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OBITUARIES THE ARIZONA REPUBLIC Orvel McSwain Johnston, 91, of Phoenix. Arizona, passed away Raymond Stewart Elliott M.D., age 84, of Paradise Valley, Arizona Delia Marie Harris, born on May 1, 1929, passed away August 12, 2005 surrounded by fam- ilv. She was a sec- jf B8 THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2005 To place a customized funeral announcement contact your funeral home or Classified Customer Service at 602-444-8774 or 602-444-8772 or email your request to obitsifpni.com (include your name, address and phone number). A detailed tribute to your loved one may be published for $80 for the first 15 lines. Additional 1 to 10 line increments are charged $35 each.

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Find the cemetery lots in the Classified Section, category 6025. LEWIS, Helen Colby Joseph Edward "Eddie" Quintero Canez, 4, passed on August it. ZUUS. VI5IMUUII will ue rnuay, ay.v i at ter, -Jl Auqust 19. 2005 from 6-8 pm Universal Memorial Center, 1100 E.

Jefferson Phoenix, Az. Graveside will be Saturday, August 20, 2005 at 10 am. at SL Francis Catholic Cemetery, 5005 E. Oak Phoenix, Az. Service entrusted to Universal Memorial Center, 602-252-6011.

Lidia Guerra Capps, 59, was called Home to be with the Lord on August 12, 2005. She was born in Glendale, Arizona on July 12, 1946 and attended Beauty Academy and became an accomplished Cosmetologist and eventually attended Southern Arizona Bible College, where she dedicated her life to God's work. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Sada and Manuel Dominguez and a son and daughter-in-law Benjamin Luis and Lorena Capps. Three grandchildren: Jessica, Andrew, Odessa Capps, four sisters: Mary Jane, Martha, Esther and Margaret and one brother John. May Angels lead you into the Gates of Heaven as you finish your journey in this life.

Public Viewing will be held on Thursday, august 18, 2005 starting at at New Life Assembly of God 3444 N. 19th Phoenix, AZ. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, August 19, 2005 at also at New Life Assembly of God following interment at Resthaven Park Cemetery in Glendale, Arizona. Arrangements entrusted to Greer-Wilson Funeral Home. Nancy Lee Carter, 78, Chandler, Arizona, passed away August 14, 2005.

No services. Falconer Funeral Home, 480-892-9411. Joe Macia Contreras, 83, of Phoenix, Arizona, died August 13, 2005. U.S. Navy WWII Veteran.

Rosary Wednesday, August 17, 2005 in the Immaculate Conception Church, Cottonwood at 7 PM. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at the Church at 11 AM. Burial will follow in Valley View Cemetery with military honors by VFW Post 7400. Arrangements handled by Westcott Funeral Home, Cottonwood, AZ. Shelby Jean Crossland 66, of Chandler, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2005, after struggling with lung disease and diabetes.

A loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and menu. jcaiiiuc a was born in Cave City, KY, one of 10 imtui CM. JHC miuvcu tu VU- lumbus. IN then to Phoe- TzA nix where she met her VP'PJHIlV husband, Cletis. She was proud to be an Eastern Star and member of the Red Hat Club.

She enjoyed playing Bingo and especially loved playing cards and laughing with her family. She never knew a stranger and loved everyone she met. Viewing will Friday, August 19th from 3-5 PM and services on Saturday, August 20th at 2 PM at Green Acres Mortuary, 401 N. Hayden Rd. Scottsdale.

Contributions in her memory can be made to Hospice of the Valley Dobson Home, 1188 N. Dobson Rd. Chandler, AZ 85224. Harry Curtis age 70, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away August 12, 2005. Visitation Saturday, August 20, 2005 from A.M.

at Tanner Chapel A.M.E Church, 20 South 8th Street, Phoenix, AZ. Service Saturday, August 20, 2005 at 11:30 A.M. at Tanner Chapel A.M.E Church, 20 South 8th Street, Phoenix, AZ. Interment Resthaven Park Cemetery, Glendale, AZ. Preston Funeral Home serving the family.

Cordon Wesley Driggs, 83, passed away on August 13, 2005 in Mesa, AZ. He was born i on November 26, 1921 in Mesa. He I graduated from Phoenix Union High School, ASU, ana Indiana Graduate School. Cor don served his country during WWII in the Ub Na vy. He retired as Sr.

Vice President of Western Savings and Loan where he worked for many years. Cordon also served has City Council Member from 1984-1992 including Vice Mayor. Cordon was a member of many boards including: the school board, Past President of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce, President of the Amateur Athletic Association, Executive Board of the Arizona Interscholastic Association, Mesa Lutheran Hospital, and Pre-Hab. He served as the United Way Campaign Chairman where he was a member for many years and also as a past President, governor and member of Sertoma Service Club of Mesa for 50 years. Cordon was a referee for 40 years for High School Football, Basketball and Swimming.

Cordon' was a life long member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He lived his life in service to his fellow man. Cordon is survived by his wife, Florence McKinstry Driggs; sons: Stuart (Lori), Blair (Jayne), and Matthew; daughters: Judi (Deceased) and Bette-Sue (Richard) Burklund; 10 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Friday August 19, 2005 from PM at Meldrum Mortuary, 52 N. Macdonald in Mesa.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday August 20, 2005 at 10:00 AM (no visitation prior to service) at the LDS Three Fountains Ward Building, 1852 N. Stapley in Mesa. Lt Col. Kenneth H. Ducat, 85, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away on August 14, 2005.

He retired -from the U.S. Air Force. AKtm memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, Au- VETERAN gust 19, 2005 8 the American Lutheran Church, 17200 N. Del Webb Blvd, Sun City, Arizona 85373. Arrangements by Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel.

Contributions to the American Lutheran Church. James F. Early, 61, of Mesa AZ, died August 13, 2005 in Mesa AZ. Mr. Early, an aerospace engineer, was born in Davenport, IA.

He is survived by his wife, L.L. Sam Early, daughter Linda Bennett, twin sons Daniel and David W. (Mona), stepson Troy T. Engel, tag sister Maryann Walters, brothers Rog- mm -er and Patrick, eight grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. morial Service, Friday, Au- gust 19, 2005 at 5 pm.

(Casual dress only.) VD'wry Mariposa Gardens Ceme- tery Chapel 6747 E. Broadway Road, Mesa Al. Funeral arrangements were handled by Mariposa Gardens 480-830-4422. un Alcrnnnil peacefully at home on Saturday, August 13, 2005. Orvel was born in Pima, Arizona, on March 28, 1914 to Hiram Gaines I Johnston, and Willa Belle Cunningham.

He married his high srhnnl cuuppthpart. Mary Furr on May 2, 1941. Orvel attended Mesa High School, Arizona State Teachers College and Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. He was an auditor for the State of Arizona and compiled and published the 1941 Arizona financial report. He served in WWII as a Naval Air Supply Officer.

He was an accomplished business executive. He is the last surviving pioneer of the evaporative air cooler industry in the United States. He was a pioneer in marketing evaporative coolers in the Middle East. He founded Dial Manufacturing an evaporative cooler parts manufacturer. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many teaching and leadership positions.

He loved to play golf with his favorite foursome. He loved to travel. He was a gifted leader and an example to everyone who knew him. He was very generous and giving to those in need. He was most happy around his children, grandchildren and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Mary Furr Johnston, his children Jay Johnston (Careen), Duane Johnston (Pamela), Jana Parker Lee (John) and Reed Johnston (Shirley), 19 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday at Hansen Chapel, 8314 North 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85020. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bethany Home Ward, 8710 North 3rd Avenue, Phoenix, 85021. Internment and graveside services will follow at Green Acres Cemetery, 401 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, 85257. Arrangements by Hansen Mortuary.

Donations may be made, in lieu of flowers, to the Perpetual Education Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in memory of Orvel Johnston through Bishop Ron Rebich, 2414 West Orchid Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85021. Barry Kantor, 47, passed away Aug. 7, Glendale, AZ, 2005. Born Oct. 17, 195, in cnica-go, IL, he joins his father, Seymor "Shikes" and is survived by his family: mother, Rhoda; sisters, Mayda (Mark) Robin (Doug); a niece 4 neph ews.

Barry also leaves behind a second family in Phoenix: girlfriend, Nicole Kendall and best friends, Bill Claspell Eric Little. A celebration of Barry's life is being held Aug. 21, 2005 at Ironworks, 17233 N. 45th Ave, Glendale from 2-5 p.m. Burial services will be Aug.

22, 2005 in Illinois. Leaving suddenly much too soon, Barry's great smile, carefree personality and good humor will be greatly missed by all. Robert Lee "Bobby Kinsman, of Phoenix, Arizona entered into rest August 9, 2005. 'www Robert was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan April 8, 1941. He is survived by his children: Michael, Michelle and David.

Grandchildren: Sophia, Jessie, Lucas, Loaan and I. Leonardo as well as his Mother: Leona and sisters: Mary Lou, Susie and Sally. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2005 at 2:00 P.M. at Chaparral Christian Church, 6451 E. Shea with Minister Mary Cartwright officiating.

A private cremation has taken place. Arrangements were entrused to Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary, 200 W. Beardsley Rd. Zina Kuhn died August 15, 2005. Mrs.

Kuhn was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1914. She came to the United States in 1951, settling in New York City. She married Colonel Coleman Kuhn, and upon his retirement from the Air Force in 1975, they moved to Scottsdale. Exhibit ing a great love of her new country, Mrs.

Kuhn orchestrated the refurbishing of the Merci Train boxcar, a gift from the people of France to the people of Arizona after World War II. It now stands restored at McCormick Railroad Park in Scottsdale. In 1989 she initiated and organized the now annual city of Scottsdale-sponsored Veterans' Day Memorial Service. For her many contributions to the city, she was inducted into the Scottsdale History Hall of Fame in 2004. A visitation will be held from 1-2 pm on Tuesday, August 30, at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E.

Indian School Rd. in Scottsdale, followed by memorial service at 2 pm. Burial will be at Paradise Memorial Gardens, 9300 E. Shea Scottsdale. After the service and burial a reception will be held.

Memorial contributions may be made to: The Coleman Daniel and Zina Kuhn Endowment in the Ira Fulton School of Engineering. Checks should be made payable to the ASU Foundation. Include the endowment name on the subject line, and mail to the ASU Foundation, P.O. Box 2266, ASU, Tempe, AZ 85287-2266. Ming Kwan Kwok, 81, of Glendale passed away on August 14, 2005.

Visitation will be held Au- gust 19, 2005 at j1 rf) at Heritage Funeral Chap- hWi age el 6830 W. Thunderbird, Peoria; funeral services will follow at Burial services August 23, 2005 at at Greenwood Memorial Park in San Diego, CA. Maureen Ann Landreth, 55, Phoenix, Arizona, passed away August 6, 2005. Memorial Service Friday, 2 p.m. at Rude Family Northwest Mortuary, 4033 N.

19th Phoenix. The Arizona Funeral Directors Association A FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN Wf invite vrnt to fimtnlmte to our hmiuiation ('uivik (mural directors, eonnmt lum with Si hiMh ft 7tr nurws, uirniitv luUiren ith xfH'af'u needs mul pnnwe Jmul.s tt assist these efuhhrn. 480M9-1144 www.a7Sda.0rg 17 passed away August 9, r-2005. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp.

Serv- VJW.vy ices will be held Saturday, August 20, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Mariposa Gardens, 6747 E. Broadway Mesa, AZ. Arrangements entrusted to Mariposa Gardens Memorial Park Funeral Care. Richard Feilen, 55, of Gold Canyon, AZ passed away on August 13, 2005 Private Arrangements handled by Bunker's Desert View Chapel.

Antonio Fernandez, infant, of Eloy, Arizona, passed away Monday, August 15, 2005. Visitation at Valley Chapel on Thursday, August 18, 2005 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Graveside Service at Eloy Memorial Park on Friday, August 19, 2005 at 10:00 AM. Arrangements handled by J. Warren Funeral Services, Valley Chapel, Eloy, AZ.

520-466-7387. Alfonso (AI) Flores, 72 of Phx AZ, passed away on Aug 15, 2005. He was born April 19, 1 1933 in Logan, NM to Alfonso Flores Sr. Geneva Ulibarri Flores. He its served in the Ar-S my, was a Veteran of the Korean War was awarded 2 Purple Hearts, Ko- jw rean Service Med- ff fJrl ai wj eronze service Stars, an Overseas Bar, the United Nations Service Medal.

He was a musician for 20yrs was an original member of Wanda Jackson the Party Timers. He was well known throughout the country music industry as a member of the Catalinas. He worked at Gompers, a school for handicapped for 20yrs. He was employed as a security guard at Wells Fargo for the past lOyrs. All his life he served his community humanity.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene; 2 sons, Steve Flores of Wichita, KS Gary Flores of Liberal, KS; 2 daughters, Tami Zullo Lisa Flores, both of Phx; 9 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; 5 sisters, Ida Mae Lara of Wichita, Marie McNabb of Liberal, Rosella Arellanb of Newton, KS, Teresa Humphrey of Liberal, Melinda Campuzano of McAllen, TX; 3 brothers, Jody Flores of Liberal, Claude Flores of Phx, John Richard (Dickie) Flores of Liberal. Preceding him in death was his mother, father 2 brothers, Alfred E. Flores John Richard Flores I. Memorial services will be held at his home at on Fri, Aug 19, 2005 at 1327 W. Kerry Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85027 James Henry Hamilton, 69, of Scottsdale, died August 16, 2005 in Phoe nix, Arizona.

Jimi was born on Febru ary 25, 1936 in Woodward, Okla homa. The family moved to La Puente, California! from Oklahoma on June 1. 1952. Jim graduated fromi Puente High 3UIIUUI III 1333 dMU served in the U.S. Air Force from September 1955 through October 1959.

He married Cather ine Mae Henry on June 2, 1956 and they had three children, David, Carol Ann and Kathleen. Jim worked for the Pennzoil Company in sales and management from September 1, 1964 until his retirement on June 1, 1990. Jim and his family relocated to Phoenix with Pennzoil in 1980 and he lived here the rest of his life, enjoying golf and the Arizona outdoors. Jim and Catherine shared a love of golf and their travel trailer, as they crisscrossed the U.S. and Canada during the past 20 years.

Jim was an avid golfer and a volunteer with the Arizona Golf Association, the Phoenix Open, LPGA and ASU Women's golf team. He was honored as 2003 Volunteer of the Year by the Arizona Golf Association. Jim was a member of Blessed Sacrament parish in Scottsdale and a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, Council 10050. Jim was preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Ann, his father, Oliver and brother, Jack. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Catherine (Scottsdale); mother, Alma; brother, Don; David, Paula, Emma and Joseph Hamilton (Albany, NY); Kathleen, Danny, Danielle and James Gillespie (Glendale); family members, friends and colleagues.

Although Jim's time with us may have been too short, he was an inspiration to all who knew him and his memory will be cherished for years to come. The family extends special thanks to staff at the hospice of the Valley, Coronado House, who made Jim's last days comfortable and peaceful. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity, to the Knights of Columbus, Council 10050, North 64th Scottsdale, AZ, 85254 or to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Phoenix, AZ, 85014. Visitation will be held 5-7PM, Friday, August 19, 2005 at Hansen Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E.

Bell Rd. Scottsdale with a Rosary at 7PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saturday, August 20, 2005 at Blessed Sacrament Roman Catholic Parish, 11300 N. 64th Scottsdale. Interment will be held at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Rowland Heights, California.

Arrangements entrusted to Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary, 480-991-5800. Roger Hare, 73, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away August 16, 2005. Graveside Service Friday August 19, 2005, 10:00 am, at Phoenix Memorial Park Mortuary. Contributions to American Diabetes Association. Arr rangements entrusted to Phoenix Memorial Mortuary.

Bernard W. Harmon passed away at his friend's home in Mesa, Arizona on August 9, 2005 at the age of 41. The only son of Linda Hess (Tejero) and Benny W. Harmon, Bernard was born in Ewa Beach, HI on March 26, 1964. He joined the army in 1982 where he served in the Military Police.

Following active duty, he joined the US Army Reserves and continued service until September of 1992. A gifted artist, Bernard enjoyed jewelry making, drawing and writing poetry. He was an active member of the Na Leo O'Ke Kai Canoe Club. Bernard is survived by his, mother, Linda; three sisters, Jennifer, Dorothy and Bernadette; his sons Jeremy and Aaron, daughter Katelyn, nine nieces and nephews and his Na Leo O'ke Kai ohana. Services will be held in the chapel at North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N.

Central Avenue, in Phoenix on August 20th at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Na Leo O'ke Kai Outrigger Canoe club. Arrangements by Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary. MM 7rie Anorta f-unwa! Uirsrtors rj Association FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN ttV' imiw ww ti imtriftitv loniir hniiulmuin (umv 'titu-rul tlttvi ton, hi ionium unn with An: una iIum1 t5 ti hul nunry uirnuf rhiiilirn with ftf if'u nrtd mul pnn ulr fiiruh In lhi i lulilrrn 4X(W49-nt4 www i i 1 1 i ond generation Arizonan. She is lie is I Tiber, Hi.

yden.I 111 .4 ren, 3U1VIVCU uy 3 in- a Aran rw Cham uiaii, uqi, iift Debbie, Kimber Ginger, Hayden, Duke, Joy, John; grandchild Ben, Heather, Hoi ly, Sammy, Katie, TV Amber, Molly, Colton, LVufc. Berklie, Steven, Donovan; TZi great-grandchild Baby Hayden. She was an active member of the Catholic church involved in the Sodality and Faith and Light for years. She will be greatly missed for her kind spirit and love of family. Visitation and Rosary will be Thursday, August 18, 2005, from 5 9 P.M., with Rosary at 7:00 P.M., at Whitney Murphy Funeral Home, located at 4800 E.

Indian School Rd. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, August 19, 2005, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 2312 E. Campbell Ave.

Interment will follow at SL Francis Cemetery. Carolyn Sue Harrison, 69, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on August 8, 2005. A celebration of her life will be held on Satur- day, August 20, 2005, 2:00 VjJ'Pi'i'y P.M., A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Arizona, 2222 West Northern Avenue, Ste. A100, Phoenix, AZ 85021. Kenneth E. Harshman was born on January 30, 1929 in Batavia, IA to Cecile and Thomas Harshman. He passed away Sunday August 14th yrrco.M in Raymore, MO.

He resid- vtrtHAN ed in Phoenix for 40 years before moving to Missou- sA ri. He was employed as a ViJ'ftl'Sy salesman for Allis Chalmers before becoming a real estate broker, dealing in Commercial Sales. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955. He was a Mason, a member of Eastern Star and the American Legion.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Bette, his parents, and brother David. He is survived by daughter and son-in-law Parti and Jim Ellis of Vera Beach, FL, daughter Gaye McMichael of Raymore, MO, and brother Tom Harshman. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Monday August 22nd at 10 a.m. at Greenwood Memory Lawn.

Betty Elaine Hoehne, 84, of Phoenix, Arizona, died on August 12, 2005. She was born on August 29, 1920 in Fayette, Iowa. A son, Burton Hoehne and VD'M'Jy two daughters, Annette Tripke and Dianne Speer, survive her. She also has six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Her husband, Carl Hoehne, mother, Helen Greenough, father, Arch Greenough and two sisters, preceded Betty in death.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on August 19, 2005, at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 3030 E. Thunderbird Rd Phoenix, AZ Elsie E. Hunter, 96, of Sarasota, FL. Passed away August 16, 2005.

Born on February 28, 1909 in Gobies, Michigan. Survivors include her daughter, Ardath Hunter of Sarasota, sons, Raymond Paul Hunter of Bowie, TX, and Carl L. Hunter of Los Angeles, CA; brother, Marshall Harvey of Plainwell, 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Memorial service in October at Green Acres Cemetery. Donations to the Michael J.

Fox Foundation For Parkinson Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, NY, NY 10163 Lila A. Hvidsten, 80, of Sun City West, Arizona passed away on August 15, 2005. A memorial service will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, August 20, 2005 Lord of Life Lutheran Church 13724 W. Meeker Blvd Sun City West, Arizona 85375.

Arrangements entrusted to Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel. Contributions may be made in memory of Lila to Lord of Life Lutheran Church. Linda M. James, 57, Sacaton, died Aug. 11, 2005.

Services Sat. Aug. 20 6AM at Presbyterian Church of Sacaton. Interment Sacaton Flats, Sacaton. Visitation Dist.

2 Serv. Center, Sacaton on Friday, Aug. 19 from 6PM. J. Warren Funeral Services.

Howard B. Jensen, Dec. 12, 1930-Aug. 10, 2005, age 74, left this earth surrounded by nis loving wife and children on August 10. He was born in Nampa, Idaho to Howard B.

Jensen Sr. and Ida I. Bowles. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, June. His children Lennie (Patti) Jensen, his daughter Susan Drake, and Bryan (Melissa) Jensen.

His 7 grandchildren and his mother, Ida I. Bowles of Nampa, Idaho. Memorial services will be held at Christs Greenfield Lutheran Church on August 20, 2005 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Faith Lutheran Church, P.O. box 683 Overgaard, AZ 85933 or Christs Greenfield Lutheran Church, 425 N.

Greenfield Rd. Gilbert AZ 85234. Milo Bejarano Sr. March 2, 1948 August 18, 2004 Dad, It's been one year and I still can't believe it. I wait for your phone calls everyday.

I long to see your face and feel your strong embrace. I miss you so much, yet I know and feel that you are with me. You will always be my HERO and you will always be "THE GREATEST" to me! Love your 1 daughter, Diana (I'll see you in heaven someday soon) Mom, Milo April, Rico and Tommy send their Irfye too! 1 ANDERSON, Robert C.Jr. ANGLE, Bruce Darrell ARNOLD, Eugene A. ARROYO, Edward G.

BABYUK, Valeriy Alexandrovic BASSO, Lillian BEENAU, Kristina Michelle BEVINS, Jeffrey BROWN, Robert Mccray BURNS, Louise CANEZ, Joseph Edward Quintero CAPPS, Lidia Guerra CARTER, Nancy Lee CONTRERAS, Joe Macia CROSSLAND, Shelby Jean CURTIS, Harry Sr. DRIGGS, Cordon Wesley DUCAT, Kenneth H. EARLY, James F. ELLIOTT, Raymond Stewart FEILEN, Richard L. FERNANDEZ, Antonio FLORES, Alfonso HAMILTON, James Henry HARE, Roger L' HARMON, Bernard W.

HARRIS, Delia Marie HARRISON, Carolyn Sue HARSHMAN, Kenneth E. HOEHNE, Betty Elaine HUNTER, Elsie E. HVIDSTEN, LilaA. JAMES, Linda M. JENSEN, Howard B.

JOHNSTON, Orvel Mcswain KANTOR, Barry KINSMAN, Robert Lee KUHN.Zina KWOK, Ming Kwan LANDRETH, Maureen Ann LANDWEHR, Martha Leigh LANE, Harriet Esther LEE, Carmen M. LEE, Roberta Ruth Robert C. Anderson, 52, of Glen-dale passed away on August 14, 2005 Private Family services August 19, 2005. Best Funeral Services assisted the family. Contributions to Foothills Elementary School, 15808 N.

63rd Glendale, Az. 85306. Bruce Darrell Angle, 42, of Tonto Basin, Arizona passed away August 9, 2005. Services will be held Tuesday, August 18, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. at City of Mesa Cemetery, 1212 N.

Center Street, Mesa, AZ. Arrangements handled by Bunker's Garden Chapel. Eugene A. Arnold, 50, Mesa, Arizona, passed away August 13, 2005. Services Saturday, August 20, 2005 at 11:00 AM atf -5 Melcher Mortuary Mis- VD'W'itV sion Chapel, 6625 E.

Main Mesa, Arizona. Edward G. Arroyo, 53 of Phoenix passed away on August 6, 2005. Visi tation, Thurs. Au- gust 18, 2005 at I 5-8PM at Universa -t Memorial Center, 1 1 lofforcnn I Funeral masslV will De hriaav.

au- i I t' gust 19, at 10 AM i erfc 1 at St. Agnes Catho- lie Church, 1954 N. 24th Phx. Az. J'.

I Services entrusted to Universal Memorial Center. Valeriy (Val) Alexandrovich Babyuk passed away on August 13th 2005. He was born July 23, 1958 in Sverdlovsk Russia. From an early age he was involved in music and dance. By the age of 15 he became dance champion of the Ural region.

Soon his hobby became his profession. He went on to win several championships in Russia and Europe. In 1988 he became the formal Russian Champion of ballroom dance. Many of his students went on to become champion dancers themselves. In September 2000 he was invited to the USA to teach ballroom dancing in Phoenix Az.

He relocated to Florida in 2003, where he continued teaching and worked to bring other Russian professionals to the US. His son, Artie and wife Yelena in Phoenix; his father, brother and extended family in Russia survive him. He was an exceptionally brilliant and talented man. His students and friends from all over the world will sadly miss him. A memorial celebration of his life will take place at Pronto Restaurant, 3910 Campbell Phx Az.

August 28th at 4 pm. In lieu of flowers we would like to contribute to an educational fund for his beloved son. Lillian Basso, 77, of Mesa, AZ, died Tuesday, August 16, 2005 in Mesa, AZ. Mrs. Basso ai homemaker was a -loving wife, moth-f er, grandmother and sister.

She is survived by her husband Peter, daughters Diana, Kathi, Debbie, Patty and Karen, sister Phyllis and verv special I ui uuici -in-law nmiaiu Reichel. This very giving T-person will be lovingly y'J'H' missed by everyone who knew her but especially by her grandchildren, Kris, Stephen, Michael, Joshua, Katie, Danielle, Matthew, and Sarah. Lillian brought her loving personality to her special interest of sewing, crafting, cooking and Girl Scouting. Visitation will be Thursday, August 18 from 6 to 8 pm (Rosary at 7:30 pm) at Mariposa Gardens, 400 S. Power Rd Mesa, AZ.

Funeral service will be held Friday, August 19 at 10 am at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1244 S. Power Mesa, AZ. Interment following at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Mariposa Gardens Funeral Care handled arrangements. 480-830-4422.

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Kristina "Kristie" Michelle Beenau, 37, of Peoria, Arizona, passed awav after fighting brain 'jvV' cancer for the past lb montns nn August 15, 2005 She was born September 1, 1967 in Phoenix, Arizona to Karl and Dottie (O'Neill) Bialik. by her husband, Blayn W. Beenau; son, Tyler A. Beenau; daughter, Holli L. Beenau; sister, Kelly M.

Moody; mother, Dottie O'Neill; father and step mother, Karl Bialik and Phyllis Bartell. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 pm, Thursday, August 18th at St. Thomas More Church, 6180 West Utopia. Mass will be at 1:30 pm on Friday, August 19th at St. Francis Xavier Church, 4715 N.

Central Ave. Arrangements by Hansen Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Hospice of the Valley, 9720 West Peoria Peoria, AZ 85345 or Barrows Neurological co St. Joseph's Hospital. Jeffrey "Big Jeff" Bevins, Age Phoenix passed away August 11, 2005.

He was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Catho- lie Church. He was a VP'W'IIK "Loving Gentle Giant" pre- ceded in death by his parents Donald and Clara Bevins. He is survived by his sister Bartholene Ann Bevins, brothers Joseph Stephen Bevins (Tammy), Paul Donald Bevins, and 3 nieces, 4 nephews. Family suggests donations to St.

Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 3140 N. 51 Ave. Phoenix, Az 85031. Visitation will be held Friday, August 19, 2005 from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M.

with a Rosary at 7 P.M. at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary 7924 59 Ave. Glendale. Funeral will be held Saturday, August 20, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. in St.

Vincent De Paul Catholic Church with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Roberta McCray Brown, R.N., 81, an 11 year resident of Tempe AZ passed away August lbtn, 2005. She was born May 30th, 1924 to Paul and Tressa (Burrows) McCray in Corry, Pennsylvania. Roberta graduated from high school in her home town of Elgin, PA in 1942 and moved to Buf falo, NY where she com-pleted training as a regis- tered nurse at Meyer Hos- pital. In October of 1949, she married Neil Brown and remained in the Buffalo area for many years.

Roberta was preceded in death by her son, Todd, husband, Neil Brown, who passed away August 15th, 1985 and her sister, Betty McCray who passed away in 2001. Roberta is survived by ner sons Clem and Scott, who reside in Scottsdale, AZ and Warren, MA respectively. Roberta has eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and four step-grandchildren whom together with family will cherish her exceptionally strong spirit, devout religious beliefs, generosity and love forever in their memory. A memorial service will be held in Warren, MA at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Green Acres Mortuary.

Louise Burns of Mesa, Arizona entered eternal rest on August 11th, 2005 after a brave fi 1 -m battle with cancer. I A i i. Luuibe was uuiiil Oct. 12th, 1940 in I rlavtnn KJpuu Mpv. ico.

She is sur-f vived by her son John of Phoenix i and her partner of L. 24 years Susan, her brother Robert, and sisters Mary and Phyllis. She was preceded in death by her husband John, her mother Grace, her father, Philip, her brothers John Leo and Theodore Lee. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance (202) 331-1332. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Aug.

21st, at 2pm at the St. Joseph's Hospital Chapel, 350 W. Thomas Phoenix, AZ. Ifom V.vf.