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ARIZONA REPUBLIC OBITUARIES WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2004 BI1 Jack Gittens May 31, 1930 April 20, 2004. Jack Gittens passed away after a lengthy illness. He survived by his sister Ruth Walls, his nephew Darhis brother Ray, Gittens wife Alice, win C. Smith wife Della, their children, son Darby Smith, daughter Dana Smith, nephew Ray Gittens wife Gloria, nephew Jerry Moore friend Valerie, niece Paula husband Wayne, niece Linda her family, cousin Hazel Joel Mae her family, long time friend Hopkins friends of long standing, Greg, David, Wayne, Jim, Sophie, Nancy Jim. Paul J.

Gonzales, 62, of Avondale, passed May 3, 2004. Visitation May 6, 2004, Thursday, 5-8pm at Crystal Rose Funeral Home, 9155 W. Van Buren St, Tolleson, Service May 7. 2004 Friday 10am at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 539 E.

La Pasada Goodyear. Interment: National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix. Arrangements by Crystal Rose Funeral Home. Mae S. Goodwin, 93 of Peoria, our precious mother and grandmother went home to be with her Lord on April 26, 2004.

She was preceded in death by her husband William M. Goodwin and her son Bruce. She is survived by her sons Bill (Kathy) of Peoria, and Robin (Lauryn) of WA daughter-in-law Linda of New Jersey and sister Jane of Ohio. She has 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren who all adored her. A celebration of her life will be on Thursday, 6 at 7:00 pm at New Life Community Church, 8155 W.

Thunderbird Allyne Grainger, 94, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away May 2, 2004. Services are private. Services entrusted to Samaritan Funeral Home, 620-716- 5600. Cecil Hampton, 81, was born September 10, 1922. He was a resident of survived by his wife, Marcella, son, David, daughters, Diana and Rebecca, son-inlaw, Dale Starr, grandchildren, Lisa, Wes, Tony, Christina, Michael, Lenona, Jenny, Garrick, A.J., Chase, Lorraine, Joel, Leticia, Rachelle, Amber and Ashley, great-grandchild, Schelbi and sister, Elva Napier of Uniontown, Ohio.

Cecil was preceded in death by his parents, eight brothers and sisters, Granddaughter, Linda Sue and many nieces and nephews. He was truly loved by all. Cecil was a veteran of World War and was stationed in the Pacific from 1942 to 1946. His decorations include the Good Conduct Medal, World War Victory Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon with Bronze Star, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with Star and the American Theatre! Ribbon. The visitation will be on Thursday May 6, 2004 from 5pm to 7pm at Phoenix Memorial Mortuary, 200 W.

Beardsley Rd, Phoenix, AZ with funeral services held the following day, Friday May 7, 2004 at at the same location. Interment immediately following at at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Natalie Ann Hansen, 78, born July 4, 1925 in Toledo, Ohio, passed away April 6, 2004 at 7 PM while in hospice care in Phoenix, AZ. Natalie was a wife, homemaker, mother and friend. She worked as a bookeeper, accountant and office manager.

Survivors include sons, Glenn A. Stanton Follett, Greggory J. Follett, Bradley J. Follett (wife Mildred), grand great grandchildren, relatives friends. She remains in Jehovah God's memory and our hearts.

A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2004 at 1:00 PM at Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, 717 W. Dobbins Phoenix, AZ. Natalie Ann Hansen, 78, born July 4, 1925 in Toledo, Ohio, passed away April 6, 2004 at 7pm while in Hospice care in Phoenix, Az. Natalie was a wife, homemaker, mother and friend. She worked as a bookkeeper, accountant and office manager.

Survivors include sons, Glenn A. Stanton Follett, Greggory J. Follett, Bradley J. Follett (wife Mildred), grand greatgrandchildren, relatives and friends. She remains in Jehovah God's memory and our hearts.

A memorial serivce will be held on Saturay, May 8, 2004 at 1pm at Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, 717 W. Dobbins Rd, Russell H. Henderson, 83, of Fountain Hills, Az, passed away May 2, 2004. He served in the U.S. Army.

Larry E. Hensler, away on April 23, 2004 in Cedaredge, Colorado. Formerly of Phoenix, Arizona. Arrangements were private. Wilma Wells Hensley, 73, of Paradise Valley, joined her beloved husband James Earl on May 1, 2004.

Wilma was born in Corbin, Kentucky. She is survived by her son, Scoff Hensley, daughter Robin O'Connor, grandchildren Lindsey O'Connor, 21, Matthew O'Connor, 13, and brother, Ken Wells of Duck River, Memorial services will be held on Thursday, May 6, 10:30 AM at Valley Presbyterian Church, 6947 E. McDonald Drive, Scottsdale. Flowers may be sent to the church, or contributions in Wilma's name to Trinity Hospice, 6245 N. 24th Parkway, Phoenix, Az 85016 William Glenn Holt, age 64, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on April 30, 2004.

He served in the U. S. Navy. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 5, 2004 from 1-3 PM at Greenwood Memory Lawn Chapel, 719 N. 27th Dignity Phoenix, Services will follow at 3:00 PM at Greenwood Memory Lawn Chapel.

Arrangements entrusted Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary. Gary John Jurczak, age 55, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on May 2, 2004. Private services have been held. Arrangements entrusted to Hansen Desert Hills Chapel. Gary John Jurczak, 55, Phoenix, AZ, passed away May 2, 2004.

Private services to be held. Michael Curtis Keller, 51, Avondale, Arizona, passed away April 27, 2004. Services to be announced at a later date. Adobe Chapel Funeral Home. Georgia R.

Kenson, 88, Prescott Valley, died May 1, 2004. Visitation at Heritage Memory Mortuary Chapel on Thurs. May 6 10-11 AM, followed by 11AM services. Jeanne Lee Kerridge, 78, Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away 3, 2004. Services: Friday, May 7.

2004, Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E. Bell Scottsdale, AZ." Andrew Ford Kyler joined the arms of his Savior on May 2, 2004, where he has perfect sight. Born January 12, 1985, Andy was only 19, but that would have been impossible to guess because of how many lives he touched. He could always, be found friends from church quoting SNL's Will Ferrell or cheering on the Republican Party. Otherwise, he was working at Starbucks Coffee, where he was one of his manager's best employees.

He built another community of friendships there through his witty sarcasm and experimental drink recipes. Besides Starbucks, he also loved music, which meant listening to Weezer or playing the guitar in his band. Somehow he found time to play golf too, competing with his girlfriend for best score. No matter what activity, there was always a goofy grin on his face and a UofA hat on his ever-changing bleached blonde hair. Blessed by his life are his parents Bob and Brenda Kyler, sister Sharayah, brother Silas, and grandparents Ken and Betty St.

Clair and Marilyn Moore. Memorial celebrations will be held Thursday May 6th at 4pm at Red Mountain Community Church, 6101 E. Virginia St. Mesa, AZ, 85215. In lieu of flowers, donations for the Kyler family can be made at any Desert Schools branch under Andrew F.

Kyler. Arrangements by Falconer Funeral Home, Gilbert, Arizona. Elizabeth Lang, 73, Sun City West, Arizona, passed away May 1, 2004. Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel Cre- mation Center. passing of Frances Lee on May 1, 2004 in Tempe, Arizona.

Frances was born in St. Norbert, Manitoba, Canada on April 12, 1919 to John and Mary Bigurski. She was married to Raymond Jr. Lee who died on June 6, 1987. Left to cherish her memory is her loving daughter Patty Ann Anderson, who is married to Erik L.

Anderson, and granddaughter Michelle Anne Burton, who is married to Wayne Burton, and three sisters, Josie Leonard of Anola, Manitoba, Mary Reid of Vancouver, British Columbia, and Lorraine Bigurski of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and also many nieces and nephews. Frances was a loving and caring person, and in her weakened way she wanted to thank her caregiver Yvonne for taking such good care of her. The family wishes to express special thanks to all the staff at Asela's Care Home and also the nurses at Odyssey Health Care. The funeral services will be held on May 6, 2004 at Green Acres Mortuary, 401 at' Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ with visitation one-hour prior. Interment will be at the National memorial Cemetery of Arizona 23029 N.

Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, Az. Delbert Floyd Lewis, 52, Laveen, Arizona, passed away April 30, 2004. Visitation: Lewis Residence, Beltline Rd. 16th Laveen, May 7, 2004 at 7:00 PM. Services: Casa Blanca Lighthouse Church, Casa Blanca, Arizona, May 8, 2004 at 6:00 AM.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley. Bunker's Garden Chapel. Jennie C. Lewis, 89 years, of Glendale, AZ passed away on May 2, 2004. Graveside Services will be held Frances Eleanor Lee (nee Bigurski).

It is with great sorrow that the family announces the on Thursday, May 6th, 1:00 p.m. at Sunwest Cemetery, 15399 Grand Avenue, El AZ. Arrangements by Camelback Sunset Chapel Funeral Home. Opal C. Lewis, 88, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away May 3, 2004.

Visitation: Wednesday, May 5, 2004, 6-8, Greenwood Memory Lawn, 719 N. 27th Ave. Dignity Services: Thursday, May 6, 2004, 10 AM, Greenwood Memory Lawn, 719 N. 27th Ave. Grace Elizabeth Lumpkin, 87, of Gilbert, Arizona, died May 1, 2004.

Private Services were held. Falconer Funeral Home handled arrangements. Eleanor Mary Mallia, 86, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on May 1, 2004. Visitation 6-8 p.m. with a service at 7PM on Wednesday, May 5th at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N.

7th Street, Phoenix, AZ. Services will be held on Thursday, May 5th, 12 noon at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 8620 N. 7th St. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, A 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014.

John Alan Metzger, 64, born in Lima, OH on February 13, 1940 passed away on May 1, 2004 in Scottsdale. He graduated from Gomer High School Dignity and served in the US Navy. He was a retired transport driver. John was a good and kind man. He was preceded in death by his father, John I.

Metzger. He is survived by his mother, son, Michael and daughter, Katrinia; grandchildren; brother, Bill (Martha); sister, Margie; numerous nieces and nephews. Private services have been held Mabel A. Moore. Funeral Service for Mabel A.

Moore, 89, of Lawton, will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 5 2004 at the Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joey Lansdale, pastor, Stringtown, Oklahoma. Mrs. Moore died Sunday, May 2, 2004 at a local nursing center.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, May 8, 2004 at the Louis B. Hazelton Cemetery in Buckeye, Arizona, under the direction of Buckeye Funeral Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held at Buckeye Funeral Home on Friday evening, May 7, 2004 from 6:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. Local arrangements are under the direction of Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home. Mrs.

Moore was born on June 3, 1914 in Leigh, Cole County, Oklahoma to James Forest and Ada Bell (Cummins) Shaw. She grew up and graduated from high school in Stringtown, Oklahoma. She moved to Buckeye, Arizona in 1948, where she owned and operated Rainbow Valley Grocery Store for many years. She married Clarence Moore on May 14, 1932 in Atoka, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on January 9, 2003.

She was preceded in death by her husband; one son: James Moore; three daughters: Jerry Brock, Dorothy Kutter, and Loretta Tubbs; one granddaughter: Misty Brock; two brothers: Joe and Cecil Shaw; and one sister: Lorene Fite. She is survived by one son: Dennis Moore and his wife, Erika, of Lawton; one brother: Vernon Shaw, of Atoka, Oklahoma; one sister: Opal Seabourn, Bakersfield, California; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren; and several great great great grandchildren. Belle Morin, 80, Mesa, Arizona, passed away May 3, 2004. No services being held. Apache Junction Mortuary.

Cynthia Ann Morrissey, 43, Surprise, AZ, beloved mother, daughter and aunt, died Sunday afternoon a at St. Joseph's Hospital as the result of a car accident. Cindy was born in Rock Island, Illinois and lived in the Quad-Cities until she moved to Phoenix in 1982. Cindy was the loving mother of son, Nathaniel. She was an accomplished shopper and favorite aunt to nine nieces and nephews.

She influenced the lives of countless friends and family members with her kind, generous heart. Cindy enjoyed a successful business career as a Resource Development Manager for Modis, Information Technology Consulting Services. Cindy obtained a bachelors of science degree in human resources from the University of Phoenix in 2002. To honor Cindy, donations may made for Nathaniel's further education to Wells Fargo account Cindy is survived by 17 year-old son, Nathaniel, Parents, James Peg Morrissey, Fort Myers, and, two sisters, Terri Morrissey, Peoria AZ, Julie Palm Springs CA, three brothers, Michael Morrissey, Port Charlotte FL, Martin Morrissey, Vienna, IL. is also survived by Maryville 'She Matthew Morrissey, Glenn Allen, Apache Junction, they had a wonderful relationship and plans for the future.

Family will receive friends for visitation at Heritage Funeral Chapel on Thursday, May 6th from 3:00 to 5:00. A funeral service will immediately follow the visitation. Eric Lynn Newkirk, 28, died April 14, 2004. He was born in New Albany, Indiana, November 26, 1975. Eric is survived by his wife, Victoria of El Dignity Mirage and his grandparents Billy G.

Newkirk, Sr. and Leon and Minnie Catherine Schindler, all of Indiana. Eric graduated from New Albany High School and received his BS in Education Funeral Planning For information on advertising call (602) 444-8778 or fax (602) 444-2479. Say it with flowers. Blooming Fields 800-896-9034 www.bl Samaritan Home: AFFORDABLE FUNERAL PLANNING We make Funeral Cremation dignified, compassionate' and affordable.

602-716-5600 Family Owned and Operated from Indiana University Southeast. A gathering of family and friends for a time of remembrance for Eric Newkirk will be held Saturday, May 8, 2004, from noon until 3:00 pm, at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Sun City, AZ. Jeanne Elaine Noel, 61, Chandler, Arizona, passed away April 30, 2004. Visitation: AM on Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at the Chapel of Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Chandler, AZ.

Services 11:00 AM following the Visitation. LaVergne S. Novak, 82, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away on April 30, 2004. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2004 at 5:30 PM at Friendly Village of Orangewood, 2650 W. Union Hills Phoenix, AZ.

Contributions may be made to the Hospice of Arizona, 2222 W. Northern Suite A100, Phoenix, AZ 85021. Arrangements have been handied by National Cremation Society, 4460 E. Thomas Phoenix, AZ 85018. Omer Winfield "Patrick" O'Neill, was born in Williams, AZ on March 17, 1933, Passed away on April 30, 2004 at his home in Parks, Arizona.

Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 7, 2004 at the United Methodist Church, 127 W. Sherman Williams, Arizona. Arrangements are under the direction of Norvel Owens Mortuary. William D.

Parker, 72, of Chandler, AZ, beloved father, grandfather and friend, passed away May 2, 2004. Preceding him in death are his wife of 30 years, Mary Ann E. (Schimpf) Parker, his son William J. Parker, a brother and a sister. He is survived by his daughter, Amy A.

Parker, sister, Marcia (Leonard) Pszeninczny, daughter-in-law Patricia A. Parker, three grandchildren, Brandi, Kalynn, and William nieces and nephews and Dignity his American Airlines family. Bill was born on July 24, 1931, in Cheektowaga, NY. He graduated from Kensington High School, where he played tennis and basketball. He was an U.

S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. He moved his family to AZ in 1972 and retired from American Airlines after a 44 year career. Bill enjoyed sitting outdoors, smoking cheap cigars, and spending time with his family. He was an avid sports fan, cheering on the Buffalo Bills and the AZ Diamondbacks, and he loved gambling in the casinos.

His greatest pride and joy were his grandchildren. A visitation will be held at Lakeshore Mortuary on Thursday, May 6, 2004, from 5-7pm. Services will be Friday, May 7, 2004, at 10am at Church of the Resurrection, 3201 S. Evergreen Tempe, AZ. Lakeshore Mortuary in Mesa, AZ handled arrangements.

(480) 838-5639. Manuel C. Pena a age 91, of Mesa, Arizona, joined our heavenly father on May 1, 2004. He was born in Silao, Guanojuato Mexico on November 2, 1912 first child of seven children born to Cleto and Natalia Pena. In 1917, the Pena fammigrated to Mesa, Arizona to escape the Mexican Revolution and make a better life for their family.

When his mother passed in 1926, he quit school, at an early age to assist his father in supporting the family as he worked, as a farm laborer. From the 1940's to 1950's he owned and operated a business as a farm laborer contractor. In 1942, in Casa Grande, AZ he was chosen as the Arizona's Champion Cotton Picker, in which be won a he treasured dearly. In 1955, he belarge trophy, and belt buckle which gan working in the construction industry where he was promoted to a foreman and then retired in 1975. Upon retirement in 1975, Manuel desired to serve his community and accepted a position in Mesa as a school cross guard located at Horne and University where he worked for 22 years sewing Edison Elementary.

During this time he received, numerous awards including the declaration of "Manuel Pena" day at the school on several occasions. Manuel met Eloisa Munoz in 1932 and they and were married in July 15, 1935. During their nearly 69 years of marriage were blessed with 8 children and shared, many wonderful memories with their family and friends. He was a man with great strength and admirable integrity. He taught us the value of family unity and to always share the blessings that God gave us with family, friends and others in need.

Manuel loved to garden, dance and share his old stories of the good old days growing up as a boy. Our family was very fortunate to share our lives with, such a loving and inspiring man and we will always cherish all the great memories of Manuel and keep his loving spirit within our hearts. Manuel was preceded in death by his son, Daniel "Danny" and his sisters Lupe Mesquita and Fina Sandoval. He is survived, by his wife Eloisa, sons Manuel Adolfo "Dofie" and Ramon; daughters Angelita Pena Urness, Yolanda Pena Soliz; Sally Pena, and Rosanna PenaChristensen; 16 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren as well as his siblings, Emilia Munoz, Mercy Gonzales, Mike Pena and Frank Pena. The viewing will be held on Thursday May 6, 2004 from AM at Meldrum Mortuary, located at 52 N.

Macdonald St. in Mesa. The Funeral Mass will be held or Thursday May 6, 2004 at 11:00 AM at Queen of Peace Church located at 141 N. Macdonald St. For additional information please visit www.meldrummortuary.com Frank S.

"Panchito" Perez, 68, of Avondale, AZ, passed away May 2, 2004. He was born on May 2, 1936 in Phoenix, AZ. He was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor in 1998 and grandson Richard Perez, Jr. Before retiring as a truck driver for thirty years with Arizona Agrachemicals. Survivors include his daughters; Lorraine Gonzales, Dignity Yolanda Abraham, Merlinda Ramirez, sons; Frank IlI, Donnie Perez, Richard Perez, step Nellie Perez, sisters; Lupe, Oliva, Angie, brothers; Arnold, Henry, Leo, twelve grandchildren, four great grandchildren his three puppies; Duke, Chuy, and Buddy.

Visitation, Wednesday, May 5, 2004, 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., with Rosary at 7:00 P.M., A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road. Scripture service, Thursday, May 6, 2004, 10:00 A.M. also being held at the Bethany Chapel.

Jose Guadalupe Presas, 67, Gila Bend, Arizona, passed away May 1, 2004. Visitation: May 4, 2005, Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. till 7:30 p.m. at La Paz Funeral Home, 935 E. Indian School Phoenix, AZ.

Services: May 5, Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 909 E. Washington Phoenix, following to Resthaven Park Cemetery, 4310 E. Southern Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements handled by La Paz Funeral Home, (602) 266- 5558.

Earchel Queen, 81, Marysville, California, passed away April 29, 2004. U.S. Army. National Memorial Cemetery at a later date. J.

Warren Funeral Services Cole Maud Coolidge Chapel. Charles Bel Redmon, age 85, of Apache Junction, Arizona, passed away on May 3, 2004. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to service. Services will be held Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at 11:00 A.M. at Meldrum Mortuary, 52 N.

Macdonald Mesa, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Meldrum Mortuary. James F. Rednour, 67, Prescott died May 2, 2004. Private cremation at Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Valley.

Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Family Funeral Homes. James F. Rednour, age 67, of Prescott, AZ passed away on May 2, 2004. Private cremation at Bradshaw Crematory in Prescott Valley. Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Family Funeral Homes assisted the family.

Lois May Roper, 81, Phoenix died April 27, 2004. Visitation Sat. May 8 1-3 PM at Botimer Harper Funeral Home 1641 E. Jefferson St. Phx, followed by services at 3PM.

Donald Richard Rosenthal was born on May 5, 1934 in Buffalo, New York and passed away April 30, 2004. He is survived by his beloved wife of 11 years, Mary, step-sons, David (Kelly), Christopher (Pam) and Charles, step-daughter, Susan (Ray), 3 brothers, 1 sister and 11 grandchildren. His son, Steve predeceased him. Donald was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving aboard light carrier, USS Bataan during the Korean War.

Memorial Services will be held at the Deer Valley Lutheran Church, 220 W. Union Hills Phoenix, AZ on Friday, May 7, 2004 at 11:00 AM. Samuel Manning Severs, age 92, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away on April 30, 2004. Arrangements Advantage Golden Door Chapel, Youngtown, Arizona. Samuel Manning Severs, died on April 30, 2004.

He was born April 8, 1912 in Phillipsburg, N.J. Prior to retiring to Sun City in 1974, he lived in Cedar Grove, N.J. for 32 yrs. Mr. Severs was a Mechanics Supervisor for TWA for many years and the first Eagle Scout in his hometown.

His wife Doris daughters Doris Tremain and Carole Severs, son-in-law Bob Tremain, grandsons Robert and Ronald Tremain, Robert's wife Rachel, great-grandsons Ryan and Carl Tremain, sister Ruth Kreil and two nephews, survive him. Private burial will be held at a later date in New Jersey. Arrangements handled by Advantage Golden Door Chapel, Youngtown, AZ. William J. Lee, 58, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on April 29, 2004.

He was preceded in death by daughter Darleen, survived by three children, Dignity William Jr. (Vicki), Karen, and Thomas Gaffney (Patricia), and 7 grandchildren, William, Brandon, Brogan, Brycen, Jessica, Brianna, and Sierra. Also mourned by his beloved former wife Debra Gaffney, He will always be remembered for his strength. Services will be held at Shadow Mountain Mortuary, 2350 E. Greenway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85022 at 2pm on Saturday, May 8, 2004.

Amanda Marie Shepherd, age 18, was born on Monday, August 12, 1985 to Doug and Cindi Shepherd in Mesa, Arizona. Amanda suffered a massive stroke on Friday, 23. She walked into the hospital," but each day, her condition deteriorated until she passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 2:15 p.m. Amanda's brothers Aaron and Brandon, her mother and father, and her aunt Debi Wilson were with her. Amanda was born with Prader Syndrome.

While she work harder than most others to overcome her handicaps, Amanda never complained and always gave her very best. She tried to do everything her family and teachers asked and always did it with a smile on her face. For those who had the opportunity to get to know her, the world became a brighter place. She often reminded us by her actions that the little things in life mean the most. She was a shining example of how to love others unconditionally.

Amanda is survived by her parents, Doug and Cindi, and by her brothers, Aaron and Brandon, grandparents Alice Elmer of Gilbert, Arizona and Larry Pratt of Elk Grove Village, Illinois and Esther and Dick Bowers of Colorado Springs, Colorado, 22 aunts and uncles, and 39 cousins as well as a number of great aunts and uncles also survive her. She is loved by all. Her grandfather, Warren Shepherd, as well as all great-grandparents precede her in death. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 7, 2004 at 10:00 a.m., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lazona Ward Building, 1500 E. 6th Mesa, AZ with visitation one-hour prior to service.

Donations in her memory may be made to Special Olympics. Christine Stanley, age 54, of Phoenix, Az, was put to rest on April 29, 2004. She is survived by a daughter Mara; a grandson, Nicholas; a sister, Joyce and a niece James. Services will be held Wednesday, May 5th at at Sinai Mortuary located at 4538 N. 16th St, Phoenix.

George Frederick Stein, 83, Sun City, Arizona, passed away May 1, 2004. U. S. Army WW II. Memorial Services Thursday, May 6, 2004, 11:00 A.M.

at Regency Mortuary, 9850 W. Thunderbird Sun City, Arizona. Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 2929 E. Thomas Phoenix, AZ 85016. Arrangements entrusted to Regency Mortuary.

Nellie Stephenson, 96, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away May 1, 2004. Survivors include her daughter, Leonora Force; granddaughter, Linda (Robert) Smith; grandson, Nicholas (Linda) Chekmizoff Douglas Chekmizoff, da Melody Chekmizoff; 2 greatgrandchildren; 5 great-greatgrandchildren 1 brother. Private Family Services. Lillian Stuntebeck, 97, of Mesa, AZ, passed away May 2, 2004. Memorial Mass Thursday 10am St.

Timothy's Catholic Church, 1730 W. Guadalupe Rd, Mesa, Arizona. Samuel Richard Uren, 88, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather friend passed away on May 3, 2004, and went to be with his Lord and Savior. Sam was born on January 1, 1916, in Rush City, Minnesota. He is preceded in death by Gladys, his wife of 54 years.

He is survived by his daughter Kathleen (Uren) Maxwell (Robert); three grandchildren: Stacy (Maxwell) Bethea (Marcus), Jonathan Maxwell (Sarah), and Jaime Maxwell; great granddaughter Ashley Bethea; close friend Joyce Carlson and his "other the Alan Langston's. He was an active member of Glendale Christian Church and Sun City West Sheriff's Posse. He was a Mason and member of the Phoenix Scottish Rite. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 6, at Glendale Christian Church, 9661 N. 59th Avenue.

He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Norma Villezcas, 41, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away May 2, 2004. Visitation will be held at the Residence May 6, 2004. Services May 7, 2004 at 10 Dignity AM at St. Catherine of Sienna Church, 6401 S.

Central Phoenix, Arizona. Resthaven Park Mortuary. Violet Ruth Waites, 79, of Sun City West, passed away May 3, 2004. no services planned at this time. Sunwest Funeral Home.

is Kenneth L. Weatherhead. Businessman Kenneth Weatherhead died peacefully surrounded by his family in Phoenix, AZ on April 28, 2004 at the age of 75. Ken was born in Huron County, MI on March 1, 1929. His parents, Frank and Gladys Weatherhead resided in Gagetown, MI for many years where they raised Ken, younger brother William and two sisters, Anita and Elaine.

Younger brother, William Weatherhead, who preceded him in death, is survived by his wife Barbara of Flint, MI. His sisters Anita Loomis, (Donald) and Elaine Hendricks, (Richard), currently reside in Cass City, MI area. Former husband to Marion Kritzman of Cass City, MI, he was a devoted father to their four children. His memory as a loving father and family man will be forever cherished by Rick Weatherhead (Susan), MI, and Randy Weatherhead, IL, Cindy Gilmore (Terry), CA, and Lisa Cellers (Stewart), AZ. Mr.

Weatherhead spent the early part of his career with Kroger Company and before he purchased the Elkton IGA grocery store which he proudly operated as a family business for more than 20 years. He moved to Phoenix, AZ, in 1976, where he finished his career in the grocery business with Bashas Supermarkets. At his request, no immediate formal services will be held. Inurnment will be private. His home and chosen resting place is in the small quaint area known as the Thumb of Michigan.

A special remembrance service among immediate family and friends from his earlier years will be held in his honor at the Elkton, MI. United Methodist Church July 24, 2004 at Katherine Louise White, 82, of Phoenix, passed away May 2, 2004. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 4, 2004 from PM at Western Avenue Church, 522 W. Western Avondale, AZ. Funeral service Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at 1 PM at the Church.

Arrangements by Valley West Funeral Chapel. Duane C. "Hank" Winburn, 82, Sun Lakes, who served in the military, died April 26, 2004. Memorial services were held on Saturday, AM at Sun Lakes United Methodist May 1, 2004 at 10 10:00 Church, 9248 E. Riggs Sun Lakes.

Contributions may be made to the Sun Lakes Kiwanis, 9666 E. Riggs Rd. PMB 111, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. National Cremation Society Jackie L. Mesa, Arizona, passed away May 3, 2004.

Services: Wednesday, May 5, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel, 6747 E. Broadway Rd. in Mesa. Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park and Funeral Care handled arrangements.

Maria Lusia Zavala, 28, Tempe, Arizona, passed away May 2, 2. 2004. Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 5, 2004, from 5 until 8 PM, with Rosary Service at 7 PM at Palm Funeral Home, 10761 Grand Avenue, Sun City, Arizona. Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, May 6, 2004 at 9 AM at Santa Teresita Catholic Church, 14016 N. Verbena Street, El Mirage, Arizona.

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