2006. Visitation and services were at Best Funeral Services, 9380 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. 6/20/2006.

VALLE, Ignacio R.
Ignacio R. Valle "Nicle", 72 of Guadalupe, AZ passed away on May 28, 2006. An Arizona native, Ignacio was born in Kyrene, AZ on Oct. 5, 1933. He is survived by his wife Socorro of 50 years, and 4 sons, Frank (Julie), Martin (Evelyn), Arturo (Christina), Jesse (Mary), and 2 daughters, Minnie (Bert) Uribe and Rosa (Manuel) Corrales. Tata to 13 grandchildren and brother to Gerardo. Visitation and rosary were at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave. Mass of Christian Burial was at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 5445 Calle San Angelo, Guadalupe, AZ. Burial at Resthaven Park Cemetery, Phoenix., AZ. 6/1/2006.

VALLE, Raymond
Raymond Valle, 41, of Phoenix, a truck driver, died Feb. 5, 1994. He was born in Phoenix. Survivors include his daughter, Reyna; sisters, Martha Castro and Jenney; and brother, Reynaldo. Visitation Crystal Rose Funeral Home, 9155 W. Van Buren, Tolleson. Services Our lady of Fatima, 1414 S. 17th Ave. Thursday, February 10, 1994.

VALLE, Refugio
Refugio Valle, 73, of Mesa, passed away on June 6, 2006. Services were at Community Church of New Thought 5013 E. Broadway, Mesa, Az. Angels Cremation & Burial. 6/8/2006.

VALLEE, Andre N.
Andre N. Vallee, 80, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away September 14, 2006. He was born on December 25, 1925 in Bay City, MI. He graduated from University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and received his Masters in Accounting in 1968 from Arizona State University. He was preceded in death by his wife Holly. Survivors include his daughter, Andrea Matheus, Cary, NC, sister; Helene (John) Berger, Las Vegas, NV and two grandchildren; Lindsay and Amy Matheus. Visitation and Services at A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road. 9/15/2006.

VALLEJO, Carlos J.
6 May 1943 - 18 Feb 2006 Dr. Carlos J. Vallejo was a professor at ASU the past 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Delia of 38 years, daughter, Lisa Alvarado, Son, Chris Vallejo and grandchildren, Paul, Katrina, Mercedes, Marisa, and Giselle. A rosary and memorial service were at Falconer Funeral home 251 W Juniper, Gilbert. A mass was at Christ the King Church, 1551 East Dana Ave., Mesa. 2/22/2006.

VALLEJOS, Raymond
Raymond Vallejos, 65, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on July 26, 2006. Raymond was born on June 28, 1941 in New Mexico and moved to Arizona in the early 60's. He is survived by his wife Jessie. Five children, Elizabeth, Anthony, Michael, Rosemary, and Eleanor and 13 grandchildren. Memorial services were held at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. 7/30/2006 - 8/6/2006.

VALLEJOS-GOMEZ, Anthony Armando
Anthony Armando Vallejos-Gomez, 13, of Phoenix, passed away on March 30, 2006. Services were held at Phoenix First Apostolic, 2029 E. Baseline Rd, Phoenix, Az. Allen Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic on 4/5/2006.

VALLES, Bobby Romero
Bobby R. Valles, 16, a student at Bostrom School, was dead on arrival Sept. 30, 1980, at John C. Lincoln Hospital after he was involved in a car-bicycle accident at 3400 Grand. He was born in Phoenix. Parents, Mr./Mrs. Felipe Valles; six sisters and three brothers. 5 Oct 1980.

VALLES-WEBER, Kimberly Dawn
Kimberly Dawn Valles-Weber, 39, of Phoenix, passed away on April 10, 2006. Funeral services were held at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary 719 N. 27th Ave. Contributions to the National Breast Cancer Coalition 1-800-622-2838 4/15/2006.

VALLETTA, Richard F.
Richard (Rick) F. Valletta died on July 14, 2006 after a brave battle with cancer. He was a veteran of the Viet Nam war and received 2 purple hearts and a bronze star. Rick was preceded in death by his son Jimmy in 2005. Rick is survived by Nancy, his children, Gina and Frank; his brother James and his wife Jan, their two children Allison and Emily; and his grandchildren, Vanessa and Luca. Visitation and services at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave. Rick and Jimmy's remains were buried together at City of Mesa Cemetery, Mesa, AZ. 7/18/2006.

VALLEY, Frances Claire
Frances Claire Valley, Phoenix, passed away November 8, 2006. Franny joins her mom and dad, Stella and Ray, brothers Dom, Little Ray, Art, and Bill, sisters Therese, Francella, and Phyllis, and grandson Divin. Born November 24, 1938 in Wayne, MI where she was raised by her mom and dad, Stella and Ray Kline. Franny was the youngest of 13 children. In 1961, Franny married George Valley. Franny is survived by her husband of 45 years George, Bart, daughter Sheila McBrinn and husband Bob, daughter Therese Sanchez and husband Troy, son Jim and wife Patrice, son Joe and wife Joanna, daughter Stasia Stoffey and husband Mike, son Tom, grandchildren Gabe, Olivia, Nick, Ashley, Alyssa, Matt, Emma, Jack, sisters Dee, Celine, Mary, brothers Jim, and David. Memorial services were held at the Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E. Lincoln Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253. Memorials may be made to the Huntington's Disease Society of America 505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 902, New York, NY 10018. www.hdsa.org 11/12/2006 - 11/16/2006.

VALPEY-JOHNSON, Mary
Mary Valpey-Johnson, 81, of Mesa, Arizona passed away Sunday April 09, 2006 after a brief illness. Born in London, England, she came to this country as a war bride. She is survived by her six children, one foster child, and six grandchildren. She has been active in community theatres in Massachusetts and Tempe, Arizona. No services were held. Allen Funeral Home. 4/12/2006.

VALTIERRA, Cheserae Monique
Cheserae Monique Valtierra, 17, of Globe, AZ, passed away November 27, 2006. Rosary and services were at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 201 S. Broad St, Globe, AZ. Contributions to: 4-H Livestock, P.O. Box 1337, Globe, AZ, 85502. 12/1/2006.

VAMOS, Mary
Mary Vamos, 80, of Phoenix, passed away on March 8, 2006, Service Saturday, March 11, 2006 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness 4806 W. Saguaro Park Lane, Glendale, Az. Best Funeral Services Chapel - Peoria, Az. 3/11/2006.

VAN, Donald
6 March 1956 - 31 Oct 1979 Buckeye - Services for Donald Van, 23, of 408 S. Fifth St., who was stabbed to death Oct. 31, 1979, in a fight with a fellow worker at Liberty Gin, were at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Allenville. He was born in Phoenix and is survived by his son, Donald, Jr.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Odell Van; seven sisters and five brothers. The Arizona Republic Sunday, November 4, 1979.

VANAKEN, Harrison
Harrison Van Aken, Jr., 93, of Mesa, Ariz., died November 24, 2006. He was born December 20, 1912, to Harrison and Susan Welch Van Aken in Sterling, Kan. He is survived by his wife R. Gayl of Mesa, son David (Linda) of Jacksonville, Ill.; son Richard Price (Helen) of Bloomingdale, Ill.; grandchildren Kristin and Ryan Van Aken of Jacksonville, Ill., Harrison IV (Lisa) of Denver, Co., Katie and Thomas of Bloomingdale and Michelle Price of Schaumburg, Ill.; and great-grandchildren Claire Van Aken of Jacksonville and Zeffy Price of Bloomingdale, Ill; and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his son Harrison III, brothers John (Gertrude) and David (Bonnie), and son David Price (Gail). He married Albina Osipowich, who preceded him in death in 1965. He later married R. Gayl Williams on July 16, 1975. Visitation and services were at Mountain View Mortuary Chapel, 7900 E. Main Street, Mesa. Memorials can be made to the Church of the Master, 6659 East University Drive, Mesa, 85205, Attn: Pastor Malcom Davis. 11/28/2006.

VANBODEGON, Rose Ann
17 October 1926 - 22 December 2006 Rose Ann VanBodegon, 80, of Glendale, AZ, passed away on December 22, 2006. No local Services. Arrangements by Advantage Golden Door Chapel, Youngtown, AZ 12/28/2006.

VANBUSKIRK, Wanda D.
6 Sept 1934 - 16 Feb 2006 Wanda D. VanBuskirk, 71, of Gilbert, passed away on Febuary 16, 2006, Services in Texas. Contributions: Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation 1332 N. Halsted St Suite 201, Chicago, Ill 60622. Angels Cremation & Burial 2/21/2006.

VANCE, Denee J.
Denee J. Vance, 58, of Apache Junction, Arizona, passed away on June 21, 2006. Funeral arrangements Apache Junction Mortuary 480-982-7721. The Arizona Republic on 6/29/2006.

VANCE, Eileen Frances
Eileen Frances Vance, 78, of Prescott passed from this world on April 7, 2006. She was born February 23, 1928 in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of John C. and Cecilia R. (Geiger) Ryan. She moved to Phoenix in 1951 and worked for the telephone company. She retired in 1978 with over 25 years of service. She moved to Prescott in 2002 family. Eileen was preceded in death by her husband Albert Q. Vance, Sr. and an older brother Albert Ryan. Eileen is survived by her son Albert Q. Vance, Jr. (Lynnette) of Moore, OK and her daughter Ann E. Naughton (Dennis) of Prescott, AZ and her grandchildren Ashley Anne, Nicholas, Katherine, Ashley Marie, Christopher, Kimberly, Spencer and Eric. She also leaves behind three sisters, Dorothy (Tom) Ockuly of Phoenix, AZ, Virginia Crouse of Cleveland, OH and Cecilia Mikla of Cleveland, OH and a brother, John (Pat) Ryan of Prescott. Eileen's caregiver since 2004 was Teresa Martinez. T A funeral mass was held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 11001 N. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ. Entombment at St. Francis Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th St. Hansen Mortuary. 4/11/2006.

VANCE, Lena Jean
Lena Jean Vance, 56, a resident of Phoenix 40 years, died Mon., Sep. 4, 1967, in St. Joseph's Hospital. She was born in Foster, OK and was a member of Laurel Chapter 30 of the Order of Eastern Star. Husband, Leslie; sons, Richard of Phoenix and Robert of Westport, Connecticut; mother, Mrs. Lena TRIGARTHEN of Paso Robles, CA; a sister out of state; and four grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 9/6/1967.

VANCE, Lily A.
Tempe - Lily A. Vance, 69, of Tempe, died Oct. 30, 1982, at John C. Lincoln Hospital. Mrs. Vance was born in Durango, Colorado, and moved to Arizona from California 24 years ago. She is survived by her husband, Leonard C.; son, Philip; stepson, Dewey; stepmother, Myrtle Strom; and two sisters. Services were at Carr Memorial Chapel, 26 E. Fifth St., Tempe. Published in The Arizona Republic Sunday, October 31, 1982.

VANCE, Marbry Lewis
Marbry Lewis Vance, 85, of Show Low, passed away on January 23, 2006. Funeral Services at the Show Low Downtown Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Owens Mortuary. 1/26/2006.

VANCE, Margaret Jean
Avondale - Margaret Jean Vance, 25, died Jan. 28, 1980, in Phoenix General Hospital. Miss Vance moved to Arizona in 1959 from Texas. Surviving are her parents, Hugh and Conchita Vance and two brothers. Services were in First Southern Baptist Church, 19 N. Central. Published 1/31/1980.

VANCE, Violet E.
Violet E. Vance, 77, of Prescott, died Feb. 12, 1994. She was born in North Carolina and was a homemaker. Survivors include her daughter, Nila Jean Shaffer; sons, Ronnie Dean and Gary; sister, Stella Knapp; brother, Clarence Welch. Published in the Arizona Republic 2/15/1994.

VANCOONEY, Leila
Leila Van Cooney of Mesa, AZ, born Oct. 14, 1923 in Langville, Ohio passed away June 25, 2006. She is survived by her husband of 64 years Clyde Van Cooney, sons Woody (Susan) and Bill (Terri), daughters Joan Wiegele (Bill), 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, and 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Services were at Carr Tenney Mortuary, 2621 S. Rural Rd., Tempe. 6/27/2006.

VANCOURT, Freda Virginia
Freda Virginia Van Court, 85, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on June 3, 2006. She was born July 26, 1920 in Vincennes, Indiana and was raised in El Paso, TX. Freda was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard from 1943 to 1946. She was preceded in death by her mother Lois Van Court; sister, Polly Alexander; brother, Allan Van Court; nephews David and George Alexander; and friend Louise Jacques. Freda is survived by her nephews Allan and Jay Alexander; "adopted daughters" Mary and Deb; grandson Trevor; her "trips" Talia, Stefani, Erika; her best friend Margaret. Memorial service was held at Paradise Sunset Chapel, 3934 E. Indian School Rd. 6/7/2006 - 6/8/2006.

VANCRAENENBROECK, Frederick H.
Frederick H. VanCraenenbroeck, 95, a retired civil engineer who was a veteran of both the Spanish-American War and World War I, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 1970, in Phoenix VA hospital. Mr. Van Craenenbroeck was employed from 1935 to 1950 by the US Public Housing Authority in Seattle before retiring to Phoenix 20 years ago. He was born in Chicago and was graduated from the Armour Institute of Engineering. He was a member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Nell. Cremation followed services in the church. 12/12/1970.

VANDAVEER, Esther Lillian
16 June 1903 - 23 Oct 1979 Scottsdale - Services for Esther Lillian Vandaveer, 76, who moved here in 1974 from Ohio and died Oct. 23, 1979, in her home, were in First Baptist Church of Scottsdale. Mrs. Vandaveer had been a member of the Scottsdale Bowling League. She is survived by her children, Marjorie Rymer and Fredrick E.; four grandchildren; a sister and a brother. Arrangements at Messinger Mortuary. 10/26/1979.

VANDEMARK, Richard Wayne
Richard Wayne Vandemark, Jr., 43, of Show Low, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2006. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving as a Ranger. Funeral services were held at Black's Mortuary Chapel in Show Low. 9/16/2006.

VANDENBARK, Della Mae
Della Mae Vandenbark, 79, who moved to Phoenix in 1936 from Newark, OH, died Thurs., May 11, 1967, in her home. Mrs. Vandenbark had been a 50-year member of the Pythian Sisters. She was born in Edinburg, VA. Survivors include her husband, Wellington; a daughter, Emogene Vandenbark of Phoenix; three sisters and two brothers out of state. Cremation. 5/13/1967.

VANDENBERG, Nedra
Nedra Vandenberg, 69, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on July 15, 2006. Services will be held in Washington at a later date. 7/26/2006.

VANDENBURG, William A.
William A. "Bill" Van Den Burg, 81, of Independence died July 15, 2006. Bill was born in Kansas City, Missouri on June 23, 1925 the son of Antonius P. "Tony" and Elizabeth Louise (Voss) Van Den Burg. He was a graduate of Shawnee Mission North High School. He was a Navy Corpsman and was assigned to the 4th Marine Division of the 23rd Battalion. He served during World War II in the Battles of Roi Namur, Tinian, Saipan and Iwo Jima and was awarded two purple hearts and recommended for the Bronze Star. He lived in Phoenix from 1967 until 1986 when he returned to the Kansas City area. He married Alice Irene Garrett in Olathe, Kansas on September 22, 1945. She survives. He is also survived by four daughters: Alice "Lynn" Yeamans and her husband Ken of Cibilo, Tx., "Mary" Louise Johnson and her husband Harley of Gardner, Ks., Virginia Anne "Jenny" Davis and her husband Jerry of Peebles, Ohio and Lora Jane "Lori" Van Becelaere of Independence, twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Rita Schmidt, a daughter Rita Lorene Van Den Burg who died on February 16, 1960 and a granddaughter Katherine "Kathy" Anne (Yeamans) Rager. Speaks Suburban Chapel made arrangements. Parish Rosary and Mass of Christian Burial were celebrated at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Independence. Interment at St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Lenexa with military honors. The Arizona Republic on 7/18/2006.

VANDENBURGH, Howard M.
Howard M. Van Denburgh, 74, an attorney in Phoenix since 1922, died May 4, 1967, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Van Denburgh was a member of Masonic Lodge 2, State Bar of AZ, Maricopa County Bar Assn, Arizona Club, Luke-Greenway American Legion, and was a veteran of World War I. He was born in Chatham, VA, and came here from Richmond, VA. Survivors include his wife, Ruth B.; two sons, Frank of Kansas City and Robert of Phoenix; two brothers and two sisters out of state; and five grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 5/5/1967.

VANDERHOFF, Floyd Roland
Floyd Roland Vanderhoff, 52, of Phoenix, passed away on June 5, 2006. Memorial service was Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at Paradise Sunset Chapel Funeral Home. 6/12/2006.

VANDERHOOF, H. William
H. William Vanderhoof, 60, a retired executive for the Bankers Trust Co. of New York, died Thurs., Dec. 10, 1970, in Phoenix Baptist Hospital of a heart attack. Mr. Vanderhoof moved here in July of this year from Huntington, N.Y. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; a daughter, Mrs. Marilyn Currie of Phoenix; a son, William, and a brother, both of New York, and four grandchildren. Burial in Glendale Resthaven Cemetery. 12/12/1970.

VANDERLAAN, Marjory Mackus
Marjory Mackus VanderLaan, 89, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on September 24, 2006. She was born on October 5, 1916 in Ottawa County, Michigan. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Arnold; son, John (Joan) VanderLaan, daughter Marjory (Blanhue) Williams, and grandson Matthew VanderLaan. A memorial service was held at the Phoenix Christian Reformed Church. 10/4/2006 - 10/5/2006.

VANDERPOOL, Bert T.
Bert T. Vanderpool, 43, of Prescott, Arizona, passed away July 10, 2006. Memorial Service Friday July 14, 2006 at Calvary Chapel, 2313 E. Hwy 69, Prescott, AZ 86301. Best Funeral Services, Inc. North Central Chapel. 7/13/2006.

VANDERWEYDEN, Allen J.
Dr. Allen J. VanderWeyden, 87, of Scottsdale, died on June 30, 2006 at Hospice of the Valley. He was born July 21, 1918 in Cripple Creek, Colorado. He graduated with honors and a BS degree in chemistry from Colorado College. After he earned a PhD in chemistry at Massachusetts Institute of Technology his career included the highest recognition of the Atomic Energy Commission as a leader in nuclear reactor development. Allen is survived by his wife of 30 years, Joanne; sons, Kim, Craig and Kerry; stepdaughter, Sally Wilson; stepsons, David Wright and Scott Wright; and eleven grandchildren. Life-Paths Funeral Home. 7/5/2006.

VANDERZEE, Regina E.
1 Dec 1949 - 26 Jan 2006 Regina E. Van Der Zee, age 56, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away January 26, 2006. Services at Scottsdale Bible Church Worship Center, 7601 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Allen Funeral Home. 2/4/2006.

VANDEUSEN, Mark Pullen
Mark Pullen VanDeusen, 50, formerly of Chandler, AZ, died on Wednesday, May 31, 2006, due to complications of surgery and cancer. A Memorial service was held at Chapin Baptist Church with Rev. Dan Ratchford and Rev. Tim Hanley officiating. Mr. VanDeusen was born July 7, 1955 in Rochester, NY. He was a graduate of Williamson Central High School '73, Williamson, NY and the University of Rochester '77, Rochester, NY. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Deobrah Burkeen VanDeusen; children, Kayce VanDeusen of Chandler, AZ, Kourtney VanDeusen of Chapin and Kyle VanDeusen of Chapin; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Peter (Denise) VanDeusen of Miami, FL, Jeffrey (Janice) VanDeusen of Williamson, NY; and one sister, Sarah VanDeusen of Marietta, GA. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Chapin Chapel. (803) 359-6118 6/8/2006.

VANDEVER, James A.
6 Nov 1911 - 27 Jan 1980 James A. Vandever, 68, who lived in Arizona 44 years, died Jan. 27, 1980, in Maryvale Hospital. He was a retired maintenance employee of the Glendale High School District. Survived by wife, Mary; children, Lora Wheeler, LaWanda Houser, Gerald, Gary, Leon and Ronald; a sister; 19 grandchildren. Published 1/30/1980.

VANDEWALLE, Jerry Francis
Jerry Francis Van De Walle, 54, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on March 6. 2006, A Memorial Service was held Saturday, March 18, 2006, at Bunker's University Chapel, 3529 East University Drive., Mesa, Arizona. 3/15/2006.

VANDIVER, Homer "Van"
Homer "Van" Vandiver, 76, a former bartender at Kay's Happy Landing who was in the auto salvage business after moving here 38 years ago from Indiana, died Oct. 24, 1979, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. Mr. Vandiver is survived by his children, Helen M. Cosimo, Barbara Fultz and Bob G.; a sister, a brother; 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Services in Grimshaw Bloom Chapel, 3800 S. Central. The AZ Republic Oct. 26, 1979, p. C11.

VANDOREN, Clifford L.
17 Nov 1907 - 9 Jan 1976. Clifford L. Van Doren, 68, retired owner of Republic Van Lines, was born in Phoenix and died Friday, Jan. 9, 1976, in a Mesa hospital. Survivors include a sister. Greenwood Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. 1/11/1976.

VANDUSEN, William Elsworth
William "Doc" E. Van Dusen, 84, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away July 7, 2006. Bill was born in Putnam County, Illinois. He served in the US Marines in WW II. He survived by his wife Vesta, children Dale Van Dusen (Kathy), Sharon Dyke and Dean Friend (Elizabeth): 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren. Services at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St. 7/12/2006 - 7/13/2006.

VANDUZER, John Layton
John Layton VanDuzer, 84, passed away January 19, 2006 in Peoria, AZ. He is survived by a son, Bruce VanDuzer; 3 daughters, Penny Weber, Tina Gordon, Vicki Huck; a step-daughter, Janet Burroughs; 2 step-sons, William Thompson III and Wayne Thompson. He also has 9 grandchildren, James, John, Dana, Candy, Jessie, John, Holly, Devin and Jesse. 6 step grandchildren, Michelle, Nicole, Young Nam, Kayong, Kasung, Keji and 6 great-grandchildren. John was a WWII veteran in the US Army and the U.S. Marines. Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Graveside service Friday, Jan. 27, 2006 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ. 1/25/2006.

VANDUZER, John Layton
John Layton Van Duzer, 84, passed away January 19, 2006 in Peoria, AZ. He was preceded in death by his wife Audrey and his daughter Carol Wise. He is survived by a sister, Beverly Eiswerth, a son, Bruce Van Duzer, 3 daughters, Penny Weber, Tina Gordon, Vicki Huck; 1 step daughter, Janet Burroughs; 2 step sons, William Thompson III and Wayne Thompson. He also has 9 grandchildren, James, John, Dana, Candy, Jessie, John, Holly, Devin and Jesse. 6 step grandchildren, Michelle, Nicole, Young Nam, Kayong, Kasung, Keji and 6 great grandchildren. John was a WWII veteran in the US Army and the U.S. Marines. Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Graveside service at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ. 1/25/2006 - 1/26/2006.

VANDY, Richard B.
Richard B. Vandy, 76, of Sun City West, was born in Des Plaines, Illinois, and died Oct. 31, 1994. He was retired chairman of the board for Vandy Craft, Inc. Survivors include his daughters, Susan Sgrignoli, Mary Wickersham, Patricia Hogle, Judith Nelson, Kathleen Goski and Barbara Mohr; brother, Pierce R. Ryan; 17 grandchildren. 2 Nov 1994.

VANDYKE, Edward
Scottsdale - Edward Van Dyke, 69, a retired switchman with Southern Pacific Railroad, died Dec. 26, 1982, in Scottsdale. Mr. Van Dyke was born in Chicago and moved to Phoenix 38 years ago. He was a member of Phoenix Christian Reformed Church. He is survived by his wife, Alice; daughters, Lois, Carol and Sharon; son, Don; a sister, 10 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services were Wednesday, December 29, 1982, at Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 N. 27th Ave. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Phoenix Christian Grade School or the Cancer Society. Published in The Arizona Republic Wednesday, December 29, 1982.

VANDYKE, Janice Lea
Janice Lea Van Dyke, 58, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away September 12, 2006. She was born on April 11, 1948 in Chicago, IL. Survivors include her mother; Betty Van Dyke, sisters; Judy Vandernord, Sharon Van Dyke and Susan Perrin. Visitation and services were at A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Published 9/15/2006 - 9/16/2006.

VANELL, Karen Sue
17 June 1948 - 9 December 2006 Karen Sue Vanell, 58, of Gilbert passed away Dec. 9, 2006. Karen moved to Arizona in 1973 from Oklahoma and was a nurse at Gilbert High School. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence, daughter, Kristen Emily Kaps-Smith; her mother, Evelyn West; two sisters, Joy Hinkel and Jane Rogers and brother Kenneth West, all of Oaklahoma. She was preceded in death by her father, Reginald West and brothers, George and Raymond West. Services were held at Gilbert Christian Church, 326 E Guadalupe, Gilbert. Contributions: American Cancer Society 2929 E. Thomas, Phoenix, Az 85016. Angels Cremation & Burial Services of Mesa. 12/14/2006. 12/12/2006.

VanERSTVELDE, Joseph C.
Joseph C. Van Erstvelde, 71, 4420 S. 18th Pl., came to Phoenix 36 years ago from Chelsea, Iowa, and died Oct. 24, 1979, in a local hospital. He had retired from Read Mulfan Auto Agency and was in the senior volunteer program at Holy Family Center. Surviving are his wife, Louise; children, Janic Kimel, and Charles; three sisters and two brothers. Rosary and Mass were in the Holy Family Center, 6802 S. 24th St. 26 Oct 1979

VANGILSE-WEISSEL, Helga
June 10, 1940 - December 17, 2006 Helga "Boma" van Gilse-Weissel, 66, passed away on Sunday morning, December 17, 2006. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Henricus "Dick" van Gilse, daughters Paula Tims (Kenneth) and Marion Droge (Erik), son Richard (Wendy Christensen), grandchildren Eric, Madelaine, Danielle, Claudia, Max, Jason, Jules, Isabella, and a soon-to-be-born grandson, brother Gunther Weissel of Vienna, Austria, sister Maria Francis of Laguna Beach, California and numerous in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. Helga moved to the Encanto area of Phoenix from New York in 1967. A mass was held on Thursday, January 4th at St. Gregory's Church in Phoenix. The Arizona Republic 12/29/2006 - 12/31/2006.

VANGORP, Lenore Beulah
Lenore Beulah Van Gorp, 81, of Phoenix passed away February 7, 2006. Lenore was born April 23, 1924 in Des Moines, Iowa. Survived by husband, Harold. They were married June 30, 1949. Daughter Judy Nilsson of Mission, TX, sons Dennis of Superior, AZ and Greg of Flagstaff, AZ; five grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Visitation and services at Green Acres Chapel of Light, 401 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale. 2/12/2006.

VANGUNDY, DeLoyce J.
De Loyce J. Van Gundy, 69, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away September 8, 2004. Born in Omaha, NE, she came to Arizona 30 years ago. She was a retired accountant. Her husband Paul Van Gundy, sister Nat Heskett and brother Dick Mason survive her. Private services to be held. Arrangements by Messinger Indian School Mortuary, Scottsdale, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/11/2004.

VANHAFTEN, Francess Anetta
Francess Anetta Van Haften passed away on September 13, 2006. Visitation and Services were at Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery. 10940 E. Chandler Heights Blvd. Chandler, Az. 85248 9/17/2006.

VANHAREN, Louis Daniel
Louis "Louie" Daniel Van Haren, 83, of Florence, AZ died December 10, 2006. Louie was a WW2 veteran in the U.S. Navy. Visitation and funeral services were at Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 221 E. 8th St, Florence, AZ. Interment at Florence Cemetery, Florence, AZ. Simes Mortuaries Florence Chapel. 12/14/2006.

VANHOFF, Linda Joyce (Pazzelli)
13 Oct 1950 - 25 April 2006 Linda Joyce Van Hoff (Pazzelli), 55, of Mesa, AZ, passed on Tuesday, April 25, 2006. Visitation and services were at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel 6747 E Broadway Rd, Mesa. Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park & Funeral Care. 4/30/2006.

VANHOLTEN, Julius Karel
Julius Karel Van Holten, 67, of Casa Grande, AZ. passed away January 20, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army. Visitation and services at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1555 N. Colorado St., Casa Grande. Contributions may be made to RTA Hospice & Palliative Care, 1675 E. Monument Plaza Dr., Casa Grande, AZ 85222. 1/25/2006.

VANHOOSEAR, Marie
Marie VanHoosear, 83, Phoenix, Arizona passed away on Aug. 30, 2004. Private services were held. A. L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/2/2004.

VANHORN, Donald W.
Donald W. Van Horn, 71, of Prescott, a rancher, died July 31, 1994. He was born in Eagle, Colorado, and was member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his daughters, Donna and Debbie; sons, John, Tom, Bret and Tod; and 12 grandchildren. Services Friday, Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 719 N. 27th Ave. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, Prescott. August 4, 1994.

VANHORNE, Mrs. Jean
Globe - Funeral services for Mrs. Jean Vanhorne, 70, owner of the Vanhorne Cottages here who died Friday, January 29, 1960, at her home, will be tomorrow at Walker's Globe Mortuary. Bishop H. J. Pace of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will officiate. Graveside services will be conducted by the Pythian Sisters, Monroe Temple No. 4, at the Globe Cemetery. Mrs. Vanhorne, born in Socorro, N.M., had been a resident of the Globe-Miami area for 58 years. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and the Pythian Sisters. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Helen Merrill, Vista, California; a son, Harold S. Lee, Cupertino, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Portia A. Erickson and Mrs. Helen Evans, both of Globe; and a grandson. The Arizona Republic Monday, 1 February 1960.

VANHOUTEN, Helen M.
Sun City - Helen M. VanHouten, 100, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 1974, in her home at 10202 Burns Drive. Survivors include her son, F. Kenneth VanHouten. Services and burial were in Irvington, N.J. Lundberg Golden Door Chapel handled arrangements. 10/25/1974.

VANHULST, Winona Myrtle
Winona Myrtle Van Hulst, 66, of Gilbert, died Tuesday, March 29, 1977, in Desert Samaritan Hospital. She was a former aircraft assembler. Survived by husband, Wilfred, a daughter, Artie Nichols; seven grandchildren, two brothers and a sister. Bueler Mortuary. Arizona Republic 4/1/1977.

VANKANNEL, Lola M.
Lola M. Vankannel, 83, of Mesa, died June 11, 1994. She was born in Ashland, Ohio. Survivors include her friends, Fred and Martha Smith. Services Saturday, Apache Junction Nazarene Church 127 N. Signal Butte, Apache Junction. Bunker's Desert View Chapel. Friday, June 17, 1994.

VANKIRK, Rose
Rose VanKirk, 63, died Thursday, March 31, 1977, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mrs. VanKirk, 1628 W. Indian School, came to Arizona 25 years ago from Indiana. Surviving are her mother, Louise Turco; children, Nancye Hunton; Richard, Michael and Christopher; 3 brothers and 3 sisters; 11 grandchildren. Published in the Arizona Republic 4/3/1977.

VANKLEECK, Audrey
Audrey Vankleeck, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away September 24, 2004. Served in the U. S. Navy. Services will be held privately. Arrangements handled by Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/28/2004.

VANLANDINGHAM, Garnell
14 July 1929 - 27 September 1979 Tolleson - Garnell Van Landingham, 50, who was born in Tolleson and was a secretary 31 years with Arizona Public Service Co., died Sept. 27, 1979, in Maryvale Samaritan Hospital. Miss Van Landingham, of Tolleson, is survived by her mother, Rubie Van Landingham; four sisters and four brothers. Services were in Memory Chapel, A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary in Phoenix. The AZ Republic Oct. 1, 1979. AZ birth certificate

VANLEE, Ivan
Ivan Van Lee, 40, of Cibecue, AZ, passed away on November 17, 2006. The wake was on Thursday, November 23, 2006 at the Lee home in Cibecue. Funeral service was Saturday, November 25, 2006 at the Cibecue Miracle Church. Interment in the Open Range Cemetery in Cibecue. Owens Mortuary of Show Low. 11/23/2006.

VANLENTEN, Walter J.
Sun City West - Walter J. Van Lenten, 74, former executive vice president of Union Trust Company of Connecticut, died Nov. 24, 1982, in Phoenix. Mr. Van Lenten was born in Patterson, N.J., and moved to Arizona three years ago from San Diego. He was past president of a Danbury, Connecticut, hospital, past president of Danbury Rotary Club, a member of the Sun City West Lawn Bowling Club and was a graduate of the American Institute of Bankingin New York, N.Y. He had attended the Church of the Palms. He is survived by his wife, Agnes; daughter, Anne Spooner; son, Thomas; a brother; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were at Lundberg's Golden Door Chapel. 11/26/1982.

VANLEW, Tom
Tom Van Lew, 56, of Chandler, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at Long Valley Junction, Utah. He was born November 30, 1949 in Glens Falls, New York. He was the son of the late Vincent Elmore Van Lew and Eda Veronica Barney Van Lew. He was married to Jeannie Lynne Dykstra on July 2, 1978 in Worcester, MA. Tom is survived by his wife of 28 years, Jeannie; son, Jason and his wife Holly; daughter, Adrienne; son, Jon; his mother, Eda; brother, Mike; and three sisters, Judi, Peggy and Cathy. Bueler Mortuary and Chapel, 14 W. Hulet Drive, Chandler. 6/21/2006.

VANLOO, Rhea M.
Rhea M. Van Loo passed away Wed., Feb. 11, 1976. Services and interment in Muskegon, Michigan. Funeral Announcement only 12 Feb 1976.

VANN, Lloyd Elton
5 May 1918 - 24 Nov 1982 Lloyd Elton Vann, 64, a supervisor with Borden Milk Co., died Nov. 24, 1982. He was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and moved to Arizona in 1937. Survived by his wife, Demetra; daughter, Katherine Carr; six sisters; a brother; and three grandchildren. Services were at First Institutional Baptist Church, 1141 E. Jefferson. 12/4/1982.

VANNOTE, Evelyn D.
Evelyn D. Van Note, 78, of Payson, died June 13, 1994. She was born in Mason City, Iowa. Survivors include her nieces, Dorothy Hecht and Lynne Grace; and nephew, Charlie Grace. No services planned. Payson Funeral Home. 6/16/1994.

VANNOY, Margaurite J.
Margaurite J. Van Noy, age 86, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away on November 22, 2006. Visitation with Rosary was at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave. in Glendale. Interment at the National Cemetery of Arizona. 11/26/2006.

VANNUYS, Harry V.
Sun City - Harry V. Van Nuys, 91, a graduate of South Dakota State College, died Tuesday, July 9, 1974, in the Phoenix Medi Center. He came to Youngtown in 1952 from Brea, California, and had lived in Sun City since 1961. He was a member of the United Church choir. Son, Donald; sister, Mrs. Maybelle Jones. Services in the United Church, Sun City Blvd. at 107th Ave. Burial in Glendale Resthaven Park. 7/10/1974.

VANOVER, Boyd
Boyd Vanover, 83, moved to Superior from Kentucky in 1943. He was born in Clintwood, Virginia. Daughters, Nora PATTERSON; Jane POTTER, Hazel MULLINS and Rose HUGGARD; sons, Morgan and Alvin of Phoenix and Verlin of Anaheim, California. Burial in Neon, Kentucky. 8/23/1967.

VANRIJSBERGEN, Kathleen Louise
Kathleen Louise van Rijsbergen, 56, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on January 26, 2006. Graveside services February 11, 2006 at St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery in Columbia, CA. National Cremation Society. 2/5/2006.

VANRIPER, Mary Jane E.
Mary Jane E. Van Riper, mother of Nira Trzcinski made her final journey on Monday, January 9, 2006. Daily News-Sun 1/12/2006.

VANSICKLE, Audrey Eileen
Audrey Eileen Van Sickle, 79, Phoenix, died Sept. 22, 2004. Services are private. Best Funeral Services, Inc. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/24/2004.

VANSICKLE, Eldrice L.
Eldrice (Ellie) L. Van Sickle, 82, of Sun City West, AZ, passed away January 3, 2006. She was born August 11, 1923 in Minot ND. She is survived by Ross Van Sickle, her husband of 62 years; 5 brothers and 1 sister; 2 daughters, Karen Saelens (Rick) of Minneapolis, MN, Janice Billiam (Phil) of Sedona, AZ, and a son, Brian Van Sickle (Jean) of Honolulu, HI; 7 grandchildren, Jennifer, Sarah, Erik, Tiffany, Ada, Jordan and Aaron, and 4 great-grandchildren. Ellie lived in Minot and Fargo, ND, Milwaukee WI, and Edina, MN before moving to Sun City West 23 years ago. She a member of Lord of Life Lutheran Church. Funeral services at Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 13724 West Meeker Blvd, Sun City West. 1/8/2006.

VANSICKLE, Sherman
Dwaine Sherman Dwaine Vansickle, age 61, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away August 22, 2004. Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 25, 2004, 1:00 PM, at Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, Inc., 717 W. Dobbins Road, Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, Inc. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/22/2004.

VanSKYHOCK, Gertrude M.
8 July 1895 - 13 Mar 1980 Gertrude M. VanSkyhock, 84, who moved here four years ago from Indiana died March 13, 1980. She was a member of Palo Verde Christian Church. Mrs. VanSkyhock is survived by her children, Cletis L. Kozak, James L., Charles R., Robert G. and Earl D.; 28 grandchildren and 66 great-grandchildren. Services and burial were in Osceola, Indiana. 3/17/1980.

VANSLAMBROOK, Agnes M Brutsche
Sun City - Agnes M. Brutsche Van Slambrook, 73, died Wed., July 17, 1974, in Maryvale Hospital following an auto accident. She was a former member of the Sweet Adelines, Inc., in Phoenix and Sun City Women's Club. CHildren, Mrs. Barbara DeYoung and Earl J. Brutsche, Jr.; two sisters; seven grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Burial in Battle Creek, Michigan. 7/19/1974.

VANSLYKE, Daisy L.
78, Glendale, 22 January 1960

VANSUCH, Helen Joyce
Helen Joyce Van Such passed away Feb. 23rd, 2006. She was born in Baltimore MD, in 1930. She was raised on a farm outside of Alliance Ohio, and moved to Phoenix in 1945. She was the office manager of John's optometric office for over 45 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, John. Helen is survived by son Daniel, daughter Kathryn, son-in-law John and granddaughter Hillary. Memorial Mass was at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, 224 S. Kendrick, Flagstaff, AZ. Norvel Owens Mortuary 3/26/2006.

VANVICKLE, Helen Adeline Ellis
Helen Adeline Van Vickle died on Sunday, June 18, 2006 in Sun City West, AZ. On December 05, 1926 Adeline was born to E. Jay and Gertrude Ellis in Holyoke, Colorado. She was raised on a farm in Colorado. Her parents moved the family to Sioux City, Iowa. While dancing at the Tomba Ballroom in Sioux City, Iowa in 1947, she met Van. They were married in 1948, and spent over 57 years together. Van and Adeline moved to Sun City West in 1994. Van preceded Adeline in death by exactly four months to the day. Adeline is survived by her sister Hazel Putnam, her brother George Ellis, her daughters & sons-in-law Kathy & Gabriel Velasquez and Linda & Scott Pangrle, and her granddaughters and their families Ana, Sasha & Madeline Kukulj and Julie, Jack & Tate Myers, and Sheryl, Jeff, Nicolas & Jett Krueger. Memorial service was held at the Desert Garden United Church, 18818 N. 128th Ave., Sun City West, AZ 85375. 6/22/2006.

VANWAGNER, Bruce L.
Bruce L. Van Wagner (EOC, USN Retired) 69, passed away 11/18/06 in Mesa of renal cancer. He was born 7/14/37 in New Brighton MN. He joined the Navy in 1954, as a Seabee, and served three tours of duty in Vietnam. He made Arizona his home in 1977 and spent the next 29 years here. He is survived by wife, Pat, and his children; Lisa, Randy & Rhonda, and grandchildren; Alex, Erica, Joshua, Sarah, and Stephanie. 11/29/2006.

VANWIE, Eileen
Eileen "Janet" (Toepel) VanWie went home to be with her Lord August 31, 2004. Janet was born June 17, 1941 in Michigan to Samuel Toepel and Marvel Casson. She graduated from Michigan State University in 1963 and began teaching. Janet married Paul VanWie on May 18, 1968. She gave birth to her son, David in 1972 and her daughter, Susan in 1973. She and her family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1984. Here, Janet took a job with Samaritan Banner and became an active member of Valley Presbyterian Church. Janet devoted her life to being a cherished mother, loving wife, and incredible friend. She was always a positive person and believed in the good of mankind. Even in the grips of cancer she never complained and kept a smile on her face right up to the end. She had a well-lived life. Janet is survived by her husband Paul; daughter Susan; son David,and wife Elizabeth,and twin grandbabies Bridget and Garret. Michigan survivors include her brother John Toepel and nieces Jenny and Becky. Janet enjoyed quilting, traveling and reading, but she especially loved time with her family and friends. The scope of her relationships speaks volumes about the way she lived her life. Janet was generous and giving, thoughtful and kind, calm and steady. She was never too busy to help her friends or family. A memorial service will be held on September 3, 2004 at 11:00 AM in Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253;480-991-6424. In lieu of flowers, Janet requested donations to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014 or www. hov. org( http://www. hov. org/), or National Institute of Health, NIH. Checks can be sent to Steven Rosenberg, National Cancer Institute, Building 10, Room 2B42, Bethesda, MD 20892. They should be made out to "Surgery Branch, NCI" and the memo line should read "Alexander Perfusion Research". Messinger Indian School Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Submitted on (09/02/2004) from East Valley Tribune

VANWIE, Eileen
Eileen "Janet" (Toepel) VanWie went home to be with her Lord August 31, 2004. Janet was born June 17, 1941 in Michigan to Samuel Toepel and Marvel Casson. She graduated from Michigan State University in 1963 and began teaching. Janet married Paul VanWie on May 18, 1968. She gave birth to her son, David in 1972 and her daughter, Susan in 1973. She and her family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1984. Here, Janet took a job with Samaritan Banner and became an active member of Valley Presbyterian Church. Janet devoted her life to being a cherished mother, loving wife, and incredible friend. She was always a positive person and believed in the good of mankind. Even in the grips of cancer she never complained and kept a smile on her face right up to the end. She had a well-lived life. Janet is survived by her husband Paul; daughter Susan; son David, and wife Elizabeth, and twin grandbabies Bridget and Garret. Michigan survivors include her brother John Toepel and nieces Jenny and Becky. Janet enjoyed quilting, traveling and reading, but she especially loved time with her family and friends. The scope of her relationships speaks volumes about the way she lived her life. Janet was generous and giving, thoughtful and kind, calm and steady. She was never to busy to help her friends or family. A memorial service will be held on September 3, 2004 at 11:00 AM in Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. McDonald Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253; 480-991-6424. In lieu of flowers, Janet requested donations to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014 or www. hov. org, or National Institute of Health, NIH. Checks can be sent to Steven Rosenberg, National Cancer Institute, Building 10, Room 2B42, Bethesda, MD 20892. They should be made out to "Surgery Branch, NCI" and the memo line should read "Alexander Perfusion Research". Messinger Indian School Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/2/2004.

VANWINKLE, Eunice Verlin
Mammoth -- Eunice Verlin Van Winkle, 53, was born in Safford and died Sun., Sep. 3, 1967, in San Manuel Hospital. She had lived in Mammoth the past 10 years. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Policewomen. Husband, Jimmie, of Mammoth; daughter, Mrs. Vivian Fay JACKSON of Kingman; brothers, Odis SMITHSON of Globe, Ralph SMITHSON of Johannasburg, CA, Earl SMITHSON in the Navy, and Ted SMITHSON of Winkelman; a half-sister out of state; and three grandchildren. Burial in Pinal Cemetery in Central Heights. 9/6/1967.

VANZANDT, William Richard
William Richard Van Zandt passed away 3/3/2006. He was born on 10/8/1932 in Long Beach, CA. He is survived by his sister Susan Folk, His daughters and son Debbie, Gina, Dianna, Karli, Jaime and Peter. His son in laws, John, Lou and Nick. 20 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. A celebration Life was held at the East Valley Bible Church, 1820 W. Elliott in Gilbert Az. 3/8/2006 - 3/10/2006.

VANZANT, Dale Curtis
Dale Curtis VanZant, 78, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on May 28, 2006. He is survived by wife Frieda L. VanZant, son Curtis L. VanZant, daughters Linda G. Mallon, Treva D. Owen, sister Betty J. Barton, grandchildren Tanya Morene, Christi Earle, James Owen, Christopher VanZant, Jennifer VanZant, great grandchildren Taylor, Austin, James, Connor, Samuel and Caydance. Visitation at Greer-Wilson Funeral Home, 5921 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix. Services were at First Pentacostal Upper Room Apostolic Church, 4027 N. 48th Dr., Phoenix. Interment at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix. Greer-Wilson Funeral Home. 6/1/2006.

VANZANTE, Wesley R.
Wesley R. Van Zante, 74, of Mesa, a stock clerk for Motorola, Inc., died May 21, 1994. He was born in Idaho. Survivors include his wife, Cecile; daughters, Bonny Moore and Patricia Price; son, James; sister, Alice Morton; brother, Herman J.; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services were held in Idaho. Green Acres Mortuary and Cemetery. 5/23/1994.

VARELA, Dennis G.
Dennis G. Varela, (Wero) went home to be sheltered in the arms of God on January 27, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis & Effie VARELA. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Rebecca & his sons Dennis Jr. (Nicole) & Isaac, the three apples of his eyes grandchildren, Dylan, Dennis III, & Marisa. His siblings, Rosie, Grace (Manuel), Sylvia (Alonzo), Thomas (Sonia), Michael, David, Lina (Michael), & John Torres (J.T.), Debbie, Ray, Terri (Ron), & Mark, 38 nephews & nieces, & 8 great nephews & nieces, his many aunts, uncles & countless cousins & friends. Services will be held at Latin American Assemblies of God. 5121 W. Ocotillo Rd, in Glendale. Officiating: Pastor John P. GARCIA. Arrangements entrusted to Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary.

VARELA, Manuel Garcia
Manuel Garcia Varela, 84, of Phoenix, owner of a grocery store, died Dec. 31, 1987, at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. He was born in Spain. Survivors include his wife, Thelma; daughters, Mary WINTHROP; Pilar QUESADA and Dora FROST; sons, Joe, Manuel and Tony; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Rosay at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 330 N. Second Ave. Graveside services at St. Francis Cemetery, 4715 N. Central Ave. The Arizona Republic Saturday, January 2, 1988, p. C4.

VARELA, Maria V.
Chandler - Maria V. Varela, 60, of 73 S. Hamilton, who came here four months ago from her native New Mexico, died Oct. 6, 1979, in Chandler Community Hospital. Survivors include her children, Julia DIAZ, Delores PALOZUELAS, Francisca DELAROSA, Higinia CRUZ, Loreta, Margarito, Cornellio, Sylvester, Seferino and Josebas; 37 Grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Rosary and Mass were in St. Mary's Catholic Church. Mon., Oct. 8, 1979.

VARGAS, Andrew Adam
Andrew Adam Vargas, 17, of Phoenix, passed away on May 27, 2006. Visitation and services were at Greer-Wilson Funeral Home 5921 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Interment at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery. 6/20/2006.

VARGAS, Antonio E.
Antonio E. Vargas, 57, of Phoenix, AZ, born November 15, 1948, died November 5, 2006. Tony is survived by his wife Margaret L. Vargas, three sons, Anthony Vargas, Daniel Vargas, Joe A. Martinez III, two daughters, Laura Hernandez, Lina Vargas and 16 grandchildren. Visitation with Rosary was at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. Funeral Mass was said at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 6200 S. Central Ave. with interment at St. Francis Cemetery. 11/12/2006.

VARGAS, Donato
Donato Vargas, 81, Wickenburg, Arizona, died September 12, 2004. Visitation: September 16, 2004, 3:00 p. m. to 5:00 p. m and services at 5:00 p. m. Wickenburg Funeral Home, 187 N. Adams St., Wickenburg. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

VARGAS, Lorenzo Santiago
Lorenzo Santiago Vargas, 19, of Flagstaff, died Saturday, March 25, 2006. He was born Nov. 4, 1986 in Flagstaff to Francisco Vargas and JoAnne DeLeon Castruita. He is survived by his parents, Francisco (Patricia) Vargas and JoAnne (Jaime) Castruita, both of Flagstaff; brothers Alex Vargas and Roberto Castruita; and sisters Anita Vargas and Angela Vargas all of Flagstaff; grandparents Santiago and Raquel DeLeon and Lorenzo Vargas and Inez Parra; three nephews; one niece; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Rosary funeral mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, 224 S. Kendrick. Burial will in the Calvary Cemetery, 201 W. University. Flagstaff Mortuary. Arizona Daily Sun 3/27/2006

VARGAS, Romelia
Romelia Vargas, 38, Avondale, Arizona, passed away February 20, 2006 in Tolleson, Arizona. Survivors include her husband Alvin Gene Hogue; children, Kenia Valdovinos Vargas, Jesus Valdovinos Vargas, Melissa Yatzari Valdovinos Vargas, Erick Balbuena Vargas, Anthony Emiliano Hogue, and Travis Silvano Hogue, sisters, Patricia Rosales Vargas, Yaneli Vargas Moreno, Erika Villareal Vargas, Arcelia Vargas Moreno, Paloma Fabela Vargas, Blanca Vargas Moreno, Victoria Vargas Moreno, Virginia Vargas Moreno, Miroslava Vargas Moreno, Vanessa Vargas Moreno, and Silviano Vargas Moreno, Juan Antonio Vargas Moreno; mother and father Guadalupe Moreno, Miguel Vargas, Justina Vargas and Romelia Vargas, 14 nephews and 13 nieces. Visitation and services at Prayer Assembly C.O.G.I.C., 4520 West McDowell Rd., Phoenix, Arizona. Interment at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ. Preston Funeral Home. 2/24/2006.

VARGO, John James
John James Vargo, 94, of Sun City, AZ, passed away on October 1, 2006. Memorial service St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 15826 Del Webb Blvd, Sun City, AZ. 10/5/2006.

VARGO, Julius Joseph
Julius Joseph Vargo, 89, of Glendale passed away on September 21, 2006. Julius was born in Lorain, Ohio on July 4, 1917. He was a member of the St. Louis the King Catholic Church and Local 394 Union for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Mary Vargo, his sons Ron and Mark Vargo, eight grandchildren, and sister Irene Slauterbeck. Loving stepfather to Bill (wife, Linda) Clark, Kathleen (husband, Terry) Sibbernsen, Tom (wife, Sibyl) Clark, Dan Clark, Teresa (husband, Mike) Nevarez, and Pat (wife, Heidi) Clark, 15 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Services were held t. Louis the King Catholic Church in Glendale. Interment at Resthaven Park Cemetery. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary Glendale, AZ. Published 9/23/2006 - 9/26/2006.

VARNER, Steven
Steven Varner, born February 15, 1955, passed away on October 28, 2006 at the age of 51. Survivors include his mother, Carole Varner; sisters Nancy Germinaro and Rise Varner; brother James Dougherty; aunt Jerri Stein; uncle Dwight Reynolds; nieces Amy Reitnauer, Shannon Hauver and Marisa Varner; nephews Ryan Mollohan and Johnny Reynolds; great nephews AJ, Jacob and Cameron; great nieces Morgan, Ashley and Courtney; cousins Cheryl Brake, Carol Strasil and Chris Murphy and his big buddy, Diego. Visitation at Hansen Mortuary at 8314 N. 7th St. in Phoenix AZ. 11/1/2006.

VARNER, Tommy Sim
Tommy Sim Varner, 74, passed away on March 18, 2006 in Phoenix, AZ. Tommy was born on Jan 28, 1932 in Phoenix, AZ as the son of Paul (deceased) & Margaret Varner. He graduated from Glendale High School in 1949. Tommy served in the USAF from 1949 to 1953. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Martha Varner; his mother Margaret Varner; his sister Paula & husband Don Redman; his brother Wally & wife Molly Varner; his children Marla (deceased) and her children Patrick, Jennessa, Sally, Andrew & Katherine; Larry & wife Nancy and their son Alex; Stephen and his son Bryan; Mark & wife Lisa and their daughter Trinity; and his 12 great-grandchildren. Memorial service was at Trinity United Methodist Church 3104 W. Glendale Ave Phoenix. 3/23/2006 - 3/24/2006.

VARNEY, Laurence
Laurence Varney, 90, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on March 22, 2006, Private services. Allen Funeral Home. 3/29/2006.

VARNEY, Nora M.
Nora M. Varney 85, entered into rest on July 17, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband Milford "M.R." Varney in November of 2002, both Arizona natives. She is survived by her daughter Judy (Fred) Dickman, grandchildren Kim (Rick) King, Rory (Monika) Dickman, Tracey (Nick) Cherryman, Donna (Randy) Langley, Laura (Trey) Hamilton, and Ben (Jennifer) Dickman, her great grandchildren, Chelsey, Trevor, Alisha, Luke, Spencer, Marley, Ava and Jack, her sisters Dorothy Carpenter of El Paso, TX and Elizabeth White of Sedona, AZ. Also preceding her in death was her son Donald Varney in January of 2005 and her grandson Mike Varney in August of 1994. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. Graveside service at Resthaven Park Cemetery 6290 W. Northern Ave., Glendale. 7/19/2006.

VARNEY, Odessa W.
Odessa W. Varney, 81, of Glendale, passed away on April 4, 2006. Born to William and Lena Varney at the family homestead in Peoria, AZ, she was raised and attended school there also. Preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, Murial and Opal, 4 brothers, Alvin, Marvin, Dale and Gale Varney, survived by sisters Avis Varney Chaney of Glendale, Rozella Varney Smith of Long Beach, CA., also by many loving nieces and nephews. She spent 20 years as a resident at Rainbow Acres in Camp Verde, AZ. Chapel of the Chimes 7924 N. 59th Ave. contributions can be made to Rainbow Acres P.O. Box 1326 Camp Verde, AZ 86322. 4/7/2006.

VARNEY, Rosemarie Lisbeth
Rosemarie Lisbeth Varney died Thursday, June 8, 2006. Rosemarie is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Weisel; her brother, Gunther Kremer; her children, Elizabeth Varney Warner, Edward L. Varney, III, Richard T. Varney, James O. Varney, Lisa Carol Varney and Nina Varney Savlov; 12 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Rosary was held at Hansen Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale. Memorial Mass was held June 23, 2006 at St. Francis Xavier Church, 4715 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 480-991-5800. 6/15/2006.

VARSCSAK, Jean
Mass for Jean Varscsak, 64, who died March 29, 1980, in Doctors Hospital, was at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1954 N. 24th St. Mrs. Varscsak, 1540 E. Cambridge, was born in Italy and came here 20 years ago from Long Island, N. Y. Survivors include her husband, Stephen; sons, Stephen Jr., John and Patrick; three grandchildren; and sister, Doris Troist, Phoenix; brothers and sisters in New York state. Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas. Interment Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery. The Arizona Republic Monday, March 31, 1980.

VARVEL, Nancy Sandra
1 June 1939 - 1 December 2006 Nancy Sandra Varvel, 67, of Buckeye, Arizona, passed away on December 1, 2006. Memorial Services were December 16, 2006 at Greenwood Memory Lawn Chapel, 719 N. 27th Ave. Phoenix, AZ. 12/13/2006.

VASILE, Audrey
15 April 1923 - 31 December 2005 Audrey "MeMa" Vasile, 82, of Scottsdale died Dec. 31, 2005, in Scottsdale. Services at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale. (480) 945-9521. East Valley Tribune 1/4/2006.

VASQUEZ, Alicia Reyes
Alicia Reyes Vasquez, 59, of Glendale, AZ, passed away on April 13, 2006. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Glendale. She was preceded in death by her husband Augustin and brother Victor. She is survived by 3 daughters Olga (Hector) Cabarello, Patricia Vasquez, Veronica, 2 sons Augustine Jr. and Ruben Vasquez, sisters Antonia, Socorro, Esnelia, brothers Armando, Javier, 7 grandchildren. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary 7924 N. 59 Ave. Funeral Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 8615 W. Peoria Av. Interment at Resthaven Park Cemetery. 4/19/2006.

VASQUEZ, Elmer H.
Elmer H. Vasquez, 90, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on September 21, 2006. Visitation and Funeral Mass was held at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1954 North 24th Street. Interment Green Acres Memorial Gardens. Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. 9/24/2006.

VASQUEZ, Herbie L.
Herbie L. Vasquez, 38, of Mesa, AZ passed away on June 16, 2006 in Mesa. Private services were held. Arrangements by Bueler Mortuary. Published 6/23/2006.

VASQUEZ, Jesus
Jesus Vasquez, 79 yrs. Buckeye, died Sept. 5, 2004 Rosary on Wed, Sept 8th at 9:00 AM at St. Henry Catholic Church 128 S. 3rd Ave. Buckeye. Funeral Mass on Wed. at 10:00 AM at the church. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/7/2004.

VASQUEZ, Jesus C.
5 Jan 1902 - 8 Dec 1982 Jesus C. Vasquez, 80, a Chandler farmer since 1927, died Dec. 8, 1982, at Chandler Community Hospital. He was born in Mexico and was brought to Arizona as an infant. He is survived by his wife, Maria L.; daughters, Rosa Chaira, Queta Burciaga, Margie Sida, Minnie Andrade, Susan and Angie Vasquez; sons, ANtonio and Paulino; 30 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mass was at St. Mary's Catholic Church. 12/9/1982.

VASQUEZ, Jose H.
Jose H. Vasquez, 87, of Camp Verde, a retired logger, died Feb. 2, 1994. He was born in Mexico. Survivors include his daughters, Cora and Calarina; son, Richard; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be private. Hepler Funeral Home. February 5, 1994.

VASQUEZ, Manuel L.
Manuel L. Vasquez, 58 of Phoenix, passed away on Feb. 27, 2006. He was born in Phoenix on July 18, 1947. Survived by three children, Lori, Teresa, and Manuel; seven grandchildren; and two sisters. Whitney and Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Mass at St. Gregory's Catholic Church, 19th Avenue and Osborn Road, Phoenix. Burial National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road. 3/4/2006.

VASQUEZ, Mary M.
14 Sep 1914 - 11 Dec 1970. Mary M. Vasquez, 56, who was a native of Mexico and came here in 1917, died Fri., Dec. 11, 1970. Survivors include two sons, Richard and Edward of Phoenix; a daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Garcia of Phoenix; her father, Salvador Mondragon of Phoenix; three brothers, Joe, Carlos and Arnold Mondragon, all of Phoenix; two sisters, Mrs. Elisa Apodaca of Phoenix, and a sister out of state; one grandchild. Mon. 12/14/1970.

VASQUEZ, Mrs. Refugio Q.
63, was born in Mexico and had resided in Phoenix the past 45 years. Daughters, Mrs. Mary GALAVIZ and Mrs. Dolores OJEDA; sons, Johnny, Rosalio, Epifanio VASQUEZ; Rosario and Elauterio FREGOSO; Raymond QUINONEZ, all of Phoenix. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/29/1967.

VASQUEZ, Paula Leija
Paula Leija Vasquez, 68, of Phoenix, a homemaker, died June 12, 1994. She was born in Cotulla, Texas. Husband, Bicente N.; daughters, Ana Beltran, Maria Cruz, Carmen Cortez, Modesta Ruiz and Connie Leonard; sons, Larry and Peter; 19 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Holy Family Church, 6820 S. 24th St. Botimer Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic 6/16/1994.

VASQUEZ, Paula Leija
Paula Leija Vasquez, 68, of Phoenix, a homemaker, was born in Cotulla, Texas, and died June 12, 1994, in Phoenix. Survivors include her husband, Bicente N.; daughters, Ann Beltran, Maria Cruz, Carmen Cortez, Modesta Ruiz and Connie Leonard; sons, Larry and Peter; 19 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. 6/16/1994.

VASQUEZ, Paula Maria
Paula Maria Vasquez, 85, of Flagstaff, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006. She was born in Flagstaff, on June 3, 1921, to Tranquilino and Guadalupe (Nieto) Vasquez. Ms. Vasquez was an employee of JC Penney's for 30 years. Ms. Vasquez is survived by one brother, Mario Vasquez, and two sisters, Margaret Coons and Theresa Easley, all of Flagstaff; and several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by both her parents and numerous brothers and sisters. Evening Vigil, Holy Rosary, and funeral Mass was at Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel at 224 S. Kendrick. Interment at Calvary Cemetery. Lozano's Flagstaff Mortuary. The Arizona Daily Sun 12/12/2006

VASQUEZ, Sally
Sally Vasquez, 59, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away July 16, 2006. Visitation and services were at Harper Funeral Home 1246 E. Jefferson. Arrangements Entrusted to; Harper Funeral Home 7/23/2006.

VASQUEZ, Timotea G.
22 Sep 1887 - 28 Mar 1980 Miami - Timotea G. Vasquez, 91, lived in the Globe-Miami area 65 years and died March 28, 1980, in Gila General Hospital. Mrs. Vasquez, a native of San Jose, is survived by children, Mary Ramirez, Pete, Nick, Johnny, Nacho, Manuel and Joe; a sister; 22 grandchildren. Rosary and Mass were at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church. 3/30/1980.

VASQUEZ, Ventura
Ventura Vasquez, of Phoenix, Az, passed away on March 24, 2006. Advantage Maryvale Mortuary Chapel 6901 W. Indian School Rd Phoenix, Az 85033 Interment at Greenwood Memorial Lawn Cemetery. 3/30/2006.

VASQUEZ, Victoria G.
Victoria G. Vasquez, 91, of Chandler, a homemaker, died May 18, 1994. She was born in Mexico. Survivors include her daughter, Maria G.; sons, Jesus G. and Jose G.; one grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday, Guadalupe Catholic Church, 5445 E. San Angelo St., Guadalupe. Mass Saturday at the church. Family Burial and Cremation Center. Published May 19, 1994.

VASQUEZ-CORTEZ, Samara Guadalupe
Samara Guadalupe Vazquez-Cortez, Infant, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on October 12, 2006. Memorial service at Advantage Colonial Chapel, 4141 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix, Arizona. 10/22/2006.

VASSAR, Lawrence E.
13 Jan 1933 - Dec 1970. Scottsdale - Rosary for Lawrence E. Vassar, 38, was recited at Mercer Mortuary. Mass was said in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church, South Miller Rd at 2nd St. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. No other information given. 12/14/1970.

VAUGHAN, Annabelle C.
10 August 1913 - 5 April 2006 Annabelle C. Vaughan, 92, of Sun City West, AZ, passed away on April 5, 2006. Services were held at Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel. Contributions can be made to Shepherd of the Hills U.M.C., 13658 W. Meeker Blvd., Sun City West, AZ 85375. 4/8/2006.

VAUGHAN, Barbara A.
Barbara A."Bobbie" Vaughan, 65, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on February 10, 2006. Barbara was born May 3, 1940 in Norfolk, Virginia. She is survived by Charles. R. Vaughan her husband of 47 years, Son Charles R Vaughan, Jr., Daughter Dora A. Schlosser, and two Grand Daughters Erin and Rachel Schlosser. Sunwest Funeral Home, 12525 N.W. Grand Avenue, El Mirage, Arizona. Graveside service at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix. 2/15/2006.

VAUGHAN, Deborah Gerstenfeld
Deborah Vaughn was born June 30, 1951 in Flushing, NY. She was the daughter of Stanley and Mildred Gerstenfeld. She passed away in Mesa on June 26, 2006 after a courageous battle with various medical conditions. Debbie spent the first part of her life in Southern California where she met her husband Raimund Vaughn. After having a son, Eric, they moved to AZ where they have spent the last 28 years. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Raimund; her son Eric Vaughn and his wife Andrea; and her brother Steven Gerstenfeld and his wife Judi. A grandchild, Edward James, is due in early October. She is preceded in death by her parents. Visitation was at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Funeral services were at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 1844 E. Dana Ave., Mesa, AZ. 6/28/2006.

VAUGHAN, Florence
Private services for Mrs. Florence Vaughan, 84, who died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1960, in a Phoenix hospital, will be today in Chapel of Memories, A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. The Rev. I. W. Atwood will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mrs. Vaughan, a native of Texas, came to Arizona nine years ago. She lived in Tucson seven years and had been a Phoenix resident the past 22 months. She lived at 4535 E. Van Buren. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lottie King; and a son, Ray, both of Phoenix; and a siter, Mrs. Laura Wilburn, Carlsbad, N. M. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 2, 1960.

VAUGHAN, Helen Marie
28 March 1930 - 5 April 2006 Helen Marie Vaughn, 76, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away April 5, 2006. Visitation at Bethesda Community Baptist Church, 906 E. Jones, Phoenix, AZ. Interment Greenwood Memory Lawn. Preston Funeral Home. 4/12/2006.

VAUGHAN, Henery James
28 Feb 1945 - 28 Oct 2006 Henery James Vaughn, 61, of Laveen Arizona, passed away on October 28, 2006. Visitation and funeral Services were at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church 1401 E. Jefferson Street Phoenix AZ. Eastlake Mortuary. 11/10/2006.

VAUGHAN, Iris June
23 May 2006 - 18 June 2006

VAUGHAN, Mattie Jane Larremore
Mattie Jane Vaughn, 76, of Bagdad, Arizona, passed away July 27, 2006. She was born September 29, 1929, in Humboldt, the daughter of Arizona pioneers William and Nellie Larremore. Heritage Memory Mortuary, 131 Grove Ave, Prescott, AZ. The Arizona Republic on 7/30/2006.

VAUGHAN, Michael D.
Michael D. Vaughn, 44, of Phoenix, passed away December 1, 2006. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona and was preceded in death by Wilson; his father, Melvin, his brother and is survived by his mother, Imelda; sisters, Rosemary and Sheila; brothers, Alan, Ron and Richard and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation and services were at Mercer Chapel, 1541 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix. 12/8/2006.

VAUGHAN, Tony Glen
Tony Glen Vaughn 70, passed away December 30, 2005. Survived by wife, Marjorie Gallacher, and children, Tracy, Marsha, Madge, and Mickey. Complete obituary is at Arizona Obituary Archive

VAUGHN, Betty I.
Betty I. Vaughn, 86, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away Monday, September 6, 2004. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Park Cemetery in Greenfield, Indiana. The family requests memorials be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

VAUGHN, Clara
Services for Clara Vaughn, 101, a homemaker who was active in her husband's business, were Tuesday in Chapel of Memories, A. L. Moore & Sons, 333 W. Adams. Mrs. Vaughn, 1558 E. Northern, was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and came to Arizona 81 years ago. She died Wednesday, September 29, 1982, in a Valley care center. Survivors include her two daughters, Barbara V. Long and Josephine Wilkinson; four sons, Reese, Jr., Sam, the Rev. John and Vernon; and two sisters. The Arizona Republic Saturday, Oct. 2, 1982.

VAUGHN, Jimmie Dewitt
Jimmie Dewitt Vaughn, 55, owner-manager of Orlando Airways of Window Rock, was killed Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1976, in a plane crash near Grants, New Mexico. He was a retired Air Force major. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette; children, Carol Lankford, Lisa, Jimmie, Gary and Douglas; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Dewitt Vaughn, Lefors, TX; two sisters, Mildred Motherman, Espanola, NM; Wanda Archer, Spearman, TX; and two brothers, Jack Vaughn, Pampa, TX; and Raymond Vaughn, San Antonio, TX. A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary. Services in First Christian Church, 6750 N. 7th Ave. 1/10/1976. B-6.

VAUGHN, Mary M.
Mary M. Vaughn, 82, Orinda, California, came to Arizona in 1928 and died Tues., Feb. 10, 1976, in Berkeley, California. She was once employed by Korricks Department Store. She was the widow of Loren Vaughn, an attorney who had served in the Arizona Legislature and with the Corporation Commission after coming here in 1912. Children, Mrs. Maynard (Helen) Michel, Orinda, CA; Mrs. Vincent (Jane) Smith, Berkeley, CA; and Lamar McMillan Vaughn, New Cambria, Missouri; a sister, Mrs. Ella May Russell, Somohauk, Illinois; a brother, Harry R. McMillan, DeKalb, Texas; six grandchildren, Matthew, Mark and Michael Vaughn, New Cambria, Missouri; Jean Fazekas, Simi Valley, CA; Janice Gaylord, Portland, OR; Loren W. Vaughn, Scottsdale; and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services Green Memorial Park, 2300 W. Van Buren. 13 Feb 1976

VAUGHN, Nora E.
Mrs. Nora E. Vaughn, 84, a charter member of the Southern Baptist Temple, died Sunday, May 7, 1967, in Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Vaughn, 4231 S. Ninth St., was born in Bentonville, Arkansas, and moved to Phoenix in 1942 from Roby, Texas. Services in her church, 6520 S. Central. Bloom's Mortuary, 3800 S. Central. Burial in East Resthaven Cemetery. Survivors include a son, Johney of Phoenix; four daughters, Mrs. Harold Walker and Mrs. Annie Overby, both of Abilene, Texas; Mrs. Hollis Henry of Weatherford, Texas, Mrs. Barcey Wyatt of Eugene, Oregon; a sister, Mrs. Lydia Lane of Glendale; four other sisters out of state; 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic Tuesday, May 9, 1967.

VAUGHT, George W.
Funeral services for George W. Vaught, 75, long time resident of Arizona, were in the Chapel of Memories, A.L.Moore & Sons Mortuary. Dr. George Hunter Hall officiated. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. A native of Oklahoma, Mr. Vaught came to Arizona 40 years ago. A retired barber, he resided in Glendale. He died January 5, 1960, in a Glendale rest home. His only survivor is a grandson, Michael Vaught, Glendale. 6 January 1960

VAUGHT, Robert Taylor
Robert Taylor Vaught died March 10, 2006. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nadine Fincher Vaught, and four children, Bob Vaught, Jr., of Phoenix, AZ; Vicki Stevens of Orange, CA; Kim Klatt of Prescott Valley, AZ; and Loren Vaught of Huntington Beach, CA; four grandchildren and one great-grandson. 3/16/2006.

VAUPELL, Dorothy Louise
Dorothy Louise Vaupell, 93, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away September 22, 2006. She was born October 4, 1912 in Newark, New Jersey. She is survived by her daughters, Virginia Kitts, Jeanne Glover and Linda Smith; grandchildren, Lorraine Shaw, Cheryl Kitts, Ron Kitts, Mickey Smith, Jason Smith and Renee Glover-Oakleaf and twelve great grandchildren. Visitation and funeral services were at New Covenant Lutheran Church, 15152 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Scottsdale. Published 9/28/2006 - 9/29/2006.

VAUSE, Sylvia
21 May 1923 - 4 March 2006 Sylvia Vause, 82, of Phoenix, passed away on March 4, 2006. Advantage Colonial Chapel. 3/12/2006.

VAVRA, Amanda
Amanda Vavra, 89, of Scottsdale, Az, passed away June 26, 2006. Visitation and services were at Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale. 6/29/2006.

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