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Alice Marie Phillips of Sun City passed away on June 29, 2008. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on May 16, 1921, the daughter of George and Nan Duncan. Alice's husband of 61 years, Gordon, passed away December 1, 2006. Surviving are their sons, G. Edward and John Linda; granddaughters, Mary, Nicole and Jodi; grandsons, Eric and Chris; great grandchildren, Lyle and Wyatt, Cydney, Lisa and Alice's precious puppy, Oreo. Alice and Gordon moved to Sun City in 1979 from Pittsburg, Kansas after Alice retired from the public school system and Gordon retired from the Kansas City Southern Railroad as a freight conductor. She was an elementary school teacher at George E. Nettles elementary school where she taught 3rd and 6th grade for nearly 20 years. Alice was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, the Women's group at her church and was a long standing volunteer at the Fairway Library. Alice held leadership roles that included being president of the NORAC HOA. She was an active instructor and participant of the Sun City water aerobics classes for many years. Alice was the rock that always held her family together and will be missed greatly. Her passing has left us all with heartache, but her love will always keep us warm. Alice's legacy will live on through the influence she had on her family. Her memorial service will be held at 10 am on Saturday July 5, 2008 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center Chapel, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., followed by a reception at her home, 10913 W. Caron Dr., both in Sun City. As with Gordon, the family requests that memorials in Alice's name may be made to the Shriner's Hospitals for Children in lieu of flowers.
Troy D. Miller, 86 of Sun City, passed away June 27, 2008. Troy retired from a career in the U.S. Air Force and served as a chief warrant officer. He is survived by 5 children; Elizabeth Boyers, Nan Juday, Patricia Lambeth, Will Lambeth, and Jeffrey Lambeth. He was preceeded in death by his wife, Evelyn Miller. A graveside service will be eld on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 10 am at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.
Nancy Nicomedez Gonzalez Baca joined her `Tata Dios` on June 26, 2008. Mrs. Baca was born in 1916 in St. Johns, Arizona, the daughter of Teodoro Gonzalez & Audelita Pena. She was preceded in death by husband Henry C. Baca in 1983 and a son John A. Baca in 2001. Survivors include her children Henry J. Baca Stella and Teresa Baca; daughter in law Lupe Baca; 10 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be 4-6 PM with Rosary 6:PM on Monday, June 30, 2008 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at St. Joachim & St. Anne Catholic Church, 11625 111th Ave., Sun City, AZ. Interment at St. Francis Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the burial 1-3 PM at St. Joachim & St. Anne Church.
Linda Marie Higgins, 61, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on June 23, 2008. She was born Linda Loken on December 2, 1946 in Aurora, Minnesota and moved to Phoenix with her family in 1966. She began a career in nuclear medicine where she met her husband John and raised two loving daughters, Stephanie and Kristin. Her giving heart, vibrant personality, and spunky spirit will be missed by all who knew and loved her. The family extends an invitation to celebrate her life on Wednesday, July 2nd from 6 - 8 p.m. with service 6:30 p.m. at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center located at 12420 N. 103rd Avenue in Sun City. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital www.stjude.org/waystohelp
Clara Catherine Muldner. Born Clara Catherine to Wensell and Jennie Herman on July 6, 1902 in Lynch, NE. Died June 22, 2008, just two weeks shy of her 106th birthday. Her family moved to Phoenix from Washington state and were on the train passing San Francisco at the time of the 1906 earthquake, which Clara remembered. She graduated from Phoenix Union High School May 28, 1921 and married Carl Conrad Muldner on June 11, 1921 in Florence, AZ. Carl preceded her in death in 1957. They had eight children, five who preceded her in death include Clara O'Neil, Carl Jr., Gus, Barbara Larson, and Jimmy Muldner. Her three surviving children are Mary Lou Squires, Marie Johnson and Tommy Muldner. Clara had 17 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 15 great-great grandchildren and 2 great, great, great grandchildren. She joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1934 where she held many different positions including treasurer for 35+ years and Community Services Leader and worker for over 60 years, which included making quilts until over the age of 100. She worked in the family trucking business as business manager until the age of 87 until her eyesight forced her to retire. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 P.M., on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at the Glendale Seventh-day Adventist Church, 6801 N. 43rd Ave., Phoenix, Arizona. Contributions are suggested to the Glenview Adventist Academy, 6801 N. 43rd Ave., Glendale, AZ 85312. Menke Funeral & Cremation Center is handling arrangements 623 979-6451.
Robert C. Hidy, 81, of Sun City, AZ passed away June 22, 2008. Mr. Hidy was born May 16, 1927 in Trenton, Nebraska. He was a farmer and retired to Arizona in 1999. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Vonda; daughter Barbara Marie Johnson Wayne; sons William Kent Hidy Kate and Curtis Lee Hidy Deborah; brother Wayne Hidy Rachel; sister Lois Penner Clyde; grandchildren Christina Jo Hidy, Kyle William Hidy and their mother Barbara Hidy and step-grandchildren Brian Johnson & Karen Rumple Steve. Visitation is 5-7 PM Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Avenue in Sun City, AZ. Funeral Home will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Willowbrook United Methodist Church, 19390 N. 99th Ave., Sun City, Arizona.
Rosann Charles, 53 of Glendale, AZ, peacefully passed away June 18, 2008. Our beautiful mother, daughter, nana, sister, friend, and wife was born February 19, 1955 to Tony and Lupe Aranda. She was married 34 years to her first love, David Charles, who she met in high school. She leaves behind two children, David and Toni, and two grandchildren, Tristen and David DD whom she loved more than anything in the world. She was best known for her cooking and gardening; chocolate chip cookies, her salsa, tamales at Christmas, and her chili plants. She spoiled her grandchildren. She was like their mother. She did anything for Tristen and DD. She was an amazing person.
Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, June 25 at 10:30 am at St. Thomas More Catholic Church at 6180 W. Utopia, Glendale with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment to follow at Resthaven Cemetery. Menke Funeral & Cremation Center handled the arrangements.
Scott Leroy Byrd, born April 6, 1962 in Downey, CA. to Terrance Glen Byrd and Joann Garrison. He is survived by long time companion Terri Reed, sisters Mitzy Trujillo, Lori Smith, brother Donald Barton Jr., cousin William "Tony" St. Myers and children Judah, Taryl, Merrissa, Krystal, Shelly, Shea, and Tara. Grandchildren Kendrick, Karissa, Elexz, Krystopher, Summer, Lillian and Mason. He served in the United States Marines. He was a friend to all who knew him and a teacher to those that would listen. His high spirited personality will be greatly missed by all. Visitation will be 9-11 a.m. with service at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ.
Arnold C. "Arnie" Holinger 79, of Litchfield Park, AZ passed away June 16, 2008. Arnie was born in Chicago, IL and came to Arizona in 1988 from Colorado. He retired from Firestone Tires and was a Veteran. He is survived by his wife Peggy, Children Bill Traci, Kathy Mel McGraw, Mary Clare Holinger, Donna Martin Veatch, Mark Tammy, Tom Kim, Peggy Rob Finan, and 9 grandchildren. Memorial Mass will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 13720 W. Thomas Road. Avondale, AZ 85323. Contributions suggested to the Church building fund or Hospice of the Valley 1510 W. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85014. Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, Sun City, AZ
Herbert W. Herr, 77 of Avondale, passed away June 15, 2007. He was a mechanical engineer and worked on tractors and various farm equipment. He served in the Navy during the Korean war. Herbert is survived by his wife, Barbara Herr; children, Barabara Benedict, Jennifer Gunhus, and Christopher Herr; brothers Charles Herr, Richard Herr, Paul Herr; sister Rosalie Thomas; and 4 grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 10:00 am at St.Thomas Aquinas Catholic Chruch at 13720 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale, AZ. Interment to follow at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona at 1:00 pm.
Carmela M. Fink, 81, of Sun City, AZ passed away June 13, 2008. Born in Chicago, IL, Mrs. Fink came to Sun City in 1995. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Bill Fink; son Bob Fink; daughter Laurel Didier; she was preceded by daughter Ellen Butor in 2004. Also surviving are 5 grandchildren: Devin Butor, Justin & Whitney Fink and Michelle & Jennifer Butor and great grandson Kalani Butor.
Willard Bernard Smitz, of Sun City, passed away June 13, 2008. Willard was a veteran and served in the Navy during WWII. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 11:00 am at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City.
Virginia Elizabeth Boris died at home in the care of her loving husband of 64 years, Joseph, on June 12, 2008. The beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, was reunited in heaven with her tenth child, Michael. She was born in Michigan on October 21, 1925. She is survived by her sister Jane Kyriacopoulos John. She is also survived by her children Joseph Jr Patricia, Gerald, Thomas, Paul Sherri, Linda Hall James, Daniel Madonna, John, Philip, Deborah Fackrell Richard; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Virginia fulfilled her dream of becoming a Registered Nurse in 1973. We are grateful for the wealth of great memories and constant love and care she showered on her family. A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Joachim Catholic Church in Sun City on July 2, 2008 at 10 am.
Russell Dix of Sun City passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2008. He was born August 4, 1928 in Janesville, Wisconsin. He married Joyce Gunderson in 1950 and worked at General Motors as a Journeyman Electrician until his retirement. They enjoyed a few years of recreational travel and retired to Sun City in 1987. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce in 2006. Surviving are two sons, Dale Cathy Dix of Massena, New York, and Dennis Laura Dix of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and a daughter, Debra Dix of Houston, Texas. He is also survived by granddaughters Trinity Dix of St. Paul, Minnesota, Stephanie Clifford of Arlington, Virginia, Jennifer Dix of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Allison Dix of Massena, New York. He is survived by one grandson, Connor Dix of Massena, New York. He is also survived by a sister, Adeline Saladino of South Beloit, Illinois and a brother, Roger Dix of Janesville, Wisconsin. Russell was an active member of the American Legion, United Auto Workers UAW, and actively volunteered in many local organizations including the Sun City Prides. Visitation will be Saturday, June 14, 2008, from 10:00am to 12:00pm, with a prayer service at 11:00am, at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center, 12420 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ.
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