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Linda Irene McMahon, age 39, of Gila Bend, Arizona, passed away August 29th, 2003. Visitation will be on Friday Evening, September 5th from 6 to 8 P.M. at The Buckeye Funeral Home, 104 E. Baseline Road, Buckeye, AZ. Graveside ices will be held Saturday, September 6, 2003 at 10:00 A.M.

Gila at The Pioneer Cemetery in Bend. Arrangements entrusted to Ganley's Buckeye Funeral Home. Steven Cornell Nash, a resident of Phoenix, 43 years old, died August 30th. Private services were held at Camelback Sunset Chapel, Phoenix, Arizona. Contributions in Steven's name to Hospice of The Valley, 1510 Flower St.

Phoenix, AZ 85014. Shelly Nelson, 41, of Phoenix, AZ, died Sept. 4, 2003. No services. Contributions to Odyssey Hospice, 202 E.

Earl Suite 320, Phoenix, AZ 85013. Arrangements by Arizona Cremation and Funeral Services. Renee Nepsky, 72, a resident of Prescott, passed away at her home on Sept. 1, 2003. She was born in Boston, Mass.

on Jan. 31, 1931. Funeral services will be held on Sept. 5, 2003 at 2pm at the Temple B'Rith Shalom in Prescott. Interment will follow at Mt.

View Cemetery in Presoctt. Arrangemens by The Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home. George F. Olson, 73, of Mesa, AZ, died Sept. 3, 2003.

Visitation on Sept. 7, 2003 at 6pm at Bunker's Garden Chapel, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ and also one hour prior to the service at the church. Services on Sept. 8, 2003 at 10am at Mountain View Stake Center, 1550 N.

Val Vista Mesa, AZ. Michael A. Pantano, died Sept. 3, 2003 at the age of 91. Visitation will be 8:00 P.M., and Rosary at 7:00 P.M., Friday, Sept.

5, 2003 at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary in Glendale, AZ. Funeral Mass 10:00 A.M., Saturday, Sept. 6, Catholic 2003 at St. Dignity Jerome Church in Phoenix, AZ. Interment will follow at St.

Francis Cemetery also in Phoenix. Mr. Pantano is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Frances; their two children, Jean Marie Bettini and Russell M. Pantano, M.D.; his two sisters, Anna Messina Josephine Roth; five grandchildren. two greatgrandchildren.

Mr. Pantano was the Chief Mechanical Engineer for the USAF Luke Air Force Base in Arizona for 30 years. He was also a professional guitarist from the age of 16, with many years of teaching and entertaining, and was a member of the Musicians Union. Mr. Pantano participated as a member of many local clubs and associations in Phoenix.

He will be lovingly remembered by his family friends for his sense of. humor, compassion, unique personal strength. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Phoenix, AZ 85014. Sadie M.

Paxhia, 86, Scottsdale died Sept. 3, 2003. Visitation Fri. Sept. '5 6-8PM with a 7PM Rosary service at Messinger Indian School Mortuary 7601 E.

Indian School Rd, Scottsdale. Mass: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003 at 10AM at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 3801 N. Miller Scottsdale, AZ. Edward Joseph Picard, age 56, of Phoenix, AZ.

passed away suddenly on September 2, 2003. He is survived by his beloved Dignity wife Louann Picard; loving sons Bryan (Gayle), Michael (Dawn) and Andrew; dear Grandfather of Lucas; Uncle to Corrine Collins; Sister Pauline (Ken) Wood and Brother Richard Picard. Visitation 5-8pm, Sunday, September 7, 2003 at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary, 7924 N. 59th Glendale, Az. Graveside Service will be at 11am Monday, September 8, 2003 at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ.

Carl Franklin Ray, 45, of Glendale, Arizona passed away September 1, 2003. Visitation 6- 8PM Thursday, September 4, 2003 at Community Church of Joy, Bldg 1 601, 21000 75th Ave. Glendale, AZ. Services Saturday September 6, 2003, Resthaven Park Cemetery, Northern Avenue, Glendale, AZ. Lenore Esther Rice, age 83, died Saturday, August 30, 2003.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 6, 2003 at 3 p.m. at the Camelback Christian Church, 6235 E. Camelback Scottsdale, OBITUARIES Opal Richardson, 90, born September 2, 1913, passed away September 2, 2003, following a lengthy illness. She moved to Phoenix in 1934 from Texas. She is survived by 4 children; Juanita CorbinBuffum of Phoenix, Hazel Schmid of El Cajon, CA, John Heyer of Black Canyon City, AZ, James Heyer of Glendale, AZ, 1 sister, Geraldine, niece Jean Hightower, long time friend Maedell Young, 11 grandchildren, 22 greatgrandchildren, 4.

great-greatgrandchildren. Visitation will Funeral Service at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 6, at Greenwood Memory Lawn Serenity Chapel, 2300 W. Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ. Arrangements by Whitney Murphy Funeral Home. Theresa J.

Sheets, born May 28, 1929 in Chemnitz, Germany, passed away Saturday, August 30th, 2003. She is survived by her husband of over fifty years, Sheets of Flagstaff, tenter daughter Nora Mohr and son-in-law, Paul of Nutrioso AZ. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Northland Hospice, 1609 S. Plaza Way, Flagstaff, AZ 86001.

Arrangements are being handled by Flagstaff Mortuary. Harriet D. Smith, 77, of Phoenix, AZ, went to be with her beloved Lord in the early morning Tuesday, September 2, 2003. Harriet was born in Milltown, Wisconsin, July 30, 1926. She married Earl on December 8, 1951, and traveled extensively in the military before settling in Phoenix in 1967.

She lived a life dedicated to God. She was a friend to all and had no greater joy than to serve God and others. She is loved and survived by husband Earl, their four children, Tim, Karen Alteneder (Ken), Dan(Linda), and Mark (Sharon). Harriet loved being Grandma to her twelve grandchildren. They were her pride and joy.

We know our loss is heaven's gain, but we will love and miss her always. Visitation will be Friday, September 5, 2003 from 5p.m.-8p.m. a at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird Road. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 6, 2003 at 10a.m.

at the same location. Kathleen "Kathy" Solon, 84, of Scottsdale, AZ, died Sept. 2, 2003. Private services have been held. Contributions to Multiple Sclerosis Society, 315 S.

48th Tempe, AZ 85281. Steven Joseph Suarez, age 47, of Phoenix, AZ. passed away September 3, 2003. Visitation will be 5-8 PM Sunday, September 7, 2003 at Orangewood Presbyterian Church, Page Hall, 7321 N. 10th Phoenix, AZ.

Services will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, September 8, 2003 at Orangewood Presbyterian Church, 7321 N. 10th Phoenix, AZ. Contributions may be made to Rocky Point Mission Orangewood Presbyterian Church. Arrangements entrusted to Hansen Chapel. Felix G.

Szleszinski, 67, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away Sept. 1, 2003. Born in Chetek, WI on Oct. 15, 1935, he moved to Arizona 30 years ago from Minneapolis, MN. He was a U.S.

Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. Felix was a retired manager of LaBelle's Catalog Showroom in Scottsdale, and he was a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Mae; daughter, Marie; sons, Michael and Mark; brothers, Father Peter, John, and Ignace; and 3 granddaughters. Visitation was held on Sept.

4, 2003, from 5-8 PM at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Scottsdale, AZ with the service at the mortuary on Sept. 5, 2003, at 9 A.M. Interment will be in the National Memorial Cemetery of AZ. Contributions may be made to Scottsdale Hospice of the Valley, 5111 N.

Scottsdale Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Debra J. Nugent (Ellars) Aug. 10, 1956 Sept. 5, 2003 It's been a year, a very different year without you, not seeing you around each corner, no voice on the other end of the phone as we sometimes expect, but lots of conversations with you at anytime we choose-we miss you and know you await us.

Love, Dad, Mom, We Gary, Caitlin Kim, Deidre, Ms. Sheila 1 Taylor, age 34 of El Mirage died on Aug. 28, 2003. Services will be held in Los Angeles, CA. Arrangements are by Universal Memorial Center.

Justin Frank Terry, 27, of Prescott, Arizona, August 31, 2003. A celebration of Life service will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, September 5, 2003 at Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, 303 S. Cortez Prescott, AZ 86303. Mitchell "Mitch" L. Thomas, 68, of Coolidge, AZ.

passed away Sunday August 31, 2003. Visitation will be 7:00 AM Saturday, Setember 6, 2003 at wife, (Aueria's) home in Blackwater. South Windmill Blackwater, AZ. Graveside Services at 8:00 AM, Saturday, September 6, 2003 at East Side Cemetery in Blackwater, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Simes Mortuaries Coolidge Chapel.

Donn Alan Thompson, 54, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away unexpectedly August 31, 2003 in Bear Flat, Arizona. He was born July 5, 1949 in Phoenix. Donn was a graduate of Arcadia High School and received his bachelors and masters degrees from Arizona State University. He continued his education in the paralegal field and was employed by Herzog O'Connor. Donn was preceded in death by his father Howard and his sister Lynn.

He is survived by his mother Geraldine, sister Kay, wife Karen, children Chris and Heather (of Flagstaff), stepchildren Bethanne, Andrew, Mark, Jonathan, Jennifer, Kirsten, and Erika (of Scottsdale.) Donn was the proud grandfather of six. A service will be held on Saturday, September 6, at 10:00 A.M. at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 4930 E. Greenway Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85254. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Donn Thompson Memorial Fund at Resurrection Lutheran Church.

Arrangements entrusted to Messinger Payson Funeral Home. Miss Willamena Toney, age 37 of Tempe died Aug 31, 2003. Services will be held on Sept. 6, 2003, 2pm from the Tanner Chapel A.M.E. Church, 20 S.

8th Street. Arrangements are by Universal Memorial Center. Richard G. Tunison, 72, of Scottsdale passed away September 1, 2003. Family services are being held.

US Air Force Veteran. Arrangements by Messinger Indian School Mortuary. Gary Melvin Wallberg. Gary, 52, left our world behind to join loved ones who have gone before. Died September 1, 2003 in Mesa, Arizona.

He was born March 24, 1951 to Raymond and Thelma Wallberg. Married Leslie Day 1972, divorced 1991. He served in the U.S. Marines. Gary was an avid outdoorsman, mountain biker, and runner.

He is survived by: Leslie, his 3 sons, Trevor, Trent and Tyler Wallberg. Grandchildren Hailey and Austyn 3, and baby Alyssa 3 months, all of Peoria, Arizona. His mother, 3 sisters, 1 brother and many special friends and relatives. Memorial Services, Saturday, September 6, 2003, 5:00 P.M. at Rose Valley Ward, 22034 N.

83rd Avenue, Peoria, Arizona, 85382. In lieu of flowers, donations to family to help cover funeral cost is greatly appreciated. In Memory of Kelsey Dawn Donaldson May 22, 1979 Sept. 5, 1999 It's been 4 years since you've been gone but the memories still live on and on with love and faith to help us through you're never really gone. Your loving and caring spirit is helping people everyday.

Especially those who can't help themselves. The "Wings of Angels" will find a way. Forever in our hearts. Kelsey. Love your more.

Mom, Dad, Shannon, 9 John, friends Johnathon, your many family. miss you, always. aC Mamie Eleanor Webb, 99, passed away at her home in Cave Creek on August 28, 2003. She was born in Topeka, Kansas August 12, 1904 to Eva Morrow and Jasper Ford Robinette. The family moved to Tucson where Mamie attended the University of Arizona and was an Alpha Phi.

Mamie married Carroll Council Webb on July 24, 1926 in Miami, AZ where she resided until 1999 when she moved to Cave Creek to be near her family. Mamie was active in a number of organizations including Zonta, the Literary Club and several art groups. An accomplished artist, photographer, painter and ceramist; she ran her own jewelry business call Ariglo. Mamie traveled around the globe from Alaska to Antartica and a myraid of other exotic destinations around the world. She was an avid explorer and drove her van, Van Go, thuout North Central America.

Mamie was preceded in death by her husband Carroll, her brother Ivan Robinette and her sister Lois Robinette. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Joan Dodd of Cave Creek, her son Robert Webb and his wife Helen of Billings, Montana, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at Mountain. View Memorial Gardens in Mesa. Charles "Jack Wheeler, 79, of Casa Grande, AZ, passed away September 1, 2003.

Visitation 9am to 10am Saturday September 6, 2003 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1555 N. Colorado Dr, Casa Grande, Az. Funeral services Saturday September 6, 2003 graveside, Valley of the Sun Memorial Park, 10940 E. Chandler Heights Rd, Chandier, AZ. The Arizona Funeral Directors Association FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN There At The Beginning Of Life Call Today To Learn How You Can Contribute! www.azfda.org Robert H.

Wilcox, June 9, 1915 September 2, 2003. Robert H. Wilcox was born June 9, 1915 in Pittsburg, PA. He passed away peacefully and content with his beloved wife of 46 years, Carey Bowen Wilcox, at his side. He attended University of Pittsburg and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

Before coming to Arizona, Robert served in the US Army and began his career as a Magazine Editor. Robert set up the Journalism Department at Glendale Community College, heading the department for two years. He then moved into the English Department. Robert and Carey moved to Carefree in 1965. They were a potent team influencing and contributing to the growth of both the Cave Creek and Carefree communities, in the areas of community outreach, education, and the arts.

They did much to give both these communities a sense of identity, pride, and inspiration. As a team, Robert and Carey were significant contributors and volunteers to the Black Mountain Communithe Black Mountain Foothills" Chapter, N.S.D.A.R., the Cave Creek Museum, the Desert Foothills Library, and other organizations. The Memorial Service be 2 p.m. this Saturday, September 6, 2003 at Christ Episcopal Church located at Cave Creek and New River Roads in Cave Creek, Arizona. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Building Fund of The Black Mountain Community Church, P.O.

Box 792, Carefree, AZ 85377 or to Hospice. Arrangements by Messinger Indian School Mortuary. James Orval Born on April 13, 1932 in Cato, MO, was called home to be with the Lord on August 31, 2003. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Luther, mother, Velma Opal, sister, Norma Millwee, sons, Charles, Keith and James Gordon, great granddaughter, Amber Waldron. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Janice, daughter, Barbara Torres, son-in-law, Frank Torres, daughter-in-law, Karen Willard, mother-in-law, Mary Kinsey and seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

He leaves extended friends and family. There will be a graveside service on Friday, September 5, 2003 at Resthaven Park Cemetery. Lillian J. "Lynn" Williams, 86, of Carefree, AZ, passed away on August 31, 2003. Services be held on Friday, September 5, 2003, at Christ Episcopal Church, 35500 N.

Cave Creek, Cave Creek, AZ. Contribution: Christ Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 5892, Carefree, AZ 85377. Arrangements by Desert Hills Chapel. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2003 B7 Helen M.

Wilson, 85, of Peoria, AZ, died Sept. 2, 2003. Services on Sept. 6, 2003 at 10am at 1st Presbyterian Church of Sun City, 12225 N. 103rd Sun City, AZ.

Arrangements by Best Funeral Services, Inc. Ila Mae Winslow, 65, of Glendale, AZ. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2003, at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird Rd. Peoria.

Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Chapel. Neil G. Wyman, 65, of Peoria, passed away August 29, 2003. Memorial Services Sept 6, 2003 10am, Phoenix Scottsdale Mobile Home Park Clubhouse 16601 N. 29th St, Phx, Az.

Richard I. Zikmanis, 61, of Phoenix died September 3, 2003, He was born September 10, 1941 in Saldis, Latvia. Richard is survived by his wife, Peggy; daughter, Denise; son, Scott (Lorrisa) and Eric and 5 grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held, 2PM, Saturday, September 6, 2003 with Visitation from 12-2PM at Hansen Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E. Bell Scottsdale, Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E.

Flower St, Pheonix, AZ 85014. 833 In Memoriam In Loving Memory of Dino Castelli June 18, 1923- September 5, 2002 Life is not the same without you Dad and Grandpa. We miss your beautiful smile, Your gentle loving heart, The generous giving of yourself to your family. You were truly a great Italian father and grandfather. The beautiful memories of you will be with us always And we will love you forever, Peace.

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Call 623-974-6249 Green Acres, beautiful Garden of Good Shepard, 2 side by side spaces asking $4200 602-955-5598 4 family plots Memory Lawn with vault, valued at $6500 for $5000. 928-632-9505 C.E. "PEP" COONEY BELOVED HUSBAND, FATHER AND GRANDFATHER C.E. "Pep" Cooney, beloved husband, father and grandfather and a longtime business and community leader, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2003.

He was 70. Born in Council Bluffs, lowa, he learned his sense of community growing up in America's heartland during the Great Depression. He loved and excelled at sports, particularly in wrestling and baseball, and earned the Eagle Scout badge as a Boy Scout. Pep attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the University of Utah, majoring in marketing and advertising, two areas of study that would serve him well during his long, distinguished and successful career in the television industry. His imaginative marketing served him well in another area: he proposed to his wife, Cheri, in a TV commercial.

His 44-year professional career began in advertising and program sales, earning him Salesman of the Year honors at 3M Corporation. He joined KRON-TV in San Francisco, eventually becoming general manager and then president of Chronicle Broadcasting. He moved to Phoenix in 1977 as president and general manager of KPNX-TV Channel 12 until 1995. During his tenure, television was taking on an entirely new direction through technology and growing as rapidly as the Valley of the Sun. Pep played a key role in the expansion and reach of both and his legacy remains as strong today as it did when he retired as president of KPNX Broadcasting Co.

and senior vice president of Gannett Broadcasting in 1998. Over the years, Pep devoted much of his time and his energies to many civic, business and professional organizations. He served as United Way Campaign Chairman and on the Samaritan Health Service Board of Directors; KPNX-TV Minority Advisory Board; the NCCJ Board of Directors, which he chaired the from 1988-90; the First Amendment Coalition Board of Directors; the Theodore Roosevelt Council of the Boy Scouts of America Executive Board; the Fiesta Bowl Board of Directors, for whom he served as director and president; the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University; Harris Trust Bank and United Blood Services, Inc. Two scholarship funds have been established in his name at Arizona State University, the C.E. Pep Cooney Leadership Scholarship at the Cronkite School and in the College of Public Programs.

Pep received numerous awards including Distinguished Citizen from the Phoenix Union High School District; All City's Honor Convocation; Distinguished Eagle Scout Award; Distinguished Achievement Award by the College of Public Programs at Arizona State University; and the Anti-Defamation League of B'Nai B'rith "Torch of Liberty Award." He is survived by: Cheri Cooney, his wife; children: Nicole Cooney Blomquist, Rhett Cooney, Holly Cooney Whiteman and Sean Cooney; grandchildren: Rick Rampton, Megan Rampton, Nick Rampton, Taylor Shepherd, Zach Shepherd, Seamus Cooney, Geoff Blomquist, Garrett Blomquist, Erin Blomquist O'Connor, Nathan Blomquist, Chase Cooney, Sean Cooney, Caitlin Cooney, Lexi Whiteman, Alyssa Whiteman, Madison Whiteman, Chloe Whiteman and Nicholas Whiteman. His life will be celebrated with friends and family from 7-10 p.m. Friday evening at the Arizona Country Club, 5668 E. Orange Blossom Lane in Phoenix. Public funeral services are scheduled Saturday beginning with a viewing at 10 a.m.

at the LDS Arcadia Ward, 4225 N. 56th St. in Phoenix with services 'to follow at 11 a.m. A private graveside burial will follow. Arrangements are being handled by Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E.

Indian School Road. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either of two scholarship funds: The CE Pep Cooney Leadership Scholarship, Robby Jackson, ASU Foundation, P.O. Box 873208, Tempe, Ariz. 85287-3208, or the CE Pep Cooney Scholarship in the Cronkite School, Judy Heasley, Arizona State University, College of Public Programs, P.O. Box 870803, Tempe, Ariz.

85287-0803. Checks to either scholarship should be payable to the ASU Foundation. The specific scholarship fund being donated to should be written on the check's "memo" line..