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XANTHOPOULOS, Angeliki
Angeliki Xanthopoulos, 89, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2006. Angeliki was born in Smyrna, Minor Asia and immigrated to Greece in 1922. In 1930 Angeliki married Konstantine Xanthopoulos in Piraeus. In 1972 Angeliki and her husband moved to California to join their children, who had moved to the United States earlier. She is survived by her daughter Nora Brown (Lloyd) of Jacksonville, Florida; sons George and Paul (Rosemary) of Scottsdale; four grandchildren, Dean Brown of Jacksonville, Florida, Vana Overeem of Washington, Pennsylvania, and Fiona and Rosie Xanthopoulos of Scottsdale. Her husband Konstantine died in 2003. Services were at Life Paths Funeral Home, 6812 E. Thomas Road, Scottsdale. The Arizona Republic 3/19/2006.

YACKEL, John M.
13 Nov 1903 - 25 March 1980 Sun City - John M. Yackel, 76, who retired here in 1963 from Saskatchewan, Canada, died March 25, 1980. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan. Survivors include his wife, Frances; four sisters, Allie Wildeman, Clara Schaller, both of Vancouver, B.C., Adeline Trapp, Sun City; Viola Couch, Escondido, CA and two brothers, Rev. Theodore Yackel of Escondido, CA, and Reuben Yacket, Saskatchewan, Canada. Services were in Faith Presbyterian Church, Masonic Committal Service. Interment Sunland. 3/28/1980.

YACOTIS, Rick Allen
Rick Allen Yacotis, 46, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away on September 08, 2006. Allen Funeral Home. 9/14/2006.

YAMAGUCHI, Kimi
11 Nov 1889 - 23 Mar 1980 Kimi Yamaguchi, 90, died March 23, 1980, in her home. Mrs. Yamaguchi was a member of Phoenix Central Seventh Day Adventist Church. She came here in 1950 from Stockton, CA, and is survived by her children, Grace Kitchen and June Arao, Fred and John K.; eight grandchildren. Services and burial were in Stockton, CA. 3/24/1980.

YAMASHITA, Masanobu
Masanobu Yamashita, age 85 of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away December 16, 2006. Memorial Services were held at Yuma Proving Ground Chapel on Saturday, December 30, 2006. Samaritan Funeral Home. 12/24/2006.

YAN, Sau Kuen Wong
Sau Kuen Wong Yan, 89, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away July 16, 2006. She was born September 23, 1916 in Canton China and married Cheuk Ming Yan on October 10, 1941. They were married 24 years of marriage and had 4 children before Cheuk Ming passed away in 1965. She moved to Arizona in 1970. She is survived by her children Khei-Lin (the late Tom) Yee, Peter (Anita) Yan, Hugh (Amy) Yan, Joy (Steven) Druart, 9 granchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. Serenity Mausoleum Chapel, 719 N. 27th Ave. Phoenix. AZ. Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary. 7/21/2006.

YANCEY, Coy
Coy Yancey was born Jan. 4, 1925 in a railroad boxcar near Bear Creek, Alabama to George Thomas Yancey and Josie Pauline Birdyshaw Yancey. He was their 3rd son. At age 18 he married Lillian Marie Hudson (age 15). They were married for over 50 years. Lillian died in 1993. Coy is also preceded in death by his parents (Tommy and Pauline), brothers L.B. and Guy, and his wife Lillian Marie Hudson Yancey. He is survived by daughters Carol (Ken) Dingee and di'Anne MacNeil of Mesa. Grand-daughters Jiri Erickson of Scottsdale and Lindsey MacNeil of Mesa. Sister Tomaline (Lee) Pope of Trion, Georgia, brother W.L. (Dorothy) Yancey of Havana, Florida. Also many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation and services at Valley of the Sun Mortuary 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Chandler, AZ 85248. Graveside Service followed. 3/31/2006.

YANCY, Danny Bob
Danny Bob Yancy, 41, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away March 27, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army. A Memorial Service was held at the family's residence in Phoenix, Arizona. Harper Funeral Home. 4/2/2006.

YANCY, Elsie
18 Aug 1914 - 7 Aug 2006 Elsie Yancy, 91, of Phoenix, Arizona, died August 7, 2006. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Yancy, and daughters Mattie Abbs and Virginia Cooper. She is survived by her children, Charles Ray Abbs, Joann Abbs Ware, and Cosundra Lynn Yancy, and sisters; Bessie Haley, Ruth Lockhart, and Frances Williams. Services at the First New Life Missionary Baptist Church, 1902 W. Roeser Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, Inc. 8/11/2006.

YANCY, Gregory Michael
Gregory Michael Yancy, 22, a cook for Sizzler Steak House, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He was a native of Phoenix and attended Washington High School. Survivors include his parents Suzanne and Farrell Yancy; three brothers; two stepsisters; and grandparents. Services were in Trinity United Methodist Church. Those who wish may donate to MADD, Mothers Against Drunk Drivers. 10/15/1982.

YANCY, Jesus Maria
Jesus Maria Yancy (Mary), age 59, of Mesa, Arizona passed away Friday, September 29, 2006. Mary is survived by her two sons: Darrin Yancy of California and Jered Yancy of Mesa. She is preceded in death by two children: Chester, Jr. and Chelsea Maria. She is also survived by her ex-spouse, Chester Yancy, and his wife, Amy; seven siblings: Yolanda, Ermila, Sally, Connie, Jessie, Raymond and Ernest, all of Fresno, California and her Godparents, Socorro and Manuel (deceased) Alvarado and their children: Manuel, Richard, David, Suki and Dina. Visitation and funeral services at the Lehi Stake Center located at 1430 N. Grand, Mesa, AZ. Interment at Mesa City Cemetery. Meldrum Mortuary. 10/4/2006.

YANCY, Loyd V.
Glendale -- Loyd V. Yancy, 74, a retired farmer who moved here 37 years ago from Smithland, Kentucky, died yesterday, Aug. 29, 1967, en route to northwest Hospital. Mr. Yancy, 6014 W. Claremont, was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was born in Livingston County, Kentucky. Services in Sunset Chapel, 301 W. Camelback, Phoenix. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery. Survivors include three sons, Elvis and Carlos, both of North Hollywood, Calif., and H. A. of Phoenix; a daughter, Mrs. George Johnson of Glendale; two brothers, Elton of Glendale and Jack of Phoenix; a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Wilde of Glendale; two other sisters in California; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, August 30, 1967.

YANCY, Nova B.
Nova B. Yancy, 93, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2006, in Mesa, AZ. She was born July 3, 1912 in Arlington, OK, the daughter of Oklahoma settlers who relocated to Arizona in 1914. Her family lived in Glendale. She was preceded in death by her parents Ervin G. and Eunice L. (Hodge) Bryan, sister Grace Fiscus and brothers Orville and Cecil Bryan. Survivors include her sons Gary (the late Bobbi) of Mesa, AZ and Farrell (Paula) Yancy, of Glendale, AZ, sister Edna Mills of Prescott, AZ, 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale. Interment at Paradise Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale. 1/25/2006.

YANEZ, Edwardo, R., Jr.
Edwardo R. Yanez, Jr., 24, of Ajo, a truck driver, died Friday, April 1, 1977, at the New Cornetta Hospital. Mr. Yanez was born in Ajo. Surviving are his wife, Joan, daughters, Melissa and Melanie; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lee Baker; three brothers and a sister; and a grandfather. Musgrave Mortuary made funeral arrangements. Arizona Republic 4/3/1977.

YANEZ, Lydia M.
Lydia M. Yanez, 78, of Tempe, passed away on October 21, 2006. She is survived by her husband of over 55 years, Joe C. Yanez, daughters; Gloria Hale, Terinie Gonzalez, Christina Ruelas, and Lisa Austin, Sisters; Mary Quintana, and Helen Pena, Aunts; Frances Gonzalez and Jan Savala, 14 Grandchildren and 11 Great-grandchildren. Lydia was predeceased by her son Joey Yanez and daughter Julia Ferrel. Visitation with a Vigil was at Melcher Mortuary Chapel of the Roses, 43 S. Stapley Drive, Mesa. Mass Celebration at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 121 N. Mac Donald, Mesa. 10/25/2006.

YANEZ, Maria Carmen
Maria Carmen Yanez, 79, of Mesa, passed away on November 17, 2006. Angels Cremation & Burial 11/22/2006.

YANEZ, Mary
Mary Yanez, 82, Buckeye, died July 14, 2006. Visitation, Rosary and Mass at St. Henry Catholic Church, 128 So. 3rd St. in Buckeye. Ganley's Buckeye Funeral Home. 7/18/2006.

YANEZ, Matilde
21 Jan 1902 - 16 Oct 1982 Matilde Yanez, 79, who had taught nursing at St. Joseph's Hospital, died Sat., Oct. 16, 1982, in her Phoenix residence. Miss Yanez was a native of Arizona and attended Phoenix Union High School and Northern Arizona University. She was a U.S. Army nurse during World War II. Survivors include a sister and two brothers. 10/18/1982.

YANG, Chun K.
Chun K. Yang, 82, of Phoenix, passed away on August 3, 2006. Services Friday, August 11, 2006, at Green Acres Chapel of Light, 401 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale. 8/9/2006.

YANIK, Michael F.
4 Jun 1927 - 30 Mar 2006 Michael F. Yanik, 78, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away on March 30, 2006. Visitation and Rosary at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ. Mass at St. Joachim and St. Anne Catholic Church, 11625 N. 111th Ave., Sun City, AZ. 4/2/2006.

YANKASKY, Pete John
Pete John Yankasky, 80, of Glendale, passed away on July 30, 2006. Graveside Service at the National Memorial Cemetery of Az., 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix. Best Funeral Services, Peoria. 8/1/2006.

YANKOWITZ, Bertha
Bertha Yankowitz, 85, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on July 9, 2006. Graveside services at Paradise Memorial Gardens, 9300 E Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, Arizona. Advantage Colonial Chapel. 7/12/2006.

YAPLE, Thomas Lee
Thomas Lee Yaple, 84, of Sedalia Missouri passed away on December 8, 2006. Thomas Lee Yaple was born 2 February 1922 in Burlington Junction, Missouri. He was the son of Lee Gerald and Kathryn (Miller) Yaple. Thomas spent most of his childhood in Missouri and Oklahoma including Oklahoma City. On March 7, 1942, he married Margaret Helen Hinkle. She passed away in 1988. Thomas attended both the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma where he graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Physics. He was a pilot in the Army Air Corps in World War II. In 1963, he moved to Phoenix Arizona for a job with Sperry Flight Systems. He retired from Sperry in 1986. He had been a resident of Sedalia Missouri since September 2005. Thomas is survived by his four children, Roy, Robin, James, and Louis, and his sister Mary. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and five grandchildren. Graveside services were at Ohio Cemetary in Burlington Junction, Missouri on December 12, 2006. 12/12/2006.

YARD, Harry A., Sr.
22 Nov 1927 - 12 Aug 2006 Harry A. Yard, Sr., 79, of Apache Junction, Arizona, passed away on August 12, 2006. Apache Junction Mortuary, 398 Old West Highway, Apache Junction, AZ, 85219 8/18/2006.

YARD, Helen
Helen Yard, 58, who moved here in 1948 from her native Illinois, died Oct. 12, 1980, in Hayden Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by her hsuband, Merle M. Yard; son, Major Charles Yard, Antonio, Texas; sister, Mrs. Ralph Robinson; and two grandchildren. Mass was in St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 24th St/Campbell. 10/15/1980.

YARD, Sara J.
Glendale - Mrs. Sara J. Yard, 63, who operated Glenn's Drive In Restaurant on Grand Ave. with her husband from 1949 to 1955, died Feb. 28, 1970, at her home, 5334 W. State Ave. She was born in Witt, IL, and came here in 1948. She attended the Glendale Bible Church. Survivors include her husband, Glenn A.; two sons, Dwight Yard of Glendale and Richard Yard of Tempe; one brother and one sister out of state; and two grandchildren. Entombment in Resthaven Mausoleum. 3/1/1970.

YARDLEY, Albert G.
Albert G. Yardley, 55, died Thurs., Aug. 31, 1967. Mr. Yardley came to Phoenix seven months ago from Downey, California, and was born in Holbrook, Massachusetts. He was a salesman for Paradise Ford. Survivors include two sons, Ralph G. in Germany and Dennis in Vietnam; his mother, Mrs. Gertrude O'BRIEN of Fullerton, CA and two sisters out of state. Funeral services and burial in Glendale, CA. 9/4/1967.

YARDLEY, Nina M.M.
Nina M. Yardley, 86, of Scottsdale, died May 6, 1994. She was born in Missouri and was a homemaker. Survivors include her stepdaughter, Nancy; stepson, Pierce; and three grandchildren. St. Barnabas on the Desert Episcopal Church, Paradise Valley. 22 May 1994.

YARDLEY, Zola L.
2 April 1922 - 26 Dec 1996 Zola L. Yardley, 74, of Phoenix, a government secretary, died Dec. 26, 1996. She was born in Peace Valley, Missouri, and was a Navy veteran. Survivors include her daughter, Rosemarie Brown; son, Jack; sister, Gayle Fortner; and four grandchildren. No services are planned. Guaranty Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic Tuesday, December 31, 1996.

YAREMCZUK, Mary
Mary Yaremczuk, 89, 1015 E. Moreland, died Fri., Dec. 3, 1982, at Phoenix Nursing and Convalescent Center. Aunt of John Ollyr, Milwaukee, WI; cousin of George Yaremczuk, Pennsylvania. She was born in the Ukraine and moved to Phoenix from Milwaukee in 1960. Trisagion service was at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 1102 N. 10th St.. Interment Greenwood Memorial Park. 12/7/1982.

YARNELL, Florence Edna
Florence Edna Yarnell, 59, of Mesa, a registered nurse, died June 14, 1994. She was born in Canada. Survivors include her sisters, Mary Bastead and Jacqueline Simard; and father, Albert. Services Saturday, Valley of the Sun Memorial Park Mausoleum, 10940 Chandler Heights Road, Chandler. Contributions: American Cancer Society, Phoenix, AZ. June 17, 1994.

YARNELL, Leo A.
28 Mar 1893 - 8 Mar 1970. Youngtown - Leo A. Yarnell, 76, 11440 Park Drive, a former school teacher, clothier, and upholsterer, died Mar. 8, 1970, in Mountain View Pioneer Hospital. He was born in Langley, Kansas, and graduated from McPherson College in McPherson, KS. He taught school before going into the clothing business for 25 years and worked for 15 years as an upholsterer with Beech Aircraft in Wichita, KS. He came here 10 years ago. Wife, Myrtle; sons, Warren of Orange, California, and Robert of Liberal, KS; a sister out of state and five grandchildren. Funeral services were at Youngtown Community Church. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery. 3/9/1970.

YARNELL, Raymond W.
Raymond W. Yarnell, 82, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 5, 2004. Mr. Yarnell was a U. S. Naval Veteran. Graveside service will be held 9:30 AM, Friday, September 9, 2004 at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85024. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Arrangements entrusted to Wyman Cremation & Burial Chapel. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

YARNELL, Raymond W.
Raymond W. Yarnell, 82, of Mesa died Sept. 5, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 9:30 a. m. Friday at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek, Phoenix, AZ. WymanCremation and Burial Chapel handled arrangements. (480) 668-2898. Submitted on (09/09/2004) from East Valley Tribune

YARNELL, Varrel Verle
Reverend Varrel Verle "Pete" Yarnell, Jr., 52, of Pinetop, AZ, passed away on July 12, 2006. Memorial service at Calvary Chapel of the White Mountains in Lakeside, AZ. son, Petey Yarnell. Owens Mortuary of Show Low 7/18/2006.

YAROSH, Norman
Norman Yarosh, 81, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on Sept. 16, 2004. Pioneer in computer science & veteran of WWII. Survived by brother Samuel of Minneapolis, sons Laurence of Los Angeles and Daniel of New York, daughter Susan Hoerger of Chapel Hill and 7 grandchildren. Services at Green Acres, 401 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale, Sept. 19 at 11 am. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/18/2004.

YASH, John Paul
John Paul Yash, age 50, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away September 5, 2004. Visitation will be held Friday, September 10, 2004, 5:00-8:00 P. M., with Rosary at 7:00 P. M. at Chapel of the Chimes. Funeral Service will be Saturday, September 11, 2004, 11:00 A. M. at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale, AZ. (623) 937-9297. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/9/2004.

YASH, Paul James
Paul James Yash, age 88, of Sun City, Arizona passed away on November 18, 2006. He was born July 25, 1918 in Struthers, Ohio, son of the late Catherine (Phillips) and Andrew Yash. Paul married his wife Katherine, on 9/3/1949. She preceded him in death on 5/28/96, as did his son John A. Yash on 9/5/04. Brother of the late: William, Andrew, John, Joseph, Steve, and sister (Catherine), Sr. M. Celestine, VSC. He is survived by nieces Mary Gappen and Katherine Delost and several great nieces and nephews. Paul served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and retired in Colorado. He moved to Arizona in 1986. Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave. Sun City, AZ. Funeral Mass at St. Joachim & St. Anne Catholic Church, 11625 N. 111th Ave., Sun City, AZ. Interment at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 11/25/2006.

YASSA, Ann Fiffy
Ann Fiffy Yassa, 44, of Mesa, died May 17, 1994. She was born in Egypt and was a homemaker. Husband, David; son, Joshua; sisters, Esther Wania, Helen Khiry and Naomi; and brothers, Anthony Wilson, Sedky, James, Andy and Alex Abraham. 21 May 1994.

YATEEM, Masarra
Masarra Yateem, 81, of Glendale, passed away on July 25, 2006. Services at First Southern Baptist 10250 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale, Arizona. Best Funeral Services Chapel, Peoria, Az. 7/29/2006.

YATES, Alvin F.
Alvin F. Yates, 75, a former railroad clerk, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 1982, in his Sun City residence. Services for Yates, who moved to Sun City in 1971 from his native Chicago, were in Lundberg's Golden Door Chapel, Youngtown. He was a member of Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church, Fairway Recreation Center and the Railroaders Club. He was a 50-year Mason and member of Maine Chapter No. 257 Park Ridge, Illinois. He is survived by a niece, Elizabeth Daley. The Phoenix Gazette, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1982, p.D4

YATES, Cecil, III
24 Nov 1943 - 8 Aug 2006 Cecil Yates, III, 62, of Phoenix, passed away on August 8, 2006. Memorial Service Friday August 18, 2006 at the Lighthouse Assembly of God, 14185 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria. Best Funeral Services, Peoria. 8/16/2006.

YATES, Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee Yates, 26, of Phoenix, passed away on June 24, 2006. Memorial Service at Green Acres Glendale Mortuary, 5830 W. Missouri Ave in Glendale. 7/1/2006.

YATES, Florence Anna
Florence Anna Yates, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away September 23, 2004. Services will be held in Allentown, PA. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Arizona, 2222 W. Northern Ave., Suite A-100, Phoenix, AZ 85021. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ 623-974-3671. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/25/2004.

YATES, Jesse R.
13 Apr 1909 - 5 Oct 1979 Jesse R. Yates, 70, a retired machinist for General Electric, died Oct. 5, 1979, in his home at 1427 E. Paseo Way. He came to Phoenix 18 years ago from Erie, PA. Surviving are his wife, Delores; children, Irene Sheldon, Shirley Cagle, Raymond and James; a sister; a brother; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were in East Resthaven Park Cemetery, 4310 E. Southern Ave. Mon., Oct. 8, 1979.

YATES, Michael Wayne
Michael Wayne Yates, 27, Mesa, Arizona, passed away February 20, 2006. Harper Funeral Home, 1246 E. Jefferson St. 2/23/2006.

YATES, Vandora Evans
Vandora Evans Yates, 77. Survived by husband, Ballard; son, David Floyd YATES, St. Louis, Missouri; daughters, Helen V. LAMONT, Maitland, Florida, and Judith Ann VERWOLF of Tempe; brother, John Clifford EVANS, Burlington, Vermont; 5 grandsons. Services Valley Presbyterian Church. Arrangements Messinger Mortuary, Scottsdale. Published in the Arizona Republic Friday, December 31, 1982, page C2. (Funeral announcement)

YATES, Victor
17 Aug 1921 - 24 Mar 2006 Victor Yates, 84, of Scottsdale Arizona, died Friday March 24, 2006, He served in the U.S. Army, WWII. 4/2/2006.

YATES, Will Henry
Will Henry Yates, 87, of Youngtown, died Tuesday, March 29, 1977. He was a retired self-employed farmer and carpenter who was a member of the Community Church here and The Shrine. Survived by his wife, Coral; children, Lorraine Jorgenson, Ronald and Billy. Services in Garretson, S.D. Lundberg Mortuary. Arizona Republic 4/1/1977, C-5.

YAUCH, Walter R.
Walter R. Yauch, February 6, 1924 - June 9, 2005, was born in Brooklyn NY. He served in the Navy aboard the submarine "Devilfish." Survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary, children: Susan, Jane, Walter, Nancy & Andray; 15 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. His two sisters, Helen and Carol and brother, Cliff. East Valley Tribune 6/11/2006.

YAZZIE, Noreen
Noreen Yazzie, 52, of Grand Canyon, a cashier, died Jan. 28, 1994. She was born in Tuba City. Survivors include her daughters, Marlene Ehrig, Mary Ann Lafferty and Matilda; son, Marvin; mother, Julia Semallie; five sisters; two brothers; and 10 grandchildren. Visitation Thursday, Flagstaff Mortuary. Services Friday, Cameron Assembly of God Church, Cameron. Wednesday, February 2, 1994.

YAZZIE, Orlando J.
Orlando J. Yazzie, 40, of Phoenix, died Nov. 30, 2005. He was born on Dec. 7, 1964 in Keans. His parents are James Yazzie of Low Mountain and Vera Jones of Glendale. He attended school in Seligman. He was a service technician. He is survived by his wife, Suzie; two sons, Anthony and Timothy; and two daughters, Yolanda and Stephany. Services were at Desert Hills Chapel and Cemetery in Phoenix. Williams News. 12/8/2005

YBANEZ, Frank
Frank Ybanez, 65, a Buckeye sheep company foreman, died Fri., May 12, 1967, in a Glendale hospital. He had planned to retire later this month to return to his native France. He came to Arizona in 1920 and was identified with the sheep industry in the state for more than 40 years. Surviving are a sister and two brothers in France and another brother in California. Mass of Requiem was offered at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 231 N. 3rd St. Burial in St. Francis Cemetery. 5/14/1967.

YBANEZ, Jerry G.
Jerry G. Ybanez, 47, of Phoenix, a welder, died Dec. 27, 1996. He was born in Phoenix and was an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Gloria; daughter, Monalisa Garcia; sons, Earnist and Edward Garcia; Raymond Suarez, Anthony and Ruban; father, Salvador; four sisters; four brothers; and four grandchildren. Services Thursday, National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Brown's Colonial Mortuary. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1996.

YBARRA, Dorothy Ellen Gibson
Dorothy Ellen Gibson Ybarra was born Sept 13, 1921 and died on June 26, 2006. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Daniel D. Ybarra, her daughters Sandra and Patricia and her sons Daniel, Thomas and Patrick as well as 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a long time resident of Superior. Funeral services at St. Mathews Methodist Church. Queen of Heaven Cemetary. 7/23/2006.

YBARRA, Francisco F.
11 Sept 1947 - 15 Dec 2006 Francisco F. Ybarra, 59 of Avondale, Arizona, passed away on December 15th, 2006. Visitation and Funeral Service were held at Crystal Rose Funeral Home, 9155 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson, AZ. 12/21/2006.

YBARRA, Manuel
Superior -- Manuel Ybarra, 19, was killed Aug. 24, 1967, in the Vietnam conflict. He was born in Florence and had lived most of his life in Superior. He joined the Marines 1 1/2 years ago. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Manuel YBARRA, Sr.; four brothers, George, Jesse, William and David; a sister, Helen, all of Superior. A wake was at Iglesia Apostolic Church. Burial in Fairview Cemetery with military graveside services. 9/5/1967.

YBARRA, Manuel Gamboa
Manuel Gamboa Ybarra, 80, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006, in Kingman. He was born in Winslow, on July 21, 1926. Mr. Ybarra served in the U.S. Army stationed in the Philippines during World War II. Ybarra worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for 10 years and was a carpenter for 30 years. Mr. Ybarra is survived by his stepfather, Dennis B. Hernandez; wife of 56 years, Ruth Candelaria; daughters, Terry (Del) Davison of San Antonio, Texas, Dennise (Tom) Smith of Chickasha, Okla., Annette Stecker of Live Oak, Fla.; son, STGC (USN) Manuel Jr. (Juliana) of Sicily; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, John of Albuquerque, N.M., Gilbert and Alex of Winslow; half-sister Leanor Gamboa; and half-brothers, Cache and Rudy Ybarra of San Diego, Calif. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rafaela Hernandez; father, Juan Ybarra; and his grandparents. Holy Rosary and Mass of Christian burial were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Winslow, with celebrant Father Frank Chacon. Interment in Desert View Cemetery, Winslow. Greer's Mortuary of Winslow. Arizona Daily Sun 12/23/2006.

YEAGER, Clarence
Clarence Yeager, 85, born April 17, 1920 in Paoli, Pennsylvania to George & Cathrine Yeager. Survived by Wife Evelyn of 63 years, son Jim Yeager and wife Jacque. Daughters: Kay Dalia & Cathy Hernandez, Sons-in-law Ralph Dalia & Mike Hernandez. Grandchildren: Julie Cambier, Jill Hotchkiss, Jennifer Yeager, Lisa Evans, Michael Hernandez, Danny Hernandez. Great grandchildren: Shelby Hotchkiss, Brooke Hotchkiss, Zack Cambier, Kelsey Cambier. Clarence was a Master Sgt. In the Marine Corp, Member Knights of Columbus. He came to Phoenix, Arizona in 1955 and founded Yeager Door Co. Services Christ The King, 1551 E. Dana Ave., Mesa, AZ 85204. Published 2/7/2006 - 2/8/2006.

YEAGER, Edwin M.
Edwin M. Yeager, 93, of Peoria, Az, passed away September 8, 2004. Memorial services were held Wednesday September 15, 2004 at the Sierra Winds Lifecare Retirement Community in Peoria Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/16/2004.

YEAGER, Edwin M.
Edwin M. Yeager of Peoria, Arizona, died Wednesday, September 8, 2004, in Peoria. He was from Illinois. Service was Wednesday. Sunland Mortuary handled arrangements. 623-933-0161. Published in the Daily News-Sun on 9/16/2004.

YEAGLEY, Kenneth Roy
Kenneth Roy Yeagley, 75, of Mesa, AZ passed away Friday, March 10, 2006 in Scottsdale, AZ. He was born June 5, 1930 in Lebanon, PA. He retired as a Tech Sergeant after 21 years of service in the Air Force. He is survived by his wife: Audrey V. Yeagley; one daughter: Evelyn Eilander of Layton, UT; Four sons: Kenneth of Laurel MD, Paul of Big Spring, TX, J of Roy, UT and Keith of Riverdale, UT; step-daughters: Diana Groves of Mesa, AZ, JoAnn Steinberg of Sewickley, PA and Lynn Chavez of Mesa, AZ; 23 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and one brother: Richard of Myerstown, PA. Funeral services were at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel, 6747 E. Broadway Road, Mesa, AZ 85206. Interment at Valley of the Sun Cemetery. 3/14/2006.

YEARICK, Maude A.
Mrs. Maude A. Yearick, 81, of Altoona, Pennsylvania, died Monday, January 1960, in Good Samaritan Hospital. She had been in Phoenix since Dec. 16 visiting a daughter, Mrs. Frank Toole; 4707 N. 35th Way. Other survivors are her daughter, Mrs. Harry Rathaufer, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; a brother Frank Woomer, Chicago; and three grandchildren. Services and burial will be in Altoona. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, January 13, 1960.

YEE, Fee Wah AKA Wong Shee Yee
YEE, Fee Wah, 70, also known as Wong Shee Yee, 1202 E. Luke Ave., Phoenix, wife of Jack N. Mother of Willie M. Yee, David M. Yee, Harvey M. Yee, Janet Wong and Mary Ann Young, all of Phoenix; sister of William Wong; grandmother of Larry K. and Judy S. Yee, Durand Wong, Duane and Shirley Wong; Mark Jones and Timothy Yee. Passed away Monday, October 4, 1982. Services conducted by Rev. Simon Tsol & Rev. G. Laurence Stanley & John Yee at 1:00 p.m. Friday in Memory Chapel, A. L. Moore & Sons. Interment Greenwood Memorial Park. Published in The Phoenix Gazette, Friday, Thursday, October 7, 1982.

YEE, Jerry Moon
Jerry Moon Yee, 68, of Phoenix, a retired grocer died August 6, 2006. He was born in Canton, China and moved to the US in 1948. He is survived by his wife, Janet; sons Jimmy, Daniel, Dan; daughters Susie, Patricia; granddaughter Ottilie. He is also survived by his brother-in-law David Kwan; niece Julie; nephew Darryl; niece-in-law Wenny; and grand-nephew Dylan. A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home Rd in Phoenix. Funeral Service at Northwest Chinese Baptist Church, 4243 West Greenway Road, Phoenix. 8/8/2006 - 8/10/2006.

YEE, Jim
Jim Yee, Sr., 85, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on December 27, 2006. Jim was born in Canton, China on November 5, 1921. He arrived in the United States in 1934, served as a Sergeant in the Army from 1942 to 1946, married in 1948 and began his grocery business, retiring in 1987. Survivors include his wife; Bok Oy (Betty), children; Jim Jr. (Debra), Betty (Mark), Josie and Joyce (Guil), grandchildren; Brian (Sheri), Brandon, Stacey, Justin, Rebecca, Kasey, Ana and James, great-grandchildren; McKenzie and Tyson, sister; Fong Toy Joe, nieces and nephews; Richard, Mamie, Marie, Snyder and Edward. Visitation and services were at A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road. Graveside service at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road. 12/30/2006 - 12/31/2006.

YEE, Joan C.
21 June 1933 - 3 December 2006 Joan C. Yee, 73, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away December 3, 2006. Private services were held. A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. 12/10/2006.

YEE, Lily Young
Lily Young Yee, 93, died June 25, 2006. She was born May 29, 1913 in Hampton, Iowa to the late Young Kim and Lo Shee. She is survived by her husband, Ben, and children, Mary May, Irene, Josephine, Willie (Yen), Dixon (Terry), Jean (Chuck), Frances (Jim), daughter-in-law, Linda Yee and son-in-law, Manuel Dominguez. Her brother, Ming Joong Young (Betty), 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Her children, Henry and Rose predeceased her. A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road, in Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, memorial funds can be sent to The Chinese Baptist Church, 4910 East Earl Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85018. 6/28/2006.

YEE, Yuk Yip
Yuk Yip Yee, 102, of Glendale, a homemaker, died Jan. 31, 1994. She was born in China. Survivors include her daughter, Yee Shee Tang; 13 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday, A. L. Moore & Sons Mortuary, 333 W. Adams. Services Thursday at the mortuary. Wednesday, February 2, 1994.

YELTON, William
William Yelton, 94, died Sep. 4, 1967, in a nursing home. Mr. Yelton was a resident of Phoenix for 57 years. He was born in Missouri and was a retired farmer. Survivors include three sons, Ernest and Ellsworth, both of Tucson, and Henry of Phoenix; a daughter, Gertrude of Phoenix; 12 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Memorial Park. 9/5/1967.

YEMMALLO, Dominick
12 August 1914 - 19 July 2006 Dominick Yemmallo, 91, Chandler, U. S. Army, died July 19, 2006. Services at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Avenue, Tempe. 7/21/2006.

YENSEN, Wesley L.
14 Dec 1937 - 27 July 2006 Wesley L. Yensen, 68, of Mesa, AZ, passed away July 27, 2006. Services held in Ohio at a later date. Allen Funeral Home. 8/1/2006.

YENTER, Merrie W.
7 April 1890 - March 1980 Husband, Fred; children, Ruth Templin, Mildred Brechler and LaVore Nielsen; sister, Elizabeth Broberg. Services 1st Presbyterian Church. Interment Valley of the Sun Cemetery. 3/29/1980.

YEOMAN, John Andrew
6 Sep 1920 - 31 Jan 2006 John Andrew Yeoman, 85, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away January 31, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army, WWII. Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary. Published 2/3/2006.

YIOULOS, Lula Caridakis
19 March 1915 - 17 November 2006 Lula Caridakis Yioulos, 91, passed away at home in Scottsdale, AZ on November 17, 2006. She was born March 19, 1915 in Syracuse, NY. Long-time resident of Rochester, NY, and later of Clearwater, FL. A devout member of the Greek Orthodox Church. She was preceded in death by husband, George, and son, John. She is survived by children Dimitri (Elena), Basil, Peter, Dean (Ann) and Diane; her sister Betty Ponzi (Thomas); and grandchildren George, Zoe and Alexis. Private family services. 11/19/2006.

YIRSA, Clarence Robert "Clay"
Clarence Robert "Clay" Yirsa, 69, of Uniontown, Kansas, formerly of Phoenix, a former superintendent of maintenance at Maricopa Medical Center, died June 9, 1994. He was born in Berwyn, Illinois. Survivors include his wife, Mary; son, Robert; daughters, Lynn Massie, Carol Gann and Lori Hiner; stepson, Dennis Keith; and 15 grandchildren. Services have been held. Contributions: Uniontown United Methodist Church. June 18, 1994.

YOACHUM, Stephen M.
Stephen M. Yoachum, 47, of Peoria, died January 18, 2006. Memorial Services at Messinger Mortuary Chapel, 7601 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale. Published 1/22/2006.

YOCKUS, Elizabeth D.
Rosary will be recited today in the Chapel in the Garden, Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas, for Mrs. Elizabeth D. Yockus, 59, who died Sunday, Jan. 3, 1960, in Good Samaritan Hospital. Requiem high mass will be sung tomorrow in SS Simon and Jude Church, 6351 N. 27th Ave. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery. A native of Lithuania, Mrs. Yockus came to the United States when she was a child. She came to Phoenix five months ago from Colton, California, and lived at 2941 W. San Miguel. Sue is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Beatrice LoBelle, Phoenix, and Mrs. Evelyn Mahon, Colton; a brother in Florida, and five grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, January 5, 1960.

YOCOPIS, Armando Encinas
Armando Encinas Yocopis, 77, of Glendale, AZ, passed away on December 26, 2006. Survived by wife Lidia Yocopis, sons Armando, Larry, Ray, John (Nancy), daughters Irene (David), and Marylou, and 6 grandchildren. Rosary and funeral service were at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 320 N. 20th Dr. Phoenix. AZ. Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary. 12/28/2006.

YODER Ruth Elizabeth
Ruth Elizabeth Yoder, 82, of Glendale, AZ, passed away on June 9, 2006. She was a Special Ed. Teacher with Phoenix School District and retired in 1988. Graveside service at Resthaven Park 6290 W. Northern Ave. A Memorial Service was held in the Glencroft Auditorium, 8641 N. 67th Ave. 6/13/2006.

YODER, Eula B.
Eula B. Yoder, 78, a retired registered nurse with Los Angeles County, died Dec. 3, 1982, at her residence. Mrs. Yoder was born in Oklahoma and moved to Phoenix from Anaheim, California, a year ago. She managed a home for mentally retarded women in California. Survived by her daughter, June Troup; two brothers; and three grandchildren. 12/4/1982.

YODER, Floyd A.
Floyd A. Yoder, 32, who was employed by El Rancho Markets, was found dead in his home Wed., Aug. 30, 1967. He was born in Phoenix and graduated from Glendale High School and attended ASU. He was a Korean War veteran. He was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist and had been employed by Fry's and AJ Bayless Markets and Walgreen Drug Stores. Survivors include his father, Alvin, of Phoenix; a brother, Dan in the Navy; a sister, Mrs. Carol Ann BARLOW of Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial in Green Acres Cemetery, Scottsdale. 9/2/1967.

YODER, Jonathan King
Jonathan King Yoder, 66, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on July 4, 2006. Survived by his children: Tracy, Jason and Katie and granddaughter Brittany. Service at Templo Berea 6142 N. 35th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona. Apache Junction Mortuary 480-982-7721. Published 7/7/2006.

YODER, Rev. Edward
18 May 1893 - 31 Oct 1979 Glendale - The Rev. Edward Yoder, 86, a member of the Valley Christian Assembly who retired from the Postal Service in 1942 and did missionary work for the Mennonite Church until 1951, died Oct. 31, 1979, in Glendale Samaritan Hospital. Mr. Yoder 6650 W. Butler, moved here in 1967 from Kansas. He is survived by wife, Mamie; children, Willadene Shank, Mariam Adams and David D.; a sister, 10 grandchildren and 11 grandchildren. Services were Saturday in Chapel of the Chimes 7924 N. 59th Ave. The AZ Republic Nov. 2, 1979.

YONT, Randall Ernest
Randall Ernest Yont, 66, passed away November 29, 2006. Randy is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie; children: Cindy and Ted; daughter-in-law, Monica; step-children: Lyn and Chris Dobbs, David and Kristi Burtrum and Elise Perrino; grandchildren: Andrea, Ryan, Courtney, Julie, Nicole, Zane, Eva, Theresa, Hannah, Wyatt, and Randy; sister, Louise Ekwall; brothers: Larry and Allan & wife Tina Yont; step-siblings: Paul Veinott and Deborah Howard; and sister-in-law, Helen Yont. Randy will be buried at Silver Lake, New Hampshire. 12/3/2006.

YOO, Sam Jun
Sam Jun Yoo, 83, of Phoenix passed away on December 21, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents Jin Ok and Nam E Yoo, and son Shin Keun Yoo of Pusan, South Korea. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Chang Keum Yoo, son Dae (Laura) Yoo, daughters Young (Kris) Lenderman, Mitsuko (Phil) Cameron, Soon Ae (Hung Guk) Kim, Kyong Ae Yoo, Jeong (Santiago) Ramirez, Kyong Suk(Paul) Gulden, and Keana (Clay) Madetzke, 18 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. He spent the past 26 years in the Phoenix area. Arrangements Best Funeral Services, Inc. 12/28/2006.

YOPCHICK, Eleanor Frances
Eleanor Frances Yopchick, 82, of Mesa, Arizona passed away January 28, 2006. She was born on December 17, 1923 in Winston-Salem, NC to J.A. and Etta Freeman. Eleanor, a homemaker, was the widow of retired Air Force Colonel, Michael P. Yopchick. She is survived by her three children: Paul Yopchick, Richard Yopchick, and Barbara Bopp; and her three grandchildren: Joshua Yopchick, Ryan Bopp, and Lindsey Bopp. Meldrum Mortuary, 52 N. Macdonald in Mesa. Interment at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 2/1/2006.

YORK, Edward Herman
Globe - Funeral services for Edward Herman York, 75, will be Saturday in Walker's Globe Mortuary. Burial will be in Resthaven Cemetery. Mr. York died yesterday in Gila General Hospital. Born in Wisconsin, he had lived in the Globe-Miami district 30 years. He had worked for the Hagen Construction Co. here the past 25 years. There are no known survivors. The Arizona Republic Thursday, 7 January 1960.

YORK, Eugene Harold
Chandler -- Eugene Harold York, 48, a house painter who moved here in 1960, died Sat., Sep. 23, 1967, in his home of a heart attack. He moved here from Wichita Falls, TX, and was employed by Peden Construction Co.. He was born in Trinidad, TX. Wife, Patsy Ruth; daughter, Barbara YORK; two sons, Gary and Kevin, all of Chandler; a sister and four brothers out of state. Services were in the First Christian Church, 800 W. Galveston. Burial in Gardens of Peace Cemetery. 9/26/1967.

YORK, Floyd M.
Floyd M. York, 92, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away on May 30, 2006. Floyd was born in Crandell, Texas. He married Helen Steen on July 4, 1935. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Helen, daughter Bette Pastore, granddaughter Jami Knight, and great-grandson John Pastore. He is survived by 4 daughters, Anna Knight, Sandra Mandrell, Bobbie Kittredge, and Susie Fulmer; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Isabel York Rasor; and brother, Jim York. Sunland Mortuary, 15826 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, Arizona. Interment at Sunland Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Willowbrook United Methodist Church, 19390 N. 99th Ave. in Sun City, AZ 85351 6/2/2006.

YORK, Mark G.
Mark G. York, 34, of Tempe, died Oct. 28, 1994. He was born in Kankakee, Illinois, and was a Fijitsu Electronics employee and a Navy veteran. Mother, JoAnne DeWitt; father, Joseph; stepfather, Leonard DeWitt; sister, Melissa Gamble; brothers, Gary, Kurt and Joseph. Burial in Medford, Oregon. 11/1/1994.

YORK, Myrtle N.
Apache Junction -- Myrtle N. York, 72, a Pentecostal Church member, died Sun., May 7, 1967, in Mesa General Hospital. Mr. York moved here two months ago from Flint, MI. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. LaVaughn McLean and Mrs. Nell Karr, both of Flint; two sons, Raymond and Donald, both of Detroit; four grandchildren and two gr-grandchildren. Services and burial were in Flint, MI. 5/9/1967.

YORK, Ruth Mable
Ruth Mable York, 4145 N. Mitchell St. Passed away Saturday. Arrangements pending. A. L. Moore & Sons. Funeral Announcement January 6, 1982.

YOSHIDA, Alma Irene
Alma Irene Yoshida, age 88, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away June 13, 2006. Memorial Services Friday, June 16, 2006 at Church On The Green, 19051 R.H. Johnson boulevard, Sun City West, AZ. Regency Mortuary. 6/15/2006.

YOSKOVICH, Mary
Services for Mary Yoskovich, 48, who had been a waitress for a Valley food service, were in Chapel of the CHimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. Mrs. Yoskovich, of Phoenix, was born in West Virginia and died Jan. 31, 1982, in Good Samaritan Hospital. She moved here 12 years go from Pennsylvania. Survivors include her husband, George; son, George, Jr.; mother, Kathleen Hall; and a sister. The AZ Republic Feb. 3, 1982.

YOST, Catherine C.
Catherine (Katie) C. Yost, 74 of Phoenix passed away on June 26, 2006. Katie was born February 15, 1932 in Zwingle, Iowa, the youngest of four children of J.P. and Rose Schuster. Katie was predeceased by her husband, Larry Yost, two of her children, Karen and Steven, her parents, J.P. and Rose Schuster and her brother Harold F. Schuster. Two sons survive her, Joseph Yost (Jennifer) of Chandler and Richard Yost of Williams, AZ., her sisters, Rose Melter of Phoenix and Gloria Schuster of Michigan. Six grandchildren, Brandon, Megan, Shaun, and Avery Yost, and Alek and Naomi White also survive her. In addition, Katie has several nieces and nephews. Rosary at Hansen Mortuary. Funeral mass at St Paul's Catholic Church. Interment at St. Francis Cemetery. 6/28/2006.

YOST, Richard J.
Richard J. Yost, Sr., 81, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on July 3, 2006. Memorial services were held in Chicago, IL. National Cremation Society. Published 7/6/2006.

YOST, Stanley Ray
Ray Stanley Ray Yost, 74, passed away June 14, 2006 in Mesa, AZ. Stanley was born on February 25, 1932 in Harvard, NE. He served in the Air Force for 28 years. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Helen M. Yost; sons, Dale A. Yost and Darrell E. Yost (wife Kathryn); daughters, Sheryl E. Minzenmayer (husband William) and Teresa A. Renner (husband R. Dean); grandchildren, Keeley A. Minzenmayer, Katherine M. Minzenmayer and Allison P. Renner. Valley of the Sun Mortuary, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248. Graveside at Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery. East Valley Tribune 6/18/2006

YOST, Vernon
Vernon "Paul" Yost, 35 of Mesa passed away on Dec. 28th, 2005. Paul was born in Baltimore, but spent his formative years in Florida and the Caribbean. In 1993 he moved to Mesa, where he met his wife-to-be. Those he cherished: his wife of 12 years, Susan, his parents Marie and Vernon, his sister Kim and her husband Michael, his sister Dana and her husband Walid, all of his nephews and his niece, his parents-in-law Frank and Lisa, his aunts Jeannie, Mary and Nancy, his uncles Ed, Ray and George, all of his cousins, as well as his beloved grandmother, Catherine. Services in Florida at a later date. 1/29/2006.

YOUART, Nancy Gene
Nancy Gene Youart, passed away on September 25, 2004 after an extended illness. She was born in Kansas City, MO on October 4, 1933 to Harry E. Youart, a successful investment and real estate broker, and Eva Mae Youart. She graduated from South East High School in Kansas City, MO, from Woods College in Fulton, MO, and Gateway College of Nursing in Phoenix, AZ. She was a stewardess for TWA prior to her marriage. She has been a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints since 1999. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son Craig Eckerman. She is survived by her son Mark Eckerman, daughter-in-law Kim Eckerman, a brother, and grandsons James Louis and Glen Nolan Ryan of Story, MO and Jason Alexander of Seattle. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/29/2004.

YOUART, Nancy Gene
Nancy Gene Youart, 70, Mesa, Arizona, passed away September 25, 2004. Services Thursday, September 30, 2004, 11:00 A. M., Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel, 6747 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa, Arizona. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/30/2004.

YOUART, Nancy Gene
Nancy Gene Youart, 70, of Mesa died Sept. 25, 2004, in Mesa. Services: 11 a. m. Thursday at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel, 6747 E. Broadway Road, Mesa. (480) 830-4422. Submitted on (09/29/2004) from East Valley Tribune

YOUNG, Alexis Nycole
Alexis Nycole Young, 10, of Phoenix, died Aug. 17, 1994. She was born in Phoenix. Survivors include her mother, Pamela; father, Jerry Brown; brother, Jamal; and her grandparents. Services Tonto Church of Christ. 8/24/1999.

YOUNG, Alice K.
Alice K. Young, 94, of Queen Creek, passed away on February 15, 2006. Allen Funeral Home 480-833-1716. 2/18/2006.

YOUNG, Annie B.
Glendale - Funeral services for Mrs. Annie B. Young, 82, who died Sat., Jan. 9, 1960, in a Phoenix hospital, were in the Lundberg-Hansen Chapel, Glendale. Burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Young was born in Falls, Texas, and had lived here the past 33 years. She is survived by a . . . , Tucson; four daughters, Agnes Andrews, Truth or Consequences, N. M., Mrs. Gussa, El Cajon, Calif., Lillie Holder, Kingman, and Mrs. Pearl Lang, Phoenix; a brother, Bert White, Thousand Oaks, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Harrell, Roswell, N. M., and Mrs. Rhoda Meador, Mayer; 27 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. The AZ Republic 12 Jan 1960.

YOUNG, Arlene M.
Arlene M. Young, 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2006. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Richard A. Young, who passed away in 2005. She is survived by daughter Gayle and husband Gary Lazar, son Gary and wife Loretta, grandson Jon and Maureen Lazar, grandson Matt and Heather Lazar, and great-grandchildren Matthew, Christopher, Kathryn and Sara. Celebration of Life at St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Church, and she will be laid to rest beside her husband at Holy Redeemer Catholic cemetery 10/27/2006.

YOUNG, Audrey
Services for Audrey Young, 75, who had been a chief operator for General Communications, were in A.L. Moore & Sons Mortuary. Mrs. Young, 1921 W. Granada, died Jan. 31, 1982, in the home of a daughter in Scottsdale. She was born in Alabama and came to Arizona in 1944 from Texas. She is survived by a daughter, Lynda Walters; and Excer Wheeler, Phoenix; two grandchildren; and a sister. Mesa City Cemetery. The AZ Republic Feb. 3, 1982.

YOUNG, Bertha
Bertha Young, 73, died Sep. 9, 1967, in a local nursing home. She was born in Texas and came to Phoenix in 1946 from Wyoming. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Neil MOUSE, Miss Janet YOUNG, Mrs. Jean W. RODGERS, all of Phoenix; two sons, Forrest of Cottonwood and John of Buena Park, CA; and two brothers out of state and 13 grandchildren. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 9/10/1967.

YOUNG, Beverly June
Beverly June Young, 67, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on October 12, 2006. She was born to Harold and Evelyn Young in Hartley, Iowa, on June 14, 1939. She came to Arizona in 1947 when she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and spent her first two years in Arizona at the Phoenix Crippled Children's Hospital. In 1963, she received a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University and a Masters of Education degree in 1967. Beverly is preceded in death by her father and mother, Harold and Evelyn Young. She is survived by her sister, Connie Young, her aunts and uncles, Violet and Conley Kuehl of Arkansas, and Janice and Morris Palan of Minnesota, and her numerous cousins. Donations may be made to Special Olympics of Arizona, 1850 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004, and to the Arthritis Foundation, 1313 E. Osborn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Visitation and services were at Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. 10/18/2006.

YOUNG, Blanche Lillian
Blanche Lillian Young, 77, of Glendale, moved here 20 years ago and died Wednesday, March 30, 1977. Survived by children, Joann Leiby, Harold and Maj. Raymond J. YOUNG; 3 brothers; 10 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary. Arizona Republic 4/1/1977.

YOUNG, Clara Josephine
Clara J. Young, 44, a nurse's aide, died March 13, 1980, in her residence. She moved to Phoenix 18 years ago from her native Alabama. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Young, Jr.; mother, Mary Estelle Hart; a sister, Marie Woodard; and two brothers, Charles W. Callahan and Hoke Lee Hart. Mass was at St. Mark's Church, 400 N. 30th St. Interment St. Francis Cemetery. 3/16/1980.

YOUNG, Colleen Annette
Colleen Annette Young, 13, died Monday, April 24, 1978, from a horse-auto accident Friday. Colleen was a Black Mountain Junior High student and resided in Cave Creek. She was a member of Our Lady of Joy Church. Parents, David and Anna Young; two sisters and a brother. Shadow Mountain Mortuary. The Phoenix Gazette Tuesday, April 25, 1978

YOUNG, Craig Richard
Craig Richard Young, 55, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on April 11, 2006. He was born on March 19, 1951 in Duluth, MN to Thomas and Isabel Young. He moved to AZ 11 years ago from Wisconsin. Craig is survived by his son Taylor Thompson of Minneapolis, MN; sisters Kathleen Freid of Peoria, AZ and Gina Bellanger of Solon Springs, WI; brother Tom Young of Bennett, WI; 2 grandsons. Services were held in Wisconsin. Hansen Arrowhead Funeral Center. The Arizona Republic 4/14/2006.

YOUNG, Darwin T.
Mesa - Darwin T. Young, 72, died Thursday, June 13, 1974, in Mesa Lutheran Hospital. He had retired as an engineer in 1960 after 47 years with the Chicago and North Western Railway. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and came here in 1960 from his native Wisconsin. Wife, Ella R.; children, Virginia L. Noble, Thomas F., and Darrell B.; a sister; 1 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery. 6/14/1974.

YOUNG, Diana Maddren
Diana Maddren Young, 59, and Gregory C. Young, 58, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006, at their home in Maryville, Tenn. Diana is survived by three sisters, Sherry Upcott (Skip) of Michigan, Karen Dunn (Gene) of Kentucky, and Candice Darden (Roy) of Kingman; and numerous nieces and nephews. Interment at a later date at Mountain View Cemetery. Cremation was handled by East Tennessee Mortuary Service, Knoxville, Tenn. Local arrangements were by Sutton Memorial Funeral Home. The Kingman Daily Miner. 3/2/2006

YOUNG, Dwight S.
Dwight S. Young, Jr., 93, of Phoenix, died May 21, 1994. He was born in Vulcan, Colorado, and was a mechanical and civil engineer. Daughter, Sandra L. Young Wilson; sister, Miriam Young Olson; brother, Warren K.; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 5/24/1994.

YOUNG, Edward Conway
Edward Conway Young, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away in Glendale, AZ on July 10, 2006. Edward is survived by his wife of twenty-seven years, Sheila McDowell Young; four children Edward Conway Young II, Kristina Morgan Young, Streisand Marie Young (deceased) and Aaliyah Aurelia Young; his aunt Eva Taylor; brother Archie B. Conway and a host of cousins and other relatives. Preston Funeral Home, 3800 S. Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ. Services at Tanner Chapel, A.M.E. Church, 20 S. 18th St, Phoenix, AZ. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery Washington, DC. 7/13/2006 - 7/14/2006.

YOUNG, Ella R.
Scottsdale - Ella R. Young, 89, died Nov. 30, 1982, at Bells Lodge. She was a homemaker. She was born in Wisconsin and moved to Arizona 15 years ago. Survivors include a daughter, VIrginia Noble; sons, Darrell and Thomas; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. 12/3/1982.

YOUNG, Elma Jane
Elma Jane Young, 85, passed away on June 26, 2006. Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E. Greenway Rd., Phoenix. 6/29/2006.

YOUNG, Frank
Frank Young, 45, who was self-employed in the investment field, died Nov. 26, 1982, at John C. Lincoln Hospital and Health Center. Mr. Young moved to Arizona 18 years ago from his native New York. Graveside services are today at Workmens Circle Cemetery, 3401 W. Jackson Ave. Sinai Mortuary made arangements. Monday, 11/29/1982.

YOUNG, Gary D.
Gary D. Young, 60, of Casa Grande, passed away Saturday October 14, 2006. US Army veteran Vietnam (101st Airborne Company). Memorial Services Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints, 1515 N. Colorado St, Casa Grande, AZ. Simes Mortuaries Casa Grande Chapel. 10/20/2006.

YOUNG, George Calvin
George Calvin Young, 63, a former boilermaker for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, died Fri., Sep. 22, 1967, in St. Luke's Hospital. He moved to Phoenix four years ago from East St. Louis, IL, and was a security guard for Camelback Towers. He was born in Selma, AL. Survivors include a nephew, Lloyd D. Young of Fairfax, VA. Cremation following services in Paradise Chapel, 3934 E. Indian School. 9/26/1967.

YOUNG, Gregory C.
Gregory C. Young, 58, and Diana Maddren Young, 59, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2006, at their home in Maryville, Tenn. Gregory is survived by three sons, Bill Kowalski and Bobby and Alan Young; and a daughter, Janet Martin. He is also survived by his mother, Elizabeth Young; sisters, Barbara Lantz (Jim) and Wendy Kirn; brother, Gary Young; numerous grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, H. K. Young, and maternal grandmother Cora Gates. Diana is survived by three sisters, Sherry Upcott (Skip) of Michigan, Karen Dunn (Gene) of Kentucky, and Candice Darden (Roy) of Kingman; and numerous nieces and nephews. Kingman Daily Miner. 3/2/2006

YOUNG, Homer L.
18 Apr 1904 - 25 Jan 1980 Litchfield Park - Homer L. Young, 75, who came here in 1966 from South Bend, Indiana, died Jan. 25, 1980, in Valley View Hospital. He had been vice president and part owner of Heat Treat, Inc., and was a member of American Society of Metals. He is survived by his wife, Thelma; sons, Gordon and Roger; stepchildren, Thelma Kuruzar and Ralph Nockles. Resthaven Park Cemetery in Glendale. 1/27/1980.

YOUNG, Jesseleen N.
Jesseleen N. Young, 79, of Phoenix, died Oct. 29, 1994. She was a bookkeeper for a credit union and was born in Midland, Texas. Stepdaughter, Louanne VOSS; brother, Bud NORWOOD. Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale. 11/1/1994.

YOUNG, Jessie J., Jr.
Prescott -- Jessie J. Young, Jr., a resident of Prescott for 17 years, died here Sun., Aug. 27, 1967, in Ft. Whipple VA Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II and was an employe of the VA hospital. He was born in Prescott, Arkansas. Burial in Veterans Administration Cemetery. headstone . Survivors include four sisters and seven brothers out of state and his father, Jessie J. YOUNG, Sr., of Okolone, Arkansas. 9/1/1967.

YOUNG, Jessie Leota Coker
November 13, 1943 - February 15, 2006 Jessie Leota Young passed in her home on February 15, 2006. Survived by children, Stephanie Marie Young, Allen Wayne Young and Robert Coker. brothers and sisters, Ron Coker, Michael Coker, Jimmy Coker, Gary Coker, Randy Coker and Margaret Haynes. Jessie was Grandmother to Austin, Jessie and Amanda. Jessie was born in Atoka, OK and moved to Mesa, AZ when she was 1 year old. Jessie graduated in 1963 from Mesa High School and was a stay at home Mom before going to work at the State of Arizona. Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. 2/17/2006 - 2/19/2006.

YOUNG, Joan A. Taubitz
Joan A. Young, Daughter of Carl and Ester (Stein) Taubitz, step-daughter to Lee F. Burkert, passed away August 22, 2006. She is survived by children, Keith Wollaver and Diane (Chamberlain) Peterson. Joan was born in Reading, PA on September 12th, 1931. Burial will be beside her Mother at Forrest Hills Memorial Park, Reading, PA. The Arizona Republic on 9/8/2006.

YOUNG, John A.
John A. Young, 59, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away August 29, 2006. Visitation at A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road. Graveside Service National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road. 9/3/2006.

YOUNG, John C.
6 Jun 1926 - Oct 1982 St. David - John C. Young, 56, survived by wife, Clara; daughters Cheryl Hubbard, Maridean Dyer Donna Robertson, Rebekah Trotter; sons, John & Jacob; brother, Dean; sister, Jolean Blakesley; six grandchildren. Services were at the Wilcox Ward Chapel of the LDS Church. 10/22/1982.

YOUNG, John David
John David "Foo" Young, 61, of Cottonwood, a retired are sales manager for Phoenix Newspapers, Inc., died June 15, 1994. He worked for the company for 18 years, retiringin 1992. He was born in Santa Monica, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Jeane Flanders; daughters, Judith Ann Heath, Jacque Diane Vowell, Jennifer Elaine Cox and Janet Teresa; sisters, JoAnne Daniels; mother, Lois Franklin; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services Saturday, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Cottonwood. Services Saturday at the church. Westcott Funeral Home. June 17, 1994.

YOUNG, John S.
John S. Young, M.D., 74, died August 1994 of congestive heart failure. A visionary pioneer in the treatment of spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Hie life-long achievement as a healer of man's body and spirit has been honored from sacred Hopi medicine kiva to the floor of the U. S. Congress. Young's work was first recognized in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson when he was named Physician of the Year. To date, his work has directly influenced everyone who's lives have been touched by a spinal cord injury and all those who work in the field of spinal cord injury rehabilitation. . . . Prior to his career in medicine, Young served with distinction during WWII in the 94th Infantry Division where he achieved the rank of Major and received the silver star. Born the son of a veterinarian in Syracuse, Nebraska, Young will remain to anyone who ever knew him, a man not to be forgotten and always to be loved. . . . He is survived by his beloved wife, Marjorie, whose career in opera inspired and nourished him and whose love sustained him throughout the course of their 53-year marriage. He is also survived by his four children; Merry Lynn Robertson, Julie Ann Schnieders, Robin Young Halpin and Gordon James Young, M.D., as well as four grandchildren and one great-grandchild, all of whom treasure his memory. Memorial services were held at Paradise Valley Methodist Church. 8/19/1994.

YOUNG, Kenneth Elden
Kenneth Elden Young, 86, of Ahwatukee, Arizona, passed away on February 10, 2006. Mr. Young spent 20 years in the United States Army before retiring as a Major. He is survived by his loving wife of more than 60 years Betty, sons Gary, Larry, and sister Kenna. He is also survived by 2 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Graveside service at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd. in Phoenix. Shadow Mountain Mortuary. 2/15/2006 - 2/16/2006.

YOUNG, Letha
Funeral services for Mrs. Letha Young, 47, who died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1960, in a Phoenix hospital, will be today in Camelback Chapel and Funeral Home, 21 W. Camelback. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Park. Mrs. Young, a native of Sasakwa, Oklahoma, came to Phoenix 16(?) years ago with her parents and lived at 729 E. Cocopah. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Mattie G. Gooch, Phoenix; five sisters, Mrs. Jackie Anderson and Mrs. Norma Durham, both of Phoenix, Mrs. Phyllis Massey, Highland Calif., Mrs. Frankie Bartlett, Venice, Calif., and Mrs. Jean Simkins, San Bernardino, Calif.; and an aunt, Mrs. Lewis Friedley, Phoenix. The Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 2, 1960.

YOUNG, Martha Carol
Martha Carol Young, 87, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away July 16, 2006. No Services. Harper Funeral Home. 7/23/2006.

YOUNG, Mary Ann
Mary Ann Young, 62, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away January 17, 2006. Memorial service was at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Maryvale Ward, 3802 N. 59th Ave, Ave, Phoenix, AZ. Greer-Wilson Funeral Home, Phoenix, AZ. 1/22/2006.

YOUNG, Mary Louise
Mary Louise Young, 85, died Thursday, January 19, 2006, in Sun City West. She was from Iowa and was a homemaker. Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 19002 N. 128th Avenue in Sun City West. Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel handled arrangements. 623-584-6299. Daily News-Sun on 1/23/2006.

YOUNG, Michael Craig
Michael Craig Young, 55, a Vietnam veteran, of Phoenix, passed away on January 11, 2006, after a long battle with COPD. He is survived by his mother Roma; sister Julie; brother John Steven; Daughter Heidi; Grandchildren Carianne, Steven John and Summer, Niece and nephew Shannon and Pat. National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd. Donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley Coronado Home, 340 E. Coronado Road Phoenix, AZ 85004. 1/22/2006.

YOUNG, Michael Eric
30 July 1961 - 8 February 2006 Michael Eric Young, 44, Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away February 8, 2006. Bunker's Garden Chapel. 2/10/2006.

YOUNG, Mildred
Mildred Young, age 80, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2006 in Sun City, Arizona. Mildred was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Paul. She is survived by her two sons: Jeffry of Bethesda, Maryland and John of Kansas City, Missouri; three sisters: Madelyn Abbott, Frances Curran and Kay Gafney and friend Jerry Macken. Services at St. Clementıs Catholic Church, 15800 N. Del Webb Boulevard in Sun City, Arizona. Daily News-Sun on 1/14/2006.

YOUNG, Mildred R.
Mildred R. Young, 82, of Glendale, AZ, passed away on October 11, 2006. Remembrances in Mildred's name may be given to Hospice of the Valley Thunderbird Unit, 13620 N. 55th Ave., Glendale, AZ 85304. 10/18/2006.

YOUNG, Mrs. Ollie M.
Chandler -- Mrs. Ollie M. Young, 72, an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 1967, in Payson Hospital. Mrs. Young, born in Roger Mills, Oklahoma, moved here in 1923. Services at the LDS church here. Burial in Mesa City Cemetery. Friends may call at Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet. Survivors include her husband, Henry Alvin; sons, Delbert WALTON of Pueblo, Colorado; John H. YOUNG of Farmington, N. M.; Henry L. YOUNG of Paonia, Colorado, and Louis N. YOUNG of Queen Creek; a foster son, Tom Mitchell ROBERTS of Ocotillo; daughter, Mrs. Alva SIKES of Chandler; 22 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Sunday, Aug. 13, 1967..

YOUNG, Opal Faye
Queen Creek - Opal Faye Young, 45, died Friday, June 28, 1974, in her home. Husband, Lewis; daughters, Mrs. Anita Hale, Mrs. Gloria Hobbs, Mrs. Janet Rogers, and Dolores Young; sons, James and Elvin; brothers, Henry and Coy, and another brother and three sisters out of state; six grandchildren. Bueler Mortuary of Chandler. Services were in the Queen Creek Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Burial in Mesa City Cemetery. July 1, 1974.

YOUNG, Orel
3 Oct 1895 - 7 Mar 1970. Scottsdale - Orel Young, 71, a retired Phelps Dodge mining engineer, died Sat., March 7, 1970, at the MediCenter. He was born in Clinton, Michigan, and moved to Morenci in 1920 and to Scottsdale in 1953. Survivors include his wife, May; daughter, Barbara ROCKS of Colorado Springs, CO; and three grandchildren. Burial in Green Acres Memorial Gardens. 3/9/1970.

YOUNG, Patricia Lee
Patricia Lee Young, 58, of Phoenix, a nurse's aide, died Jan. 29, 1994. She was born in Joplin, Missouri. Survivors include her mother, France. Services Tuesday, Valley of the Sun Memorial Park, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Road, Chandler. Tuesday, February 1, 1994.

YOUNG, Paul Donald
Paul Donald Young II, 48, of Phoenix, passed away on March 19, 2006. Paul is survived by his wife Mary; son Jason; daughter Lynn; grandchildren Austin, Casey, Kailee and Christian; father Donald; mother Grace; brothers Tom and Donald; and sister Susan. Heritage Funeral Chapel 6830 W. Thunderbird Rd. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society 2929 E Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016. 3/21/2006.

YOUNG, Randolph Edward
Randolph Edward Young, 53 of Phoenix, AZ died March 19, 2006 following a long illness. He was born in West Virginia and lived in Lynchburg, VA, Pensacola, FL, Athens, GA and Phoenix, AZ. He was a teacher, coach, and sports photographer. He is survived by sons, Peyton and Marshall Young of Phoenix and his sister Beckie Clark of Lynchburg, VA. Tempe Mortuary, Tempe, AZ. Contributions to www.alzdsw.org. The Arizona Republic on 3/26/2006.

YOUNG, Rexbell
9 June 1935 - 20 September 2006 Rexbell Young passed away on September 20, 2006. He is survived by his daughters Linda, Kay and his sons Joel and Jerry and his 7 grandchildren and 5 GG children. He served in the US Air Force. He was a long time resident of Scottsdale and active in the American Legion and Elks clubs there. Memorial service was held at the American Legion, 7145 E. 2nd St in Scottsdale. Published 9/22/2006 - 9/23/2006.

YOUNG, Ronald Dale
15 Sep 1954 - 21 Mar 2006 Ronald Dale Young, 51, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on March 21, 2006. Private services were held by the family. Universal Memorial Center. 3/30/2006.

YOUNG, Rose Joan
Rose Joan Young, age 84, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away February 8, 2006. She is survived by her daughters Gayle and Diane and 5 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. Memorial service at Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 East Greenway Rd., Phoenix, AZ. 2/12/2006.

YOUNG, Sandra
Sandra Young, 59, of Lakeside, passed away on January 19, 2006. Black's Mortuary, Show Low. Funeral services at the Lakeside Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery. 1/22/2006.

YOUNG, Shirley Jean
Shirley Jean Young, 70, of Globe died March 25, 2006. Services were at Globe Cemetery, 101 Hackney Road. Lamont Mortuary of Globe handled arrangements. (928) 425-5491. East Valley Tribune 3/28/2006.

YOUNG, Steve, Sr.
Services for Steve Young, Sr., 83, a self-employed electrician who lived in Arizona 60 years, were in Weber and Sons Mortuary chapel. Young, 398 E. Roeser, died Friday, Oct. 15, 1982, in a Valley hospital. He was born in Louisiana and served in the Army during both world wars. Survivors include his daughter, Katherine Wesley; and two sons, Steve Young, Jr. and Ted Wesley. The Phoenix Gazette 10/21/1982.

YOUNG, Thomas W.
Thomas W. "Tom" Young, 73, of Sun City West passed away on October 6, 2006. Tom was born August 10, 1933 to G. Douglass & Marjorie (Ward) Young in Chicago, Illinois. He is survived by his wife Mary Jane. Mother: Marjorie Young. Sons: Thomas E. Young, Bill (Pam) Young and James Young. Stepsons: Barry (Deb) Cromer, Dennis (Karen) Cromer and Mark (Laura) Cromer. Stepdaughter: Amy (Rusty) Simpson. Brother: Douglas G. Young, 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father G. Douglass Young. Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. 10/15/2006.

YOUNG, Verne Milum
Verne Milum Young, 103, of Sun City, AZ passed away March 16, 2006, at Del Webb Hospital in Sun City West, AZ. He was born in Kenesaw, Nebraska Feb. 21, 1903, to Virgil Lee Young and Anna Mae Nicholls, who farmed in western Nebraska. Mr. Young lived in Sun City, AZ for the past 37 years. He was pre-deceased by his first wife, Thalia Keiry, and also by his second wife, Charlotte Nelson Whitney. He also was pre-deceased by his son Wesley of Little Compton, Rhode Island, his sister Marie of Red Oak, Iowa, his brothers Newton, of Santa Clara, California. and Marion, of Sun City, Arizona, and his granddaughter Susan Plummer Muldoon of La Habra, California. He is survived by daughters Beth Itnyre (Terry), of La Mirada, California, Shirlee Plummer, of Whittier, California, and daughter-in-law Nina Peckhami Young of Little Compton, Rhode Island, plus nine grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. He also is survived by nephews Darrell Lee Young of Prescott, Arizona, The Rev. David C. Keiry of Monte Vista, Colorado, and Bill Nelson of Clear Lake, Iowa, and niece Edith Keiry Stone of Boulder, Colorado, and numerous grand nieces and grand nephews. Funeral services were held at Advantage Golden Door Mortuary, 11211 W. Michigan Ave., Youngtown. Officiating at the services were The Rev. Donald Marquard of the Grace Bible Church of Sun City and The Rev, David C. Keiry, of Monte Vista, Colorado. The Arizona Republic on 3/19/2006.

YOUNG, Vickie Renee
Vickie Renee Young, 57, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away on January 2, 2006. Private Cremation. Green Acres Glendale Mortuary, Glendale, AZ. 1/11/2006.

YOUNG, Virginia G.
Virginia G. Young, 85, died Sept. 24, 2006. She is survived by sons Sam (Brenda), Terry (Constance), Todd (deceased); grandchildren Terri (Tim), Breck; great grandchildren, Sydney, Drew, Baylee, Clay. She was the devoted wife of Samuel E. Young for 58 yrs. She was born in Cheriton, Iowa, but lived in Novato, CA, for over 50 years. Graveside service was at Sunland Memorial Park in Sun City. 9/26/2006.

YOUNG, Wesley D.
Wesley D. Young, 77, of Wittman, was born in Bloomfield, Missouri. Wife, Julia; four daughters; a son; three sisters; a brother; grandchildren. The Arizona Republic 3/24/1989.

YOUNG, William Roy
William Roy Young, Jr., 85, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away on December 3, 2006. He was born in Cleburne, Texas on July 23, 1921 to William and Tressie Young. He moved to Arizona 30 years ago. He was a Locomotive Engineer. He was a member of the Valley Christian Church in Bullhead City. He is survived by his daughters Billie Lee Bradfield (Robert) of Bullhead City, Betty Faye Braucher (Jeff) of Glendale; sister Dorothy Thomas of Mesquite, TX; brother James Ray Young of Fort Smith, AR; 4 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Services were held in Bullhead City. Arrangements by Hansen Arrowhead Funeral Center. 12/5/2006.

YOUNG, Winona A.
Winona A. (Roberts) Young, "Nonie" went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2006. She was born March 24, 1918, in Omaha, NE. she married Herman L. ("Toad") Roberts in 1937; they were married 26 years until his death in 1963. Her granddaughter, Tammy Lee Harman, also preceded her in death. She married Roy L. ("Jack") Young in 1973; they lived in Omaha until they retired in 1981 and moved to Phoenix. Nonie is survived by her husband, Jack; daughters, Carol Netwig (Don), Cheryl Knight (Andy), stepsons, Jack (Jo), Rick (Vicki)and David (Robin) Young; grandchildren, Nancy Ryan, Steve Netwig, Michelle Holland, Drew Knight, Kara and Keely Young, Travis Young, as well as four great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Sunland Mortuary, Lakeside Chapel, 15826 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ. 2/9/2006.

YOUNG, Zella
Clarkdale - Services for Zella S. Young, 90, of Clarkdale, were at the United Methodist Church of Clarkdale. Mrs. Young died Feb. 5, 1982, in Marcos Lawrence Hospital. Graveside services were at Greenwood Memorial Park Cemetery, 2300 W. Van Buren in Phoenix. Mrs. Young was born in Casnovia, Michigan, and came to Arizona in 1907. She was a member of the Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband, Herbert; children, Geraldine DuVall and Burton; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Westcott Funeral Home in Cottonwood made arrangements. The AZ Republic Monday, Feb. 8, 1982.

YOUNGBERG, Guyla Elaine
12 July 1920 - 31 August 2006 Guyla Elaine Youngberg, 86, of Tempe, passed away on August 31, 2006. Wyman Cremation & Burial Chapel, 115 South Country Club Dr., Mesa, Arizona. 9/9/2006.

YOUNGBLOOD, Charles R.
11 Nov 1940 - 21 Oct 2006 Charles R. Youngblood, 65, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2006. No services. Arrangements by the National Cremation Society. 10/29/2006.

YOUNGBLOOD, Willie E., Rev.
Services for the Rev. Willie E. Youngblood, 85, who had been pastor of Arizona churches since 1923, were in the First Institutional Baptist Church, 1141 E. Jefferson. Mr. Youngblood, 3160 E. Chipman, died in a Phoenix hospital May 1, 1967. He came to Prescott in 1923 and was pastor of Mount Olive Baptist Church there 20 years. He moved to Phoenix in 1958 and was assistant pastor of the First Institutional Baptist Church until three years ago. His career also included that of state missionary for the Paradise Valley Baptist State State Convention. He was born in Spearsville, Louisiana. Survivors include a son, Willie, Jr., of Los Angeles; a brother, Mack, of Phoenix; and a sister. The AZ Republic Thursday, May 4, 1967.

YOUNGER, Elizabeth Faye
Elizabeth Faye "Betty" Younger passed away on September 30, 2006, at her home in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born Dec. 19, 1921 in Denver, CO. to Dora and James Craig Berryhill. She often reminisced about her years growing up with her seven beloved brothers and sisters ('Brother,' 'Sis,' 'Billie,' 'Dood,' Bruce, 'Marj,' and 'Neetsie'), and the childhood friends with whom she stayed in contact throughout her life. She was graduated from West High School in Denver, and attended Colorado State College of Education (now University of Northern Colorado) in Greeley, CO. She worked throughout her college years to supplement the scholarship assistance she received. She was a member of the Pi Kappa Sigma sorority. Upon graduation she took a teaching job at Marin Junior College in Kentfield, CA. She met Bud Younger while she was teaching at Marin Junion College in Kentfield, CA, and they were married on Dec. 14, 1946, in Mill Valley, CA. Betty is survived by her husband of 59 years, James P. 'Bud' Younger; her children Vickie (Gary) Venturo; James P. Jr. 'Rook' (Debbie) Younger; her sister, Geraldine 'Billie Sue' Mosier; and her cherished grandchildren Tori (Brent) Havins, Paul Venturo, Marcus Venturo, and Kelyn Elizabeth Younger. Services were held at Creighton United Methodist Church, 4900 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018. 10/4/2006.

YOUNGER, Monroe Frank, Jr.
Tempe -- Monroe Frank Younger, Jr., 56, a former resident of Tempe, died Saturday, August 26 , 1967, of a heart attack suffered while on a camping trip near Show Low. Mr. Younger had been a resident of Kingman for the last two years. He was a member of the American Baptist Church and the Tempe Masonic Lodge here. He recently retired from the Reynolds Aluminum Co. at Phoenix. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie; four sons, Joe and Cecil, both of Phoenix; Bill of Kingman and Charles of Tempe; and seven grandchildren. Sesrvices were at Carr Mortuary, 26 E. Fifth St. Interment in Double Butte Cemetery. The AZ Republic Monday, 28 August 1967, p. 31.

YOUNGER, Thomas Edward
Thomas Edward Younger, 88, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on January 3, 2006. He was born August 31, 1917 in Bedford, IN to Carl and Sylvia (Weaver) Younger. He moved to AZ in 1952 from Indiana. He was an former employee of Milum Textile, Phoenix, AZ for 20 years and later was a small business owner. He is survived by his wife Maria Olga Younger; daughters Mona Irene Tejada, Phoenix, Sue Brenton, Indianapolis, IN; son Steven of Show Low; brother Albert, Bedford, IN; sister Mary Alice, Atoka, TN; 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; he was preceded in death by his son Edward. Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St. 1/6/2006.

YOUNGHANS, David W.
17 July 1945 - 30 September 2006 David W. Younghans, 61, of Chandler, AZ, passed away Sept. 30, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Marlene; children, Chelle Lewis, Tracy Vicente and David 'Tim' (Anna) Younghans; his mother, Ruth Younghans; grandchildren, Joshua and Ryann Lewis and Marco Vicente along with siblings, William, Annie (Frank) Gray, Michael and Steve (Robin) Younghans. He was preceded in death by his father Jack E. Younghans. Celebration of David's life at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave., Tempe. Interment private. 10/3/2006.

YOUNGKER, Madelyn Ruth
Sun City - Madelyn Ruth Youngker, 61, of 17414 130th Drive, died Dec. 16, 1982, at her residence. Mrs. Youngker was born in Marriette, Minn., moved to Buckeye in 1946 and to Sun City West in 1978. She was a graduate of Cornell College in Iowa. She served as secretary for the Buckeye Community Church for several years and was a member of the First Christian Church of Phoenix. She is survived by her husband, Charles; daughter, Susan Truax, Scottsdale; son, Chuck, Buckeye; and seven grandchildren. Services were at the Buckeye Community Church. A. L. Moore and Sons made the arrangements. Interment Memory Lawn. Arizona Republic December 28, 1982.

YOUNGMAN, Clarence Edward
Clarence Edward Young, 80, of Flagstaff passed away September 5, 2006. He was born to Furry and Margaret Youngman October 2, 1925 in Warren, Ohio. Ed graduated from Parks College of Engineering Aviation & Technology at St. Louis University in 1951. He served in US Army as a Heavy Machine Gunner and was a prisoner of War during WWII where he also received a purple heart. He then served in the US Air force during the Korean Conflict. Ed is survived by his wife of 50 years, Nancy, sister Mary L. Stokes of Ravenna, Ohio; and 3 nephews. Graveside services in the Veteran's Section of Citizens Cemetery. The Arizona Republic on 9/7/2006.

YOUNG-NEILL, Joan
Joan Young-Neill, 74, of Glendale, AZ, passed away on April 6, 2006. Visitation at A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, AZ. Cryptside service at East Resthaven Park Cemetery, 4310 East Southern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ. 4/8/2006.

YOUNGS, Pearl V.
4 Jan 1902 - 13 Mar 1980 Mesa - Pearl V. Youngs, 78, who lived in Arizona 28 years, died March 13, 1980, in Mesa. She is survived by her children, Ruth Price of Yorba Linda, CA, Howard of Oxnard, CA, Alan of Duncan, OK, and Lois Youngs of Mesa; and six grandchildren. Interment at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. 3/15/1980.

YOUNKIN, Millard
Millard "Mil" Younkin, 78, of Scottsdale, passed away on April 10, 2006. He was a US Naval and Air Corps veteran of World War II. Funeral services and interment were in Omaha, Nebraska. Local arrangements by Messinger Mortuary. The Arizona Republic on 4/13/2006.

YOUNT, Clarence A.
Clarence A. Yount, Jr., 68, passed away on December 28, 2005 in Glendale, AZ. Clarence was born September 6, 1937 in Los Angeles, CA. He was a resident of Phoenix, AZ for over 30 years. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1954-1959 on the USS Bennington. Clarence is survived by his son, Ronald Yount (Kimberlee) of Phelan, CA, daughter April Wheeler-Starratt (Sean) of Boise, ID, grandchildren Amelia, Lilah, Alec, Benjamin, Hannah and Samuel, sister Carolee Block of Everett, WA and brother Fred Munch of Prescott, AZ. Arrangements by the Anatomic Gift Foundation of Arizona in Phoenix. A private service was held in the Spring at a national cemetery in Southern California. 1/8/2006.

YOUNT, Philip A.
Philip A. Yount, 83, died on February 18, 2006. He is survived by his three sons; Jim, Larry and Robin; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary. 2/22/2006.

YOUSE, Lorraine M.
Lorraine M. Youse, age 62, died on August 16, 2006. She was born in Onamia, MN on February 13, 1944. Memorial service was held at Monte Vista Church of the Nazarene, 3313 N. 40th St., Phoenix. 8/19/2006.

YOVONOVITZ, John F.
John F. Yovonovitz, 57, of Lakeside, AZ, passed away on November 17, 2006. Graveside service at Lakeside Cemetery. Owens Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements. 11/22/2006.

YOW, Genoa Rufus
Genoa Rufus Yow, 64, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1976, in Scottsdale Memorial Hospital. Mr. Yow was brought to Arizona 53 years ago and grew up in Flagstaff. He was a member of IBEW No. 640 in Phoenix for 30 years. Children, Jack Rufus, Mesa, Denise Ashford, Mesa, Margaret Ann Jevtic, Encinitas, CA, and Suellyn VanderVeen, Eugene, Oregon; two sisters, LaVerl Cooper, Cottonwood, and LaVern Gallegos, Prescott; and nine grandchildren. Messinger Mortuary. 1/15/1976.

YOWELL, Clyde J.
Clyde J. Yowell, 73, of Kansas, died Oct. 24, 1994. He was born in Grainfield, Kansas, was a farmer and a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy. Services were held in Kansas. 11/4/1994.

YOWELL, Gladys M.
Gladys M. Yowell, 92, of Prescott, a former school teacher, died Jan. 31, 1994. She was born in Geneva, Kansas. Survivors include her daughter, Elna A. Smith; sisters, Bertha Taylor, Frances Rideout and Mable Archer; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be held in Kansas. Sunrise Funeral Home, Prescott Valley. Wednesday, February 2, 1994.

YSLAS, Narciso R.
Narciso R. Yslas, 87, died Jan. 28, 1997, in Mesa. He was a retired miner with Kennecott Corp and was born in Mexico. Daughters, Sylvia, Dina and Christina; sons, Narciso, Eddie, Peter and Gus; brother, Pedro; 20 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren. Tempe Mortuary. Mass Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, 141 N. MacDonald, Mesa. The Arizona Republic 30 Jan 1997, p.CL18.

YU, Xin Yun
Xin Yun Yu, 74, Mesa, died September 5, 2006. Visitation and services were held Sept 9, 2006 at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary, Phoenix, 719 N. 27th Ave. 9/8/2006.

YU, Yin
Yin Yu, 79, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away February 13, 2006. Services at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 N. 27th Ave. Contribution to Chinese Senior Center, 734 W. Elm St., Phoenix, AZ 85013. Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary. 2/14/2006 - 2/17/2006.

YUEN, Lizzie
Lizzie Yuen, 84, manager of Yuen Lung Grocery in Phoenix, died Dec. 2, 1982, at Humana Hospital. Mrs. Yuen was born in Karantung, China, and moved to Arizona in 1921. She is survived by daughters, Lupe, Lucy and Lily McCormick; sons, Hong Dong, Bill and Dr. George Yuen; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Interment Greenwood Memorial Park. 12/4/1982.

YUHASZ, Anna
12 May 1899 - 2 Oct 1979 Rosary for Anna Yuhasz, 79, was Thursday in Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas. Mass was Friday in St. Gregory Catholic Church, 3426 N. 18th Ave. Mrs. Yuhasz, 1501 E. Orangewood, lived here 27 years and died Oct. 2, 1979, in Capri Nursing Home. She is survived by two sisters and a brother. The Arizona Republic Wed., Oct. 3, 1979.

YULE, Earnest W.
Earnest W. Yule, 70, of Lakeside, a postal worker, died Feb. 5, 1994. He was born in Los Angeles and was a World War II Army Air Forces veteran. Survivors include his wife, Thressa; daughters, Kathy, Shirley, Martha and Annette; son, Forest; sister, Bettie; brother, John; 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services Tuesday National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Camelback Sunset Chapel. the Arizona Republic Tuesday, February 8, 1994.

YUNGKANS, Nancy Carol
Nancy Carol Yungkans, 68, of Goodyear died Dec. 31, 2005. Mrs. Youngkans was born Oct. 11, 1937, in Detroit. An Arizona resident since 1978, she was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Phoenix and the Glendale Women of the Moose Chapter 1642. Mrs. Youngkans is survived by her husband, James R. "Spanky" Yungkans; three daughters, Roberta R. Walker of Phoenix, Nancy J. Rodriguez of Goodyear and Kathleen Yungkans of New River; two sons, James D. Yungkans of Queen Creek and Gary L. Yungkans of Phoenix; one sister, Carol Jo Howdyshell of Michigan; one brother, Thomas Ross of Michigan; and 14 grandchildren. Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave. in Sun City. Services were at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 6301 W. Indian School Road in Phoenix. Interment at Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Park in Buckeye. West Valley View 1/3/2006.

YUP, Puey Jun
Services for Mrs. Puey Jun Yup, 66, of 3722 E. Indian School, will be tomorrow in Memory Chapel of A.L.Moore and Sons Mortuary. The Rev. G. Lawrence Stanley will officiate. Friends may call at the mortuary from noon today until noon tomorrow. Born in China, she came to the United States in 1949. She was a member of the Chinese Baptist Church in Phoenix. Survivors are her husband, Ki Wah Yup; five sons, Loy On Yup, Oregon; Leslie and Bing Lin, both of Phoenix; and Wing Lin and Yok Lin, both of Pennsylvania; a daughter, Mrs. Frank Gene, Phoenix; and nine grandchildren. The Arizona Republic Wednesday, 13 January 1960

YURASKO, A. Shawn
A. Shawn Yurasko, 50, of Sun City West, AZ, passed away on July 21, 2006. U.S. Navy. Services at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 19002 N. 128th Ave. Sun City West, AZ. Inurnment in Long Island, New York. Donations to the Disabled American Veterans, 52501 N. 19th Ave. Ste. #108 Phoenix, AZ 85021. Camino del Sol Funeral Home. 7/26/2006.

YURESKO, Gary W.
Mesa - Services for Gary W. Yuresko, 31, who came to the Valley 18 years ago and graduated from Arcadia High School, were in Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden, Scottsdale. Mr. Yuresko, 6400 E. Mallory, died Jan. 21, 1980, in Maricopa County Hospital. He had been a construction worker. Survivors include his parents, Paul and Elaine Yuresko; a sister; two brothers and two grandparents. The Arizona Republic Thursday, January 24, 1980. brother of Gary:

YURESKO, Randy Neil
Randy Neil Yuresko, born Dec. 20, 1949 in Flint, MI. Died unexpectantly Tuesday May 15, 2007. Survived by daughter Shauna, ex-wife Diane, Dad Paul, sister Connie Shuler, brother Dennis. Preceeded in death by brother Gary in 1979 & mother Elaine in 1995. Interment at Green Acres Memorial Park, 401 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale. No service. The Arizona Republic from 5/25/2007 - 5/27/2007.

YURIAR, Kaden Xavier
Kaden Xavier Yuriar, infant son of father and mother, Fino and Jamela Yuriar, passed away August 31, 2006. Visitation was private at Harper Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside Services at Holy Cross Cemetery, Avondale, Arizona. The Arizona Republic on 9/8/2006.

YUSCHIK, Florence
Florence Yuschik, 82, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on August 30, 2006. Visitation was at Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E. Greenway Rd. A funeral mass was held on Tuesday, September 5th at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 11001 N. 40th St. 9/3/2006.

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