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2006 Arizona Obituary Abstracts




All obituaries are from The Arizona Republic unless otherwise indicated.

Veazey, Robert F. "Wheezer"

Vedette, Dolores Ann

22 Sep 1932 - 30 Nov 2006
Dolores Ann Vedette, 74, died Thurs., Nov. 30, 2006. She was born in Akron, Ohio and moved to Chandler with her family in 1955, where she met and married husband, Lynn Vedette. Dolores was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Lynn, in 1991 and son Mark A. Vedette in 1978. Survivors include daughter, Donna Strubhar (Val); son, Michael Vedette; and grandchildren, Mark Vedette, Angela Strubhar, Alyssa Strubhar, and great-granddaughter, Cheylynne Vedette. A brother, Dean Holderman (Clara) of Chandler, AZ, also survives. Visitation was at Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Dr. in Chandler. Services were at Chandler United Methodist Church, 251 W. Chandler Blvd., Chandler. 12/3/2006.

Vega, Elena Soto

5 March 1921 - 20 April 2006
Elena Soto Vega, 85, of Ajo, Arizona, passed away on April 20, 2006. Visitation and services at Greer-Wilson Funeral Home, 5921 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix. 4/26/2006.

Vega, Ernesto Rey David /h2>

Vega, Everardo Stotts

Everardo Stotts Vega, 22, of Litchfield Park, passed away on July 22, 2006. A service was held at New Destiny Church located at 4655 W. McDowell Rd. #101 in Phoenix, AZ with burial at Greenwood Memory Lawn. Thompson's Valley West Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, AZ. 7/28/2006.

Vega, José de Jesús

Vega, Mary Belle Gurule

Mary Belle Vega, 85, of Flagstaff, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 2006. She was born Oct. 24, 1921, in Berwind, Colo., to Able Gurule and Ambrosita Silva. She moved to Flagstaff from Colorado nine years ago. Mrs. Vega is survived by her children, Joseph (Linda) Vega, Michael Vega, Ernie (Linda) Vega, Mary (Leon) Duis and Mario (Diane) Vega; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A visitation was at Norvel Owens Mortuary, 914 E. Route 66. Graveside services at Citizens Cemetery, 1300 S. San Francisco St. Arizona Daily Sun 11/14/2006.

Vega, Rose

Veglia, Pasquale

Pasquale Veglia, 93, of Surprise, Arizona, passed away on December 19, 2006. U.S. Coast Guard. Mass was Friday, December 22, 2006 at St. Clare of Assisi 17111 W. Bell Road Surprise, Az. Burial with honors at Holy Cross Cemetery. Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel Sun City West, Az. 12/22/2006.

Vela, Frank M.

Velas, Betty J.

Velasco, Alvin Juan

Velasco, John Michael

Velasquez, Anastasio

Anastasio Velasquez, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on February 28, 2006. Anyone having information regarding Anastasio, please call (602) 266-5558. Arrangements by La Paz Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic on 4/5/2006.

Velasquez, Francisco Samudio

Francisco Samudio Velasquez, 40, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, passed away September 03, 2006. Funeral Services were held in Durango, Durango, Mexico. Interment Panteon De Oriente, Durango, Durango, Mexico. Preston Funeral Home. The Arizona Republic on 9/10/2006.

Velasquez, Guillermo "Kico"

Guillermo "Kico" Velasquez, 77, passed away Dec. 28, 2005. Kico was born June 25, 1928 in Phx, AZ. He served in U.S. Army 82nd Air Borne Division 1951-53. Survivors include sons Bill Jr., Manuel, daughter Maria Velasquez, 21 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, sisters Aurora, Erlinda, Leonor, Mary, Teresa & brothers Mike, Andy, Joe, Frank, Tony & David. La Paz Funeral Home, 935 E. Indian School Rd, Phx Az. Burial at the Veterans Cemetery. 1/6/2006 - 1/7/2006.

Velasquez, Joe L.

Joe L. Velasquez, 36, of Waddell, Arizona, passed away on July 12, 2006. Joe is survived by his wife of 18 years, Andrea Velasquez; three children, Lisa Marie Velasquez, Christine Joanna Velasquez, and JoeDavid Contreras Velasquez; his mother, Guadalupe Velasquez and father, Jose P. Velasquez; sister, Veronica (Adrian) Escalante; brother, Jorge Velasquez; 3 nieces; and 3 nephews. Joe was co-owner of Food Source, International and also served with the military. Visitation with a rosary was in the Chapel of Resthaven Park Mortuary, 4310 E. Southern Ave. A funeral service was held at Resthaven Park Mortuary. Arrangements by Resthaven Park Mortuary, (602) 437-0436. 7/18/2006.

Velasquez, Napoleon R.

Velazquez, Lorenzo

Velez, Santiago

23 June 1923 - 23 November 2006
Santiago Velez, 83, of Buckeye, AZ, passed away November 23, 2006. Visitation and funeral services were at the Buckeye Funeral Home. 11/26/2006.

Velikoff, George

George Velikoff, 63, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on March 7, 2006. St. Nikolas Serbian Orthodox Church, 11640 N. 16th Pl., Phoenix. 3/12/2006.

Velzy, Clifford Raymond

Ven Rooy, Thomas James

Venegas, Maria Jesus

Maria Jesus Venegas, 77, of Phx, Az, passed away on December 13, 2006. Visitation was at Universal Memorial Center, 1100 E. Jefferson St. Funeral Services were Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at Grace Walk Community Church, 7840 W. Lower Buckeye Rd. Universal Memorial Center. 12/18/2006.

Venegas, Thomas and Maria

Thomas and Maria Venegas, husband, age 82, passed away March 10, 2006 and wife, age 79, passed away March 14, Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. 3/19/2006.

Venidis, John Nicholas, Jr.

Venovich, Anne (Boise)

Anne (Boise) Venovich, a long time resident of Central Illinois, died at the age of 84 in Prescott on Sunday, June 4, 2006. Anne was the daughter of Michael Boise and Mary Kubinek. She was the wife of Joseph Venovich, a carpenter, who preceded her in death. Anne had five daughters Mary Elliff (Boston), Suzi Duff (Clarkdale), Rose Raymond (Nashua, N.H.), Nancy Venovich (Cottonwood) and Teresa Carson (Worcester, Mass.); one stepson, Joseph Venovich (Tremont, Ill.); two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The Verde Independent June 16, 2006

Ventura, Karen Martinez

Karen Ventura was born in Holbrook, Arizona on September 21, 1951 to Fred G. Martinez and Alicia Martinez. She is preceded in death by her son Matthew W. Ventura, her parents, sister Rita Anaya, and brother Sam Martinez. She is survived by her son Brian Ray (Stephanie) and daughter Lynette Beltran (Tony) and by two sisters Vivian Dominguez and Diana Baca, two brothers Gavin Martinez and Fred Martinez also by her former husband, Eddie Ventura, and her friend Joe Martinez. She had nine grandchildren. Visitation and Rosary was at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Mass was at St. Mary's Basilica, 231 N. 3rd St., Phoenix. Interment at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery. 6/29/2006.

Venzara, Lucille T. Dillon

Lucille T. Dillon Venzara, 89, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2006. She was born April 11, 1917 in Braidwood, Illinois; she moved to Phoenix with her husband, Dr. Miles R. Venzara in 1972. Her husband passed away in 1980. She is survived by her two children, daughter Anita V. Hole of Philadelphia, PA and her husband Richard W. Hole, Jr. and son Miles R. Venzara and his wife Maureen C. Venzara; four grandchildren Miles R. Venzara, Jr., Elizabeth B. Hole, Jason A. Venzara and Edward D. Hole. Service was held at SS. Simon and Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix. Arrangements by Hansen Mortuary. 6/21/2006.

Vera, Patricia B.

Patricia B. Vera, 81, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on July 5, 2006. Funeral Mass was at St. Mary's Catholic Church 230 W. Galveston St. Chandler. Visitation with Rosary at the Bueler Mortuary 14 W Hulet Dr. Chandler. Interment Valley of the Sun Cemetery. 7/7/2006.

Verbout, Margaret Foley

17 May 1917 - 31 October 2006
Margaret Foley Verbout, 89, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on October 31, 2006. Memorial Service was at Arroyo Terrace, 333 North Chippewa, Chandler, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home. 11/17/2006.

Verdino, Ronald

Ronald Verdino, Sr., 63, born Sept. 16, 1942 passed away on March 5, 2006 from complications of liver disease while awaiting a transplant. Originally from Chicago, IL, he and his family moved to Phoenix in 1971. He and his 2nd wife, Kathy, were married Dec. 31, 1987. He and his brother, Ralph, founded Hilltop Construction. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; two sons, Ron Jr. and wife Chrissy, and Paul; one stepson, Jason Hayden; one grandchild, Vincent; brothers: Ralph and wife Pat, Rick and wife Ruby, and sister Betty Ann, along with numerous nieces, nephews and their children. Best Funeral Services. No services. 3/12/2006.

Verdugo, Cornelio A.

Cornelio A. Verdugo Jr., 48, of Guadalupe, Arizona, passed away on Sunday July 2, 2006. The Funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 5445 E. Calle San Angelo, Guadalupe, Arizona. Graveside and burial at the Guadalupe Cemetery in Tempe, Arizona. Wyman Cremation & Burial Chapel Mesa, Arizona. 7/8/2006.

Verdugo, John A.

John A. Verdugo, Sr., 81, died Thursday, June 1, 2006, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his former wife, Linda Verdugo, two daughters, Nadine Reyes and Gilda Felt, two sons, John Jr. and Michael, five grandchildren, fifteen great-grand-children, three sisters, Lucy Joromat, Helen Garcia and Elizabeth Carey and one brother, Raymond Verdugo, and numerous nieces and nephews. John was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U. S. Army in G2. Memorial service was at Paradise-Sunset Chapel Funeral Home, 3934 E. Indian School, Phoenix. 6/4/2006.

Verdugo, Ernesto

Ernesto Verdugo, 75, of Honolulu, Hawaii, passed away on December 12, 2005. Ernesto was born in Clifton, Arizona to Elvira L. and Victoriano. He is survived by his wife Rebecca, daughters Emma & Cherry (Kevin McCoy), son Ernie and five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 1/10/2006.

Veres, Deanne Michelle "Shelly"

Deanne Michelle Veres died on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 in Mesa. She was 61. She was a resident of Mesa for 40 years. She was born the daughter of Helen and Leland Morey in Elyria, Ohio on June 6, 1944. She is survived by her dear friend Robert Veres, her son William Veres and his wife Melissa, her daughter Julie Veres Witherow and her Husband Patrick. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren. Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ. Graveside service at the City of Mesa Cemetery. 3/26/2006.

Vering, Edward Henry

17 Sept 1914 - 20 Feb 2006
Edward Henry Vering, 91, of Sun City, AZ, passed away February 20, 2006. Services at Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 15630 N. Del Webb Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351. Advantage Golden Door Chapel, Youngtown, AZ. 2/24/2006.

Verlato, Chuido Joseph

Vermeer, Jasmia Oleta

Jasmia Oleta Vermeer, age 79, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on September 27, 2006. She was born in Poughkeepsie, Arkansas to Staten and Eliza Hulett. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, E. Bert Vermeer; one daughter, Sue-Ellen Tucker, a son-in-law, Steven Tucker, a daughter-in-law, Cynthia Vermeer; seven grandchildren, Jack, Joseph, John, Sayer, Aaron, Laura, and Anna; one sister, Thelma Hutchinson. She was preceded in death by her son, Adrian Vermeer. Oleta and Bert were married in Holland but spent most of their lives in Phoenix, where they attended the Southwest and Northwest Churches of Christ. Oleta retired from the Mountain Bell Telephone Co. Visitation and services were at Hansen Chapel, 8314 N. 7th St. 9/28/2006.

Vermilion, Colleen

Vernor Jr., Richard E. (Dick)

Richard (Dick) E. Vernor, Jr., age 88 passed away Monday, Mar. 6, 2006 at Sun Health Hospice in Peoria, AZ. Mr. Vernor was born in Marshall, MI and was a former funeral director in Michigan and Wisconsin. During WWII he served in the ETTC, Army Air Corps. He moved to Sun City, AZ in 1985 and is survived by his wife Virginia, one son, David of Mesa, AZ, one daughter, Patti Dixon of Vicksburg, MI and three stepsons, William McAllister of Tyler, TX, Thomas McAllister of Kalamazoo, MI and David McAllister of Tiffin, Iowa. Services at the Church of the Palms, 14808 Boswell Blvd., Sun City, AZ. Menke Funeral Home. 3/8/2006.

Verquer, Chuck

6 May 1947 - 5 Jan 2006
Chuck Verquer of Sedona passed away at his home on January 5, 2006. survived by his wife, Chris of Sedona; his parents, Dorothy and Bill Horner of Chandler, AZ; his brother, Roger Verquer of Gilbert, AZ; his son Rudy Scheel of Denver; daughter, Shannon Lopez of Denver; two step-daughters, Jennifer Shores of Glendale, AZ and Susan Leerhower of California.

Verschage, Marvin F.

22 April 1939 - 30 June 2006
Marvin F. Verschage, 67, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on June 30, 2006. Retired Air Force. Marv leaves his wife Elizabeth, sons Brian and Jason; daughter Theresa, son-in-law Steve, grandchildren Chris and Rebecca Parker; father Henry Verschage; sister Iva, brother-in-law Jim Kopp; and special aunt Bea Williams. Private services were held at Maryvale Chapel. 7/4/2006.

Vert, John Donald (Jack)

John (Jack) Donald Vert was born October 25, 1922 to Alex and Naomi Vert in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He passed away in Orcutt, CA. On August 29th, 2006. He served aboard the USS Flint CL97 in the Pacific during WWII. Jack and his family relocated to Mesa, AZ. in 1971 where he was operations manager for Kmart until his retirement. Jack is preceded in death by his 1st wife Mary Leoma (Logan) Vert, his 2nd wife Juanita, his parents, brother Alex (Bud) Vert and his grandson Donald L. Vert II. He is survived by his 3rd wife Ruth of Orcutt, CA. Daughter Lana and husband Charles McKnight of Bad Axe, MI. Son Donald and wife Connie Vert of Phoenix, AZ. Son Joseph and wife Johnnine of Mesa, son Scott Vert and daughter Kay and husband Jon of Apache Jct., AZ. 10 siblings: Brothers Sam (Betty), Ross (Judy), and Ralph (Wilma), Sister Marylou (David) Weir, Shirley Jergler, Eva Lanham, and Chris Mattson all of Sault Ste. Marie, Brothers Carl of Phoenix and Harry (Karen) of Mesa, AZ. Brother Cal (Bonnie) of Mt. Clemens, MI. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Jack was laid to rest along side his 1st wife Mary Leoma in the National Cemetery, Phoenix, AZ. 9/3/2006.

Vesely Sr., John E. (Jack)

7 Dec 1926 - 9 Dec 2006
John E. (Jack) Vesely Sr., 80, passed on December 9th, 2006. Wife Patricia of 54 years preceded Jack in death. His son John Jr., daughters, Jacque (Groh) & Julie (Stiner), Brother Jim, sisters, Flo, Midge & Dorothy, 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren survive Jack. Jack was a Navy Veteran & retired from sheet metal local 359. Services were held Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at Happy Valley Baptist Church, 24220 N. 43rd Ave, Glendale, AZ. Donations to The Alzheimer's Association 1028 E. McDowell Rd., Phx, AZ 85006. 12/17/2006 - 12/18/2006.

Vesledahl, Kenneth O.

Kenneth O. Vesledahl, 83, of Sun City, Arizona, died Monday, January 9, 2006, in Sun City. He and his wife, Joyce, were from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was a dentist. Services in the American Lutheran Church, 17200 Del Webb Boulevard in Sun City. Daily News-Sun 1/11/2006.

Vess, Charles Gleason "Chuck"

1933 - 2006
Charles "Chuck" Gleason Vess died on Tuesday, September 26, 2006. He is survived by his wife, Amelia "Annie" Vess of Lillian, Alabama; his son, Charles Michael Vess of Grapevine, Texas; daughter, Angela Sue Vess of Bedford, Texas; his grandson, Grant Michael Vess of Grapevine, Texas; stepdaughter, Barbara Phaup and her husband Tony of Medford, Oregon and her sons, John Louis and Robert Allred; stepdaughter, Carol Webb and grandson, Erik Webb of Grand Prairie, Texas; and a very special daughter to both Chuck and Annie, Sunny Parker and her husband, Dr. Steve Parker and their children, Daniel, Brian, Casey and Paul of Mesa, Arizona. He joined the United States Navy Cadet Program in 1953 and became a naval aviator in May 1955 as Ensign United States Navy. Captain Vess was a pilot with American Airlines for 33 years and retired in November 1993. Visitation and services were at Perdido Bay United Methodist Church. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 100 Beverly Pkwy, Pensacola, FL. 850-432-6146 9/27/2006.

Vest, Jane

Vetere, Pasquale Joseph

Pasquale Joseph Vetere (Pat) passed away on November 22, 2006. Pat was born in New York on August 1, 1926. He married Josephine Averna on April 11, 1948. They had two sons, Jeffrey and Joseph. He was preceded in death by his son Joseph and his wife Josephine. He is survived by one son and his wife Kay, 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Memorial Service was held at Highway Baptist Church, 10505 East Brown Road. East Valley Tribune 12/1/2006.

Vetter, Marvin Henry, Jr.

Aug. 30th 1943 - Oct. 28th 2006
Marvin Henry Vetter Jr., 63, of Sun City West, passed away on October 28, 2006. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Father, Grandmother and Son Jeff. Loved ones include his wife of 20 years Deborah, Children Marvin, April, Jennifer, Margaret, Patsy and Corina. Grandchildren, Great-grandchildren and Special friends Chris, Joe, Kim, Tony, Vivian, the Woodard family and bingo Joe. Arrangements by Allen Funeral Home. 10/31/2006. 11/1/2006 - 11/5/2006.

Vezie, Thomas E.

Thomas E. Vezie, 82, died September 30, 2006 in Phoenix. Mr. Vezie was born November 7, 1923 in Washington, Pennsylvania. He married Virginia Sweeny on September 1, 1949. Thomas was a Marine with the USMC 2nd Marine Division and a WWII Vet. He was preceded in death by his son Col. Tom E. Vezie Jr. with the US Air force. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Virginia, sons Daniel G. Vezie & Stephen M. Vezie, daughter Virginia Kirnberger, and 35 grandchildren and great grandchildren combined. Carr Tenney Mortuary, 2621 S. Rural Rd. Tempe. Funeral Mass at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 3550 E. Knox Road, Phoenix. Interment at St. Francis Cemetery. 10/3/2006.

Vicente, Catinca

Catinca Vicente, 91, of Surprise, passed away on July 14, 2006. Visitation at Sunwest Funeral Home 12525 N.W. Grand Ave, El Mirage, Az. Graveside services at Paradise Memorial Gardens, 9300 E. Shea in Scottsdale 7/16/2006.

Vick, Harold Wesley "Pickle"

Harold Wesley Vick See Arizona Obituary Archive

Vick, Hubert F. "Hugh"

Vick, Ronald Lee

Ronald Lee Vick, 66, of Trilogy, passed away on July 10, 2006. Ronald was a football coach for Saguaro and Arcadia High Schools and for Mesa Community College. He is survived by his daughter Tracey Terry and her husband Michael; grandson Brayden Terry and sister Beverly Ralph. Visitation and funeral services were at Heritage Funeral Chapel 6830 W Thunderbird Rd. 7/13/2006 - 7/14/2006.

Vick, Sonja Norrine "Cookie" (Nilsson)

Sonja Norrine "Cookie" (Nilsson) Vick was born on June 24, 1936 to Norman and Gyda Nilsson in Decorah, Iowa. On February 17, 1957, Sonja married Harold Wesley Vick also of Decorah, IA. During their 49 year marriage they had five children and four grandchildren. Sonja joined her husband Harold on March 22, 2006. She was also preceded in death by her parents Norman and Gyda, one sister Marti Vigil, and one brother Thomas Nilsson. Sonja is survived by her five children: Scott Vick, of Los Angeles, CA, Bradley Vick of Scottsdale, AZ, Holly Vick of Scottsdale, AZ, Heide Vick-Domzalski of Chandler, AZ, and Shane Vick-Feeney of South Kingstown, RI; four grandchildren Leigha Vick, Riley Vick, Daniel Domzalski and Hope Feeney; sons-in-law, Brian Domzalski, and Brian Feeney; one sister Helen Childs of Scranton, KS; two brothers-in-law Tom Halse of Waterloo, IA, Herbert Vick of Decorah, IA and one sister-in-law Mary Ann Vick of Cedar Falls, IA. Private services were at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on March 29, 2006. Contributions may be made to the memorial fund at The Church of The Holy Cross at 3110 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251. Arrangements by Messinger Indian School Mortuary. Published 3/30/2006 - 4/1/2006.

Vick, Virginia J. "Ginny"

Vickerman, Carol Marie (Kraft)

Carol Marie (Kraft) Vickerman, 47, New River, passed away 5-22-2006. Memorial service was on Saturday, July 15, 2006, at New River Assembly of God Church, 2924 W. New River Rd, 85087. Published in The Arizona Republic on 7/9/2006.

Vickerman, Norman Deloyd

Norman Deloyd Vickerman
All Wickenburg obituaries can be found at Arizona Obituary Archive

Vickers, Herbert Robert

Herbert Robert Vickers, 81, of Prescott Valley, AZ, passed away September 7, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army. Visitation and services were at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Lynx Creek Ward, 7885 E. Long Look Dr., Prescott Valley, AZ. Arizona Republic on 9/12/2006.

Victory, Treva S.

Treva S. Victory, age 90, of Glendale, Arizona. Passed away on June 4th, 2006. Funeral services were held at Sunland Mortuary 15826 Del Webb Blvd. Sun City, Az. with interment at the National Cemetery of Az. 6/6/2006.

Vidal, Ernest Nito

19 October 1962 - 9 December 2006
Ernest Nito Vidal was the oldest of three children born to Dalia Castillo & Gilbert Vidal. He is survived by his only child, Alyssa Vidal age 12. He graduated from Shadow Mountain High School, Served in the U.S. Navy for 3 1/2 Yrs and attended Phoenix College and A.S.U. He is survived by his parents, his daughter, his sister, Lisa Hulbert, and his brother Ray Vidal. Funeral Services were conducted by his maternal grandparents, Reverend Alice & Gamaliel Castillo. Visitation and services were at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary 719 N. 27th Ave. Phx, AZ Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary 12/14/2006 - 12/15/2006.

Vidal, Juan Jose

11 Nov 1950 - 12 Jan 2006
Juan Jose Vidal, 55, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away January 12, 2006. Private services. South Mountain Mortuary. 1/31/2006.

Vidas, Mary

Mary Vidas, 88 of Phoenix AZ, passed away February 17th, 2006. Born Marika Fourakis in Platania on the island of Crete, she came to the USA and Phoenix as the bride of George Vidas in 1950. He preceded her in death in 1979. She is survived by children, Amalia, Andy, Harry, and Chrissie (husband Roger Miller); and grandchildren Travis and Sophia Miller, and Maria and George Vidas. No services at her request. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Mary's Food Bank, http://www.firstfoodbank.org. 2/22/2006.

Vidaure, Margaret E. Ayala

Margaret E. Ayala Vidaure, 73, of Glendale, passed away on June 5, 2006. She was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Glendale. She was preceded in death by her son Francisco Vidaure and her parents. Survivors include her husband Andres, daughter Esther Hampton, sons Fred (Kim) Vidaure, Andy (Becky) Vidaure, sisters Rosa Beaty, Violet (Tony) Arroyo, 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. Visitation and Rosary at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary 7924 N 59 Ave. Funeral Mass will at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 5614 W. Orangewood Ave. Glendale. Interment in Resthaven Park Cemetery. 6/8/2006.

Videan, James Morgan

James Morgan Videan, 78, of Phoenix, passed away on January 7, 2006. He was a partner in the firm of Renaud, Cook & Videan. He practiced law for almost forty years-starting in Ohio at the Attorney General's Office under William O'Neil. He was a Navy Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Catherine, and children Jamie (Wid) Everett, Bob (Anne), John (Amy) and Jim (Lynne); grandchildren, Leif, Wyatt, Cutter, Codi, Amelia, Anya, Kelsey and Kira. He is also survived by brother Nap T. Videan, Jr. (Betsy). He was born in Flint, Michigan to Nap T. Videan and Martha May Morgan in 1927. A memorial service was held at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ. 1/11/2006.

Vidoni, Joseph Richard

Joseph Richard Vidoni, 86, of Laveen, AZ, passed away on October 28, 2006. Joe was born in Billerio, Italy on Nov. 21st, 1919 to Lino Vidoni and Melania Revelant. Joe Married Katherine Lepore in Cleveland, Ohio on Nov 19th, 1946. Kay preceded him in death on October 27th, 1998 in Laveen, AZ. He married Dorothy Bobik on February 14th, 2000. Joe served in the US Navy during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, son, James, daughter Kathleen, granddaughter, Dawn, brothers; Louis and his wife, Anne, John and his wife, Mary, Mario, and his sister Irma and her husband Angelo DeCrease, his extended family; Karen, Michael, and Michele Bobik and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, 717 West Dobbins Road, Phx., AZ. A mass was held Friday, November 3rd, at St. Catherine of Siena, 6200 S. Central Ave., Phx., AZ. Burial at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. A celebration of his life was at the AZ American Italian Club, 7509 N. 12th St., Phx., AZ. 11/1/2006.

Vierheilig, Jack L.

Vierra, Alfred Robby

27 Sep 1926 - 10 Nov 2006
Alfred Robby Vierra, 80, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on November 10, 2006. Memorial Service, was November 27, 2006, at Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Dr. Chandler, Arizona. 11/26/2006.

Viers, Dorothy Ruth

3 Jan 1928 - 19 Feb 2006
Dorothy Ruth Viers, 78, of Apache Junction, passed away on February 19, 2006. Allen Funeral Home. 2/22/2006.

Vigil, Jonathan Vigil

Vigil, Mario Cruz "Cruzie"

Mario Cruz Vigil, 60, died Sunday evening March 26, 2006, in Colorado. An Arizona native he spent two thirds of his life in the Valley. "Cruzie" resided in Steamboat Springs and Craig Colorado for the past 20 years. A Vietnam veteran he was preceded in death by his father Edward and Mother Bertha, Mario is survived by his five children, two grandchildren and five sisters. Memorial at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 6180 W. Utopia Road, Glendale, AZ 85308. 4/2/2006.

Vigna, Jean Margaret

Jean Margaret Vigna, 85, died March 30, 2006, after fighting cancer for over three years. She was born on July 15, 1920, in Mears, Michigan. Jean is survived by her sister, June Christensen; two daughters, Dawn Luptak and Kathleen McManis and their husbands; four grandchildren: Paul McManis, Richard McManis, Derek Luptak and Rachel Luptak and three great-grandchildren. 4/4/2006.

Vigna, Margaret M.

Margaret M. Vigna, 89, of Scottsdale, AZ, died February 19, 2006. She was born in Kingston, NY, Ulster County on June 15, 1916 to Signorino "Jimmy" Carro and Katherine Disch and was the widow of local band leader Frank Vigna. Margaret is survived by her daughter Mary (Vigna) Gendreau, two granddaughters, Yvette Gendreau of Scottsdale, AZ and Michelle (Gendreau) Berretta and three great-grandchildren: Angela, Victoria and Daniel Berretta of Chandler, AZ. Other family members include brother John Carro of Stone Ridge, NY, and sisters, Catherine Bunce and Mary Boyce of Kingston, NY. Two deceased brothers, James Carro of Albany, NY and Joseph Carro of Biloxi, MS. Catholic Mass of the the Resurrection and interment of Margaret's ashes in St. Peter's Cemetery in Kingston, NY. National Cremation Society of Phoenix, AZ. 2/22/2006.

Vil, Adalbert

Adalbert Vil, 94, of Peoria, passed away on April 17, 2006, With his family beside him. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his wife, Audrey, and his son Robert. He is survived by three children, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 4/20/2006.

Vil, Audrey Chamberlain

Audrey Vil, 84, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away on February 7, 2006. She is survived by her husband of nearly 39 years, Adalbert; children, Anita Rowe and Larry Taddia, 5 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, a sister, Elnora Burke, and brothers, Ronald Chamberlain and Bryce Chamberlain. Visitation and graveside services at Phoenix Memorial Park & Mortuary 200 W. Beardsley Rd. Phoenix, AZ. 2/12/2006.

Villa, Francisco

Francisco Villa, 59, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away November 2006. If you have information please call Preston Funeral Home, 3800 S. Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 602-304-0083. The Arizona Republic 1/25/2006.

Villa, Frank N.

27 Dec 1927 - 4 Jun 2006
Frank N. Villa, age 79, of Buckeye, Arizona, died June 4th, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. Visitation and funeral mass were at St. Henry Catholic Church, 128 S. 3rd St., Buckeye, AZ. Ganley's Buckeye Funeral Home. 6/7/2006.

Villa, Manuel C.

Manuel C. Villa, 78, of Chandler, passed away June 1, 2006. He was born October 20, 1927 in Goodyear, Arizona to Manuel and Emeteria Villa. He is survived by his wife Vera Villa; sons: Robert, Fernando and Richard Villa, Dan and Rene Capistran; daughters: Yolanda Sanchez, Irene Aguirre, Dolores Villa, Veronica Castro and Pamela Mendoza; siblings: Tony Villa, Lucia Moreno, Sallie Romo, Josie Alcantar and Hope Solis; 31 grandchildren, 41 great-grand-children and 2 great-great grandchildren. Visitation at Thompson's Valley West Funeral Chapel in Goodyear. Mass was at St. John Vianney Parish in Goodyear with burial at Goodyear Farms Historical Cemetery. 6/4/2006.

Villa, Manuel Ernest Matus

Villa, Margarita Yanez

Margarita Yanez Villa, age 95 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on December 08, 2006. Margarita was born in Tucson, Arizona on June 09, 1911 to Francisco Yanez and Guadalupe Bracamonte. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Ralph Madrid Villa, and was the last surviving family member of 5 sisters and 1 brother. She is survived by her children, Paul, Lupe, Ralph, Mary, Frank, Olivia, Josie, Joe and Martin, 39 grandchildren, 79 great -grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation with Rosary was at Whitney & Murphy, 4800 E. Indian School, Phx, AZ. Mass at St. Catherine's of Siena, 6400 S. Central, 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 14th. Internment at East Rest Haven Cemetery, 4310 E. Southern Ave, Phoenix, AZ. 12/12/2006 - 12/13/2006.

Villa, Ricardo J.

Ricardo J. Villa, 14, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on March 13, 2006. He is survived by his mother, Marcia Angelita Villa, father, Albert Kenton, step-father, Mark Romero, Sr., brothers; Lorenzo Villa, Mark Romero, III, Estphen Romero, Michael Romero, and Gabriel Romero, sister; Reyna Romero, grandparents; Roselda A. Villa, Carlos Figueroa, and Claudina Contreras, his Aunt Jacque Villa-Morgan, girlfriend; Juana L. Rocha, and many cousins and friends. Visitation Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at District 6 Service Center, S. 51st Avenue & St. John's Rd., Komatke, AZ. Funeral Mass Wednesday, March 22, at St. John's Indian Mission, S. 51st Avenue and Pecos Rd., Komatke, AZ. Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, Inc. 3/19/2006.

Villa, Richard L.

Villacorte, Edgardo B.

Rev. Msgr. Edgardo B. Villacorte, 72, passed away April 11, 2006 in Scottsdale. He retired after 50 years of priesthood in the Philippines and came to Phoenix six years ago. Father Villacorte started Arizona's first Filipino Mass at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Phoenix and later served at St. Catherine of Siena and Our Lady of the Valley parishes. He is survived by a brother Silverio Villacorte in the Philippines. Rosary and viewing at Our Lady of the Valley Parish 3220 W. Greenway Rd. Phoenix. Funeral Mass at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, 6401 S. Central Ave. Phoenix. A third service at Our Lady of the Valley Parish with Novenas for Father Villacorte. Interment in San Ildefonso, Bulacan Philippines. Rude Family Northwest Mortuary. The Arizona Republic on 4/14/2006.




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