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FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2002 OBITUARIES 1 To place a customized funeral announcement contact your funeral or the Classified Advertising Department at 602-444-8774 or 602-444-8772. The Arizona Republic publishes a free basic obituary notice as a public service, including name, age, date of death, place of residence, visitation services, military status, and one contribution. Families who choose to present additional information are charged $60 for the first 20 lines plus additional linage and photo charges. The Arizona Republic is not responsible for returning unsolicited photos. Deadline to place your notice through The Arizona Republic is 12noon for next day's publication.

Obituaries submitted to the Republic may be published or distributed in print, electronic or other forms. BAKER, Laura B. BANDUSKY, Silvia R. BAST, Robert D. BAUER, Monte Julian BLAKE, Roy Melvin BROWN, Betty A.

CADE, Lucy Mae CANO, Margarita P. CATANZARITI, Frank A. CHRISTOPHER Philip CODY, Bernard M. CULVER, Willard D. DAVIS, Clara A.

DRINKWINE, Dolores D. ENDEAN, Rose Julia ESPARZA, Vincente Acosta FARTHING Jesse D. FATICA Lawrence M. FIRCHOW, Gustav Carl FLOOD William F. GARBER, Darren P.

GARCIA, William Alfred GIBBENS, Margaret Elizabeth GLICK, Ruth S. GORRELL, Ralph GRIZZARD, Eva HANER, Henrietta Shirley HAUER, Harvey W. HICKS James Lloyd HINES, Nola Elva HOWARD, Virginia Elizabeth HUGHES, Alma L. HUTTON, Pauline INGRAM, Mary Margaret Griffith INMAN, Daniel Marvin IRVING, James W. JOHNSON, Elizabeth JONES, Orlander Yaphet JORDAN, Karen Rooney Johnson KELLY, Michael W.

KITTLE Kenneth Wm. LUCEARO, Adrianna Hernandez MAHITKA, Frederick W. MARQUEZ, Angel MARTINEZ, Rafaela L. McNABB, Betty Estes MEEGAN, Ernest A. MEHUS, Earl J.

MORIARTY, John J. MYERS, William Harold OLIVER, Louis May Tweedt PERKINS, Cephas Alpheus RATLIFF. Frank Darrell ROBAR, Helen Louise ROMERO, Eufemia RUSSELL, Lorene Williams SHARKADY. Charles Kevin SHERNOFF, Brent I. SIMON, Rosemary D.

SINE, Eva Naomi STARR, Murray P. STEPANIAN, Martha Ann STIEVER, Mary Kathleen SVOBODA, Frank L. Van DYKE, Elizabeth C. VEZALDENOS, Sylvia Roberta Gregory WAELDE, Ellen A. WILLIAMS, David F.

WILSON, Chris WISE, Benton WISE, Margaret Jane YOUNG, Susie Zelma Laura B. Baker, 81, of Tucson Arizona, passed away April 29, 2002. Visitation Friday May 3, 2002 Mortensen Kings Funeral Center 2228 N. 16th Street. Graveside services Friday May 3, 2002 1pm Greenwood Memory Lawn 2300 W.

Van Buren. Donations requested be made to American Cancer Society. Mortensen Kings Funeral Center. Silvia "Cindy" R. Bandusky, 37, of Mesa AZ, passed away April 27, 2002.

Services at 1pm, May 4, Red Mountain Community Church, 6101 E. Virginia, Mesa, AZ. Robert "Bob" D. Bast, 54, of Phoenix, died March 11, 2002. He was born in Pottstown, PA on November 24, 1947.

Bob was a member of the American Radio Relay League, the Arizona Repeaters Association, the Donor Network Speakers Bureau and the Red Cross. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine W. Bast of Phoenix; daughter, Jamie Shumway-Snyder of Phoenix; sister, Carole Gilbert of Flagstaff and 2 grandchildren, Brandon and Brock. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4-7pm, Sunday, May 5, 2002 at First United Methodist Church of Glendale, 7102 N. 58th Glendale, AZ 85301.

Monte Julian Bauer, 89, of Phoenix AZ, passed away April 28, 2002. Mr. Bauer was born October 5, 1913 in St. Louis, MO. He is survived by companion, Amy Taylor; 2 daughters, Sharon Adams and Barbara Orr; son, Robert Bauer; 7 Grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Services will be private. Contributions to Hospice of Arizona, 2600 N. 15th St Phoenix, AZ 85020. THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC Roy Melvin Blake, 72, Buckeye Arizona, passed away April 30, 2002 Private family services. Maryvale Mortuary.

Betty A Brown, age 75, formerly of Terre Haute, Indiana died April 29, 2002 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Maude Kalb of Terre Haute, IN, two sisters, Alice White Oldham and Irene Jones and one son, James Eugene. She is survived by husband, Floyd Brown, children Diana Johnson, Helen (Jack) Weiss, David (Sarah) Brown, Joyce (Craig) Lambright, Sheryl (Stephen) Bartos, Thomas Brown, Michael (Karla) Brown, Mark (Janie) Brown, Paul Brown, fifteen grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren. Visitation at Valley of the Sun Mortuary at 5pm to 8pm Thursday, May 2, 2002 and private services on Friday, May 3, 2002. Lucy Mae Cade, age 58, of Eloy Arizona, passed away April 30, 2002.

Visitation Friday, May 3, 2002 from PM at Valley Funeral Home Chapel, Eloy, AZ. Services Saturday, May 4, 2002 at 12:00 Noon at First United Methodist Church of Eloy, 605 N. Santa Cruz, Eloy, AZ. Burial at Eloy Memorial Park in Eloy. Arrangements by J.

Warren Funeral Services Valley Chapel in Eloy, AZ. Margarita P. Cano, 62, of Peoria AZ, passed away April 29, 2002. Visitation Thursday, May 2, 2002 from 5-8 Pm with Rosary at 7PM at Crystal Rose Funeral Home, 9155 W. Van Buren, Tolleson, AZ.

Mass Friday, May 3, 2002, 8:30 AM at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 3630 N. 71st Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements by Crystal Rose Funeral Home. Frank A.

Catanzariti, 87, Scottsdale Arizona, passed away April 24, 2002. Services: 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 4, 2002, Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 6500 E. Bell Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Philip P. Christopher 85, of Scottsdale AZ, passed away April 30, 2002.

Visitation is May 3, 12 noon, Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Scottsdale, AZ. Services are May 3, 1pm, Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Scottsdale, AZ. Contributions: Redfield House, 7012 E.

Redfield, Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Bernard 48 M. Cody, 94, passed away April 30, 2002. A resident of Phoenix for 56 years, recently moving to a care home in Chandler. Bernard worked for Ead's Cattle Breeding Service for 25 years and was a 40 year member of the Epworth United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Modean Cody, son Charles Cody, step-children Jeanette Squires Bill Bowman, 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, 2 brothers and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held Sat. May 4th at 2PM with visitation 1 hour prior at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 N. 27th Ave. Willard D. Culver, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away early on April 30, 2002.

Willard was born in Ross Township. Michigan in 1915 and was one of 7 children. He served in the U.S. Army in WWII, including 24 months in the European Theater. He lived in Battle Creek, Michigan, and worked for the Kellogg Co.

for 43 years. He has spent his retirement in Phoenix since 1992. Willard is survived by his wife, Betty (Gunnett), of Phoenix, AZ; daughter Karen of Phoenix; son Michael of Redmond, WA; sisters Mary Ward of KalamaZOO, MI and Merna Yehling of Bartlett, IL: and many nieces and Services 3:30 PM, Friday, May 3, 2002 Melcher's Chapel of the Roses, 43 S. Stapley Mesa, AZ. Arrangements by Melcher's Chapel of the Roses nephews.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, May 6, at 11:00 am at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Phoenix, and a visitation will be open to all friends on Sunday night, 6 8:00 pm at Hansen Chapel, 8314 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association (1-800-LUNG-USA) or the Arizona Humane Society (602-943-7655). Clara A. Davis, 69, Phoenix, passed away April 30, 2002.

She was born June 23, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois. She was retired for 7 years. She was a Key Punch Operator for 21 years for Arizona Department of Revenue. She was preceded in death by her son Robert Davis and her brother Phillip Galligan. Survivors include her daughters: Kathy Bishop (Ray), Glendale, Melissa Stark (Randy), Mesa, Susan Davis, Phoenix, sons: Michael Davis, Phoenix, Steven Davis, Phoenix, James Davis (Allison), Niceville, Florida, sister, Mary Alice Buescher (Bud), Normal, 18 grandchildren and great grandchild.

Memorial Mass 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 3, 2002, St. Mary's Basilica, 231 N. 3rd Phoenix, AZ 85004. Dolores D. Drinkwine, 75, of Mesa, passed away Mon, Apr 29, 2002.

Service 10AM Sat, May 4th at Bunker University Chapel, 3529 E. University Dr. Mesa. Contribution Hospice of the Valley Eckstein Center, 9494 E. Becker Ln, Scottsdale, Az 85258 Rose Julia Endean, age 86, of Mesa Arizona, passed away March 26, 2002.

Vincente Acosta Esparza, 89, of Kensett Arkansas, passed away April 29, 2002. Retired Meat Cutter in Florence, AZ. Visitation was held Wednesday, May 1st, 2002 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at McEuen Funeral Home, Searcey, Arkansas. Graveside Services were held Thursday, May 2nd, 2002 at West Point Cemetery in West Point, Arkansas. Arrangements were entrusted to McEuen Funeral Home in Searcy, Arkansas Jesse D.

Farthing died on April 28, 2002. He was born June 4, 1921 in Forney, Texas. In 1950 he met and married Geneva Hankins. He was drafted in 1942, W.W.II into the army, 450th U.S. Signal Corps Battalion and served four years as a lineman.

He was stationed throughout Europe and was honorable discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1945. He returned home and finished college at Samuel Houston in Texas receiving a B.S. degree in education. He came to Arizona and attended ASU. He taught various grades at McNary Elementary School in Arizona until he retired.

He was also coach of the Elementary School and later became High School coach and won two championships. He was nominated for Coach of The Year. He retired in 1982 from teaching and lived in Phoenix. Jesse was a member of the Omega Phi Si Fraternity and held many other offices. He was a member of First Institutional Baptist Church, Pastor W.

H. Stewart, Sr. He leaves to cherish his memory a loving wife, Geneva, three sons, Vaughn (Diana) Avery, Jesse, Darryl (Rebecca), one daughter, Valorye (George) Mack, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, one brother, Vernon Farthing all from Phoenix, Az Visitation: Friday, May 3, 2002 6-8pm Universal Memorial Center, 1100 E. Jefferson Phoenix. Funeral Service: Saturday, May 4, 2002 10am First Institutional Baptist Church, 1141 E.

Jefferson Phx Interment: Phoenix Memorial Park, 200 W. Beardsley, Phx Lawrence M. Fatica 65, passed away with his family at his side Tuesday, April 30, 2002. Larry was born November 11, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio. Larry is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marion; his children Michael, Catherine, Angela, Larry Anthony, and Mark; and 13 grandchildren.

His mother Anna; his brothers Michael and Robert; and his sisters Mary Beth and Kay Ann also survive him. A memorial service will be held at Nativity Lutheran Church, 1351 E. Guadalupe, Gilbert at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 4. His ashes will be laid to rest in the family plot in Little Italy, Cleveland, next Saturday, May 11, 2002.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Lawrence to the American Heart Association. Gustav Carl Firchow, 74, passed away on April 29, 2002 in Phoenix. He served as a private in the United States Army Air Corps. A memorial ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2002, 10:30 am at Paradise Chapel Funeral Home, 3934 E. Indian School Phoenix.

William F. Flood In Madison Wiliam F. Flood, Sr. of 75 Farm View Madison, CT. Husband of Marie Napolitan Flood.

Born Oct. 27, 1917 in Brooklyn, son of the late James and Catherine McCormick Flood, Father of William F. James, Carl and John Flood, and Marie McCloskey. Thirteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial in St.

George Church, Guilford, Sat at 10am. Friends may call Thur. and Fri. from 4-8pm at Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Guilford, CT. Contributions in Mr.

Flood's memory may be made to Middlesex Weiss Hospice Center or Middlesex 2nd Century Campaign, 28 Crescent Middletown, CT. 06457. Darren P. Garber, 37, a former Buckeye resident, died April 15, 2002 in Atlanta, GA. Services at 11am on Sat.

at the Grace Fellowship Church, 1300 N. Miller Buckeye, AZ. Arrangements by Ganley's Buckeye Funeral Home. William Alfred Garcia, 39, of Phoenix AZ, passed away April 16, 2002. Visitation Friday, May 3, 5-7 PM at Miles Mortuary, 309 Live Oak Miami, AZ.

Services Saturday, 11 AM at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, 914 Sullivan Miama, AZ. Arrangements by Miles Mortuary of Miami. Margaret Elizabeth Gibbens, 77, passed at home in Brentwood, CA on April 22, 2002. She was born September 15, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, then moved to Phoenix, Arizona and married Charlie F. Gibbens in 1956.

Margaret moved to Brentwood, CA to live with her daughter, Irene Phillips, in 1994. She is preceded in death by her husband Charlie in 1989, and her brother, George Linaweaver in 1999. Margaret is survived by her daughter Irene Phillips of Brentwood, CA, Step-daughter Arizona Dawn Pella of Utah. Grandson Angelo Phillips of Brentwood, sister Harriet Clouse of Michigan, and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 9:30 a.m.

on Friday, May 3, 2002 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd. in Phoenix, Arizona. Brunch following at Pointe Tyme restaurant in Phoenix, 11111 N. 7th St.

Arrangements under the care of TraditionCare Funeral Services of Pleasant Hill, CA. Ruth S. Glick, 82, of Scottsdale, passed away May 1, 2002. Funeral interment in Pennsylvania. Graveside Services, Monday, May 6, 2002 in Pittsburgh.

Contributions: Alzheimer's Association, 1028 E. McDowell Phoenix, AZ 85006. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary of Arizona. Ralph Gorrell, age 92, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away April 28, 2002. He served in the U.S.

Navy. No visitation. Graveside Service will be held Monday, May 6, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Phoenix, AZ.

Arrangements entrusted to Meldrum Mortuary Eva Grizzard, born April 29, 1958, died Monday, April 29, 2002. Survivors include her husband, James daughters, Nina and Whitney, sons, James Jr. and Philip, mother, Essie M. Guss, sisters, Jean M. Guss of North Carolina, Claudia Guss, Eula Johnson, Lulu and Lela Guss of Phoenix, brothers, James Guss Jr.

of California, Richard Guss of Phoenix, grandchildren Nekaybaw and James III of Phoenix. Viewing will be on Friday, May 3, 2002 6-8pm. Funeral services Saturday, May 4, 2002, 11am, both at First New Life Missionary Baptist Church, 1902 W. Roeser Phoenix. Henrietta Shirley Haner, 66, of Peoria Arizona, passed away on Sunday April 28, 2002.

Services will be in Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley. Harvey W. Hauer, 79, of Phoenix, died April 30, 2002. He was born in Myerstown, Pennsylvania on November 23, 1922. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Hauer of Phoenix; brothers, Lloyd Hauer of Myerstown, PA, Earl Hauer of Myerstown, PA, Verdis Hauer of Myerstown, PA, Paul Hauer of Camden, DE and Emerson Hauer of Bloomsburg, PA; sisters, Helen Bourdaux of Chicago, IL, Mabel King of Lebanon, PA and Dorothy Houser of Lebanon, PA.

Visitation, 10-12 Noon, Saturday, May 4, 2002, Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St, Phoenix, AZ. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 4, 2002 at Phoenix Memorial Park, 200 W. Beardsley Phoenix, AZ. There will also be a memorial service held at Sunday, May 5, 2002 at North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N.

Central Phoenix, AZ. Memorial contributions can be made to Arizona Lung Association, 102 W. McDowell Phoenix, AZ 85003 or the Gideon's, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800. James Lloyd Hicks Jr.

57, of Eager AZ, passed away April 30, 2002. Visitation is May 3, 5-9pm, Resthaven Park Mortuary, 4310 E. Southern Phoenix, AZ. Services are May 4, 11am, Resthaven Park Mortuary, 4310 E. Southern Phx, AZ.

Dignity Resthaven Park Mortuary handling arrangements. Nola Elva Hines, 93, of Phoenix AZ, passed away April 28, 2002. Visitation May 2, 2002, Thursday, at Best Funeral Services, 501 E. Dunlap Ave, Phoenix, AZ. Services, May 2, 2002 also at Best Funeral Services, 501 E.

Dunlap. Services have been held Virginia Elizabeth Howard, 77, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away on April 22, 2002 at Boswell Memorial Hospital. Virginia was born August 3, 1924 in Salisbury, Maryland. She moved to Phoenix 2 years ago from Kentucky. She is survived by her daughter, Marguerite Smith of Glendale, Arizona; sister, Phyllis Carter of Greensburg, Kentucky, 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Memorial service will be Sunday, May 5, 2002 at 1pm at Paradise Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2727 E. Cactus, Phoenix, Arizona. Arrangements by Sunland Mortuary. Alma L. Hughes, 78, of Phoenix Arizona, died April 13, 2002.

Visita2 tion from 6-8pm on May 3, 2002 at Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Glendale, AZ. Interment following at Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, AZ. Pauline Hutton, 89, of Phoenix, died peacefully on April 30, 2002. She was born April 9, 1913 in Winnipeg, Canada.

She grew up in Pacific Grove, California and became a U.S. citizen by choice. She moved to Phoenix in 1958. She was store manager 22 years for Circle before retirement. She was not only a devoted mother and grandmother, she was also a true and faithful friend to all who knew her.

She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Young and husband, Terry of Phoenix; step-daughters, Carol, (Ron) Battin and Shirley (Bill) Gartside, both of Phoenix; and granddaughter, Paula Fields of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico; 7 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Graveside Service will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 4, 2002 at Greenwood Memory Lawn, 2300 W. Van Buren Phoenix. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney Murphy Arcadia Funeral Home. Mary Margaret (Griffith) Ingram, 81.

Our mother, graceful lady of the Islands, Scottsdale Artist passed away peacefully on April 24, 2002. Born January 11, 1921 in Hamburg, Iowa to Hubert Harvey and Sadie Mae Griffith. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers; Hugh, Stoner and sister Kathryn. On March 14, 2002 her husband Bob, to whom she was married for 58 years passed away. Mary met and married Bob in 1944.

Bob was a dashing Naval Officer and Mary, a beautiful young servicewoman in the WAVES. They lived in for an idyllic 11 years in Kailua, Hawaii before moving to Burlington, Vermont in 1962. In 1966 Mary and Bob and their family moved to Scottsdale. She is survived by her son Rob (Virginia) of Payson, daughter Mary Gaylord Ingram of Scottsdale, calabash daughter Susan Trumball of Novato, nieces Joanie, Mary Beth, Connie and Betsy, nephews; Bill, John Arthur, Stoner Allen and Danny, grandchildren; Josh (Lia), Codie (Al), James and Hayley, great-grandchildren; Reid, Campbell, Truman and Gabriella. Mary was an accomplished artist and a volunteer at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center.

She loved children and her day was complete when she heard a childs' laugh. Memorial Services will be held at Shepherd of the Hills Congregational Church, 5542 E. Lafayette Phoenix on May 5, 2002 at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in her name to "The Hopi Education Endowment Fund, PO Box 123, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039" In Loving Memory BRAD SINGER It's been four years, but not a day goes by that you are not in our minds and our hearts. We so miss your gentleness, humor, creativeness, intelligence, but mostly your loving presence.

With love always Mom (Lynn Singer), Dad (Bud Singer), children Bryan, Caitlin and Zach. Sisters Arlyn Strouse (Bob), Jill Brenda. Brothers Scott (Kim), Wayne (Debbie) Bruce. Neice Stacy. Nephews Greg, Rob Nathan Strouse, his many friends, and the local music community.

Daniel Marvin Inman, age 87, passed away April 30, 2002 at his daughter's home in Tempe. He was born on March 19, 1915 in Esther, MO to Addison and Grace Baldwin Inman. He spent his early life in Picher, OK where he graduated from high school. He served as a medic with the 38th Calvary Reconnaisance Squadron in the European Theatre during WWII and was awarded the Purple Heart during his military service. Later he served in the Active Naval Reserve during the Korean Conflict.

He married Dora Mae Baumann on December 22, 1946 and they were later sealed in the Mesa Arizona Temple in 1952. He graduated from Wichita State University in 1948 and began his long career as an educator, spanning 45 years. He was a long time resident of Joseph City and later Holbrook and served as an educator and administrator in the Joseph City and Holbrook School Districts from 1956 to 1980. He retired from the Holbrook School District in 1980 and continued to teach part time at Northland Pioneer College until 1993. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as a high priest and holding many leadership positions through the years.

He serves as Stake Clerk, Executive Secretary of the Holbrook Arizona Mission, Stake Geneological Director, Stake Physical Facilities Clerk, along with many other callings. He also served a 2 year mission for the Snowflake Arizona Stake. He was a loving father and a friend to all he met. He is survived by his wife, Dora Mae of Holbrook, 2 sons, Gregg and his wife Carla of Phoenix and Stan and his wife Marilee of Woods Cross, UT; 2 daughters, Susan and her husband, Jim of Tempe and Denise of Mesa; 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Carl and Gene both of Lancaster CA and a sister, Alma Schlueter of Kearns, Ut. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M.

Sat. May 4th at the Holbrook Stake Center, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a Visitation one hour prior to services at the Church. Owens Mortuary of Holbrook handled arrangements. James W. Irving, 60, of Phx, died May 1, 2002 at Life Care Center of PV after a long illness.

He was born in Kenosha, WI on March 31, 1942 to William and Ruth Irving of Santa Monica, CA who survive him. He left Kenosha in 1978 and moved to Cleveland until 1997 when he moved to Phx. He worked for Eaton Corp. for over 23 years in Kenosha as an Accountant for Dynamatic Corp and in Cleveland as a Controller for Industrial Drives Division. After he left Eaton in Cleveland, he worked for Lakeside Services and Fluid Mechanics until his health failed.

He also worked for Fairview Bowling Lanes for over 15 years. He is survived by his wife, Donna M. (Holmgren) of 40 years; sons, Michael (Carol) of Cleveland, David (Louise) of Buckeye; daughter, Debbie of Louisville; grandchildren, Timothy, Bradley, Rosemarie, Evie, Richard and Colleen; brothers, Robert, Thomas, Richard and William; sisters, Mary, Kathryn and Lorraine; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He is preceded in death by a son, Steven on Visitation 4-7pm, Scripture Service 7pm, May 5, Hansen Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E. Bell Rd.

Funeral Mass 10am, May 6, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 11001 N. 40th St, Phx, AZ. Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty" Johnson, 94, of Glendale Arizona, died April 28, 2002.

Services on May 5, 2002 at 3pm at Glencroft Auditorium, 8611 N. 67th Glendale, AZ. Memorial contributions to Glencroft Retirement Community, 8611 N. 67th Glendale, AZ 85302. Arrangements by Sunland Mortuary.

Orlander Yaphet Jones, age 30, Sunrise Aug 17, 1971 Sunset April 24, 2002 Son of Melvin Cheryl Juniel. Viewing at Botimer Funeral Home May 2nd, 2002. Services at St John Baptist Church, Friday, May 3 12 noon, 1428 S. 13th Ave Phoenix, Az Karen Rooney Johnson Jordan, of Flagstaff Az, died unexpectedly. She was born October 17, 1939 in Chicago, IL, daughter of Annette Holman Rooney and Arthur C.

Rooney. She is survived by her daughter Leslie Candace Johnson of Phoenix, Az. She spent much of her life in Chicago, IL and Carefree, AZ. Married to businessman Ray Prescott Johnson III. She later married Wallace Jordan in Carefree, AZ.

A graduate of North Shore Country Day School, Karen attended Vassar College, graduated from Northwestern University and received her master's degree from Roosevelt University. She was a teacher in Chicago, IL and Flagstaff, AZ. A Memorial Service will be held at 11am on May 4, 2002, at The Christ Episcopal Church, 35500 N. Cave Creek Carefree, AZ, Conducted by Father Steven Dart. Visitation with the family will follow in the Dorothy McGinnis Hall at the church.

Contributions in memorium may be made to The Christ Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 5892, Carefree, AZ 85377. Michael W. Kelly, 53, of Sun Lakes Arizona, died April 27, 2002. Military service: U.S.

Army (was presently in Army reserves). Graveside services on May 7, 2002 at 1pm at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Phoenix, AZ. Contributions to the American Cancer Society, 2929 E. Thomas Phoenix, AZ 85016.

Kenneth Wm. Kittle of Glendale Arizona, passed away the afternoon of April 30, 2002, at the age of 86. Mr. Kittle was married to Jean Elizabeth Kirk for 49 years and worked in the garage door business right up to his 86th year. Mr.

Kittle was a cheerful outgoing man, loved by all who knew him. He will always be missed. He was a loving father to Barbara Elizabeth, Kenneth Wm. Jr. and wife Margaret, a special grandfather to seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 P.M., Sunday, May 5 at Larkspur Christian Church, 3302 West Larkspur Drive, Phoenix. Contributions may be made in Mr. Kittle's name to Larkspur Christian Church. Arrangeinents by Hansen Mortuary. Adriana Hernandez Lucearo, 73, of Phoenix, passed away into the arms of our Lord, April, 30, 2002.

She was born June 14, 1928 in Miami, AZ. Her devotion was to her Faith and Family. She is survived by her loving husband, Frank, of 55 years. Her children: Martha Vega, Margaret Fernandez, Mary Lou Gonzalez, Marilyn Lucero, Angie Aguilar, Frankie, Michelle, Christopher, Francie, Michael, Mary and Tommy Lucero; (26) Grandchildren, and (17) Great-Grandchildren. She became a Cursillista and an Auxiliary member of the "Legion Of Mary" in 1960.

She worked at the old St. Joseph's Hospital and at St. Matthew's School Cafeteria. Adriana lived a full life, always ready to give and asking nothing in return. Her husband and her children honor her as "Blessed!" Although she was disabled for the last 16 years, she always asked about the wellbeing of other's.

She is also, survived by her brothers and sisters Encarnacion, Chepi and Johnny Hernandez, Mary Cowger, Rachel Pollak, Frances Hernandez and Bobbie Maldonado and many other family members that will treasure her forever. No Flowers, please! Adriana requests that donations be sent to: In Memory of Adriana Lucero, St. Vincent De Paul St. Matthew's Conference, 320 N. 20th Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85009 or to: Hospice of the Valley.

All Services will be held at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, 320 N. 20th Drive, Phoenix. The viewing, Rosary and reflection on her life will be held on Friday, May 3, 2002 at 6:00 P.M. Funeral Mass at 9:00 A.M.

on Saturday, May 4, 2002. Interment to follow at St. Francis Cemetery. Clinton H. Maertz, age 81, died peacefully May 1, 2002.

He was born in Manitowoc, WI; and moved to Phoenix in 1953. He retired in 1980 from the city of Phoenix as a Sanitation Inspector. He served in the U.S. Army from 1940 to 1945. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ina, sons Steven and Jerry, daughters Karen Pecjak (Eddie) of Tucson, AZ, Jackie Donnelly and Carolyn Maertz, grandchildren Michael Ouellette, Jacob Maertz, Deanna Maertz, Andrya Maertz and Holly Maertz of Banbury, England.

He is also survived by two nephews and one niece, Manitowoc, and one nephew in Dallas, TX. A celebration of life is planned at 1p.m. on May 4 at the family home. Frederick W. Mahitka, 65, of Phoenix AZ, was born in Detroit, MI March 5, 1937, passed away April 30, 2002.

He was predeceased by his parents Stanley Victoria Mahitka, brother Walter, and sister Hedwig Navarre. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Rose Mary, children Marge (Mike) Keith, Michelle Mahitka and Michael (Kimerlee) Mahitka, four grandsons, Michael, Keith, Matthew and Martin, and a great-granddaughter, Mariah Rose. Also survived by two sisters, Emily (Harry) Kaczmarek and Helen Raiger, and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. He will be remembered as the comedian of the family, who always kept everyone in stitches. A memorial mass will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 8620 N.

7th St. on Saturday 5-04-02 1:00 PM. A memorial will also take place in Michigan at a later date. Angel Marquez, 81, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away April 30, 2002. Served in the U.S.

Army. Services Thursday, 2:00 PM, Memorial Service, Chapel of the Chimes, 7924 N. 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85301. Rafaela L. Martinez, 91, of Phoenix AZ, passed away May 1, 2002.

Visitation Sunday, May 5, 2002, 5-8 PM, Rosary 7:30 PM at Messinger Indian School Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Scottsdale. Services. Monday May 6, 2002, 10:00 AM at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 909 E. Washington, Phoenix.

Memorial Contributions to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 420 W. Watkins Phx, AZ 85003. Betty Estes McNabb, 70, of Phoenix, passed away April 30, 2002. Visitation, Thursday, May 2, 2002.

5:00 to 8:00 p.m., A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road, with funeral service Friday, May 3, 2002, 9:00 a.m.. also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society National, 315 S.

48th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85281 Ernest A. Meegan, 81, SCW, died 4-30-02. Visitation Sat. 8:30 AM Prince of Peace. Service Sat.

May 4, 9:30 AM, Prince of Peace Catholic 14818 W. Deer Valley, SCW, AZ. Contributions: Holy Family Hospital Desplaines, Il. Arrangements by Camino del Sol F.H. Earl J.

Mehus, age 84, of Mesa AZ, (previously of Richfield, MN) passed away peacefully April 29. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, May 4th at Valley Lutheran Church, 5946 E. University Drive, Mesa, AZ 85205. Preceded in death by Adia, his loving wife of 54 years. Survived by daughter, Mary, sons Roger and Richard wife Julie grandson, Adrian Earl and by many special friends and relatives.

Instead of flowers or plants, the family requests memorial donations be made to Valley Lutheran Church. Heather Lynn Rudolph 03-15-75 05-03-92 The calendar says it's been 10 years but my mind and heart feel like it was only yesterday. You left us long before we were ready to say good-bye but you left us with so many beautiful memories. We will meet again soon in our beautiful heavenly home where I will again feel your arms around me and hear your laugh and you say "I love you, Mom." Love you and miss you, Mom Brian.