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2006 Arizona Obituary Abstracts




All obituaries are from The Arizona Republic unless otherwise indicated.

Yacotis, Rick Allen

Rick Allen Yacotis, 46, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away on September 08, 2006. Allen Funeral Home. 9/14/2006.

Yama, Carol L.

In memory of Carol L. Yama 9/20/1954 - 10/21/2005 10/21/2006.

Yama, Robert A.

Yamashita, Masanobu

Masanobu Yamashita, age 85 of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away December 16, 2006. Memorial Services were held at Yuma Proving Ground Chapel on Saturday, December 30, 2006. Samaritan Funeral Home. 12/24/2006.

Yan, Sau Kuen Wong

Sau Kuen Wong Yan, 89, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away July 16, 2006. She was born September 23, 1916 in Canton China and married Cheuk Ming Yan on October 10, 1941. They were married 24 years of marriage and had 4 children before Cheuk Ming passed away in 1965. She moved to Arizona in 1970. She is survived by her children Khei-Lin (the late Tom) Yee, Peter (Anita) Yan, Hugh (Amy) Yan, Joy (Steven) Druart, 9 granchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. Serenity Mausoleum Chapel, 719 N. 27th Ave. Phx. AZ. Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary. 7/21/2006.

Yancey, Coy

Coy Yancey was born Jan. 4, 1925 in a railroad boxcar near Bear Creek, Alabama to George Thomas Yancey and Josie Pauline Birdyshaw Yancey. He was their 3rd son. At age 18 he married Lillian Marie Hudson (age 15). They were married for over 50 years. Lillian died in 1993. Coy is also preceded in death by his parents (Tommy and Pauline), brothers L.B. and Guy, and his wife Lillian Marie Hudson Yancey. He is survived by daughters Carol (Ken) Dingee and di'Anne MacNeil of Mesa. Grand-daughters Jiri Erickson of Scottsdale and Lindsey MacNeil of Mesa. Sister Tomaline (Lee) Pope of Trion, Georgia, brother W.L. (Dorothy) Yancey of Havana, Florida. Also many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation and services at Valley of the Sun Mortuary 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Chandler, AZ 85248. Graveside Service followed. 3/31/2006.

Yancy, Danny Bob

Danny Bob Yancy, 41, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away March 27, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army. A Memorial Service was held at the family's residence in Phoenix, Arizona. Harper Funeral Home. 4/2/2006.

Yancy, Elsie

18 Aug 1914 - 7 Aug 2006
Elsie Yancy, 91, of Phoenix, Arizona, died August 7, 2006. Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Yancy, and daughters Mattie Abbs and Virginia Cooper. She is survived by her children, Charles Ray Abbs, Joann Abbs Ware, and Cosundra Lynn Yancy, and sisters; Bessie Haley, Ruth Lockhart, and Frances Williams. Services at the First New Life Missionary Baptist Church, 1902 W. Roeser Rd., Phoenix, AZ. Lowmans Arizona Funeral Home, Inc. 8/11/2006.

Yancy, Jesus Maria (Mary)

Jesus Maria Yancy (Mary), age 59, of Mesa, Arizona passed away Friday, September 29, 2006. Mary is survived by her two sons: Darrin Yancy of California and Jered Yancy of Mesa. She is preceded in death by two children: Chester, Jr. and Chelsea Maria. She is also survived by her ex-spouse, Chester Yancy, and his wife, Amy; seven siblings: Yolanda, Ermila, Sally, Connie, Jessie, Raymond and Ernest, all of Fresno, California and her Godparents, Socorro and Manuel (deceased) Alvarado and their children: Manuel, Richard, David, Suki and Dina. Visitation and funeral services at the Lehi Stake Center located at 1430 N. Grand, Mesa, AZ. Interment at Mesa City Cemetery. Meldrum Mortuary. 10/4/2006.

Yancy, John F.

Yancy, Nova B.

Nova B. Yancy, 93, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2006, in Mesa, AZ. She was born July 3, 1912 in Arlington, OK, the daughter of Oklahoma settlers who relocated to Arizona in 1914. Her family lived in Glendale. She was preceded in death by her parents Ervin G. and Eunice L. (Hodge) Bryan, sister Grace Fiscus and brothers Orville and Cecil Bryan. Survivors include her sons Gary (the late Bobbi) of Mesa, AZ and Farrell (Paula) Yancy, of Glendale, AZ, sister Edna Mills of Prescott, AZ, 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale. Interment at Paradise Memorial Gardens, Scottsdale. 1/25/2006.

Yancy, Tommy B.

Yanez, Jose Ramon

Yanez, Lydia M.

Lydia M. Yanez, 78, of Tempe, passed away on October 21, 2006. She is survived by her husband of over 55 years, Joe C. Yanez, daughters; Gloria Hale, Terinie Gonzalez, Christina Ruelas, and Lisa Austin, Sisters; Mary Quintana, and Helen Pena, Aunts; Frances Gonzalez and Jan Savala, 14 Grandchildren and 11 Great-grandchildren. Lydia was predeceased by her son Joey Yanez and daughter Julia Ferrel. Visitation with a Vigil was at Melcher Mortuary Chapel of the Roses, 43 S. Stapley Drive, Mesa. Mass Celebration at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 121 N. Mac Donald, Mesa. 10/25/2006.

Yanez, Maria Carmen

Maria Carmen Yanez, 79, of Mesa, passed away on November 17, 2006. Angels Cremation & Burial 11/22/2006.

Yanez, Mary

Mary Yanez, 82, Buckeye, died July 14, 2006. Visitation, Rosary and Mass at St. Henry Catholic Church, 128 So. 3rd St. in Buckeye. Ganley's Buckeye Funeral Home. 7/18/2006.

Yang, Chun K.

Chun K. Yang, 82, of Phoenix, passed away on August 3, 2006. Services Friday, August 11, 2006, at Green Acres Chapel of Light, 401 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale. 8/9/2006.

Yanik, Michael F.

4 Jun 1927 - 30 Mar 2006
Michael F. Yanik, 78, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away on March 30, 2006. Visitation and Rosary at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ. Mass at St. Joachim and St. Anne Catholic Church, 11625 N. 111th Ave., Sun City, AZ. 4/2/2006.

Yankasky, Pete John

Pete John Yankasky, 80, of Glendale, passed away on July 30, 2006. Graveside Service at the National Memorial Cemetery of Az., 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix. Best Funeral Services, Peoria. 8/1/2006.

Yankowitz, Bertha

Bertha Yankowitz, 85, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on July 9, 2006. Graveside services at Paradise Memorial Gardens, 9300 E Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, Arizona. Advantage Colonial Chapel. 7/12/2006.

Yaple, Thomas Lee

Thomas Lee Yaple, 84, of Sedalia Missouri passed away on December 8, 2006. Thomas Lee Yaple was born 2 February 1922 in Burlington Junction, Missouri. He was the son of Lee Gerald and Kathryn (Miller) Yaple. Thomas spent most of his childhood in Missouri and Oklahoma including Oklahoma City. On March 7, 1942, he married Margaret Helen Hinkle. She passed away in 1988. Thomas attended both the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma where he graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Physics. He was a pilot in the Army Air Corps in World War II. In 1963, he moved to Phoenix Arizona for a job with Sperry Flight Systems. He retired from Sperry in 1986. He had been a resident of Sedalia Missouri since September 2005. Thomas is survived by his four children, Roy, Robin, James, and Louis, and his sister Mary. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and five grandchildren. Graveside services were at Ohio Cemetary in Burlington Junction, Missouri on December 12, 2006. 12/12/2006.

Yard, Harry A., Sr.

22 Nov 1927 - 12 Aug 2006
Harry A. Yard, Sr., 79, of Apache Junction, Arizona, passed away on August 12, 2006. Apache Junction Mortuary, 398 Old West Highway, Apache Junction, AZ, 85219 8/18/2006.

Yarnell, Rev. Varrel Verle "Pete", Jr.

Reverend Varrel Verle "Pete" Yarnell, Jr., 52, of Pinetop, AZ, passed away on July 12, 2006. Memorial service at Calvary Chapel of the White Mountains in Lakeside, AZ. son, Petey Yarnell. Owens Mortuary of Show Low 7/18/2006.

Yash, Paul James

Paul James Yash, age 88, of Sun City, Arizona passed away on November 18, 2006. He was born July 25, 1918 in Struthers, Ohio, son of the late Catherine (Phillips) and Andrew Yash. Paul married his wife Katherine, on 9/3/1949. She preceded him in death on 5/28/96, as did his son John A. Yash on 9/5/04. Brother of the late: William, Andrew, John, Joseph, Steve, and sister (Catherine), Sr. M. Celestine, VSC. He is survived by nieces Mary Gappen and Katherine Delost and several great nieces and nephews. Paul served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and retired in Colorado. He moved to Arizona in 1986. Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N. 103rd Ave. Sun City, AZ. Funeral Mass at St. Joachim & St. Anne Catholic Church, 11625 N. 111th Ave., Sun City, AZ. Interment at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 11/25/2006.

Yateem, Masarra

Masarra Yateem, 81, of Glendale, passed away on July 25, 2006. Services at First Southern Baptist 10250 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale, Arizona. Best Funeral Services Chapel, Peoria, Az. 7/29/2006.

Yates, Cecil, III

24 Nov 1943 - 8 Aug 2006
Cecil Yates, III, 62, of Phoenix, passed away on August 8, 2006. Memorial Service Friday August 18, 2006 at the Lighthouse Assembly of God, 14185 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria. Best Funeral Services, Peoria. 8/16/2006.

Yates, Christopher Lee

Christopher Lee Yates, 26, of Phoenix, passed away on June 24, 2006. Memorial Service at Green Acres Glendale Mortuary, 5830 W. Missouri Ave in Glendale. 7/1/2006.

Yates, Edna Vanita

Yates, Michael Wayne

Michael Wayne Yates, 27, Mesa, Arizona, passed away February 20, 2006. Harper Funeral Home, 1246 E. Jefferson St. 2/23/2006.

Yates, Victor

17 Aug 1921 - 24 Mar 2006
Victor Yates, 84, of Scottsdale Arizona, died Friday March 24, 2006, He served in the U.S. Army, WWII. 4/2/2006.

Yatsak, Ronald Mathew

Yauch, Walter R.

Walter R. Yauch, February 6, 1924 - June 9, 2005, was born in Brooklyn NY. He served in the Navy aboard the submarine "Devilfish." Survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary, children: Susan, Jane, Walter, Nancy & Andray; 15 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. His two sisters, Helen and Carol and brother, Cliff. East Valley Tribune 6/11/2006.

Yazzie, Orlando J.

Orlando J. Yazzie, 40, of Phoenix, died Nov. 30, 2005. He was born on Dec. 7, 1964 in Keans. His parents are James Yazzie of Low Mountain and Vera Jones of Glendale. He attended school in Seligman. He was a service technician. He is survived by his wife, Suzie; two sons, Anthony and Timothy; and two daughters, Yolanda and Stephany. Services were at Desert Hills Chapel and Cemetery in Phoenix. Williams News. 12/8/2005

Ybarra, Dorothy Ellen Gibson

Dorothy Ellen Gibson Ybarra was born Sept 13, 1921 and died on June 26, 2006. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Daniel D. Ybarra, her daughters Sandra and Patricia and her sons Daniel, Thomas and Patrick as well as 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was a long time resident of Superior. Funeral services at St. Mathews Methodist Church. Queen of Heaven Cemetary. 7/23/2006.

Ybarra, Francisco F.

11 Sept 1947 - 15 Dec 2006
Francisco F. Ybarra, 59 of Avondale, Arizona, passed away on December 15th, 2006. Visitation and Funeral Service were held at Crystal Rose Funeral Home, 9155 W. Van Buren St., Tolleson, AZ. 12/21/2006.

Ybarra, Manuel Gamboa

Manuel Gamboa Ybarra, 80, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006, in Kingman. He was born in Winslow, on July 21, 1926. Mr. Ybarra served in the U.S. Army stationed in the Philippines during World War II. Ybarra worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for 10 years and was a carpenter for 30 years. Mr. Ybarra is survived by his stepfather, Dennis B. Hernandez; wife of 56 years, Ruth Candelaria; daughters, Terry (Del) Davison of San Antonio, Texas, Dennise (Tom) Smith of Chickasha, Okla., Annette Stecker of Live Oak, Fla.; son, STGC (USN) Manuel Jr. (Juliana) of Sicily; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, John of Albuquerque, N.M., Gilbert and Alex of Winslow; half-sister Leanor Gamboa; and half-brothers, Cache and Rudy Ybarra of San Diego, Calif. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rafaela Hernandez; father, Juan Ybarra; and his grandparents. Holy Rosary and Mass of Christian burial were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Winslow, with celebrant Father Frank Chacon. Interment in Desert View Cemetery, Winslow. Greer's Mortuary of Winslow. Arizona Daily Sun 12/23/2006.

Yeager, Clarence

Clarence Yeager, 85, born April 17, 1920 in Paoli, Pennsylvania to George & Cathrine Yeager. Survived by Wife Evelyn of 63 years, son Jim Yeager and wife Jacque. Daughters: Kay Dalia & Cathy Hernandez, Sons-in-law Ralph Dalia & Mike Hernandez. Grandchildren: Julie Cambier, Jill Hotchkiss, Jennifer Yeager, Lisa Evans, Michael Hernandez, Danny Hernandez. Great grandchildren: Shelby Hotchkiss, Brooke Hotchkiss, Zack Cambier, Kelsey Cambier. Clarence was a Master Sgt. In the Marine Corp, Member Knights of Columbus. He came to Phoenix, Arizona in 1955 and founded Yeager Door Co. Services Christ The King, 1551 E. Dana Ave., Mesa, AZ 85204. Published 2/7/2006 - 2/8/2006.

Yeagley, Kenneth Roy

Kenneth Roy Yeagley, 75, of Mesa, AZ passed away Friday, March 10, 2006 in Scottsdale, AZ. He was born June 5, 1930 in Lebanon, PA. He retired as a Tech Sergeant after 21 years of service in the Air Force. He is survived by his wife: Audrey V. Yeagley; one daughter: Evelyn Eilander of Layton, UT; Four sons: Kenneth of Laurel MD, Paul of Big Spring, TX, J of Roy, UT and Keith of Riverdale, UT; step-daughters: Diana Groves of Mesa, AZ, JoAnn Steinberg of Sewickley, PA and Lynn Chavez of Mesa, AZ; 23 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and one brother: Richard of Myerstown, PA. Funeral services were at Mariposa Gardens Cemetery Chapel, 6747 E. Broadway Road, Mesa, AZ 85206. Interment at Valley of the Sun Cemetery. 3/14/2006.

Yee, Jim, Sr.

Jim Yee, Sr., 85, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on December 27, 2006. Jim was born in Canton, China on November 5, 1921. He arrived in the United States in 1934, served as a Sergeant in the Army from 1942 to 1946, married in 1948 and began his grocery business, retiring in 1987. Survivors include his wife; Bok Oy (Betty), children; Jim Jr. (Debra), Betty (Mark), Josie and Joyce (Guil), grandchildren; Brian (Sheri), Brandon, Stacey, Justin, Rebecca, Kasey, Ana and James, great-grandchildren; McKenzie and Tyson, sister; Fong Toy Joe, nieces and nephews; Richard, Mamie, Marie, Snyder and Edward. Visitation and services were at A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road. Graveside service at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road. 12/30/2006 - 12/31/2006.

Yee, Jerry Moon

Jerry Moon Yee, 68, of Phoenix, a retired grocer died August 6, 2006. He was born in Canton, China and moved to the US in 1948. He is survived by his wife, Janet; sons Jimmy, Daniel, Dan; daughters Susie, Patricia; granddaughter Ottilie. He is also survived by his brother-in-law David Kwan; niece Julie; nephew Darryl; niece-in-law Wenny; and grand-nephew Dylan. A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 W. Bethany Home Rd in Phoenix. Funeral Service at Northwest Chinese Baptist Church, 4243 West Greenway Road, Phoenix. 8/8/2006 - 8/10/2006.

Yee, Joan C.

21 June 1933 - 3 December 2006
Joan C. Yee, 73, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away December 3, 2006. Private services were held. A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel. 12/10/2006.

Yee, Lily Young

Lily Young Yee, 93, died June 25, 2006. She was born May 29, 1913 in Hampton, Iowa to the late Young Kim and Lo Shee. She is survived by her husband, Ben, and children, Mary May, Irene, Josephine, Willie (Yen), Dixon (Terry), Jean (Chuck), Frances (Jim), daughter-in-law, Linda Yee and son-in-law, Manuel Dominguez. Her brother, Ming Joong Young (Betty), 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Her children, Henry and Rose predeceased her. A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road, in Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, memorial funds can be sent to The Chinese Baptist Church, 4910 East Earl Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85018. 6/28/2006.

Yemmallo, Dominick

12 August 1914 - 19 July 2006
Dominick Yemmallo, 91, Chandler, U. S. Army, died July 19, 2006. Services at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Avenue, Tempe. 7/21/2006.

Yensen, Wesley L.

14 Dec 1937 - 27 July 2006
Wesley L. Yensen, 68, of Mesa, AZ, passed away July 27, 2006. Services held in Ohio at a later date. Allen Funeral Home. 8/1/2006.

Yeoman, John Andrew

6 Sep 1920 - 31 Jan 2006
John Andrew Yeoman, 85, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away January 31, 2006. He served in the U.S. Army, WWII. Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary. Published 2/3/2006.

Yioulos, Lula Caridakis

19 March 1915 - 17 November 2006
Lula Caridakis Yioulos, 91, passed away at home in Scottsdale, AZ on November 17, 2006. She was born March 19, 1915 in Syracuse, NY. Long-time resident of Rochester, NY, and later of Clearwater, FL. A devout member of the Greek Orthodox Church. She was preceded in death by husband, George, and son, John. She is survived by children Dimitri (Elena), Basil, Peter, Dean (Ann) and Diane; her sister Betty Ponzi (Thomas); and grandchildren George, Zoe and Alexis. Private family services. 11/19/2006.

Yoachum, Stephen M.

Stephen M. Yoachum, 47, of Peoria, died January 18, 2006. Memorial Services at Messinger Mortuary Chapel, 7601 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale. Published 1/22/2006.

Yocopis, Armando Encinas

Armando Encinas Yocopis, 77, of Glendale, AZ, passed away on December 26, 2006. Survived by wife Lidia Yocopis, sons Armando, Larry, Ray, John (Nancy), daughers Irene (David), and Marylou, and 6 grandchildren. Rosary and funeral service were at St. Matthews Catholic Church, 320 N. 20th Dr. Phx. AZ. Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary. 12/28/2006.

Yoder, Jonathan King

Jonathan King Yoder, 66, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on July 4, 2006. Survived by his children: Tracy, Jason and Katie and granddaughter Brittany. Service at Templo Berea 6142 N. 35th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona. Apache Junction Mortuary 480-982-7721. Published 7/7/2006.

Yoder, Ruth Elizabeth

Ruth Elizabeth Yoder, 82, of Glendale, AZ, passed away on June 9, 2006. She was a Special Ed. Teacher with Phoenix School District and retired in 1988. Graveside service at Resthaven Park 6290 W. Northern Ave. A Memorial Service was held in the Glencroft Auditorium, 8641 N. 67th Ave. 6/13/2006.




Yont, Randall Ernest

Randall Ernest Yont, 66, passed away November 29, 2006. Randy is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie; children: Cindy and Ted; daughter-in-law, Monica; step-children: Lyn and Chris Dobbs, David and Kristi Burtrum and Elise Perrino; grandchildren: Andrea, Ryan, Courtney, Julie, Nicole, Zane, Eva, Theresa, Hannah, Wyatt, and Randy; sister, Louise Ekwall; brothers: Larry and Allan & wife Tina Yont; step-siblings: Paul Veinott and Deborah Howard; and sister-in-law, Helen Yont. Randy will be buried at Silver Lake, New Hampshire. 12/3/2006.

Yoo, Sam Jun

Sam Jun Yoo, 83, of Phoenix passed away on December 21, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents Jin Ok and Nam E Yoo, and son Shin Keun Yoo of Pusan, South Korea. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Chang Keum Yoo, son Dae (Laura) Yoo, daughters Young (Kris) Lenderman, Mitsuko (Phil) Cameron, Soon Ae (Hung Guk) Kim, Kyong Ae Yoo, Jeong (Santiago) Ramirez, Kyong Suk(Paul) Gulden, and Keana (Clay) Madetzke, 18 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. He spent the past 26 years in the Phoenix area. Arrangements Best Funeral Services, Inc. 12/28/2006.

Yoos, Darrol

Yopchick, Eleanor Frances

Eleanor Frances Yopchick, 82, of Mesa, Arizona passed away January 28, 2006. She was born on December 17, 1923 in Winston-Salem, NC to J.A. and Etta Freeman. Eleanor, a homemaker, was the widow of retired Air Force Colonel, Michael P. Yopchick. She is survived by her three children: Paul Yopchick, Richard Yopchick, and Barbara Bopp; and her three grandchildren: Joshua Yopchick, Ryan Bopp, and Lindsey Bopp. Meldrum Mortuary, 52 N. Macdonald in Mesa. Interment at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. 2/1/2006.

York, Floyd M.

Floyd M. York, 92, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away on May 30, 2006. Floyd was born in Crandell, Texas. He married Helen Steen on July 4, 1935. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Helen, daughter Bette Pastore, granddaughter Jami Knight, and great-grandson John Pastore. He is survived by 4 daughters, Anna Knight, Sandra Mandrell, Bobbie Kittredge, and Susie Fulmer; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Isabel York Rasor; and brother, Jim York. Sunland Mortuary, 15826 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, Arizona. Interment at Sunland Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Willowbrook United Methodist Church, 19390 N. 99th Ave. in Sun City, AZ 85351 6/2/2006.

Yoshida, Alma Irene

Alma Irene Yoshida, age 88, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away June 13, 2006. Memorial Services Friday, June 16, 2006 at Church On The Green, 19051 R.H. Johnson boulevard, Sun City West, AZ. Regency Mortuary. 6/15/2006.

Yost, Richard J., Sr.

Richard J. Yost, Sr., 81, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on July 3, 2006. Memorial services were held in Chicago, IL. National Cremation Society. Published 7/6/2006.

Yost, Catherine C. (Katie)

Catherine (Katie) C. Yost, 74 of Phoenix passed away on June 26, 2006. Katie was born February 15, 1932 in Zwingle, Iowa, the youngest of four children of J.P. and Rose Schuster. Katie was predeceased by her husband, Larry Yost, two of her children, Karen and Steven, her parents, J.P. and Rose Schuster and her brother Harold F. Schuster. Two sons survive her, Joseph Yost (Jennifer) of Chandler and Richard Yost of Williams, AZ., her sisters, Rose Melter of Phoenix and Gloria Schuster of Michigan. Six grandchildren, Brandon, Megan, Shaun, and Avery Yost, and Alek and Naomi White also survive her. In addition, Katie has several nieces and nephews. Rosary at Hansen Mortuary. Funeral mass at St Paul's Catholic Church. Interment at St. Francis Cemetery. 6/28/2006.

Yost, Stanley Ray

Ray Stanley Ray Yost, 74, passed away June 14, 2006 in Mesa, AZ. Stanley was born on February 25, 1932 in Harvard, NE. He served in the Air Force for 28 years. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Helen M. Yost; sons, Dale A. Yost and Darrell E. Yost (wife Kathryn); daughters, Sheryl E. Minzenmayer (husband William) and Teresa A. Renner (husband R. Dean); grandchildren, Keeley A. Minzenmayer, Katherine M. Minzenmayer and Allison P. Renner. Valley of the Sun Mortuary, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler, AZ 85248. Graveside at Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery. East Valley Tribune 6/18/2006

Yost, Vernon "Paul"

Vernon "Paul" Yost, 35 of Mesa passed away on Dec. 28th, 2005. Paul was born in Baltimore, but spent his formative years in Florida and the Carribean. In 1993 he moved to Mesa, where he met his wife-to-be. Those he cherished: his wife of 12 years, Susan, his parents Marie and Vernon, his sister Kim and her husband Michael, his sister Dana and her husband Walid, all of his nephews and his niece, his parents-in-law Frank and Lisa, his aunts Jeannie, Mary and Nancy, his uncles Ed, Ray and George, all of his cousins, as well as his beloved grandmother, Catherine. Services in Florida at a later date. 1/29/2006.




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