Obituaries

Gloria Sharp

Gloria Sharp

Aug 30, 2012

89, of Peoria, Arizona passed away August 27, 2012 in Sun City, AZ. Mrs. Sharp was born in New York, NY. She moved to Arizona 33 years ago from California and most recently resided in the Sierra Winds community in Peoria. Survivors include her daughter Leslie Reed of California. Private family arrangements have been made.

Eugene Stisser, Jr.

Eugene Stisser, Jr.

Aug 28, 2012

92, of Goodyear, Arizona passed away August 28, 2012 in Sun City, Arizona. Private family arrangements have been made.

Ronald Larkins

Ronald Larkins

Aug 23, 2012

82, of Sun City, AZ passed away August 22, 2012. Born in Bradley, Illinois, he moved to Arizona in 1968 and worked for Sears. He was a member of St. Clement of Rome Parish in Sun City. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Delores “Dee” Larkins; children Deborah Larkins (Alissa) and Ron Larkins (Susy); brother Darrell Larkins; sisters Jackie...

Frances C.Maloney

Frances C.Maloney

Aug 21, 2012

of Sun City, AZ passed away on August 20, 2012. She was born in Olean, New York on June 20, 1915 to Frank and Anna (Ryan) Sherburne. On June 6, 1940, she was married at St. John’s Church in Olean, NY to Francis (Red) Maloney, her husband of 70 years, who preceded her in death. She is survived by 3...

Robert Pittman

Robert Pittman

Aug 21, 2012

68, of Sun City, AZ passed away August 20, 2012. Mr. Pittman was born in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma and served in the US Air Force. An Arizona resident for the past 26 years, he worked as an insurance agent. Survivors include his wife Diane; children: Lynn Arakaki, Denise Ramones, Danielle Fogleman and Dana Pittman; brother David Pittman; sisters Frances Saad,...

Michael Johnson

Michael Johnson

Aug 20, 2012

6/12/89 – 8/16/2012 Michael Timothy Johnson went to meet his maker on 8/16/2012. Michael was a loving, caring, patient, kind, and understanding husband, son, brother, nephew, cousin, grandson and friend. He left behind his wife, Destiny Johnson. Father and mother Timothy and Carla Johnson, sister Heather Whitfield, grandparents, Harold and Leola “Lee” Meyer and many other aunts, uncles, cousins and...

Elizabeth E. Spears

Elizabeth E. Spears

Aug 17, 2012

91 of Sun City West, AZ. passed away August 15, 2012 with her daughter and Chaplain by her side. Born August 3, 1921 daughter of the late Elizabeth and Arthur Gretschel of Kingston, PA. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Sterling of 55 yrs, retiring to AZ in 1978. Enjoying grandchildren, family and good friends were her greatest...

William Kennihan

William Kennihan

Aug 15, 2012

87, of Peoria, Arizona passed away August 14, 2012. Mr. Kennihan was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and served in the U.S. Air Force. A retired Contractor, he moved to Arizona in 2007. Mr. Kennihan was preceded in death by his son Daniel in 1975. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Joan; children, William P. Kennihan (Patricia), Linda Watkins (Phillip),...

Alfred Hightower

Alfred Hightower

Aug 15, 2012

92, of Sun City, Arizona passed away August 12, 2012. Born in Clarendon, Texas, Mr. Hightower resided in Arizona for 34 years. Survivors include his wife Connie. Memorial services for Mr. Hightower will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at Apollo Baptist Church, 11611 N. 51st Ave., Glendale, Arizona.

Benjamin Hague

Benjamin Hague

Aug 14, 2012

76, of Sun City West, AZ passed away August 11, 2012. He was born in Newark, New Jersey he moved to Arizona in 1969. He was a retired contractor. His wife Nancy preceded him in death on July 22, 2012. Survived by his children, grandchildren, 1 sister and 1 brother. Visitation will be at 3:00 p.m. with services at 4:00...

Dorothy Greenlee

Dorothy Greenlee

Aug 13, 2012

Dorothy Jean Greenlee passed away August 10, 2012, in her home in Sun City, Arizona at the age of 89. She was born October 20, 1922 on the family farm near Beaver Creek, Minnesota. Dorothy was the daughter of Frank A. Dunn and Winifred Argo Dunn. She grew up in Hills, Minnesota, and attended college at the University of Colorado....

Pearl Braaten

Pearl Braaten

Aug 9, 2012

"This is the picture that launched the Pearl and Conrad love story." Pearl Adella (Trygstad) Braaten was a singer of songs and lullabyes her glorious voice lifted us to the heavens and her tender little lullabyes made us feel safe and loved as did her prayers and the angels she encouraged to surround us now lead her home, back to...

Ronnie Jordan

Ronnie Jordan

Aug 8, 2012

passed away on 8-7-2012 to begin his journey with the Lord. Ronnie was born in Phoenix, AZ on 7-16-1938 to Max and Retha Jordan. Ron was preceded in death by his sister Jeri. He is survived by his sisters Carol and Kathy; his beloved wife Alona, four children, nine grand-children and five great-grandchildren. Services for Ronnie will be held at...

Percy Morrison

Percy Morrison

Aug 6, 2012

72, of Sun City, AZ, went to Heaven on Thursday, August 2, 2012. He was due to be released on this day from Del Webb Hospital, Sun City West, AZ, after having undergone prostate cancer surgery on Monday. The family takes comfort knowing he died peacefully on a special day for anyone of Icelandic heritage. Percy was born October 30,...

Charlie "CT" Boyd

Charlie "CT" Boyd

Aug 3, 2012

Charlie Talton (CT) Boyd Jr, 80, went to his heavenly home on July 23, 2012. CT was born January 29, 1932 in Ore City, TX to Charlie T. and Elizabeth Boyd. He was one of eight children. At age 14 he moved with his family to Artesia, NM. In 1950 CT began his employment with Southern Union Gas but that...

Daniel White

Daniel White

Aug 2, 2012

a traveled young man most recently of Surprise Arizona, passed away July 28th in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born February 12, 1980 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was a graduate of Perry County High School in Linden, TN and retired from the United States Army. He was awarded numerous awards and decorations, the most notable being Army Commendation 3rd, Army Achievement...

Joseph St. George, Jr.

Joseph St. George, Jr.

Aug 1, 2012

81, passed away on July 26, 2012. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 18, 1930. He served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955. After honorable discharge he was civilian service with the Air Force, out of Luke Air Force Base in Phoenix as a flight line mechanic for over 37 years. He is survived by his...

Nancy Lakin

Nancy Lakin

Jul 30, 2012

of Glendale, Arizona, passed away July 27 in Sun City, Arizona. She was born April 17, 1951 in Muskegon, Michigan and moved to the Valley of the Sun in 1967. She was a graduate of Alhambra High School and an employee of the Arizona Republic for twenty five years. Nancy is survived by her three beloved children – Melissa (Tyler)...

Arthur Robinson

Arthur Robinson

Jul 27, 2012

Arthur Elden Robinson was born to parents Ruth M. (Jennings) and Wilfrid Robinson on June 24, 1925 in Highland Park, MI. Art grew up in Utica and Plymouth, MI. He served in the US Navy in WWII including 19 months in the Pacific Theatre. A career with the Lincoln-Mercury Division of Ford Motor Co. was interrupted during the Korean Conflict...

Genevieve Naggo

Genevieve Naggo

Jul 25, 2012

83, of Surprise, Arizona passed away July 23, 2012. Genevive was born in Chicago, Illinois. A retired executive secretary she moved to Arizona in 1974. Survivors include cousin Barbara Monroe; nieces Susan Lowe, Debbie Donohue, Laura Naggo, Kathy Judge & Nancy Ogden and nephew Dennis Whalen. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. with funeral services and 10:00 am on Saturday, July...