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Udo-Ema, Harriett

Harriett Udo-Ema, 65, Gilbert, died March 9, 2006. Services at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel 6747 E. Broadway Rd, Mesa. 3/16/2006.

Uebelhoer, Helen Brudi

Helen Brudi Uebelhoer, 86, of Sun City West, Arizona, and formerly of Ft Wayne died Sunday, January 1, 2006. Born January 9, 1919 in Ft Wayne, IN. Preceded in death by husband Wilbur Uebelhoer in 2003. Surviving are her daughter Susan A. (Trent Heidtke) of Fountain Hills, AZ; sons Steven A. (Diane Uebelhoer) of Ft Wayne and David A. (Debbie Uebelhoer) of Tempe, AZ; a sister Margaret Louise Cook of Ft Wayne; 2 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Memorial service at Trinity English Lutheran Church, 405 West Wayne St, Ft Wayne, IN 46802 or Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 1500 West Maryland Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85015. 1/4/2006.

Ugortez, Vera S.

Vera S. Ugortez, 82, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away on March 23, 2006. Graveside services at Mt. Sinai Cemetery, 24210 N. 68th St. in Phoenix. Sinai Mortuary of Arizona. Published 3/24/2006.

Ugran, Dan

Uhl, David L.

David L. Uhl died March 28, 2006, after a long bout with cancer. Born January 30, 1942 in Sioux City, Iowa to Lester & Gertrude (Garvin) Uhl, he grew up there on a farm and graduated from Heelan High School in 1960. He married his high school sweetheart, Lynn Barry in 1967. Surviving are his wife, Lynn, of Sun City West, AZ; son, Barry, of San Diego, CA; son, Timothy, of Seattle, WA; daughter, Molly and husband Greg Bodhaine, of Tacoma, WA; grandchildren Ethan, Alicia, and Abby Bodhaine; two sisters and a brother. Funeral Mass at St. Margaret Mary Church in Omaha, NE. Memorial Mass at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Sun City West, AZ. The Arizona Republic on 4/2/2006.

Uhrig, Anna E.

20 May 1918 - 26 November 2006
Anna E. Uhrig, 88, of Peoria, passed away on November 26, 2006. A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave. in Glendale, Arizona. Inurnment at Resthaven Park Cemetery. 12/2/2006.

Ulery, James S.

James S. Ulery, 63, Mesa, died April 23, 2006. Air Force. Carr Tenney Mortuary 2621 S. Rural Rd, Tempe. The Arizona Republic on 4/27/2006.

Ulinger, Joseph George

Joseph George Ulinger, 89, of Sun City West, Arizona died on January 22, 2006. Joe was born November 27, 1916 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He moved with his wife and four children to Phoenix from Buffalo, New York 45 years ago. He is survived by two sisters, Eileen and Lucille, his son Eric, daughters Carol and Nancy, and grandchildren, Michael, Justine, and Andre. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Geraldine, and his son David. Visitation and funeral mass were at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 6180 W. Utopia, Glendale, Arizona. Graveside service at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Arizona. 1/25/2006.

Ulinger, Larry Phillip

Ulko, Francis Albert "Frank"

29 April 1924 - 17 June 2006
Francis "Frank" Albert Ulko, 82, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away June 17, 2006. Visitation was at Best Funeral Services, 501 E. Dunlap Ave, Phx, AZ. Mass at St. Paul 330 W. Coral Gable Drive, Phx. contributions to Vitas Hospice. Arrangements by Best Funeral Services North Central Chapel. 7/7/2006.

Ulliac, Marie

7 January 1914 - 27 May 2006

Ullman, Gertrude "Dude" Blake

Gertrude "Dude" Ullman, 91, of Sun City West, Arizona passed away December 25, 2006. She was born in Waterloo, Oklahoma on March 2, 1915. Survivors include a sister Nina Lowder of Modesto, California and brothers: Otis Blake of Sun City West, Arizona and Clarence Blake of Chico, California, 10 nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel Sun City West. 12/31/2006.

Ulloa, Jesse P.

Jesse P. Ulloa, age 71, a native of Phoenix, passed away December 15, 2006. Jesse is survived by his children, Jesse and wife Kris, Robert and wife Elizabeth and Richard and wife Barbara; four grandchildren, Cristina, Robert, Sierra and Little Ricky. He is also survived by his two brothers Robert P. Ulloa, wife Nellie and Martin P. Ulloa, wife Nadine and brother-in-law Albert G. Cerino. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus L. and Concepcion P., daughter Cecilia, son Michael and sister Enedina Cerino. Visitation was held at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. Funeral Mass was at SS. Simon & Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix. 12/19/2006.

Ulsh, Bradah Annmarie

Bradah Annmarie Ulsh, 29, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2006. She was born in Phoenix, October 22nd 1976 to parents Perry and Terrie Ulsh. Her Grandparents Brade and Rosemarie Ulsh and Grandfather William Christensen preceeded her in death. In addition to her parents she is survived by her Grandmother Betty Ann Christensen; Uncles James (Patricia) Novak, Jeff (Lisa) Ulsh and Chris (Tonya) Christensen. Her Aunts Jeannie Salazar, Debbie Brenwald, Geri (Russell) Schnorr, Lisa E. Ulsh, Julie Ulsh; numerous cousins, friends and special daughter Samantha Thorn. Interment at Greenwood Memory Cemetery, 719 N. 27th Ave, Phoenix, Arizona. 7/21/2006 - 7/22/2006.

Ulteig, John Beecher

2 Jun 1948 - 18 Mar 2006
John Beecher Ulteig, 56, of New Orleans, passed away on March 18, 2006. Arrangements by Allen Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic on 3/22/2006.

Ulwelling, Carol

Umana, Frank Paul

Frank Paul Umana, 77, of Phoenix died Sunday, August 13, 2006 at Carl T. Hayden Veterans' Memorial Hospital. He was born in Brockton, Massachusetts, the son of the late Frank and Jenny Umano (Pistone). He served in the U.S. Navy before building his own home in Norwell, MA in 1974. He relocated to Phoenix in 1978. Survivors include his daughter, Kimberly Keech (Umana) and her husband, Dr. Andrew Keech of Phoenix, son, Frank Umana of North Port, FLA, grandson, Paul Therianos of Glendale, great-granddaughter, Aaliyah, sister, Mary Burke of Brockton, MA and several nieces, nephews and beloved friends. Services were held at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix, AZ. Paradise Sunset Chapel Funeral Home. 9/3/2006.

Umland, William Walter

William Walter Umland See Arizona Obituary Archive

Umphress, Weldon R. "Pee Wee"

4 Jul 1922 - 10 Mar 2006
Weldon R. "Pee Wee" Umphress, 83, of Sun City, Arizona, died Friday, March 10, 2006, in Glendale, Arizona. Visitation and services in Church on the Green, 19051 R.H. Johnson Boulevard in Sun City West. Sunland Mortuary. 623-933-0161. The Daily News-Sun 3/13/2006.

Umsteadt, Sandra

Sandra Umsteadt (Sandy Beam), 46, passed away on March 4, 2006. She was born in Maine on October 7, 1959. She is survived by her husband Wes, her mother Pat (Beam) Shipman, her daughter Amy Edwards (Ruben), her son Christopher Umsteadt (Jennifer), her step-children Wes Jr. (Pam) and Danielle (Adrian), her brother Russell Beam (Elena), her sister Peggy McGuire (Mike), her step-brothers Steve (Karen), Dan (Lydia), Michael (Paula), Bill (GiGi) Gray, her step-sister Tammy Honnen (Christopher), her grandson Jordon Umsteadt, her nieces Lisa and Melissa Beam and her nephew Mikey McGuire. Memorial services at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Ave. Inurnment at Resthaven Park Cemetery. 3/12/2006.

Unay, Philip Jumagdao

Philip Jumagdao Unay, 52, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on December 23, 2005. Meldrum Mortuary, 52 N. Macdonald in Mesa. Funeral Services were held at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 141 N. Macdonald in Mesa. 1/1/2006.

Underhill, Clara N.

6 August 1915 - 25 July 2006
Clara N. Underhill, 90, of Phoenix, passed away on July 25, 2006. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Claude B. Underhill. Sons: Don (Tanya), Dale (Joy) and Ken Stephenson and Step-daughter: Carole (Wayne) Styn. Also surviving are six grandchildren: Lisa Michelle Mehlhoff, Dere Stephenson, Sean Stephenson, Shad Stephenson, Kendra Olsen and Cheyenne Cruz. Sisters: Koyene Grant and Onita Pawn and five great grandchildren. Mrs. Underhill was a longtime resident of Arizona and was a member of Valley Heights Baptist Church. Private services. Arrangements by Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary, 200 W. Beardsley Rd.,Phoenix, Az. 85027. 7/30/2006.

Underwood, Verbena L. Brown

Verbena L. Underwood, 85, of New River, AZ, and formerly Glendale, AZ, died January 18, 2006. She was born on October 4, 1920 in San Angelo, TX to Samuel and Lena Brown. She is survived by her Husband Lee; her children Larn (Jenny) Underwood, Helen Strawn and daughter in law Bonnie Underwood-Vietmeier; 9 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Green Acres Glendale Mortuary, 5830 W. Missouri Ave., Glendale, AZ. Interment Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, AZ. 1/22/2006.

Unger, Richard Fred

Richard Fred Unger, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away on September 18, 2006. He was born in Buffalo, NY on February 5, 1922 and moved to Wilmette, IL. He was in the U. S. Coast Guard. He married Betty Carter of Dedham, MA on April 30, 1948. Dick retired to Scottsdale in June of 1981. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Betty May (Carter); children Fred of Paradise Valley, David of San Diego, and Elizabeth Sbarbaro of Scottsdale; and grandchildren Kate, Adam, Carter, Austin, Matt, Robert, Kimberly, Samantha, and D.K. A memorial service was held at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd. in Scottsdale (480-945-9521). Published 9/22/2006 - 9/23/2006.

Unger, Robert Earl

Robert Earl Unger

Ungerson, Jonathan

Unglaube, Magdalene

Magdalene Unglaube, 94, of Peoria, Arizona, died Sunday, April 16, 2006, in Peoria. She was from Wisconsin. Visitation in Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Boulevard in Sun City. Services in American Lutheran Church, 17200 Del Webb Boulevard in Sun City. Sunland Mortuary. 623-933-0161. The Daily News-Sun 4/19/2006.

Unicume, Edward Blaine

Edward Blaine Unicume passed away on September 29, 2006 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Ed was born in 1936 to Arthur and Nellie Unicume in Spokane Washington. He was a graduate of Whitworth College where he received his masters in education and music. He married Donna Jeanne Goodell in 1959, and they are the parents of 3 children. Ed is survived by his wife of 46 years, Donna Jeanne, and children, Mark Unicume, Kris Unicume and Angel Barnett; 8 grandchildren, and his sister, Caroline Unicume of Spokane. In lieu of flowers, we are asking friends donate to Phoenix Prayer Pavilion, 13613 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85022. A celebration of life was held at Phoenix First Assembly of God Church, 13613 N. Cave Creek Road. 10/3/2006.

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Unruh, Marian A.

Marian A. Unruh, 72, of Tempe, AZ, passed away August 31, 2006. She was born February 8, 1934 in East St. Louis, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grant, and her son, Grant Jr. She is survived by 3 daughters, Connie (Michael) Myers of Tempe, Bonnie (Greg) Kiser of Greer, AZ and Alberta (Robert) Russell of Mesa; a sister, Alberta (Jack) Matcovich of GA along with 9 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Debbie, Cathy, Jerome, Jonathan, Melissa, Michael, Jeffrey & Cara and many friends. Services were held at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 2085 E. Southern Ave., Tempe 85282. Private Interment. Tempe Mortuary. The Arizona Republic on 9/2/2006.

Unverrich, Donald Carl

16 June 1922 - 11 Sep 2006
Donald Carl Unverrich, 84, of Gilbert, Arizona, passed away on September 11, 2006. A memorial service was held at Falconer Funeral Home, 251 W. Juniper Ave. Gilbert, AZ. 9/13/2006.

Upah, Andrea

Andrea Upah, 35, of Queen Creek Arizona passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2006 at the Arbor House in Mesa, AZ. She was born March 20, 1971 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Andrea is survived by her husband Brian and their two children Zachary and Madison all of Queen Creek. Andrea is also survived by her mother, Cheri Jaros of Gilbert, AZ; a brother, Chris Lundgren of Sacramento, CA; a grandmother, Jeri Fedel of Elk Grove Village, IL; one niece and one nephew. Valley of the Sun Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, 2929 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016. East Valley Tribune 11/16/2006.

Upchurch, Joyce L.

Joyce L Upchurch, 64, of Chandler, AZ, formally of Huber Heights, Ohio, passed away October 18, 2006. She is survived by daughter Julia Smith and brother Robert Boyer. Memorial Services at Risen Savior Lutheran Church at 23914 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler 85248 . 10/22/2006.

Upchurch, Treola P.

Treola P. Upchurch, 92, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on September 15, 2006. Funeral services were held at Greenwood Memory Lawn Serenity Chapel, 719 N. 27th Ave. Phx. AZ Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary. 9/21/2006.

Uphoff, Floyd

22 Sep 1934 - 15 Feb 2006
Floyd Uphoff, 71, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away February 15, 2006. Services private. Best Funeral Services. 4/6/2006.

Uppal, Ram Murti

Upshaw, Virginia Dell "Farmer"

Virginia Dell "Farmer" Upshaw, age 80, died on September 30, 2006. She was born on January 17, 1926 in Lexington, Mississippi. Virginia was mother to 7 children, 15 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Virginia is survived by her sons, James McNeer, Banks (Clara) Upshaw, both of Madison, Mississippi, and Tom (Cindy) Upshaw; her daughters, Ellen (Mickey) Schwartz and Cynthia Shelton. She is preceded in death by her 2 daughters, Elizabeth Mitchell and Joy Wortman, both of Jackson, Mississippi. Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary at 8555 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255. 10/3/2006.

Upshaw-Bob, Adeline "Addie"

Adeline "Addie" Upshaw-Bob, 43, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on October 28, 2006. She was born in Fort Defiance, AZ, February 21, 1963 to James and Ella Upshaw, Sr. She is survived by her husband Jonathan Bob; sons Wilbert Rudy Platero, Jr., Jason Bob and Joshua Bob; brothers Danny Upshaw, Sr. (Etta), James Upshaw, Jr. (Kathy) and Fritzgerald Upshaw; granddaughter Syndel Platero. Visitation with a Rosary at Hansen Chapel, 8314 N. 7th St. Funeral service at St. Michael's Catholic Church, St. Michaels, AZ. 10/31/2006.

Upshir, Charles, Jr.

Charles Upshir, Jr., 81, of Show Low, passed away on February 10, 2006. Memorial Services were held Tuesday, February 14, 2006 at Owens Mortuary in Show Low, AZ. Full Military Honors and Interment Friday, February 17, 2006 at the National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix. 2/14/2006. For complete obituary, see Arizona Obituary Archive

Upshir, Valerie C. Sanchez

Valerie C. Upshir, 37, of Peoria, AZ passed away on October 29, 2006. She is survived by her Husband Doug, a son and two daughters. She is also survived by her Father Jerry R. Sanchez, Mother & Step-father Kathie & Howard Sobelman, Grandmother Bertha Gallegos, In-laws Garry & Monica Henderson and large extended family. Valerie is preceded in death by her Brother Sean Sanchez, Aunt Allene Wright, Cousin Dennis Rodriguez, Aunt Carmen Gallegos and Aunt Rose Marie Martinez. Memorial Mass was Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at St. Jeromes Catholic Church, 10815 N 35th Ave, Phoenix. 11/3/2006.

Upton, Claude A.

Claude A. Upton, age 92, passed away in Phoenix, AZ on February 2, 2006. His wife of 63 years, Anna M. Upton, preceded him in death in 2004. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survived by daughter Helen Bobince, grandchildren Becki Mitchell and David Bobince, and great-granddaughter Haley Mitchell. Born in Arkansas, one of 13 children, he is also survived by two sisters and two brothers and numerous nieces and nephews. Private funeral services. 2/5/2006.

Upton, Gerald S.

Gerald S. Upton, 82, of Sun City West, Arizona, died Monday, January 9, 2006, in Houston, Texas. He and his wife, Grace, were from Rochester, Michigan. Service was in Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel, 13738 Camino del Sol in Sun City West. 623-584-6299. The Daily News-Sun 1/11/2006.

Upton, John

John Upton, 59, of Chandler, passed away on January 1, 2006. John is survived by his wife Yolanda, stepdaughter Sandra Pike, stepson Martin Martinez, mother Karlene, sister Linda, brother Jim, and four grandchildren. memorial service at Lakeshore Mortuary, 1815 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa. 1/4/2006.

Upton, John Hayward

New Richwoods Cemetery, Iowa John Hayward Upton, 76, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on October 14, 2006. He served with the US Marine Corp, Korean Conflict. Services and burial in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Arrangements by Hansen Mortuary. 10/17/2006.

Urban, Bruno E.

Bruno E. Urban, 78, of Fountain Hills, AZ., died October 3, 2006. He was a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean war. Funeral service at Church of the Ascension, 12615 N. Fountain Hills Blvd., Fountain Hills, AZ. Interment at Green Acres Cemetery in Scottsdale, AZ. 10/5/2006.

Urban, Klara

Urban, Oscar

Oscar Urban, 97, passed away on May 20, 2006. He was born August 3, 1908 in Elbereon, NJ. He is survived by one son, Donald (Helen) Urban; two granddaughters, Donna Urban and Diane Rogers; five great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Oscar is preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Esther Davis Urban. Mariposa Gardens Funeral Care (480) 830-4422. The East Valley Tribune 6/13/2006.

Urban, Pat

Pat Urban, 45, died on June 6, 2006. Survived by wife, Kathy; children: Ashley, Shane, Kristen. Pat was employed by Intel for over 21 years and retired as a Master Sergeant after serving 25 years in the Air National Guard. Visitation and funeral Mass at Christ the King Catholic Church, 1551 E. Dana Ave., Mesa, Az. Bunker's University Chapel handled the arrangements, 480-830-4105. 6/11/2006.

Urbano, Antonio Guadalupe

Urbanovsky, Dorothy

Dorothy Urbanovsky, 74, Sedona, Arizona, passed away December 14, 2005. No Services. Heritage Memory Mortuary. Published 1/6/2006.

Urbaszewski, Mary Lillian

8 Sept 1924 - 26 August 2006

Urbina, Oralia G.

23 May 1952 - 11 May 2006

Urchike, Audrey (Andy)

Audrey (Andy) Urchike was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 17, 1917. He passed away Friday, April 14, 2006 at Banner Desert Samaritan Hospital in Mesa, Arizona. Andy was honorably discharged from the United States Army in 1945. He worked for General Motors for 45 years as a grinder/cutter at the V8 engine plant in Flint, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his wife Ella, grandson Kelly Stafford, sister Sophie Shreve, and his brother Stanley Urchyk. Andy is survived by Dorothy Stetler, his companion of 22 years; his daughters, Josephine Whetstine, Margaret (Bryan) Aseltine, Patricia (Greg) Williams, all of Michigan; his sons, Robert (Patricia) Urchike of Chandler, AZ., and William (Linda) Urchike of Michigan; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service was at Holiday Village Mobile Home Park, 701 S. Dobson Rd., Mesa, AZ. Inurnment at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Flint, MI. Tempe Mortuary. The Arizona Republic 4/19/2006.

Uriarte, Angel Jiminez

21 July 1967 - 19 August 2006

Urias, Marcelo J.

5 March 1902 - 19 August 2006

Urias, Patricia M.

3 March 1933 - 2 June 2006
Patricia M. Urias, 73, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away June 2, 2006. A Rosary Service was held at Carr Tenney Mortuary, 2621 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ. A Mass of Christian Burial was at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 3550 E. Knox Rd., Phoenix, AZ. 6/7/2006.

Uribe, Augustina (Sanchez)

Augustina (Sanchez) Uribe, 68, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on February 16, 2006. Mother to Katrina (Larry), Rose (Bill), Rufino (JoAnn) and Chris Jr. (Michele); Grandmother to Celine, Jacob, Monique, Rufino Jr., Xochitl, Chris III, Michael Patrick; and Great-Grandmother to Gabriel. Preceded in death by her husband, Chris Sr. "Viejo," in 1999 and her grandson, Billy, in 2005. Visitation and Rosary at Life-Paths Funeral Home, 6812 E. Thomas Rd., Scottsdale, AZ. Funeral Mass at St. Mary's Basilica Catholic Church, 400 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ. Interment National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 2/19/2006.

Urquidez, Gary Vasquez

1 Sept 1954 - 12 Feb 2006
Gary Vasquez Urquidez, 51, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on February 12, 2006. Memorial service at Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, 717 West Dobbins Road, Phoenix, AZ. 2/15/2006.

Urton, Alice Leona

Alice Leona Urton, 86, of Sun City, Arizona, died Wednesday, January 25, 2006. Service was at Advantage Golden Door Chapel. 623-979-7111. Highland Cemetery, Great Falls, Montana The Daily News-Sun 1/31/2006.

Utech, Arlene H.

28 August 1920 - 25 December 2006
Arlene H. Utech, 86, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on December 25, 2006. Services were held in Rockford, Ilinois. Arrangements by Shadow Mountain Mortuary. 12/28/2006.

Uxa, George Jerry II

George Jerry Uxa, II, 59, passed away on February 12, 2006. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and spent time in Farmington, Michigan and Newport, Oregon before moving to the valley in 1995. A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road. 2/23/2006.