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VEDETTE, Dolores Ann
22 Sep 1932 - 30 Nov 2006 Dolores Ann Vedette, 74, died Thurs., Nov. 30, 2006. She was born in Akron, Ohio and moved to Chandler with her family in 1955, where she met and married husband, Lynn Vedette. Dolores was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Lynn, in 1991 and son Mark A. Vedette in 1978. Survivors include daughter, Donna Strubhar (Val); son, Michael Vedette; and grandchildren, Mark Vedette, Angela Strubhar, Alyssa Strubhar, and great-granddaughter, Cheylynne Vedette. A brother, Dean Holderman (Clara) of Chandler, AZ, also survives. Visitation was at Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Dr. in Chandler. Services were at Chandler United Methodist Church, 251 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. 12/3/2006.

VEDETTE, Helen
Mesa - Services for Helen A Vedette, 73, were in Gibbons Bunker Mortuary, 33 N. Sirrine. Burial in Mesa Cemetery. Mrs. Vedette of 1365 S. Country Club Drive, who was born in Delphi, Indiana, died Tuesday, July 2, 1974, in a Mesa hospital. Survivors include children, Wyona Jane and Lynn Vedette; and four grandchildren. Published in The Mesa Tribune, July 5, 1974.

VEGA, Elena Soto
5 March 1921 - 20 April 2006 Elena Soto Vega, 85, of Ajo, Arizona, passed away on April 20, 2006. Visitation and services at Greer-Wilson Funeral Home, 5921 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix. 4/26/2006.

VEGA, Everardo Stotts
Everardo Stotts Vega, 22, of Litchfield Park, passed away on July 22, 2006. A service was held at New Destiny Church located at 4655 W. McDowell Rd. #101 in Phoenix, AZ with burial at Greenwood Memory Lawn. Thompson's Valley West Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, AZ. 7/28/2006.

VEGA, Mary Belle Gurule
Mary Belle Vega, 85, of Flagstaff, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006. She was born Oct. 24, 1921, in Berwind, Colo., to Able Gurule and Ambrosita Silva. She moved to Flagstaff from Colorado nine years ago. Mrs. Vega is survived by her children, Joseph (Linda) Vega, Michael Vega, Ernie (Linda) Vega, Mary (Leon) Duis and Mario (Diane) Vega; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A visitation was at Norvel Owens Mortuary, 914 E. Route 66. Graveside services at Citizens Cemetery, 1300 S. San Francisco St. Arizona Daily Sun 11/14/2006.

VEGLIA, Pasquale
Pasquale Veglia, 93, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away on December 19, 2006. U.S. Coast Guard. Mass was Friday, December 22, 2006 at St. Clare of Assisi 17111 W. Bell Road Surprise, Az. Burial with honors at Holy Cross Cemetery. Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel Sun City West, Az. 12/22/2006.

VEIDMARK, William Paul
16 August 1949 - June 1974. William Paul Veidmark, 24, was fatally injured Sunday, June 2, 1974, in a Lake Pleasant boating accident. He was general manager two years for Specialized Services Co in Phoenix and a student at Glendale Community College until 1972. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arvid L. Veidmark; brothers, Arvid, Jr., and Peter; a sister, Cathryn V. Riggs; and grandmother, Mrs. Ruby Nicholas. Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. Services in Trinity Bible Church. Burial in Glendale Resthaven Park. 6/4/1974.

VEITH, Arthur C.
Arthur Charles Veith, 85, who retired in 1950 as a supervisor after 30 years with the Jacksonville, FL, Terminal Co., died Dec. 11, 1970, in Phoenix Nursing & Convalescent Center. Mr. Veith came to Phoenix in 1959 from Jacksonville and made his home in Lakeside the past year. He was born in New Haven, CT. Survivors include his wife, Bertha J.; and a daughter, Mrs. Bertha V. Goodell of Lakeside; a brother out of state; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services and burial in Branford, CT. 12/1/21970.

VELASQUEZ, Anastasio
Anastasio Velasquez, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on February 28, 2006. Anyone having information regarding Anastasio, please call (602) 266-5558. Arrangements by La Paz Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic on 4/5/2006.

VELASQUEZ, Francisco Samudio
Francisco Samudio Velasquez, 40, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, passed away September 03, 2006. Funeral Services were held in Durango, Durango, Mexico. Interment Panteon De Oriente, Durango, Durango, Mexico. Preston Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic on 9/10/2006.

VELASQUEZ, Guillermo
Guillermo "Kico" Velasquez, 77, passed away Dec. 28, 2005. Kico was born June 25, 1928 in Phoenix, AZ. He served in U.S. Army 82nd Air Borne Division 1951-53. Survivors include sons Bill Jr., Manuel, daughter Maria Velasquez, 21 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, sisters Aurora, Erlinda, Leonor, Mary, Teresa & brothers Mike, Andy, Joe, Frank, Tony & David. La Paz Funeral Home, 935 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix Az. Burial at the Veterans Cemetery. 1/6/2006 - 1/7/2006.

VELASQUEZ, Joe L.
Joe L. Velasquez, 36, of Waddell, Arizona, passed away on July 12, 2006. Joe is survived by his wife of 18 years, Andrea Velasquez; three children, Lisa Marie Velasquez, Christine Joanna Velasquez, and JoeDavid Contreras Velasquez; his mother, Guadalupe Velasquez and father, Jose P. Velasquez; sister, Veronica (Adrian) Escalante; brother, Jorge Velasquez; 3 nieces; and 3 nephews. Joe was co-owner of Food Source, International and also served with the military. Visitation with a rosary was in the Chapel of Resthaven Park Mortuary, 4310 E. Southern Ave. A funeral service was held at Resthaven Park Mortuary. Arrangements by Resthaven Park Mortuary, (602) 437-0436. 7/18/2006.

VELEZ, Santiago
23 June 1923 - 23 November 2006 Santiago Velez, 83, of Buckeye, AZ, passed away November 23, 2006. Visitation and funeral services were at the Buckeye Funeral Home. 11/26/2006.

VELIKOFF, George
George Velikoff, 63, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on March 7, 2006. St. Nikolas Serbian Orthodox Church, 11640 N. 16th Pl., Phoenix. 3/12/2006.

VELING, Russell J.
Services for Russell J. Veling, 58, an accountant who served in World War II, will be today in Paradise Chapel Funeral Home. Mr. Veling, 3815 N. 32nd St., died June 28, 1978, in his home. He moved here in 1962 from Kentucky. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/30/1978.

VENEGAS, Luis
Luis Venegas, 64, came here in 1950 from Texas and died Oct. 13, 1980, in Phoenix Memorial Hospital. Mr. Venegas retired from the Southern Pacific Railroad Co. He was a member of the Senior Citizens and Southside clubs. Survived by wife, Maria; daughters, Cruz Navares and Rosa Gomez; a sister; a brother; four grandchildren. Rosary in Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. Mass in Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 1414 S. 17th Ave. Interment St. Francis. 10/15/1980.

VENEGAS, Maria Jesus
Maria Jesus Venegas, 77, of Phoenix, Az, passed away on December 13, 2006. Visitation was at Universal Memorial Center, 1100 E. Jefferson St. Funeral Services were Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Grace Walk Community Church, 7840 W. Lower Buckeye Rd. Universal Memorial Center. 12/18/2006.

VENEGAS, Roy C.
Roy C. Venegas, 48, of Cashion, AZ., passed on Sept. 12, 2004. He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria, daughter Raquel Venegas. He was a retired structural ironworker for local 75. His family and friends will dearly miss Chuck. Visitation will start at 9:00 A. M. with service beginning at 10:00 A. M. Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004 at Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery 10045 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

VENEGAS, Roy C.
Roy C. Venegas 48, of Avondale, AZ, entered into rest on September 12, 2004. Visitation will be Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004, 9:00 AM with the service at 10:00 AM at Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, 10045 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2004.

VENEGAS, Thomas and Maria
Thomas and Maria Venegas, husband, age 82, passed away March 10, 2006 and wife, age 79, passed away March 14, Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. 3/19/2006.

VENOVICH, Anne (Boise)
Anne (Boise) Venovich, a long time resident of Central Illinois, died at the age of 84 in Prescott on Sunday, June 4, 2006. Anne was the daughter of Michael Boise and Mary Kubinek. She was the wife of Joseph Venovich, a carpenter, who preceded her in death. Anne had five daughters Mary Elliff (Boston), Suzi Duff (Clarkdale), Rose Raymond (Nashua, N.H.), Nancy Venovich (Cottonwood) and Teresa Carson (Worcester, Mass.); one stepson, Joseph Venovich (Tremont, Ill.); two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The Verde Independent June 16, 2006

VENTURA, Karen Martinez
Karen Ventura was born in Holbrook, Arizona on September 21, 1951 to Fred G. Martinez and Alicia Martinez. She is preceded in death by her son Matthew W. Ventura, her parents, sister Rita Anaya, and brother Sam Martinez. She is survived by her son Brian Ray (Stephanie) and daughter Lynette Beltran (Tony) and by two sisters Vivian Dominguez and Diana Baca, two brothers Gavin Martinez and Fred Martinez also by her former husband, Eddie Ventura, and her friend Joe Martinez. She had nine grandchildren. Visitation and Rosary was at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Mass was at St. Mary's Basilica, 231 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. Interment at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery. 6/29/2006.

VENZARA, Lucille T. Dillon
Lucille T. Dillon Venzara, 89, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2006. She was born April 11, 1917 in Braidwood, Illinois; she moved to Phoenix with her husband, Dr. Miles R. Venzara in 1972. Her husband passed away in 1980. She is survived by her two children, daughter Anita V. Hole of Philadelphia, PA and her husband Richard W. Hole, Jr. and son Miles R. Venzara and his wife Maureen C. Venzara; four grandchildren Miles R. Venzara, Jr., Elizabeth B. Hole, Jason A. Venzara and Edward D. Hole. Service was held at SS. Simon and Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix. Arrangements by Hansen Mortuary. 6/21/2006.

VERA, Patricia B.
Patricia B. Vera, 81, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on July 5, 2006. Funeral Mass was at St. Mary's Catholic Church 230 W. Galveston St. Chandler. Visitation with Rosary at the Bueler Mortuary 14 W Hulet Dr. Chandler. Interment Valley of the Sun Cemetery. 7/7/2006.

VERANTH, Albert J.
Albert J. Veranth, 68, of Mesa, died Wed., March 30, 1977. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Order of Foresters. Survived by wife, Elcey; son, Albert Jr.; a grandchild and four brothers. Services in Ely, Minnesota. Chapel of Prayer Funeral Home. Arizona Republic 4/1/1977.

VERBOUT, Margaret Foley
17 May 1917 - 31 October 2006 Margaret Foley Verbout, 89, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on October 31, 2006. Memorial Service was at Arroyo Terrace, 333 North Chippewa, Chandler, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. 11/17/2006.

VERCELLI, Secondo
Mesa - Secondo Vercelli, 71, a former tugboat captain who came here from New York, died April 16, 1978, in Lutheran Hospital. Services will be in ?Bricklawn, New Jersey. Mr. Vercelli, 254 N. Pioneer, is survived by a son, Edward. The Arizona Republic Friday, April 21, 1978

VERDE, Charles Dominick
Charles Dominick Verde, 75, of Sun City, died Nov. 2, 1994. He was born in Union City, New Jersey, and was a member of the American Legion. Wife, Marie B. daughter, Carol PARETTI; son, Edward; sisters, Gilda WEBB, Julia GOBBO and Theresa SABIN; three grandchildren. Sunland Mortuary 11/4/1994.

VERDICK, Richard D.
Richard D. Verdick, 71, of Sun City, died August 16, 1994. He was born in Henry County, Illinois, and was a sales manager for International Harvester. Survivors include his companion, Joyce Nauen; daughters, Sheryl L. Maitland and Jill E. Verdick; sisters, Loretta Nelson and Mabel Pierce; brothers, Herbert and Lawrence; three grandchildren. Sunland Mortuary, Lakeside Chapel, Sun City. 8/19/1994.

VERDINO, Ronald
Ronald Verdino, Sr., 63, born Sept. 16, 1942 passed away on March 5, 2006 from complications of liver disease while awaiting a transplant. Originally from Chicago, IL, he and his family moved to Phoenix in 1971. He and his 2nd wife, Kathy, were married Dec. 31, 1987. He and his brother, Ralph, founded Hilltop Construction. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; two sons, Ron Jr. and wife Chrissy, and Paul; one stepson, Jason Hayden; one grandchild, Vincent; brothers: Ralph and wife Pat, Rick and wife Ruby, and sister Betty Ann, along with numerous nieces, nephews and their children. Best Funeral Services. No services. 3/12/2006.

VERDUGO, Armin David
19 May 1953 - 16 Oct 1979 Armin David Verdugo, 26, died Oct. 16, 1979, in a Phoenix hospital. He was born in Phoenix and worked as a dispatcher for Mtn Bell, played guitar with Valley bands and was a student at Phoenix Academy of Beauty. He graduated from Maryvale High School. Survivors include his children, Jennifer Marie and Anthony David; mother, Katie H. Verdugo; a sister and a brother. Mass was in St. Vincent de Paul Church, 3140 N. 51st Ave. 10/18/1979.

VERDUGO, Baltazar A.
30 May 1926 - 20 Oct 1979 Hayden - Baltazar A. Verdugo, 53, of 334 San Pedro, died Oct. 20, 1979, in Kennecott Copper Corp. Hospital in Kearny. He was born in Hayden and was a retired security guard for Kennecott. Surviving are his wife, Mary; children, Mary SMITH, Lydia QUIJADA, Jessie RUIZ, Germain and Baltazar, Jr.; father, Baltazar L.; two sisters; three brothers and five grandchildren. Mass was in St. Joseph's Catholic Church. 10/22/1979.

VERDUGO, Cornelio A.
Cornelio A. Verdugo Jr., 48, of Guadalupe, Arizona, passed away on Sunday July 2, 2006. The Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 5445 E. Calle San Angelo, Guadalupe, Arizona. Graveside and burial at the Guadalupe Cemetery in Tempe, Arizona. Wyman Cremation & Burial Chapel Mesa, Arizona. 7/8/2006.

VERDUGO, Ernesto
Ernesto Verdugo, 75, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on December 12, 2005. Ernesto was born in Clifton, Arizona to Elvira L. and Victoriano. He is survived by his wife Rebecca, daughters Emma & Cherry (Kevin McCoy), son Ernie and five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 1/10/2006.

VERDUGO, John A.
John A. Verdugo, Sr., 81, died Thursday, June 1, 2006, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his former wife, Linda Verdugo, two daughters, Nadine Reyes and Gilda Felt, two sons, John Jr. and Michael, five grandchildren, fifteen great-grand-children, three sisters, Lucy Joromat, Helen Garcia and Elizabeth Carey and one brother, Raymond Verdugo, and numerous nieces and nephews. John was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U. S. Army in G2. Memorial service was at Paradise-Sunset Chapel Funeral Home, 3934 E. Indian School, Phoenix. 6/4/2006.

VERDUGO, Juan L.
27 January 1899 - 8 June 1974. Mesa - Juan L. Verdugo, 75, died Saturday, June 8, 1974, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He came to Arizona in 1918 from his native New Mexico and was a farm laborer. Children, Mike Ramon, Juan, Joe James, Frank, Roy, Mrs. Maria Garcia, Mrs. Jose Perez, Mrs. Angelita Miranda and Mrs. Manuela Castaneda; brothers, Jesus and Jose; sisters, Mrs. Rosalia Nava, Mrs. Lupe Mendoza and Mrs. Matilda Madrigal. Meldrum Mortuary. Mass in Christ the King Church. Burial in Mesa Cemetery. 6/11/1974.

VERES, Deanne Michelle
Deanne Michelle Veres died on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 in Mesa. She was 61. She was a resident of Mesa for 40 years. She was born the daughter of Helen and Leland Morey in Elyria, Ohio on June 6, 1944. She is survived by her dear friend Robert Veres, her son William Veres and his wife Melissa, her daughter Julie Veres Witherow and her Husband Patrick. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren. Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Graveside service at the City of Mesa Cemetery. 3/26/2006.

VERHOEVEN, Bernard Paul
Bernard Paul Verhoeven, 50, assistant manager of Govway east, died Wed., May 3, 1967, in Scottsdale Hospital. He was born in Michigan and moved to Phoenix from Monroe, Michigan, 19 years ago. Wife, Rosemary; sons, Bernard P., Jr., and Paul T.; daughters, Mrs. Ann K. HALL, Patricia Lynn and Rosemarie Verhoeven; brothers, Joe, Charles and Robert, all of Phoenix and another brother, the Rev. Thomas VERHOEVEN, M. M. in Peru; three sisters out of state; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles VERHOEVEN of Monroe; two grandchildren. Mass of Requiem in St. Theresa Catholic Church. Burial St. Francis Cemetery. 5/5/1967.

VERING, Edward Henry
17 Sept 1914 - 20 Feb 2006 Edward Henry Vering, 91, of Sun City, AZ, passed away February 20, 2006. Services at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 15630 N. Del Webb Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351. Advantage Golden Door Chapel, Youngtown, AZ. 2/24/2006.

VERLEY, Harry L.
Requiem high mass was sung in St. Matthew's Church, 2038 W. Van Buren, for Harry L. Verley, 37, who died Sunday, January 3, 1960, in Memorial Hospital. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. Rosary was recited in the Grimshaw Mortuary. A native of Oroville, California, Mr. Verley came to Phoenix in June 1959. A salesman for the B and B Hardware and Variety Store, he lived at 601 S. 31st Ave. He is survived by his wife, Patricia H.; a son, Danny Lee, Phoenix; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Rittscher, Sacramento, Calif.; and two brothers in California. The AZ Republic January 7, 1960, p. 22.

VERMEER, Jasmia Oleta
Jasmia Oleta Vermeer, age 79, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on September 27, 2006. She was born in Poughkeepsie, Arkansas to Staten and Eliza Hulett. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, E. Bert Vermeer; one daughter, Sue-Ellen Tucker, a son-in-law, Steven Tucker, a daughter-in-law, Cynthia Vermeer; seven grandchildren, Jack, Joseph, John, Sayer, Aaron, Laura, and Anna; one sister, Thelma Hutchinson. She was preceded in death by her son, Adrian Vermeer. Oleta and Bert were married in Holland but spent most of their lives in Phoenix, where they attended the Southwest and Northwest Churches of Christ. Oleta retired from the Mountain Bell Telephone Co. Visitation and services were at Hansen Chapel, 8314 N. 7th St. 9/28/2006.

VERNOR, Richard E.
Richard (Dick) E. Vernor, Jr., age 88 passed away Monday, Mar. 6, 2006 at Sun Health Hospice in Peoria, AZ. Mr. Vernor was born in Marshall, MI and was a former funeral director in Michigan and Wisconsin. During WWII he served in the ETTC, Army Air Corps. He moved to Sun City, AZ in 1985 and is survived by his wife Virginia, one son, David of Mesa, AZ, one daughter, Patti Dixon of Vicksburg, MI and three stepsons, William McAllister of Tyler, TX, Thomas McAllister of Kalamazoo, MI and David McAllister of Tiffin, Iowa. Services at the Church of the Palms, 14808 Boswell Blvd., Sun City, AZ. Menke Funeral Home. 3/8/2006.

VERQUER, Chuck
6 May 1947 - 5 Jan 2006 Chuck Verquer of Sedona passed away at his home on January 5, 2006. survived by his wife, Chris of Sedona; his parents, Dorothy and Bill Horner of Chandler, AZ; his brother, Roger Verquer of Gilbert, AZ; his son Rudy Scheel of Denver; daughter, Shannon Lopez of Denver; two step-daughters, Jennifer Shores of Glendale, AZ and Susan Leerhower of California.

VERSCHAGE, Marvin F.
22 April 1939 - 30 June 2006 Marvin F. Verschage, 67, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on June 30, 2006. Retired Air Force. Marv leaves his wife Elizabeth, sons Brian and Jason; daughter Theresa, son-in-law Steve, grandchildren Chris and Rebecca Parker; father Henry Verschage; sister Iva, brother-in-law Jim Kopp; and special aunt Bea Williams. Private services were held at Maryvale Chapel. 7/4/2006.

VERSMESSE, Emma
Emma Versmesse survived by son, Henry and daughter, Mrs. Elsie Hodge, both of South Bend, Indiana. Services and interment in Mishawaka, Indiana. Funeral announcement only 9 Jan 1976.

VERT, John Donald
John (Jack) Donald Vert was born October 25, 1922 to Alex and Naomi Vert in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He passed away in Orcutt, CA. On August 29th, 2006. He served aboard the USS Flint CL97 in the Pacific during WWII. Jack and his family relocated to Mesa, AZ. in 1971 where he was operations manager for Kmart until his retirement. Jack is preceded in death by his 1st wife Mary Leoma (Logan) Vert, his 2nd wife Juanita, his parents, brother Alex (Bud) Vert and his grandson Donald L. Vert II. He is survived by his 3rd wife Ruth of Orcutt, CA. Daughter Lana and husband Charles McKnight of Bad Axe, MI. Son Donald and wife Connie Vert of Phoenix, AZ. Son Joseph and wife Johnnine of Mesa, son Scott Vert and daughter Kay and husband Jon of Apache Jct., AZ. 10 siblings: Brothers Sam (Betty), Ross (Judy), and Ralph (Wilma), Sister Marylou (David) Weir, Shirley Jergler, Eva Lanham, and Chris Mattson all of Sault Ste. Marie, Brothers Carl of Phoenix and Harry (Karen) of Mesa, AZ. Brother Cal (Bonnie) of Mt. Clemens, MI. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Jack was laid to rest along side his 1st wife Mary Leoma in the National Cemetery, Phoenix, AZ. 9/3/2006.

VESELEY, John E.
7 Dec 1926 - 9 Dec 2006 John E. (Jack) Vesely Sr., 80, passed on December 9th, 2006. Wife Patricia of 54 years preceded Jack in death. His son John Jr., daughters, Jacque (Groh) & Julie (Stiner), Brother Jim, sisters, Flo, Midge & Dorothy, 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren survive Jack. Jack was a Navy Veteran & retired from sheet metal local 359. Services were held Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at Happy Valley Baptist Church, 24220 N. 43rd Ave, Glendale, AZ. Donations to The Alzheimer's Association 1028 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85006. 12/17/2006 - 12/18/2006.

VESLEDAHL, Kenneth O.
Kenneth O. Vesledahl, 83, of Sun City, Arizona, died Monday, January 9, 2006, in Sun City. He and his wife, Joyce, were from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was a dentist. Services in the American Lutheran Church, 17200 Del Webb Boulevard in Sun City. Daily News-Sun 1/11/2006.

VESS, Charles Gleason
1933 - 2006 Charles "Chuck" Gleason Vess died on Tuesday, September 26, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Amelia "Annie" Vess of Lillian, Alabama; his son, Charles Michael Vess of Grapevine, Texas; daughter, Angela Sue Vess of Bedford, Texas; his grandson, Grant Michael Vess of Grapevine, Texas; stepdaughter, Barbara Phaup and her husband Tony of Medford, Oregon and her sons, John Louis and Robert Allred; stepdaughter, Carol Webb and grandson, Erik Webb of Grand Prairie, Texas; and a very special daughter to both Chuck and Annie, Sunny Parker and her husband, Dr. Steve Parker and their children, Daniel, Brian, Casey and Paul of Mesa, Arizona. He joined the United States Navy Cadet Program in 1953 and became a naval aviator in May 1955 as Ensign United States Navy. Captain Vess was a pilot with American Airlines for 33 years and retired in November 1993. Visitation and services were at Perdido Bay United Methodist Church. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 100 Beverly Pkwy, Pensacola, FL. 850-432-6146 9/27/2006.

VEST, Elmer
Mesa - Elmer Vest, 73, who was born in Arizona and had been in citrus grove farming, died Jan. 23, 1980, in Phoenix Indian Hospital. Mr. Vest, 3140 N. Gilbert, is survived by his wife, Priscilla; sons, Harry Ray, Bryan, Vernon, Laurel and Gilmore; and 20 grandchildren. Services were in Lehi Presbyterian Church on Oak Street, north of Mesa. The Arizona Republic Monday, January 28, 1980.

VEST, Gary
Scottsdale - Gary Vest, 21, of Scottsdale, died Dec. 17, 1982, at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Mr. Vest was born in Phoenix and worked as a farm laborer. He is survived by his daughter, Marie Ann; son, Odell J.; mother, Jane Vest; three sisters and three brothers. Wake was at the Lehi Indian Holiness' Church, Salt River Indian Reservation. Memorial services were also at the church. Botimer Family Mortuary made arrangements. 12/22/1982.

VEST, Joseph R.
Joseph R. Vest, 80, of Prescott, a retired engraver, died March 19, 1994. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa. Wife, Alva; and grandson, Gregory Duke. Services Friday, Memory Chapel Mortuary, Prescott. Thursday, 3/24/1994.

VESTAL, Marvin Dean
22 Nov 1933 - 30 Nov 1982 Marvin Dean Vestal, 49, a mechanic with Marshall's Superior Automotive, died Nov. 30, 1982. He was born in Leake, Texas, and moved to Arizona 47 years ago. He is survived by his daughter, Carla; son, Fred; mother, Floy Nichols; and brother, Thurman. 12/4/1982.

VETERE, Pasquale Joseph
Pasquale Joseph Vetere (Pat) passed away on November 22, 2006. Pat was born in New York on August 1, 1926. He married Josephine Averna on April 11, 1948. They had two sons, Jeffrey and Joseph. He was preceded in death by his son Joseph and his wife Josephine. He is survived by one son and his wife Kay, 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Memorial Service was held at Highway Baptist Church, 10505 East Brown Road. East Valley Tribune 12/1/2006.

VETTER, Evalyn B.
Evalyn B. Vetter, 71, of Mesa, a retired school teacher, died Feb. 8, 1994. She was born in Abilene, Kansas. Survivors include her husband, Harry; daughter, Susan; sister, Cecil; and one grandchild. Services will be held in Kansas. Contributions: Cancer Research, Ackert Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506. Mountain View Mortuary. Thursday, February 10, 1994.

VETTER, Marvin Henry
Aug. 30th 1943 - Oct. 28th 2006 Marvin Henry Vetter Jr., 63, of Sun City West, passed away on October 28, 2006. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Father, Grandmother and Son Jeff. Loved ones include his wife of 20 years Deborah, Children Marvin, April, Jennifer, Margaret, Patsy and Corina. Grandchildren, Great-grandchildren and Special friends Chris, Joe, Kim, Tony, Vivian, the Woodard family and bingo Joe. Arrangements by Allen Funeral Home. 10/31/2006. 11/1/2006 - 11/5/2006.

VETTER, Maurice J. "Toby"
19 Mar 1916 - 23 Jan 1980 Tempe - Maurice J. "Toby" Vetter, 63, a World War II veteran, died Jan. 23, 1980, en route to Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Mr. Vetter had been employed by the National Bureau of Standards in Boudler, CO, before moving to Arizona in 1972. Survived by wife, Vera; children, Helen Matthews, Evelyn Naselroad and Bob; mother, Nina Vetter; five grandchildren; a sister and three brothers. Memorial services Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden. Private cremation. 1/25/1980.

VEY, Robert
13 June 1896 - 27 December 1982 Sun City - Robert Duff Vey, 85, retired owner of the Venango Inn in Venango, Pennsylvania, died Dec. 27, 1982, at Valley View Hospital. He was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Arizona eight years ago. He attended Carnegie Institute in Pittsburg. He was a Navy balloon pilot during World War II and was a member of the American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Henriette; and a sister. Services were at Lundberg's Golden Door Chapel, Youngtown. 12/30/1982.

VEZIE, Thomas E.
Thomas E. Vezie, 82, died September 30, 2006 in Phoenix. Mr. Vezie was born November 7, 1923 in Washington, Pennsylvania. He married Virginia Sweeny on September 1, 1949. Thomas was a Marine with the USMC 2nd Marine Division and a WWII Vet. He was preceded in death by his son Col. Tom E. Vezie Jr. with the US Air force. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Virginia, sons Daniel G. Vezie & Stephen M. Vezie, daughter Virginia Kirnberger, and 35 grandchildren and great grandchildren combined. Carr Tenney Mortuary, 2621 S. Rural Rd. Tempe. Funeral Mass at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 3550 E. Knox Road, Phoenix. Interment at St. Francis Cemetery. 10/3/2006.

VIA, Edith Isabelle
Edith Isabelle Via, 82, Gilbert, Arizona, passed away September 13, 2004. Visitation 1-3 p. m., Thursday, September 16, 2004 at the Mortuary. Services 3 p. m., Friday, September 17, 2004 at Mountain View Mortuary Chapel, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa. Contributions may be made to Premier Hospice, 3737 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

VIA, Edith Isabelle
Edith Isabelle Via, 82, of Gilbert died Sept. 13, 2004, in Gilbert. Services: 3 p. m. today at Mountain View Mortuary Chapel, 7900 E. Main St., Mesa. (480) 832-2850. Submitted on (09/16/2004) from East Valley Tribune

VIAN, Eugene
Services for Eugene Vian, 83, a retired farmer, will be at 2 p.m. today in Parkview Baptist Church, 1417 E. Mohave. Mr. Vian, 1120 S. 19th St., died Saturday in Glendale Nursing Home. Born in Kern County, Kansas, he moved to Phoenix 22 years ago. Survivors include four sons, Evert, Eugene, and James, all of Phoenix, and Willard of Mesa; two daughters, Mrs. Beaula Arlet and Mrs. Marion Barnes, both of Phoenix; a sister out of state; and 12 grandchildren. Burial will be in Memory Lawn Cemetery, Sunset Chapel announced. Published in The Arizona Republic Tuesday, May 16, 1967.

VICENCIO, Apolonia P.
Apolonia P. Vicencio, of Phoenix, a homemaker, died Feb. 4, 1994. She was born in the Philippines. Survivors include her daughter, Marcela Barroga; son, Pablo Pacleb; four grandchildren. Romero and Boykins Mortuary. St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 909 S. 1st Ave. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 8, 1994.

VICENTE, Catinca
Catinca Vicente, 91, of Surprise, passed away on July 14, 2006. Visitation at Sunwest Funeral Home 12525 N.W. Grand Ave, El Mirage, Az. Graveside services at Paradise Memorial Gardens, 9300 E. Shea in Scottsdale 7/16/2006.

VICK, Ronald Lee
Ronald Lee Vick, 66, of Trilogy, passed away on July 10, 2006. Ronald was a football coach for Saguaro and Arcadia High Schools and for Mesa Community College. He is survived by his daughter Tracey Terry and her husband Michael; grandson Brayden Terry and sister Beverly Ralph. Visitation and funeral services were at Heritage Funeral Chapel 6830 W Thunderbird Rd. 7/13/2006 - 7/14/2006.

VICK, Sonja Norrine
Sonja Norrine "Cookie" (Nilsson) Vick was born on June 24, 1936 to Norman and Gyda Nilsson in Decorah, Iowa. On February 17, 1957, Sonja married Harold Wesley Vick also of Decorah, IA. During their 49 year marriage they had five children and four grandchildren. Sonja joined her husband Harold on March 22, 2006. She was also preceded in death by her parents Norman and Gyda, one sister Marti Vigil, and one brother Thomas Nilsson. Sonja is survived by her five children: Scott Vick, of Los Angeles, CA, Bradley Vick of Scottsdale, AZ, Holly Vick of Scottsdale, AZ, Heide Vick-Domzalski of Chandler, AZ, and Shane Vick-Feeney of South Kingstown, RI; four grandchildren Leigha Vick, Riley Vick, Daniel Domzalski and Hope Feeney; sons-in-law, Brian Domzalski, and Brian Feeney; one sister Helen Childs of Scranton, KS; two brothers-in-law Tom Halse of Waterloo, IA, Herbert Vick of Decorah, IA and one sister-in-law Mary Ann Vick of Cedar Falls, IA. Private services were at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on March 29, 2006. Contributions may be made to the memorial fund at The Church of The Holy Cross at 3110 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Arrangements by Messinger Indian School Mortuary. Published 3/30/2006 - 4/1/2006.

VICKERMAN, Carol Marie
Carol Marie (Kraft) Vickerman, 47, New River, passed away 5-22-2006. Memorial service was on Saturday, July 15, 2006, at New River Assembly of God Church, 2924 W. New River Rd, 85087. Published in The Arizona Republic on 7/9/2006.

VICKERS, Carl I.
Carl I. Vickers, 72, a Unitarian Church member, died Tuesday in a hospital at Albuquerque. Mr. Vickers, 740 1/2 E. Moreland, moved to Phoenix eight years ago from Albuquerque. He had returned there for a visit when he became ill. Cremation will be today in Albuquerque, the Fitzgerald Mortuary there announced. Survivors include a brother, John A. Vickers of Long Beach, Calif. Published in The Arizona Republic Saturday, May 6, 1967

VICKERS, Charles Roy
Charles Roy Vickers, 74, of 5032 S. Central, died Saturday, Aug.26, 1967, in his home following a long illness. A 17-year resident of Phoenix, he moved here from Zanesville, Ohio. Mr. Vickers retired in 1950 after 45 years as a crane operator for Armaco Steel Corp. in Zanesville. Born in Ohio, he was a member of Thunderbird Masonic Lodge 48. Funeral services were held in Blooms Mortuary, 3800 S. Central. Burial in East Resthaven Cemetery. Survivors include two sons, John of Phoenix and James of Ft. Myers, Florida; a daughter, Mrs. Alice Perris of Lakewood, Calif.; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The AZ Republic 8/28/1967.

VICKERS, Frances R.
Frances R. Vickers, 83, of Sun City West, Arizona, passed away Friday, September 24, 2004, after a brave struggle with cancer. Frances was born in Madoc, Montana on October 15, 1920. She lived much of her adult life in Evanston, Illinois, and for the past 20 years has been a resident of Sun City West, Arizona. She was a dedicated member of Covenant Presbyterian Church, and was a regular volunteer at the Sun City West Library and Del Webb Hospital. Frances loved her family, her friends and God. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George; and is survived by her son, George R. Vickers of Washington, D. C. and her daughter, Carol V. Grant of Sun City West, Arizona; as well as close companion of recent years, Harold Dunlap of Sun City West, Arizona. She is also survived by her nieces: Barbara Jerome of Schaumberg, Illinois and Deborah Gathercoal of Streamwood, Illinois; and nephews: Richard Dalton of Palatine, Illinois and Warren Dalton of Reno, Nevada. Services were held at Convenant Presbyterian Church of Sun City West. Arrangements handled by Menke Funeral Home, 623-979-6451. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/29/2004.

VICKERS, Herbert Robert
Herbert Robert Vickers, 81, of Prescott Valley, AZ, passed away September 7, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army. Visitation and services were at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lynx Creek Ward, 7885 E. Long Look Dr., Prescott Valley, AZ. Arizona Republic on 9/12/2006.

VICKERS, Lawrence G.
Mass for Lawrence G. Vickers, 73, who managed two theaters in Ajo, was Monday in St. Vincent de Paul Church, 3150 N. 51st Ave. Vickers, 2211 N. 51st Lane, died Thursday, October 21, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He was born in Milton, West Virginia, and moved to Ajo in 1937. He moved to California where he worked on the Atlas missile. He returned to Phoenix in 1974. Survivors include his wife, Anna; three sons, Charles, James and Jerry; two sisters, Ora Harshbarger and Kathleen Newman; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. The Phoenix Gazette Friday, Friday, October 22, 1982.

VICKERY, P. E.
Globe - Park E. "Vic" Vickery, 84, died Dec. 18, 1970, in Gila General Hospital. He was born in Bloomingdale, IN, and had lived in Globe since 1916. A retired teacher and coach, he taught industrial arts at Globe High School and instructed several summer sessions in archaeology at the University of AZ. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Williams of St. Joseph, IL, and Mrs. Goldena Teague of Bloomingdale. Burial in Globe Cemetery. 12/19/1970.

VICTOR, Arman, Jr.
San Carlos - Services for Arman Victor, Jr., 16, a student at Globe High School who drowned at Coolidge Dam, will be today at Burdette Hall. He is survived by his parents, Arden and Valerie; three sisters and two brothers. Safford Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1982.

VICTOR, Martin C.
Martin C. Victor, 86, a retired dental technician, died Nov. 23, 1982, in St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Victor, of 83 W. Osborn, was born in Utica, N.Y., and moved to Arizona in 1923 from Florida. He was a member of the American Legion Luke Greenway Post No. 1. He is survived by his wife, Alpha; and a brother. Memorial services were in A.L.Moore & Sons, 333 W. Adams. 11/25/1982.

VICTORY, Treva S.
Treva S. Victory, age 90, of Glendale, Arizona. Passed away on June 4th, 2006. Funeral services were held at Sunland Mortuary 15826 Del Webb Blvd. Sun City, Az. with interment at the National Cemetery of Az. 6/6/2006.

VIDAL, Ernest Nito
19 October 1962 - 9 December 2006 Ernest Nito Vidal was the oldest of three children born to Dalia Castillo & Gilbert Vidal. He is survived by his only child, Alyssa Vidal age 12. He graduated from Shadow Mountain High School, Served in the U.S. Navy for 3 1/2 Yrs and attended Phoenix College and A.S.U. He is survived by his parents, his daughter, his sister, Lisa Hulbert, and his brother Ray Vidal. Funeral Services were conducted by his maternal grandparents, Reverend Alice & Gamaliel Castillo. Visitation and services were at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary 719 N. 27th Ave. Phoenix, AZ Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary 12/14/2006 - 12/15/2006.

VIDAL, Juan Jose
11 Nov 1950 - 12 Jan 2006 Juan Jose Vidal, 55, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away January 12, 2006. Private services. South Mountain Mortuary. 1/31/2006.

VIDAS, Mary
Mary Vidas, 88 of Phoenix AZ, passed away February 17th, 2006. Born Marika Fourakis in Platania on the island of Crete, she came to the USA and Phoenix as the bride of George Vidas in 1950. He preceded her in death in 1979. She is survived by children, Amalia, Andy, Harry, and Chrissie (husband Roger Miller); and grandchildren Travis and Sophia Miller, and Maria and George Vidas. No services at her request. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Mary's Food Bank, http://www.firstfoodbank.org. 2/22/2006.

VIDAURE, Margaret E. Ayala
Margaret E. Ayala Vidaure, 73, of Glendale, passed away on June 5, 2006. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Glendale. She was preceded in death by her son Francisco Vidaure and her parents. Survivors include her husband Andres, daughter Esther Hampton, sons Fred (Kim) Vidaure, Andy (Becky) Vidaure, sisters Rosa Beaty, Violet (Tony) Arroyo, 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. Visitation and Rosary at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary 7924 N 59 Ave. Funeral Mass will at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 5614 W. Orangewood Ave. Glendale. Interment in Resthaven Park Cemetery. 6/8/2006.

VIDEAN, James Morgan
James Morgan Videan, 78, of Phoenix, passed away on January 7, 2006. He was a partner in the firm of Renaud, Cook & Videan. He practiced law for almost forty years-starting in Ohio at the Attorney General's Office under William O'Neil. He was a Navy Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Catherine, and children Jamie (Wid) Everett, Bob (Anne), John (Amy) and Jim (Lynne); grandchildren, Leif, Wyatt, Cutter, Codi, Amelia, Anya, Kelsey and Kira. He is also survived by brother Nap T. Videan, Jr. (Betsy). He was born in Flint, Michigan to Nap T. Videan and Martha May Morgan in 1927. A memorial service was held at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ. 1/11/2006.

VIDONI, Joseph Richard
Joseph Richard Vidoni, 86, of Laveen, AZ, passed away on October 28, 2006. Joe was born in Billerio, Italy on Nov. 21st, 1919 to Lino Vidoni and Melania Revelant. Joe Married Katherine Lepore in Cleveland, Ohio on Nov 19th, 1946. Kay preceded him in death on October 27th, 1998 in Laveen, AZ. He married Dorothy Bobik on February 14th, 2000. Joe served in the US Navy during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, son, James, daughter Kathleen, granddaughter, Dawn, brothers; Louis and his wife, Anne, John and his wife, Mary, Mario, and his sister Irma and her husband Angelo DeCrease, his extended family; Karen, Michael, and Michele Bobik and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, 717 West Dobbins Road, Phoenix., AZ. A mass was held Friday, November 3rd, at St. Catherine of Siena, 6200 S. Central Ave., Phoenix., AZ. Burial at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. A celebration of his life was at the AZ American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th St., Phoenix., AZ. 11/1/2006.

VIERRA, Alfred Robby
27 Sep 1926 - 10 Nov 2006 Alfred Robby Vierra, 80, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on November 10, 2006. Memorial Service, was November 27, 2006, at Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Dr. Chandler, Arizona. 11/26/2006.

VIERS, Dorothy Ruth
3 Jan 1928 - 19 Feb 2006 Dorothy Ruth Viers, 78, of Apache Junction, passed away on February 19, 2006. Allen Funeral Home. 2/22/2006.

VIGES, Enzie Walter
Enzie Walter Viges, 69, who had been maintenance supervisor for the Arizona National Guard 26 years until retiring in 1972, died January 5, 1982, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Viges, 4239 E. Campbell, moved to Phoenix 40 years ago from his native Michigan. He was an elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a member of Glendale Masonic Lodge 23. He was a member of the National Guard since 1946 and served in the Korean War and the Berlin Airlift. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary; children, Karen Kimball, Gordon, Richard and Dennis; nine grandchildren, and three sisters, Lena Frosch, Nina Lee and Thelma Giowacki. Services in the Phoenix 25th Ward LDS Chapel, 4225 N. 56th St. Memory Lawn Mortuary made arrangements. Interment is at Mesa City Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic, Friday, January 8, 1982, p. E3.

VIGESAA, Walter
Walter Vigesaa, 86, Litchville, North Dakota, passed away September 19, 2004. Services Tuesday, September 21 at 2 p. m. at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel, 6747 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/21/2004.

VIGESAA, Walter
Walter Vigesaa, 86, of Litchville, N. D. died Sept. 19, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 2 p. m. today at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel, 6747 E. Broadway Road, Mesa. (480) 830-4422. Submitted on (09/21/2004) from East Valley Tribune

VIGIL, Mario Cruz
Mario Cruz "Cruzie" Vigil, 60, died Sunday evening March 26, 2006, in Colorado. An Arizona native he spent two thirds of his life in the Valley. "Cruzie" resided in Steamboat Springs and Craig Colorado for the past 20 years. A Vietnam veteran he was preceded in death by his father Edward and Mother Bertha, Mario is survived by his five children, two grandchildren and five sisters. Memorial at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 6180 W. Utopia Road, Glendale, AZ 85308. 4/2/2006.

VIGNA, Jean Margaret
Jean Margaret Vigna, 85, died March 30, 2006, after fighting cancer for over three years. She was born on July 15, 1920, in Mears, Michigan. Jean is survived by her sister, June Christensen; two daughters, Dawn Luptak and Kathleen McManis and their husbands; four grandchildren: Paul McManis, Richard McManis, Derek Luptak and Rachel Luptak and three great-grandchildren. 4/4/2006.

VIGNA, Margaret M.
Margaret M. Vigna, 89, of Scottsdale, AZ, died February 19, 2006. She was born in Kingston, NY, Ulster County on June 15, 1916 to Signorino "Jimmy" Carro and Katherine Disch and was the widow of local band leader Frank Vigna. Margaret is survived by her daughter Mary (Vigna) Gendreau, two granddaughters, Yvette Gendreau of Scottsdale, AZ and Michelle (Gendreau) Berretta and three great-grandchildren: Angela, Victoria and Daniel Berretta of Chandler, AZ. Other family members include brother John Carro of Stone Ridge, NY, and sisters, Catherine Bunce and Mary Boyce of Kingston, NY. Two deceased brothers, James Carro of Albany, NY and Joseph Carro of Biloxi, MS. Catholic Mass of the the Resurrection and interment of Margaret's ashes in St. Peter's Cemetery in Kingston, NY. National Cremation Society of Phoenix, AZ. 2/22/2006.

VIGUS, Polly Anna.
Passed away Monday. Arrangement pending. A. L. Moore & Sons. Funeral announcement in the Arizona Republic, Wednesday, January 6, 1982.

VIL, Adalbert
Adalbert Vil, 94, of Peoria, passed away on April 17, 2006, With his family beside him. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his wife, Audrey, and his son Robert. He is survived by three children, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 4/20/2006.

VIL, Audrey Chamberlain
Audrey Vil, 84, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away on February 7, 2006. She is survived by her husband of nearly 39 years, Adalbert; children, Anita Rowe and Larry Taddia, 5 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, a sister, Elnora Burke, and brothers, Ronald Chamberlain and Bryce Chamberlain. Visitation and graveside services at Phoenix Memorial Park & Mortuary 200 W. Beardsley Rd. Phoenix, AZ. 2/12/2006.

VILA, Victoria
Vicky Vila was born in California but lived in Arizona for 37 years. In 1973 she graduated from Valley Union High School, Elfrida, AZ, where she was the first female FFA member in Cochise County. In 1985 Vicky was graduated with honors from ASU with a B.S. Degree in Nursing. Vicky was an accomplished gardener and horse woman and a generous hostess for friends and family. She passed away January 15, 2007, aged 50. For those who knew and loved her, Vicky's passing followed a valiant battle with breast cancer. She was known for her vivacious character, outgoing personality and a sincere concern for the care and wellness of others. Vicky celebrated life and was frequently the life of the party. She was a Registered Nurse at Phoenix Baptist Hospital where she worked for the 21 years. Vicky touched the lives of patients, co-workers, friends and family with an energy, compassion, humor and zest for life. Her husband, Lon Jordan, was the love of her life and best friend of 33 years; a loving daughter and son, Alexandra and Phillip Jordan survive her. She was many things to many people; a loving sister, beautiful daughter, daughter-in-law, an aunt to 3 nephews, 7 nieces and one great nephew. She is survived by her sister Theresa GRUMBLES of Kingman, her father Victor VILA of California and in-laws Ramon & Lupe JORDAN.

VILLA, Arsenio G.
24 July 1930 - 28 Jan 1980 Arsenio G. Villa, 49, died Jan. 28, 1980, in South Phoenix Ambulatory and Emergency Center. He had been a truck driver for Henny Penny Poultry Farms and served in the Army during the Korean conflict. Survivors include his wife, Cora; children, Debra and Arsenio, Jr.; mother, Amada Varraza; a grandchild; three sisters and four brothers. Mass was in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. Published 1/30/1980.

VILLA, Carlos O.
Willcox -- Carlos O. Villa, an Arizona native, died Fri., Sep. 1, 1967, in a Willcox hotel. He was born in Arivapa Valley, AZ, and had worked as a cowboy in the Willcox area for the past 10 years. He had no known survivors. Burial in Sunset Cemetery, Willcox. 9/6/1967.

VILLA, Francisco
Francisco Villa, 59, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away November 2006. If you have information please call Preston Funeral Home, 3800 S. Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 602-304-0083. The Arizona Republic 1/25/2006.

VILLA, Frank N.
27 Dec 1927 - 4 Jun 2006 Frank N. Villa, age 79, of Buckeye, Arizona, died June 4th, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. Visitation and funeral mass were at St. Henry Catholic Church, 128 S. 3rd St., Buckeye, AZ. Ganley's Buckeye Funeral Home. 6/7/2006.

VILLA, Manuel C.
Manuel C. Villa, 78, of Chandler, passed away June 1, 2006. He was born October 20, 1927 in Goodyear, Arizona to Manuel and Emeteria Villa. He is survived by his wife Vera Villa; sons: Robert, Fernando and Richard Villa, Dan and Rene Capistran; daughters: Yolanda Sanchez, Irene Aguirre, Dolores Villa, Veronica Castro and Pamela Mendoza; siblings: Tony Villa, Lucia Moreno, Sallie Romo, Josie Alcantar and Hope Solis; 31 grandchildren, 41 great-grand-children and 2 great-great grandchildren. Visitation at Thompson's Valley West Funeral Chapel in Goodyear. Mass was at St. John Vianney Parish in Goodyear with burial at Goodyear Farms Historical Cemetery. 6/4/2006.

VILLA, Margarita Yanez
Margarita Yanez Villa, age 95 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on December 08, 2006. Margarita was born in Tucson, Arizona on June 09, 1911 to Francisco Yanez and Guadalupe Bracamonte. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Ralph Madrid Villa, and was the last surviving family member of 5 sisters and 1 brother. She is survived by her children, Paul, Lupe, Ralph, Mary, Frank, Olivia, Josie, Joe and Martin, 39 grandchildren, 79 great -grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation with Rosary was at Whitney & Murphy, 4800 E. Indian School, Phoenix, AZ. Mass at St. Catherine's of Siena, 6400 S. Central, 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 14th. Internment at East Rest Haven Cemetery, 4310 E. Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ. 12/12/2006 - 12/13/2006.

VILLA, Ricardo J.
Ricardo J. Villa, 14, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on March 13, 2006. He is survived by his mother, Marcia Angelita Villa, father, Albert Kenton, step-father, Mark Romero, Sr., brothers; Lorenzo Villa, Mark Romero, III, Estphen Romero, Michael Romero, and Gabriel Romero, sister; Reyna Romero, grandparents; Roselda A. Villa, Carlos Figueroa, and Claudina Contreras, his Aunt Jacque Villa-Morgan, girlfriend; Juana L. Rocha, and many cousins and friends. Visitation Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at District 6 Service Center, S. 51st Avenue & St. John's Rd., Komatke, AZ. Funeral Mass Wednesday, March 22, at St. John's Indian Mission, S. 51st Avenue and Pecos Rd., Komatke, AZ. Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, Inc. 3/19/2006.

VILLACORTE, Edgardo B.
Rev. Msgr. Edgardo B. Villacorte, 72, passed away April 11, 2006 in Scottsdale. He retired after 50 years of priesthood in the Philippines and came to Phoenix six years ago. Father Villacorte started Arizona's first Filipino Mass at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Phoenix and later served at St. Catherine of Siena and Our Lady of the Valley parishes. He is survived by a brother Silverio Villacorte in the Philippines. Rosary and viewing at Our Lady of the Valley Parish 3220 W. Greenway Rd. Phoenix. Funeral Mass at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 6401 S. Central Ave. Phoenix. A third service at Our Lady of the Valley Parish with Novenas for Father Villacorte. Interment in San Ildefonso, Bulacan Philippines. Rude Family Northwest Mortuary. The Arizona Republic on 4/14/2006.

VILLAFRANCO, Ambor Dawn
Ambor Dawn Villafranco was born in Yuba City, CA on 1/2/85. She married Edward Villafranco Jr., and in November of 2003 she was blessed with Heaven Nickole. Ambor was killed in a car crash going to see her family in CA on 5/25/06. She is survived by husband Edward, daughter Heaven, family and friends. Ambor worked at AZ Diagnostic Imaging. East Valley Tribune 6/14/2006.

VILLALANTI, Louis N.
8 Jun 1896 - 16 Dec 1970. Morenci - Louis N. Villalanti, 74, died Wed., Dec. 16, 1970. He was born in Spain and came to the U. S. and Morenci in 1911. He worked in the sawmill until 1932 when he established Villalanti Freight Lines, a business he operated until his death. Wife, Nina; son, Dr. Carl VILLALANTI of Phoenix, and four grandchildren. Mass was in Holy Cross Catholic Church. Clifton Elks conducted graveside services in Bunker Cemetery. Arizona Republic 12/18/1970.

VILLALOBOS, Alfonso M.
Alfonso M. Villalobos, 71, of Mesa, died Oct. 29, 1994. He was born in Ascencion, Chihuahua, and was a plumber. Wife, Piedad; daughters, Hortencia Valenzuela, Patricia Vasquez, Martha and Carmen; sons, Dulces, Alfonso, Jesus, Adan and Carlos; 15 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Queen of Peace Catholic Church. 11/1/1994.

VILLALOBOS, Anita S.
27 May 1900 - 24 Oct 1974. Mesa - Anita S. Villalobos, 74, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 1974, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital She was born in Morenci and came to Mesa 12 years ago from Chandler. Children, Cliff, Mrs. Louise Garduno, Mrs. Lily Del Castillo, and Mrs. Nellie Rivas; a sister, Mrs. Juanita Escobar; 18 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Meldrum Mortuary. Mass at Queen of Peach Church. Burial in Mesa Cemetery. 10/25/1974.

VILLALOBOS, Antonio M.
13 Jun 1898 - Mar 1970. Antonia Villaloboz, 71, 1339 E. Mohave, a construction worker, was born in Mexico and came to Phoenix in 1917. Survived by a son, Henry C. of Phoenix (funeral announcement says Wyoming); daughters, Antonia V. PINA of Visalia, CA; Emma V. YBANEZ of Phoenix; stepdaughter, Frances CASTRO; two brothers, Eduardo and Amanda, both out of state; 34 grandchildren and 70 gr-grandchildren. Funeral mass at Mary Magdalene Chapel of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 3/8-9/1970.

VILLALOBOS, Francisca
Francisca Villalobos, 68, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on October, 27, 2006. Services Hansen Chapel, 8314 N. 7th Street. 10/31/2006.

VILLALOBOS, Isabel E.
5 Nov 1938 - 14 Apr 2006 Isabel E. Villalobos, 67, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on April 14, 2006. Funeral Service at Sacred Heart, 1421 S. 12th St. Interment at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery. Universal Memorial Center, 1100 E. Jefferson St. 4/19/2006.

VILLALOBOS, Joshua Scott
Joshua Scott Villalobos, 22, of Phoenix passed away February 28, 2006. Visitation with service was Monday, March 6, 2006 at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Maryvale Chapel 6901 W. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 3/5/2006.

VILLALOBOS, Rigoberto Hernandez
Rigoberto Hernandez Villalobos, 25, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on October 23, 2006. Universal Memorial Center, 1100 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ. Funeral Service will take place in Mexico. Services entrusted to Universal Memorial Center. 10/30/2006 - 10/31/2006.

VILLALON, Alfred
Alfred "Al" Villalon, 68, of Quartzsite, AZ. died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sept. 21, 2004 after a 9 month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born May 28, 1936 in Edcouch, TX. At his request, his body was donated to ScienceCare for research. A memorial service was held on Sept. 23, 2004 at the Southern Baptist Church in Quartzsite with Pastor Ed Wyatt officiating. Al is survived by his wife, Patricia, sons David Villalon (Julie Ann) of Woodland Hills, CA, Gary Smith (Melanie) of Haughton, LA, James Villalon (Doreen) of Mesa, AZ and daughters, Glenda Kelsey (Lewis) of Phoenix, Gayla Juul of Burney, CA and Gena Harvey (Bill) of Hines, OR. There are 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Al was such a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend and he was pretty good with computers, too. We're sure going to miss him. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

VILLALPANDO, Natalie Joana
Natalie Joana Villalpando, Infant, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on October 24, 2006. Allen Funeral Home. 11/3/2006.

VILLALPANDO, Rafael Rodriguez
Rafael Rodriguez Villalpando, 83, passed away on December 29, 2005. Services at Resthaven Park Mortuary, 4310 E. Southern Ave. Rosary and funeral mass followed by interment at Resthaven Park Cemetery. 1/3/2006.

VILLANUEVA, Adaudo
20 Sept 1983 - 18 Nov 2006 Adaudo Villanueva, 23, of Glendale, AZ, passed away on November 18, 2006. Visitation and services were at Greenwood Memory Lawn Chapel, 719 N. 27th Ave. Phoenix. AZ. 11/23/2006.

VILLANUEVA, Jaime Luna
Jaime Luna Villanueva, 16, Phoenix, died April 23, 2006. Visitation was at La Paz South Chapel, 1551 W. Van Buren. Services at St. Vincent de Paul, 3140 N. 51 Ave. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. 4/28/2006.

VILLAVERDE, Dionisio P.
Dionisio P. Villaverde, age 79, of Queen Creek, Arizona, passed away on September 13, 2004. Services are private. Arrangements entrusted to Arizona Cremation & Funeral Services. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/15/2004.

VILLAVERDE, Dionisio P.
Dionisio P. Villaverde, 79, of Queen Creek died Sept. 1, 2004 in Phoenix. Arizona Cremation and Funeral Services handled arrangements. (480) 610-9800. Submitted on (09/15/2004) from East Valley Tribune

VILLAVERDE, Refugio Garcia "Cuca"
4 July 1907 - 6 December 2006 Refugio "Cuca" Garcia Villaverde, 98, of Phoenix, Arizona. passed away on December 6, 2006. Visitation was held Sunday December 10th at Harper Funeral Home Chapel 1246 E. Jefferson St. Phoenix, Arizona, Mass was at St. Gregory's Catholic Church 3424 N 18th Ave. Phoenix, AZ. 12/13/2006.

VILLEGAS, Luis Esteban
Luis Esteban Villegas, 65, of Phoenix, Az formerly of Guadalajara, Mexico, passed away July 22, 2004. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 4, 2004, at 10am at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 909 E. Washington St, Phoenix. Contributions to the church suggested. Published in the Arizona Republic on 9/1/2004.

VILLELA, Joe S.
3 Nov 1923 - 27 April 2006 Joe S. Villela, 82, of Phoenix, passed away on April 27, 2006. Visitation and services at Greer-Wilson Funeral Home 5921 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Interment at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery. 4/30/2006.

VILLESCAS, Joe S.
Clifton --Rosary for Joe S. Villescas, 54, who died Saturday in University Hospital, Tucson, was in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Funeral Mass was in the church and burial, with military rites, was in the Catholic Cemetery. Mr. Villescas was a service station owner and operator and a member of Beneficio Propio. Survivors include his wife, Helen; children, Joseph Donald, John G., Mrs. Patricia Moreno and Mrs. Bertha A. Martin; his brothers, Manuel, Rosario, and Santiago, his sisters, Mrs. Lupe Rascon and Mrs. Eloisa Beltran and five grandchildren. Lewallen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Arizona Republic June 25, 1974.

VILLEZCAS-Marquez, Margarito
Margarito Villezcas-Marquez, 80, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on June 24, 2006. Allen Funeral Home. 6/28/2006.

VILLICANA, Guillermina
25 June 1929 - 31 October 2006 Guillermina Villicana, 77, of Peoria, AZ, passed away on October 31, 2006. Private family services. Advantage Golden Door Chapel, Youngtown, AZ. 11/2/2006.

VILLINES, Anthony
For information call Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road. 12/30/1982.

VINAROSKI, John
John Vinaroski, 88, Phoenix, AZ died Thurs. July 6, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Memorial Wednesday July 12 at Saint Benedicts 16223 S. 48 St., Phoenix, AZ 85048 with burial Wednesday July 12, 2006 at the National Cemetery 23029 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix. Tempe Mortuary. 7/9/2006.

VINASKE, Rena
Rena Vinaske, 95, of Phoenix, died Aug. 18, 1994. She was born in Hudson, Michigan, and was a retired hospital cafeteria worker and a member of the Eastern Star. Daughters, Verna Day, Maerge Hart, Nora Water, Dorothy Hassenzal and Marlene; sons, Carl, Richard, A.D., and Robert Vinasile; 30 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Valley of the Sun Mortuary, Chandler. 8/23/1994.

VINCENT, Charles A.
24 August 1926 - 5 December 2006 Charles A. Vincent, 80, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on December 5, 2006. He was a Army Air Corps Veteran in WWII. Services private. Harper Funeral Home. 12/13/2006.

VINCENT, Elizabeth
Elizabeth Vincent, 88, of Phoenix, a homemaker, died June 9, 1994. She was born in Germany. Survivors include her sister-in-law, Lee. No services are planned. Hansen Mortuary. Friday, June 17, 1994.

VINCENT, Francis M.
Francis M. Vincent, 82, of Prescott Valley, died on May 31, 2006. Memorial Service was at Desert Sun Church 19250 N. 35th Ave., Glendale, AZ. AZ Wakelin Bradshaw Chapel made arrangements. Donation may be made to the Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 East US Highway 60, Superior, AZ 85723 6/3/2006.

VINCENT, Grace Elizabeth
6 October 1916 - 31 December 2005 Grace Elizabeth Vincent, 89, of Mesa died Dec. 31, 2005, in Mesa. Bunker's Desert View Chapel. (480) 986-1616. East Valley Tribune 1/5/2006.

VINCENT, John Paul
John Paul Vincent, Jr., 41, of Chandler, a psychologist for the Kyrene School District, died June 15, 1994. He was born in Dayton, Ohio. Survivors include his parents, Adele Helen and John Paul; and his brother, Daniel Jerome. Services were in Kentucky. Contributions: Children's Fund: National Association of School Psychologists, 8455 Colesville Road, Suite 1000 Silver Springs, MD 20910. Valley of the Sun Mortuary. Friday, June 17, 1994.

VINCENT, Lillian Edith
Mrs. Lillian Edith Vincent, 69, who came here in February from East Detroit, died yesterday in Doctors Hospital. Mrs. Vincent was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, where services and burial will be. Mercer Mortuary made arrangements. Survivors include her husband, Clarence; a daughter, Mrs. W. E. Heid of East Detroit; a brother and a sister out of state; and two grandchildren. Published in The Arizona Republic Saturday, May 6, 1967.

VINCENT, Marie Emma
13 Oct 1893 - 17 Nov 1988 Marie Emma Vincent, 95, of Prescott, a retired self-employed restaurant owner, died Nov. 16, 1988. She was born in Ohio. Survivors include a daughter, Mildred Hawley; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, Prescott. Nov. 18, 1988.

VINCI, Mary
Mary Vinci, 94, of Surprise, AZ, passed away March 30, 2006. Visitation was at Regency Mortuary, 9850 W. Thunderbird Rd, Sun City, AZ. Services at All Saints of the Desert Episcopal Church, 9502 W. Hutton Drive, Sun City, AZ. Arrangements by Regency Mortuary. 4/4/2006.

VINES, Elizabeth
4 Jan 1893 - 28 Sep 1979 Mesa - Elizabeth Vines, 86, who moved here in 1976 from Salt Lake City, died Sept. 28, 1979, in Mesa Hospital. She had been a homemaker. Services were in Pinellas Park, FL. Oct. 3, 1979.

VINETTE, Evelyn A.
Evelyn A. Vinette, 81, of Phoenix, passed away on April 21, 2006. Visitation and Rosary were at Paradise Sunset Chapel Funeral Home, 3934 E. Indian School Rd. in Phoenix. Funeral Mass at St. John Vianney Church, 539 E. La Pasada Blvd. in Goodyear. The Arizona Republic on 4/23/2006.

VINEYARD, John
John Vineyard, 33, Phoenix, died Sept. 8, 2004. Memorial services 11AM, Tuesday September 14 at Orangewood Nazarene Church, 2728 W. Orangewood Ave, Phoenix. Greer Wilson Funeral Home. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/14/2004.

VINTILA, Josephine Jeorse
Josephine Jeorse Vintila, age 87, passed away December 9, 2006. "Jo" was born April 14, 1919, in East Chicago, Indiana. She is survived by her daughters Pam Vintila and Josette Lund (George) and her grandson Jeorse Lund. Surviving family includes one brother Carl Jeorse, several sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Peter Vintila in 1996. She was a member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Phoenix, Arizona. Visitation and funeral service were at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 4530 E. Gold Dust Avenue, Phoenix. Interment at Paradise Memorial Gardens, 9300 E. Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ. Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. 12/12/2006.

VINZENS, Irene A.
Irene A. Vinzens, 88, of Peoria, died Feb. 10, 1994. She was a secretary for United Church of Christ Publishing Co., was born in Chicago. Survivors include her sister, Gladys GIBSON; brothers, Robert, Ted, Clarence and Raymond ANDERSON. Services were in Chicago. Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church, Sun City. The Arizona Republic 2/12/1994.

VIRGIL, Fred E.
Fred E. Virgil, 80, a self-employed barber, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 1982. He moved to Phoenix 10 years ago from Illinois. Two daughters, Betty Stottlemeyer and Ethel Hall; a brother; a sister; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren survive. The Phoenix Gazette 10/5/1982.

VIRUEGAS, Daniel Jose
15 Nov 1987 - 13 Apr 2006 Daniel Jose Viruegas, 18, of Gilbert, passed away on April 13, 2006. Funeral Service at Latin American Church of the Nazarene 191 S California St. Chandler. Bueler Mortuary 14 W. Hulet Dr. Chandler Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. 4/19/2006.

VITAGLIANO, Alan J.
Alan J. Vitagliano, 45, of Tempe, AZ, passed away June 9, 2006. Alan, an inspector for Northwest Construction Control, was born May 29, 1961 in Newark, NJ, moving to the valley in 1972. He is survived by his companion of many years, Laura Bahling; his parents, Sonny & Josie Vitagliano; a brother, David (Jennifer); sisters, Marie (Ed) Pira and Gina Vitagliano along with nieces, nephews. Services were at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 3550 E. Knox Road, Ahwatukee. Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, (480) 967-1643. 6/11/2006.

VITETTA, Catherine Mary
Catherine Mary Vitetta, 91, of Peoria, died Oct. 29, 1994. She was born in Italy and was a restaurateur. Son, Eugene J.; two sisters; one brother; three grandchildren. Services and burial in New York. 11/1/1994.

VITRI, Joseph
Joseph Vitri, Jr., 89, of Sun City, a retired painter, died Aug. 2, 1994. He was born in Italy. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia; and his niece. Services will be private. Contributions: favorit charity or Sunshine Services, 9980 Santa Fe Drive, Sun City, AZ 85351. Lundberg's Golden Door Chapel. August 5, 1994.

VITTETOE, Maurice Dean
Maurice Dean Vittetoe, 66, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2006. He is survived by his three children; Toni Lynne (Nathan) Duty, Elizabeth Kathleen and Matthew Dean Vittetoe, three grandchildren; Joseph Warren Vittetoe, Skyler Ray and Tegan Dean Duty, sister, Sharon Jean Schmitt, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was born on July 29, 1940 in Indiana and moved to Phoenix, Arizona in March of 1964. During his time in Phoenix, Dean attended Phoenix College and Arizona State University, earning his Bachelor of Science and MBA degrees. Celebration of Life Sunday, November 19, 2006 at Orangewood Church of the Nazarene, 7510 North 27th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona. 11/15/2006.

VITTORIO, Mimino J.
Mimino J. Vittorio, "Mimi" 92, formerly of Griffith, Indiana, and a resident of Sun City, AZ for the past 30 years passed away on February 23, 2006. He was the son of Antonio and Mary Vittorio of Freeport, Illinois. He is survived by his wife Kathryne Howell Vittorio of Sun City and Hobart, IN., daughter Patricia Schuler of Ogden Dunes, IN. Six grandchildren, Scott and Tina Schuler, Tim and Cindy Schuler, Angela (Vittorio) and Drew Wilson of Hobart, IN, Mike and Mindy Schuler of Columbus, OH, Nicholas and Carly Vittorio of Crown Point, IN and Gina Vittorio of Hobart, IN. Eight great-grandchildren: Max Wilson, Zack Schuler, Zoe Wilson, Lindsey Schuler, Natalie and Elizabeth Schuler, Dominick Vittorio and Ashley Schuler, one sister Ida Hutchinson of Freeport, IL. Daughter-in-law Rose Marie (Harold) Harmon of Hobart, IN. Three step-daughters, Linda and Mike Roque, Karen and Norb Matulis, and Diane and Bob Misner. Preceded in death by first wife Josephine M. Vittorio and son Gerald Vittorio, and brothers Paul and Phillip and sister Lynette Zanis. 3/8/2006.

VIVIAN, Bonnie Jean
Bonnie Jean Vivian, 60, of Prescott Valley, died Nov. 2, 1994. She was a retired Glendale Union High School teacher and was born in Decatur, Illinois. Husband, Robert, Sr.; daughters, Lisa, Terri and Vicki; son, Robert, Jr.; mother, Lucille DALEY; sister, Beverly NEWMAN; brother, Robert LUKENS; 10 grandchildren. 11/4/1994.

VIZCARRA, Juan Carlos
Juan Carlos Vizcarra "Miro", 28, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away December 31, 2005. Visitation was at Greenwood Memory Lawn Chapel, 719 N. 27th Ave. Services January 9, 2006, at St. Catherines Sienna, 6401 S. Central Ave. Burial at Greenwood Cemetery, 2300 W. Van Buren. Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary. 1/6/2006.

VIZCARRA, Teresa
Teresa Vizcarra, 76, of Phoenix, passed away on October 11, 2006. She is survived by her daughter Rachel, Son-in-law Freddie, Grandchildren: Victoria, Vivian, Valeria, and Frederick. Her Sisters: Lydia Padilla and Mary Rivera and Brother Ted Murillo and many Nieces and Nephews, her niece and caretaker Jessica Garcia. Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1421 S. 12th St., Phoenix, AZ. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment at St. Francis Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th St., Phoenix, AZ. Greer-Wilson Funeral Home. 10/13/2006 - 10/14/2006.

VIZCAYA-ALDERSON, Sylvia
Dec. 13, 1958-June 8, 2005 Sylvia Vizcaya-Alderson was a Phoenix and Santa Fe resident. At one time a fervent activist for Cancer Patients with the Organizations IFADD and "Y" ME. She wrote and quoted in books, magazines, as well as gave presentations in Phoenix, Santa Fe, PA, etc. The Arizona Republic on 6/8/2006.

VIZZERRA, Trinidad Penunuri
26 Feb 1912 - 22 Jan 2006 Trinidad Penunuri Vizzerra, age 93, passed away January 22, 2006. Visitation was at Crystal Rose Funeral Home, 9155 W. Van Buren, Tolleson, AZ. Services Friday, January 27, 2006 at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 539 E. La Pasada Blvd., Goodyear, AZ. 1/25/2006.

VLASAK, David R.
David R. Vlasak, 59, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on March 1, 2006. No services. Interment at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. National Cremation Society. 3/5/2006.

VLASAK, Richard
6 Jan 1926 - 2 Apr 2006 Richard Vlasak, 80, of Chandler, AZ, passed away April 2, 2006. Services were at Valley of the Sun Mortuary and Cemetery 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Chandler, AZ 4/5/2006.

VO, Le Huyen Thi
Le Huyen Thi Vo, 36, of Chandler, AZ, passed away on July 16, 2006. Visitation A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road, Funeral Service at Greenwood Memory Lawn Crematory, 2300 West Van Buren. 7/19/2006.

VO, Son Thai
Son Thai Vo, 86, of Surprise, passed away on October 2, 2006. Memorial Service at Heritage Funeral Chapel 6830 W Thunderbird Rd. 10/5/2006.

VO, Thom Tran
Thom Tran Vo, age 66, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away July 19, 2006. Visitation and services at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Tempe Mortuary. 7/27/2006.

VOELLER, Barbara Margaret
25 Nov 1926 - 1 Jan 2006 Barbara Margaret Voeller, 79, of Mesa died Jan. 1, 2006, in Mesa. Services were at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1244 S. Power Road, Mesa. Mountain View Mortuary Chapel. (480) 832-2850. East Valley Tribune 1/4/2006.

VOGEL, David A.
David A. Vogel, 80, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away March 9, 2006. David was born Nov. 25, 1925 in Donora, PA. He was a retired U.S. Air Force Major serving in WW II, the Korean Conflict and Viet Nam. He was preceded in death by his wife Jean in 2003. Survivors include his children, Mark ( Ellen), Matt (Kathy) and Anne (Bill) Lee along with 9 grandchildren. Private inurnment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Tempe Mortuary. 3/15/2006.

VOGEL, Eileen
29 Jul 1893 - 26 Jan 1980 Tempe - Graveside services for Eileen Vogel, 86, who died Jan. 26, 1980, in Tempe Community Hospital, were at East Resthaven Park. Mrs. Vogel, 924 Broadmor Drive, was a member of Tempe Garden Club, Tempe Women's Club and Catholic Ladies Guild. She came here in 1927 from Illinois. She is survived by sons, Harold and Theodore. The Arizona Republic Monday, January 28, 1980.

VOGEL, Evalyne Bertha
5 March 1909 - 5 January 2006 Evalyne Bertha Vogel, 96, of Sun City, AZ passed away January 5, 2006. She was born March 5, 1909 in Chicago, IL to Charles and Vera (Ellis) Wiley. A retired Western Union Bookkeeper, she moved to Sun City 25 years ago from California. She was a member of St. Joachim & St. Anne Parish and the Democratic Club of Sun City. Survivors include daughters Joan Conaway of Sun City and Marcia Kurtz of Claremont, CA; sons Mark R. Vogel of Largo, FL and James (Gloria) Vogel of Foley, AL. 13 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren also survive. Visitation at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave. Sun City, AZ. Funeral mass Jan. 9, 2006 at St. Joachim & St. Anne Catholic Church, 11625 N. 111th Ave., Sun City, AZ. Entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale, AZ. Menke Funeral Home. 623-979-6451. Daily News-Sun 1/9/2006. 1/8/2006.

VOGEL, Theresa Marie
4 April 1929 - 6 March 2006 Theresa Marie Vogel, 76, of Motley, Minnesota, passed away March 6, 2006. Services at a later date in Minnesota. Sonoran Skies Mortuary. 3/8/2006.

VOGELAAR, William August
Glendale - Services for William August Vogelaar, 68, were in Cypress, California. Mr. Vogelaar died Nov. 28, 1982, in his room at the Sage Motor Hotel, 5940 Grand Ave. He was born in Twin Brooks, S.D., and was a maintenance mechanic for an automotive and electrical firm in Bellflower, CA. Survived by his wife, Lois Virginia; daughter, Sharon Roghair; two grandchildren. Sunwest Funeral Home made local arrangements. Monday, 11/29/1982.

VOGLER, Ascar
Tempe, age 77, 25 August 1967

VOGT, John
Rev. John Vogt, 69, died after an extended illness on April 14, 2006, Good Friday. He was ordained on June 2, 1962, for the Diocese of Belleville, Ill., and would have celebrated his 44th anniversary of ordination this June. Find his complete obituary at obits.arizonagravestones.org His parents, John and Blanche Vogt, his brother Jim Vogt and his sister Eileen Vogt Lohmann, predecease Fr. Vogt. He is survived by sisters Carolyn Vogt, Betty Vogt, and Marge (Ed) Morris, brother-in-law Leland Lohmann, and sister-in-law Carolyn, as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Visitation at Our Lady of Joy Parish Church, 36811 N. Pima Road, Carefree, Ariz. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Joy Parish Church. Burial at Holy Redeemer Cemetery, 23015 N. Cave Creek Road in Phoenix. The Wickenburg Sun 4/19/2006.

VOGT, Marilyn Jean
16 May 1950 - 25 Feb 2006 Marilyn Jean Vogt, 55, Apache Junction, died Saturday 2-25-2006. Apache Junction Mortuary. 3/11/2006.

VOGT-SPRIGINGS, Joanne E.
Joanne E. Vogt-Sprigings, 70, of Phoenix, passed away on July 11, 2006. Joanne was born August 14, 1935 in Dixon, Illinois. She lived in Arizona for the last 62 years. Joanne is survived by her husband Don Sprigings, sons Richard (Becky), and Ronald (Becky) Vogt, stepson Kenneth Sprigings, step-daughters Janette and Patricia, sisters Ellen Allen, Carol Taylor, Sue Cross, and Kathy Steeves, 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Visitation and services were at Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E. Greenway Rd., Phoenix. 7/14/2006.

VOICE, Maurice J.
18 August 1972 - 18 November 2006 Maurice J. Voice, 34, of Apache Junction died Nov. 18, 2006, in Mesa. Apache Junction Mortuary. (480) 982-7721. East Valley Tribune 12/5/2006.

VOIE, Robert Floyd
Robert Floyd Voie, 87, of Sun City West, AZ, passed away on September 24, 2006. He is a WWII U.S. Army Aircorp. veteran. Services were held in Kent, Washington. Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel. 9/26/2006

VOIGHT, Kevin Kalakua
Kevin Kalakua Voight. On September 4, 2004, Kevin Voight peacefully passed away. He was born in Okinawa, Japan to Dean and Beatrice Voight, on September 19, 1955. He was a graduate of Novato High School in CA, class of 1973. While living in San Rafael, CA he met and married his soul mate, Bridget Grady. They were blessed with two beautiful children the late Kyle Voight and daughter, Krystal Voight. They moved to AZ in 1990 and have resided there since. Kevin is survived by his sister, Sharon Mark and her sons, Alex and Adam; brother, George (Zeke) Voight and wife, Gina and their 3 sons, Noah, Shane and Asa; and many family members here and in Hawaii. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Memorial Services will be held Friday, September 10, 2004 at 6:00 p. m. at Melcher Mortuary Mission Chapel, 6625 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

VOIGHT, Kevin Kalakua
Kevin Kalakua Voight, 48, of Mesa died Sept. 4, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 6 p. m. Friday at Melcher Mission Chapel, 6625 E. Main St., Mesa. (480) 832-3500. Submitted on (09/09/2004) from East Valley Tribune

VOITA, Rochelle Ann
15 Sep 1940 - 12 Nov 2006 Rochelle Ann Voita, 66, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on November 12, 2006. Memorial Service was held at Apache Wells Community Church, 2115 N Gayridge Rd, Mesa, AZ. Arrangement by Melcher Mission Chapel. 11/28/2006.

VOLBERDING, James R.
19 Sept 1923 - 22 Nov 2006 James R. Volberding, 83, of Sun City, AZ, passed away Nov. 22, 2006. He was a WWII Army Air Corps veteran. A Celebration of Jim's Life was held at Menke Funeral Home Chapel, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, Sun City PCU, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. 11/28/2006.

VOLDEN, Vera L.
Vera L. Volden, 78 of Phoenix died July 25, 2006. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Volden. She is survived by three children Valerie, Sharon and Steven (Pam) and four grandchildren and 2 1/2 great grandchildren. Services at Green Acres Chapel of Light 401 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale. The Arizona Republic from 7/28/2006 - 7/30/2006.

VOLKEL, Patricia Ann Rowan
Patricia Ann Volkel, 75 of Queen Creek, Az passed away Nov. 30, 2006 in Gilbert, AZ Rosary services were at Valley of the Sun Mortuary 10940 E. chandler Heights Rd. Chandler, AZ. 12/3/2006.

VOLKEL, Verna L.
Services for Mrs. Verna L. Volkel, 52, who died Monday, Jan. 4, 1960, in St. Joseph's Hospital were in the Central Methodist Church. Dr. Kermit Long and the Rev. Ralph Kotoed officiated. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. Mrs. Volkel was born in Salem, Kansas. She was a member of Chapter H of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Women's Club of Phoenix, and the Central Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Forrest B. Volkel, retired U.S. Army Colonel, and her father, Lonza V. Graves, and a sister, Mrs. Nels P. Olson, both of San Mateo, Calif. The AZ Republic 6 January 1960.

VOLKENANT, M. Allan
M. Allan Volkenant, of Wickenburg, formerly of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., died Wednesday Nov. 22 on his 71st birthday, at Del E. Webb Memorial Hospital in Sun City West, Ariz.. Allan was born Nov. 22, 1935 in Kenmare (Ward County) N.D., to Matt and Lillian (Nelson) Volkenant. He served in the U. S. Army and was stationed in France. In April 1993 he moved to Wickenburg. He was married and divorced three times. He was preceded in death by his parents and two of his ex-wives. He is survived by his son Scott, of Wisconsin Rapids, his daughter Renae Sigall of Madison, his sister Rosemary of Wisconsin Rapids, his special friend Diana Woodall of Wickenburg, including "Frenchie" Burian, Roger Fornoff, Tom Huth and "Boots" Lyle. He was cremated and his ashes returned to Wisconsin Rapids for memorial services and interment. Wickenburg Funeral Home and Higgins Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids. The Wickenburg Sun 11/29/2006 All Wickenburg obituaries can be found at Arizona Obituary Archive

VOLKERT, Naomi F.
7 Sep 1926 - 6 April 2006 Naomi F. Volkert, 79 of Phoenix, died Thursday, Apr. 6, 2006. Services were in the Riverside Assembly of God Christian Center, 4242 W. Riverside Blvd., Rockford, IL. Visitation in the Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, 115 S. West St., Dakota, IL. 4/12/2006.

VOLKMAN, William
29 Jun 1944 - 11 Oct 1980 William Volkman, 36, a mechanic, died Oct. 11, 1980, in Maryvale Samaritan Hospital. He came here from Lawrenceville, IL, in 1976. Wife, Diana; children, Dwayne, Russel, Donald Volkman and Annette, Delores, Sherry and Larry Miller; adoptive mother, Mary Volkman; mother, Dorothy Ralston; two sisters and a brother. The Arizona Republic Monday, Oct. 13, 1980.

VOLTZ, Arthur Lee
Arthur Lee Voltz, husband of Dorothy Voltz, passed away on November 5, 2006. Arthur was born on April 30, 1933 in Orville, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rosie and Ervin Voltz Sr. He is survived by four brothers and two sisters; Ervin Jr. (Alice) Sun City, Arizona, Richard (Chiyoko) of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Jim of Birmingham, Alabama, Willie Mae (Arthur) Morgan of Albany, New York, James, Bernice (Bobby) Ezell, and Raymond, all of Springfield, Massachusetts, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial service was held on Monday, November 13, 2006 at Luke Air Force Base Chapel on the Mall Glendale, Arizona. Burial with full military honors at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona 23029 N Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, Arizona. Heritage Funeral Chapel 6830 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ. 11/11/2006.

VONHESS, Lois M.
Lois M. Von Hess, 86, of Phoenix, Arizona, died on November 24, 2006. She was born March 18, 1920 in Helena, Montana to Dan and Mabel Mecklenburg. She moved to Arizona 13 years ago from Denver, Colorado. She is survived by her son Rob Von Hess of Phoenix; daughter Marilyn Wagner of Rapid City, SD; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Hansen Mortuary. 11/26/2006.

VONSPEEGLE, Craig John
28 Jul 1954 - 30 Mar 2006 Craig John VonSpeegle, 51, of Tempe, passed away on March 30, 2006 in Tempe, Arizona. Advantage Colonial Chapel. The Arizona Republic on 4/7/2006.

VOORHEES, George Gilbert, Jr.
13 Dec 1911 - Sept 1980 Funeral service Wednesday in Sunland Mausoleum Chapel, 15800 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City. Entombment in Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City, Arizona. Arrangements by Menke Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic Oct. 1, 1980.

VOORHEES, Kenneth James
Kenneth James Voorhees, 80, of Paradise, Calif. died Sept. 6, 2004, in Chico, Calif. Newton-Bracewell Funeral Home handled arrangements. (530) 342-9003. Submitted on (09/09/2004) from East Valley Tribune

VOORHEES, Martha Eva
Martha "Marty" Eva Voorhees, 80, of Paradise, Calif. (former Apache Junction resident) died Sept. 4, 2004, in Chico, Calif. Newton-Bracewell Funeral Home handled arrangements. (530) 342-9003. Submitted on (09/09/2004) from East Valley Tribune

VOORHIS, Marion
Marion Voorhis, 72, 12 May 1910 - Oct 1982

VORBECK, Norman Wayne
Norman Wayne Vorbeck, 74, of Mesa died Dec. 27, 2005 in Mesa. Melcher's Mortuary Mission Chapel. (480) 832-3500. East Valley Tribune 1/5/2006.

VORIS, Donald M.
Donald M. Voris, 70, passed away on April 10, 2006. He was born on September 12, 1935 in Lafayette, Indiana to his parents Lee Roy and Bernice Voris. After working along with his father on the Monon Railroad he entered the Army in 1954 and served in Puerto Rico. He was married to Eileen Turner of Brazil, Indiana on November 24, 1956. They moved to Miami, Florida where their son Bruce was born in 1960. They moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1975. He married Peggy Waters on October 19, l992 and they lived in Phoenix and Scottsdale. He is survived by his wife, Peggy, mother, Bernice Walter, sisters, Barbara Sotelo and Marilyn Voris, son, Bruce (Sandy) Voris, grandchildren, Eric, Emily and Elliot Voris, Warren, Doug, Shannon, Jaime, Mitch, Blake, Isaiah, Shainey and Salem and a great grandchild, Xzavier. donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank or the Arizona Humane Society. A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road. Funeral service First Christian Church, 6750 North 7th Avenue. Interment at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 4/13/2006 - 4/14/2006.

VORVES, Jonathon Mark
Jonathon Mark Vorves, 35, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away March 14, 2006. Hansen Chapel & Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St., Phoenix. 3/19/2006.

VOS, Donald L.
11 August 1936 - 28 Mary 2006 Donald L. Vos, 69, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away May 28, 2006. Visitation was at Phoenix Memorial Mortuary. Services at the Sunrise United Methodist Church. 6/1/2006.

VOSBURGH, Laura E.
18 April 1915 - 30 November 2006 Laura E. Vosburgh, 91, of Tempe, AZ, passed away on November 30, 2006. Graveside Service Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 719 N. 27th Ave. Phoenix. AZ. 12/3/2006.

VOSE, Robert Bertly
Robert Bertly Vose, Jr., 51, of Phoenix, a carpenter, died May 13, 1994. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and was a Vietnam War Navy veteran. Survivors include his companion, Sharon; daughter, Christina; son, Jason; parents, Katheryn and James; sister, Carol Montaloga; brother, Vincent Nelson; and one grandchild. Services Friday, National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Contributions: Leukemia Foundation of Arizona. Greer-Wilson Funeral Home. Published May 19, 1994.

VOSS, Helen Ann
Helen Ann Voss passed away July 11, 2006. She was born to John Henry Jansen and Nella Tuls Jansen in 1936 in Holland, She was a lifelong member of the Christian Reformed denomination and was a founding member of Palm Lane Christian Reformed Church of Scottsdale. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry Jansen and Nella Tuls Jansen and her step-mother, Ida Sturing Jansen. Surviving her are her husband of over fifty years, Howard G. Voss; her half-brother, John H. Jansen, Jr., (Lori); her sons, Keith John, Curtis Howard (Pam), and Steven James (Wendy); nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; sister-in-law Dorothy Voss; and brother and sister-in-law, John M. Voss and Lynda. She also leaves an uncle, Art Tuls. Visitation at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd. in Scottsdale. A Memorial Service was at Palm Lane Christian Reformed Church of Scottsdale, 7320 E. Palm Lane. 7/13/2006.

VOSS, Milton Herman
Milton Herman Voss, 77, of Safford, a retired education director, died May 17, 1994. He was born in Minneapolis and was a Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Marie; daughter, Linda Marie; sons, David Milton and Paul Ronald; and six grandchildren. Services Saturday, Faith Lutheran Church, Safford. Caldwell Funeral Home. Friday, May 20, 1994.

VOVAKES, D. M. Monty
Glendale, 48; Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; came to Arizona in 1947. Died in the VA Hospital in Los Angeles Wife, Leamon; sons, Don CANADY of Glendale; mother, Mrs. Carrie VOVAKES of Mesa. Rest Haven Park Cemetery 21 August 1967

VOYCE, Bonnie Jean
Bonnie Jean Voyce, 83, of Sun City, AZ, passed away March 22, 2006. Services and Interment were private. Regency Mortuary. The Arizona Republic on 4/5/2006.

VOYTAS, John Roman
June 18, 1956 - June 3, 2006 John Roman Voytas was born in Krakow, Poland and immigrated to the United States in 1984. He completed graduate studies in Computer Systems Management and Business at the University of Arizona and was employed by the Federal Public Defender. His death resulted from an auto accident. Open house was held at the Federal Public Defender's Office at 850 W Adams, Suite 201, Phoenix 6/11/2006.

VOZAR, Ann K.
Ann K. Vozar (Nee Domjen) resident of Scottsdale, AZ for 30 years, formerly of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away Aug. 30, 2006, at the age of 92 years. Her husband, Edward J. Vozar, preceded her in death. She is survived by daughters, Mary Lynn F. Czerwinski of Scottsdale, AZ and Karen A. Cleary of Milwaukee. She was the cherished "Granny" of Kimberly Hayes, Susan (Mark) Bauer, Kevin (Anne) Czerwinski, Sheila (Daniel) Halfmann, Roberta (Richard) Kohl, Timothy (Carol), Mary Susan and Daniel (Annette) Cleary, Patricia (John) Conklin and Kathleen Cleary-Purrington. "Gigi" of 19 great-grandchildren and the late Victoria Elizabeth "Tory" Cleary. Further remembered by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation at the Assisted Living Suites at San Camillus, 10101 W. Wisconsin Ave., Wauwatosa in the Guardian Angel Chapel. Inurnment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial Mass at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Scottsdale, AZ. Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral and Cremation Service, Wauwatosa 414-774-5010. The Arizona Republic on 9/5/2006.

VRAA, Grace Mary
Grace Mary Vraa nee Gandolfo, was born at Illinois Masonic Hospital, in Chicago, Illinois on September 6, 1944 to Angelo James Gandolfo and Bernice Johanna Rustman. As a youth, she lived with her grandfather, grandmother, her Aunt Mary and her father Angelo in Illinois. While working at the INS, she met her husband Ivan Vraa. On April 3, 1971, Grace and Ivan were married and had a son, Michael David who was born on December 8, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois. In 1979, they moved to St. Paul, Minnesota where Ivan worked with the Immigration Service. In 1993 they moved to Sun City, Arizona. On October 25th, 1997, her son was married and she was blessed with two grandsons. She passed away on November 27th, 2006. Grace leaves behind her husband of 35 years, Ivan, her son Michael and her two grandchildren, Jared Chase and Dakota Sander James. Grace also leaves behind three children and 10 grandchildren that were an extension of Ivan; Kevin Vraa and his children, Brittany, Danielle, Matthew and Adam, Keith Vraa and his children, Alex and Jason, and Karyn Zblewski and her children, Amanda and Andrew. 12/9/2006.

VRADENBURG, Juanita C.
Juanita C. Vradenburg, 79, of Phoenix, died June 25, 1978, in her home. She lived in Phoenix 62 years and was a member of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Her granddaughter and three great-grandchildren survive. Greenwood Mausileum, 2300 W. Van Buren. Published in the Arizona Republic 6/29/1978.

VRANA, Gloria Miller
Gloria Vrana of Mesa passed away March 22, 2006. Gloria and her twin brother Roy were born to Clyde and Lillian Miller. She married Robert in 1953 and moved to Mesa in 1959. They moved to Las Vegas for several years. Gloria returned to the Valley after Robert's death in 2003. Gloria's husband, parents, brothers: Ray and Clyde, and sister Nellie preceded her in death. Survivors include daughter Raelene Hopf (Mark); grandsons: Robert Stechnij (fiancé Stephanie Likes), Aaron Stechnij (Stephanie), and Brian Hopf. Great-grandchildren include: Tanner Stechnij and Gavin Stechnij. She is also survived by sister Darlene; brothers: Roy, Virgil and Norman, and numerous nieces and nephews. Meldrum Mortuary, 52 N. Macdonald, Mesa, AZ. Private interment at Green Acres Cemetery. 3/26/2006.

VRSKA, Jefferie Charles
Jefferie Charles Vrska, 21, manager of a U-Totem Store at 48th St. and Indian School, died Sun., Feb. 8, 1976. He had attended Dysart and Agua Fria High Schools. Survivors include his wife, Karen Sue; daughter, Jennifer Christina; father, George F. Vrska; mother, Ruth "Ginger" Torrez; a brother and two sisters. 11 Feb 1976

VUCINICH, Zarko
Zarko Vucinich, 86, born October 16, 1919, in Srpske Moravice, Yugoslavia, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2006, in Phoenix, AZ. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Aleksandra; niece, Djurdjica Prostran; nephew, Momcilo Vucinic; grandniece Dusanka Surak; and many friends throughout the US and Canada. Zarko was a loving husband and dearest family friend to the Kangrga and Bunjevic families. Zarko was a devout Serbian Orthodox Christian and a founding member of St. Nikola Serbian Orthodox Church in Phoenix, AZ, in 1965. He was also a retired board member of the St. Nikola Church in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Visitation and services were held at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th Street with a Pomen. Funeral Services St. Nikola Serbian Orthodox Church, 11640 N. 16th Place. Phoenix Memorial Park and Cemetery at 200 W. Beardsley Road. Hansen Mortuary. 9/12/2006.

VUDRAG, Sam
Sam Vudrag, 85, passed away on July 4, 2006 in Chandler, AZ. Sam was born on February 2, 1921 in Detroit, MI to Nikola and Ljubica Vudrag. Sam was a World War II Army Veteran. He moved to the Valley in 1963. Sam was a member and Past-President of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Ann. He is survived by his sons Nick (Lexy) and George; daughter Donna; grandchildren Mark, Sam, Kristi, and Karla. A visitation was held with a Trisagion (Pomen) service at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd. in Scottsdale. The funeral (Opelo) service was at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church, 4436 E. McKinley St., Phoenix, AZ 85008. Vecnaja Pamjat. The Arizona Republic 7/6/2006 - 7/7/2006.

VUKADINOVICH, Mary
Mary Vukadinovich, 81, wife of the late Peter. She was a former Phoenix resident for 20 years and died Dec. 28, 1982, in Walnut Creek, California. She was born in Yugoslavia and moved to California four years ago from Phoenix. She was a member of E...vo Lodge No. 40 and St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church. She is survived byher sons, Eli V. Budd and Milos V. Drake; five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Pomen service was in Mercer Mortuary. Services were at Mercer's Chapel in the Garden, 1541 E. Thomas. Interment Greenwood Memorial Park. Family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society. 12/30/1982.

VUKCEVICH, John Nicholas
7 Jan 1950 - 4 Mar 2006 John Nicholas Vukcevich, 56, Miami, died March 4, 2006. Services private. Contributions: American Heart Association 2929 S. 48 St., Phoenix, AZ 85282. Published in The Arizona Republic on 3/8/2006.

VUKELES, Louis
Louis Vukeles, 75, of Mesa, died Aug. 18, 1994. He was born in Akron, Ohio, and was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife, Georgina; son, Paul; brothers, John, Joe and Milan Vukelich; and three grandchildren. Services Thursday, Mountain View Mortuary, 7900 E. Apache Trail, Mesa. August 24, 1994.

VUKSANOVICH, Mrs. Stane
Claypool -- Services for Mrs. Stane Vuksanovich, 77, a Claypool resident for 54 years, who died at her home Tuesday, will be at 3 p.m. tomorrow in the Miami Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in the Serbian plot of Pinal Cemetery. Mrs. Vuksanovich, a native of Montenegro, Yugoslavia, was a member of the Serbian National Federation lodge in Miami and of St. Saba Serbian Orthodox Church. She is survived by two sons, George of Globe and Mitchell of Miami; two daughters, Mrs. Vera Pima of Country Club Manor and Mrs. Dorothy Buckridge of Anchorage, Alaska; a sister in Yugoslavia and six grandchildren. Friends may call at Miles Mortuary, Miami, from 2 to 9 pm. today. Burial in the Serbian plot of Pinal Cemetery. Published in the Arizona Republic 9/30/1967.

VULETICH, Michael Allan
10 Dec 1936 - 5 Oct 2006 Michael Allan Vuletich, age 69, of Globe, Arizona, passed away October 5, 2006. Rosary and Funeral Mass at Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church, 201 S. Broad St., Globe, AZ. Family Assisted by: Miles Funeral Services Globe. 10/10/2006.

VURICH, Eve
Eve Vurich, 53, died Monday, June 11, 1974, in her home at 2641 E. Roma after a long illness. She was a real estate broker in her own business the past three years and also had been an agent for Ed Post Realty 10 years. She was a past president of the Women's Golf Association of the Southwest and a member of the Arizona Country Club. Children, Joseph P., III, John D., Gary P., Mary E. and Marie Vurich and Mrs. Karen Jeanne Nygaard; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Vahlberg; three brothers and grandchildren. Arcadia Funeral Home. Mass in the Church of St. Francis Xavier. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 6/13/1974.

VYNE, Ray R.
7 Mar 1936 - 25 Sep 2006 Ray R. Vyne, 70, of Glendale, AZ passed away September 25, 2006. He was a native of Arizona and grew up in Prescott. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife Margaret "Marge"; daughters Brennan (Cliff) Looper of Phoenix and Shawna Dunlap; and granddaughter Paige both of Glendale. He is also survived by stepdaughter Carol (Ralph) Soares and son Nicholas of Grover Beach, CA; stepson Michael (Carri-Ann) Bard and their four children of Branson, MO; brother Gary of Palm Springs, CA; sisters Judy Chandler of Kingman and Carol (Tom) Pontillilo of Pinon Hills, CA and their families. In lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Parkinsons Foundation or the American Cancer Society in his name. Arrangements Heritage Funeral Chapel, Peoria. 10/22/2006.

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