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we since SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2 Anne Marie Etzoid died quietly January 8th Phoenix, AZ at the age of 92. She had been living in Arizona and Las Vegas, NV for the past several HERITAGE years. Anne, daughter of Anthony and Antoinette Bujnewicz of Vilna, Lithuania, was born on July 5, 1915. The oldest of four children she is survived by her sister, Helen Nelub of Las Vegas, NV. Anne was raised in the Bronx, NY where she met and married Henry, who predeceased her in 1982.

They moved to Truesdale Lake, South Salem, NY where they built their home and continued to raise their five children. She had been a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and belonged to Saint Mary's R.C. Church. She is survived by her daughter, Anita Ford of Brookfield, CT, her husband Robert, their four children and two grandsons; daughter Patricia Romanski of Phoenix, AZ, her two children and four grandchildren; son Henry Etzold, Jr. of Kamuela Kona, HI, his two children and two grandchildren; daughter Virginia Jones of South Salem, NY, her husband James, three daughters and one granddaughter; and daughter Betty Jean Hawthorne of Wingdale, NY, her husband Richard and their three children.

Anne was a lady who always took pride in her appearance and was known for over 35 yeas in and around the Truesdale Lake area where she sold Avon products, but whose greatest joy was her family. Services will be held at the South Salem Cemetery in February. Wallace Everet Fetters, 74 of Peoria, AZ died January 10, 2008 in his home with his family by his side. He was born February 21, 1933 in Superior, WI to Purl 0. and Elsie Fetters (predeceased).

Wallace married Marilyn Joy Hall June 19, 1954 (predeceased). Wal- lace is survived by four children: Sherri Buckel and husband Paul of Prescott, AZ; Kathleen Basile and husband James of Port Jervis, NY; Jeffrey Fetters and wife Debbie of Mission Viejo, CA; Lisa Madson and husband Paul of Peoria, AZ and eleven grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Wallace is also survived by his brother Merton Fetters of Vallejo, CA and his sister Shirley Beise of Rosemount, MN and Nancy Krueger and husband Derwood of Anderson, CA and all their children; along with brother-in-laws Ronald Hall and his wife Donna, and Terry Hall and his wife Gay of Carlton, MN. His devotion to Christ, his wife of 53 years and his family made him an exceptional man of integrity who leaves an incredible void in his family. A memorial service at Northwest Community Church, 16615 N.

43rd Phoenix, AZ 85023 will be held Monday, January 14, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in Carlton, MN will be announced at a later time. Donations made to Global Training Network, 7558 W. Thunderbird Ste. 1, PMB 449, Peoria, AZ 85383.

Virgil L. Foster, 84, passed away January 11, 2008 in Sun City, AZ. Visitation will be held at 10AM with funeral service starting at 11AM VETERAN Tuesday January 15, 2008 at Sunland Mortuary, 15826 Del Webb Sun City, A AZ. Dignity Joseph R. Furlan, born June 22, 1938, passed on peacefully to heaven and to be with his parents January 8, 2008.

He is survived by daughters Carrie and Kim; sons-in-laws Gary and Ron; his sisters Nancy and Dorothy; his brothDanny and sister-in-law Pat; his four grandsons Ryan, Craig, Tim and Patrick; the mother of his daughters Lois, his cousins, nieces and nephews, a loving extended family lifetime of friends, and his Wendy-girl. He touched the lives of many and he will be missed by all who knew him. It's not just hospice. It's Hospice of the Valley, Providing comfort and dignity as life nears its end. HOSPICE VALLEY To learn more about Your not -for-profit our services, call hospice 1977 602.530.6900 or visit how.org Ruth Evelyn Martin Gallagher, a resident Friendship Village, Tempe AZ, was born November 27, 1923 in Albany, NY and passed away January 3, Dignity 2008.

Ruth leaves behind her devoted and loving husband Warren E. Gallagher, children Elaine (Al) Rutherford, David Gallagher, Nancy (Jim) Creighton Brown, and Donna (Bob) Bassett, ten grandchildren, and sixteen greatgrandchildren. Ruth is also survived by her sister Mibs (Don), brother David (Pauline), and numerous nieces and nephews. Ruth received her RN from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, Brooklyn, NY in 1944, and was appointed Second Lieutenant in the US Army in 1945. She met Warren through mutual friends just after his discharge from the Army.

They were married in 1947, and lived on Long Island, NY before moving to Scottsdale, AZ in 1959. Ruth greatly enjoyed her 24 year career as a school nurse in the Scottsdale School District. She served several years as the coordinator of the District's nurses before retiring in 1985. Ruth and Warren moved to Friendship Village in 1992 where they became involved in a variety of activities and made many wonderful friends. In spite of ongoing health issues, Ruth will be remembered for her beautiful smile, wonderful sense of humor, and cheerful spirit.

She and Warren were so happy to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with family and friends this past October. A celebration of Ruth's life will be held Saturday, January 19, 2008, 2:00 PM at Friendship Village Skirm Auditorium, 2645 E. Southern Ave. Tempe. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E.

Flower Street, Phoenix AZ 85014. Marvin E. Gordon (Flash), Retired Lieutenant Colonel, 80, was born on July 27, 1927 in Canal Fulton, Ohio to Alva Ray and Opal Iva Gordon. Flash passed away January 5, 2008 of cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Norma Jean (Sally) Vernon.

He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Flash was blessed with a loving wife, 2 children, 6 stepchildren, 2 grandchildren, 15 step-grandchildren and 4 great-grand- VETERAN MESSINGER children. During a twenty-six year career in the military, of which he was very proud, Flash received many awards and decorations. In 1951, he graduated from OCS as a Second Lieutenant. He earned his Master Jump Wings in 1955.

He was then recruited to the first overseas unit of Special Forces (Green After serving in Korea and Vietnam, he was Commander of Libby Army Air Field in Fort Huachuca, Arizona from, which he retired in 1976. then went to realtor school and had a long a association with Ranch Realty. Flash is survived by his wife, Marietta, two children, Steven and Genevieve; one brother, Melvin, of Akron, Ohio, and many family members and friends. Services will be at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Shea and 84th St.

at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 14. Interment will be private. Donations may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Phoenix, AZ 85014.

Arrangements are entrusted to Messenger Mortuary. Vera Green, 90, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on January 8, 2008. Always putting others before herself. She will be remembered for her gererosity, love and gentle way. We will forever love you and miss you.

She was preceded in death by her husband Edward. Children Louise, Steve and Kathie. Granchildren Joe, Bill, Kim, Chad and Emerald. Great Grandchildren Jeff, Chris and Sydnie. There will be a Gathering of Remembrance and Private Burial at Arrowhead Memorial Gardens at Joy The Arizona Funeral Directors FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN We invite you to contribute to our Foundation.

Caring funeral directors, in conjunction with Arizona schools school nurses, identify children with specific needs and provide funds to assist these children. www.azfda.org Martha Anne from us on January born in Rochester, New Hampshire on August 30, 1950. Martha's passion for running ultimately ended her life. She will be remembered by her countless friends for her tenacity, courage, love, com OBITUARIES 8, 2008. She was passion, and insight-fulness.

After her accomplishments in athletics, Martha is most proud of her daughter Tracy. Martha graduated Summa Cum Laude from ASU in 1999, and enjoyed a long and successful career as an insurance underwriter at Scottsdale Insurance Company. Martha lived an active life, committed to running, biking, hiking, and recently completed her first triathlon, which was her lifelong goal. She successfully completed the Boston Marathon at the age of 54. Martha was an avid reader and had an immense fondness for all animals, especially her many adopted pets.

She leaves behind her devoted husband, James Gacek, her faithful daughter Tracy Grenier, her loving mother Mary Grenier, sisters Eileen Kane and Connie Viel, and brothers Larry Dumont and David Dargie. She is preceded by her father Oliver Grenier. Her family will hold a "Celebration of Martha's Life" on Saturday, January 19 from 2 P.M. to 6 P.M. in her home at 4639 E.

Cambridge Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85008. We hope all her friends will come to wish Martha a happy journey. Her friends and fellow athletes will accompany Martha on her final run on the morning of Sunday, January 20. In lieu of flowers her family suggests a donation to the Arizona Humane Society or Hospice of Arizona. Edson S.

Harris, formerly of Scotts- dale AZ died peacefully in Eugene OR on Dec. 27, 2007. He was 94. Born Philadelphia in 1913 to Edson and Caroline Harris, he attended Swarthmore College and received his Mechanical Engineering degree in 1935. He met Virginia in Philadelphia and Mexico City in 1938.

to Philadelphia children. In 1942 rine Corps and Assistant Operations VMB 611 Marine in the Philippines. ly moved to worked for Thompson a design engineer. it was the best job and Jinny embraced friends. They played tennis into loved each other years.

Jinny preceded in 2000. Edson is and Sandy Harris, Shep and Mary Ann Harris, Barbara and George Long, and 4 great-grandchildren. rial celebration for Jinny will be in McDowell Mtn Park March 29, 2008. Bernice Ida Hauschildt, dale AZ passed away 2008. Bernice Ida Hauschildt, 88 of Glendale went to be with the Lord and her husband Edward Marion Hauschildt on 08 Jan 08.

Born 27 May 1919 in NE to Fredrick and Emma Kragel. Grew in his sleep Littlejohn at a dance married her in They returned and raised their 6 he joined the Maproudly served as the Officer with Bombing Squadron In 1962 the famiScottsdale and Edson Industries as As he often said, he ever had. He life, family and traveled extensively, their 80's and for more than 60 him in death survived by Stuart Georgia Hudak, Harris, Bruce and Jo Harris and Polly 13 grandchildren A memoboth Edson and Scottsdale at at 11:00 AM on 88, of GlenJanuary 08, Kragel. Grew up in Mapleton IA, married and worked for highland Cleaners in Sioux City IA. Moved with family to San Diego where both her and husband worked for Laundry.

Bernice moved to AZ in early 90's. She is preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, son Roland, sister Viola Larsen, brother Edgar Kragel. Bernice is survived by daughters Berta Ellis and Monarae(Marty) Shelton husband Grady. Sons Jerry (Becky) of MO, Roger (Stella) of TX. Brother Paul Kragel of WI, Sister Emma Jean (Rudy) Kepka of TN.

7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren many nieces, nephews, cousins many, many friends. Also left behind, her special dog and faithful companion Cindy. Memorial service will be held at Apostles Lutheran Church in Peoria, AZ on Sunday, Jan.13 1 pm. Bernice will be laid to rest next to her husband in Bonita, CA on Monday. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her name to American Heart Humane So- Jesse Robert "JR" Porter Beloved husband, father, J.

R. is survived by his grandfather and friend beloved wife of 20 years, to many passed away Naomi, four children, peacefully on January 9, Marti, Bob (Judie), Karen a courageous (Earl), and Art and prolonged battle (RoseAnn), two step with kidney complica- children, Sharon (Dewey) tions. Born February 5, and Marvin (Diana), 9 1919 in Slapout, Illinois grandchildren, 21 greathe moved to Arizona in grandchildren and 1 1941. great- -great- granddaughter, 3 step grandHe started his company daughters and 2 step J.R. Porter Construction great granddaughters.

in 1944, his values became the work ethic Besides his family and on every project from the friends, J. R. loved his very first job. His compa- Lord, loved his work and ny's impressive list of loved to travel. He will accomplishments, a list be sorely missed by the like ahead of schedule J.R.'s that reads a who's many people whose lives who of Arizona build- company completed the he touched.

includes Arizona's restoration of the MGM ings, first shopping center Grand in Las Vegas A celebration of J.R.'s life built in 1946 at 24th been rav- will be held Thursday, which had also Street Camelback, aged by At the time January 17, 2008, 10:00 fire. Carnation Company the MGM was one of the A.M. at The First Plant, Carver High world's largest hotels Christian Church of Sun School, Eastern Arizona and the fire was one of City, 14001 W. Junior College, ASU Mall, the worst hotel fires in Thunderbird Sun Phoenix City Library, history. City, Arizona 85351.

Flagstaff City Hall, Lath Viewing will be held House at Heritage more than four Wednesday January 16, For Phoenix Zoo decades J. R. Porter 2008, between the hours Square, Elephant and Orangutan earned the trust of of 4:00 and 7:00 P.M. at enclosures, and the lenders, owners, archi- Heritage Funeral Chapel, Riverside Hotel in tects, developers, engi- 6830 W. Thunderbird Nevada, to neers and subcontrac- Road, Peoria, Arizona Laughlin, name a few.

In the early Honesty, 85381. In lieu of flowers tors alike. 80's his company was integrity and pride were please send donations to listed the top 400 the personal work ethic in con- the Chris Town YMCA, tractors in the nation. In of J. R.

Porter. 5517 N. 17th Avenue, 1973 he was called in to J. civic involvement Phoenix, Arizona 85015. rebuild the Arizona included the YMCA, Biltmore which had been Christian Businessmen ravaged by fire and Association, Gideons, made by beating Phoenix Zoo, Rotary 100 history and many church affilia- HERITAGE the deadline.

In 1981, tions. Barbara Hendrickson, West passed away was born in Los Angeles, CA to Fred Grace Padelford. The daughter of an Arizona pioneer family, she was a longtime Phoenix area resident sharing time in Capistrano Beach, CA. Mrs. 82, of Sun City Jan.

9, 2008. She Hendrickson was a Registered Nurse practicing at Boswell and Del E. Webb Hospitals in the west valley, she also lived and had many friends at the Happy Trails Community and Immanuel Manor. Barbara was preceded in death by her sister Patti Baker. Survivors include her daughter Linda Butler (Mike); son Richard Hendrickson (Sandy); brother William Padelford (Betty); brother-inlaw Gene Baker; grandchildren David Butler, Rhonda Mack (Dan), Chris Hendrickson, Robyn Keays (Jeremy); step-grandson Sam Gendron (Tina) and 11 great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, January 14, 2008 at Menke Funeral Home Chapel, 12420 N. 103rd Sun City, AZ. Donations are suggested to the American Cancer or the American Patricia Gail Herron of Phoenix, Arizona passed away January 2, 2008. Patricia was born in lare, She California is May survived 17th, 1940. by Fartily Owned her daughter Michelle Hilling and husband Evan Hilling and by her stepfather James Teague.

She was deeply loved and will be missed. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Phoenix Art Museum or Heard Museum in her honor. Charles "Chuck" Edward Holm, 61, of Phoenix, died January 4, 2008. Service 1 p.m., Saturday, January 26, at Fridley United Methodist Church, 666 Mississippi Fridley, MN.

Memorial account at Wells Fargo. Family Burial Cremation Center, Jon Addo Barrows, born in El Paso, Texas, on 25 November 1941 to Addo Clarence Barrows, and Sue Council Barrows, died from congestive heart failure on 6 January 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona. He is survived by sons Jon Justin Barrows, Frederick Laurence Barrows and Addo Clarence Barrows, Ill, Barrows, Ill, daughter-in-law Patricia Marie James Barrows and Grandsons Simon Greydon Barrows and Finnian Archer Barrows. Jon moved to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1954, graduating from Madison 1 Elementary School in 1955, from North High School in 1959, and from Arizona State University with a BS in Accounting in 1969. From 1962 to 1966 he served four illustrious and exemplary years in the United States Navy, primarily on the USS Charr, SS-328, in the Vietnam theatre.

He was a certified public accountant, working for Touche Ross Co. upon graduation from ASU, before becoming the audit partner at Bolan, Vassar and Barrows in 1971 and at Barrows Co. from 1988 until his retirement in 1997. During his career he served on prominent state and national accounting committees on ethics and professional standards. He was an avid book collector, sailor, golfer, fisherman, camper and a very proud and vocal fan of the ASU baseball and football programs.

In both time and finances, he was a generous supporter of the ASU accounting department and athletic teams. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, 19 January 2008 at 11:00 am, at Trinity Cathedral, 100 West Roosevelt in Phoenix, Arizona. Any donations be made to the Arizona State University Accounting Circle. Mary Jane Jones, 89, of Scottsdale, passed away, December 23, 2007. Born November 23, 1918 in Columbus, Ohio, daugh- ter of Charles and Edna MESSINGER Michael, she and her husband, Paul, moved to Arizona in 1978 from Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Mary Jane is survived by her three sons, Todd (Andra), Terry (Lisa), and David (Carolyn) Jones; one daughter, Jennifer (Chuck) Searle; and 13 grandchildren. Mary Jane will be buried in Arlington Heights, IL alongside her husband, Paul, who preceded her in death in 1994. Family and friends are invited to a Memorial Service at am Friday, January 25, 2008 at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Road, Scottsdale. Ethelreda (Rita) M.

Kaufhold Cofounder of Rose Galleries 1934-2008 Age 73 formally of Mesa, died Jan. 7, 2008. Preceded in death by husband of 54 years, Gerald; Survived by children, Thomas (Jill), John (Liz), Deborah (Charles) Remillard, Mary (Bob) Beskar, Larry, Sonia (Steve) Vacinek and Amy (Coey) Minear; 11 Mass of Christian Burial 11AM Monday, January 14 at ST ODILIA CATHOLIC. CHURCH, 3495 N. Victoria, Shoreview MN with visitation beginning at 10AM.

Interment Elmhurst Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Ameri- Ann Elizabeth Helmick Ketell, 74, born and raised in Haleiwa, Hawaii, passed through this veil of tears early in the morning of Left to continue behind is her husband of 54 years, William Kent Ketell, her four children: Karen Recht of Palo Alto, CA, Kent Ketell of Sunnyvale, CA, Nancy Upchurch of Chandler, AZ and Gregory Ketell of Pleasanton, CA, eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren, as well as her two beloved sisters Florence West and Jane Ball. After graduating from the University of Redlands, CA, Ann and Bill married and returned to Hawaii to raise their children. There, Ann became a teacher, a real estate broker and property manager. Along with her husband, she successfully ran a property management company from Kaneohe, Hawaii until their retirement to Tempe, Arizona in 2005.

There, Ann volunteered as a reading mentor at a local elementary. A remembrance mass said in Ann's honor at St Lawrence the Martyr at 6 p.m. on The Arizona Funeral Directors Association FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN We invite you to contribute to our Foundation. Caring funeral directors, in conjunction with Arizona schools school nurses, identify children with specific needs and provide funds to assist these children. www.azfda.org Gwen Wallace Laber was born in Mesa, Arizona, on January 17, 1918 to Samuel S.

and Mildred Butterbaugh Wallace on the Family homestead farm on University Drive near Gilbert. Her father, Samuel, was the first State Farm Insurance Agent in the state of Arizona. She was a graduate of Mesa High School in May of 1935 and a graduate of Dignity Arizona State University in May of 1939. She married William James Laber January 28, 1939. They had three children: William Wallace Laber, Barbara Virginia Laber, and Robert James Laber.

Gwen began her teaching career at Osbourn Grade School in 1944. Her teaching career spanned 35 years, including years at Flagstaff Elementary and Mesa Elementary schools. After her retirement in 1979, she was hired to teach under the MERP program for an additional ten years as a reading specialist. She was a member of P.E.O., Chapter for many years. She worked as a volunteer at the Child Crisis Center in Mesa, as well as a volunteer at the Mesa Historical Museum.

She was a Chapter Leader for the Girl's Guild at Trinity Baptist Church for many years as well. She was a lifelong member of the American Baptist Church, attending church in Phoenix, Flagstaff, Mesa, and Payson, Arizona. Her hobbies included gardening, sewing, quilting, reading and cooking. Mrs. Laber was preceded in death by her son, Robert James, In 1973; her husband, William James, in 1976, and her son William Wallace in 2006.

She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Virginia, her brother, Reverend Robert Wallace, four grandchildren, William James Laber of Atlanta, Georgia, Michael Robert Laber of Ojai, California, Michael James Vest of Mesa, Arizona, and Kimberly Patricia Wilson of Mesa, Arizona. She is also survived by eight greatgrandchildren. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 2:00 PM in the Cemetery Chapel of Mariposa Gardens, 6747 East Broadway Road, Mesa, Arizona. Those who wish may contribute to the Alzheimer's Association, 1036 E. McDowell Phoenix, Arizona 85006 to P.O.

26344, Tempe, AZ 85285. Mariposa Gardens and Funeral Care, Mesa, AZ. is in charge of arrangements. Josh Mark Lang, Lt. Col.

USAF died January 4, 2008 at the age of 88. He was born September 11, 1919 on the family plantation near Walthourville, GA, to Josh B. and Helen S. Lang. He had 3 older siblings: Steve B.

Sandra L. and Oliver S. Growing up in Florida Texas he became outdoorsman as he help- VETERAN ed support his family by hunting and fishing. From 1938 to 1940, Josh attended Bob Jones University in Greensville, sc. In 1941 he joined the Army Air Corp serving as an Aviator and helped set up several pilot training programs during WWII.

While he was stationed near Monroe, LA, Josh met and married his wife Margo Terzian Nov. 29, 1942. He flew several B24 bombing missions in Europe toward the end of WWII and later became a Command Pilot. After the war, Josh was assigned to Okinawa, acting as post engineer to begin reconstruction of the Japanese island. In 1947 Josh was honorably discharged from the service, and in 1950 earned a B.

A. in Education from Stanford University. While there, he taught Junior High School and folk dancing with Margo. Josh was then drafted back into the Air Force for active service from 1951 to 1965. After several assignments including ones in Europe and North Africa, he and his family moved to Scottsdale where he completed his career as Commandant of Cadets of the Air Force ROTC program at Arizona State Univ.

There he also earned a M. A. deg. in Education. He continued working at ASU as an Asst.

Dean, but eventually chose to dedicate his time fully to the support of his wife's art career as her business manager, setting up major shows for her both in Europe and the U.S. Margo predeceased him Feb 3, 2004. Although a 47-year resident of Scottsdale, in 2006 Josh moved to Groom Creek, AZ to get closer to the outdoors he always loved. Josh and Margo were the parents of three children still living in Arizona: Sandra Carr, Roger Lang, and Tim Lang. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Leisl Carr-Childers, Brian Carr, Debbie Denhart, Matthew Lang, Nathaniel Lang; 2 great grandchildren: Xyla Denhart and Ezra Denhart; and his caregiver and friend Louise Reynolds.

Memorial services will be held at on Tuesday, Jan 15, at the Pinnacle Peak Messinger Mortuary: 8555 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Following will be a graveside service at the V. A. National Cemetery, 23029 N.

Cave Creek Section 51. If you'd like to make donation to a charity in his name, we suggest a gift to the Arizona Wildlife Foundation. 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 Reverend John R. Larkin, O.Carm., died at the age of 80 on January 11, 2008. Father John will lie in state at St.

Agnes Catholic Church, 1954 North 24th Phoenix, Arizona day, January 15, from 6:00 9:00 P.M. with Vigil Service at 7:00 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 16, at St. Family Owned Agnes Catholic Church.

Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Avondale, Arizona. Born in 1927 to the late Clement J. Larkin and the late Helen M. McKeown, Father Larkin's siblings include Robert J. Larkin (Mary Jeanne) of Mequon, WI, the late Mary Larkin and the late Rev.

Ernest J. Larkin, O.Carm., also a member of the Chicago province of Carmelites. He is also survived by eight nieces and nephews. Baptized in St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, Chicago, IL; he attended school there before he was a student at nearby St.

Sabina School, where he obtained his diploma in June of 1940. Later that year he entered in the Carmelite seminary system, in which his brother Ernest was studying at the time, at the Carmelite Junior Seminary at Niagara Falls, ON, Canada. In 1944 Father John would remain at Carmelite's Canadian monastery to complete his undergraduate degree at Mount Carmel College. By 1948, with degree in hand, Father Larkin spent several months at Whitefriars Hall, Washington D.C., the major formation house province. Here he professed solemn vows with the province in August of that year.

Two months later he departed for Rome, Italy and the Order of Carmelite's International College of St. Albert, for further theological studies. During this period as a student, it was on July 8, 1951 Brother Pierre (the religious name that John accepted when he professed simple vows in 1945) was ordained to the priesthood. In his first assignment, Father John served as Dean of Studies and teacher at Chicago's Mount Carmel High School. While there he completed a M.A.

degree in education at the nearby University of Chicago. Later, while a parish priest in the early 1970's Father Larkin completed a second Masters degree, focused on Pastoral Counseling at St. John's University, New York. His eight year assignment in Chicago ended in 1960 when he began a three year journey with the Carmelite Mission Band traveling throughout U.S. Catholic parishes preaching the Gospel and inspiring the faithful to support the mission work of the Carmelites, especially that in Peru.

Returning to serve as an educator, Father John joined the Carmelite community at Tucson, AZ in 1963 where he joined his brother Carmelites in teaching at Salpointe Catholic High School. By 1968 he engaged in a new ministry as Director of the St. Therese Chapel, located within a major shopping center in Peabody, MA. In 1971, expanding on this chapel ministry, Father Jack, as he was commonly called, would spend the remaining twenty-seven years in Parish ministry. First stationed at Immaculate Conception Parish, Norwood, NJ, he was then named pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish, Newport News, VA in 1975.

Returning to Arizona in 1981, he served in Glendale at St. Raphael Parish then St. Agnes, Phoenix. It was in Phoenix, AZ that Father John and an avid on began his retirement in 1998. While a student at St.

Sabina School, Chicago in the late 1930's a young Jack Larkin wrote about the attractiveness of the Carmelite Order: seem to get an inspiration for the Blessed Lady." The Order of Carmelites was founded by hermits on Mount Carmel, Israel where they were inspired by Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary. "I can't express my feeling in words but it is a yearning inside of me," wrote Father John Larkin of his eventual life as a Carmelite brother, educator and priest. May he rest in peace. For further information on Reverend John R. Larkin, O.Carm., or the Order of Carmelites contact the Carmelite Communications Center at (630) 971-0724 or visit the Carmelite website at www.carmelnet.org.

In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Phoenix, AZ 85014. Bette Catherine Limpert Mayhew was born Feb 16, 1918 in Ilion, NY, to Mathilde (Thaule) and Frederick Limpert and died Jan 10, 2008 in Sun City, AZ. She graduated from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY in 1940, a member of KKG a lifelong avid alumna. She married Karl Mayhew Jr.

in 1946 and lived in Canton, NY until retiring to Sun City in 1980. She enjoyed church, KKG AAUW. Since 2004, she's lived at Encore Senior Village, Peoria, for Alzheimer's Care. Bette is survived by Stella Ardire Dave Renn, Grayce Mayhew, Jim Sharon Mayhew, Karl Mayhew, Meredith, Carl Alden Poggi-Jenkins, Amanda Mayhew, Grace Mayhew, cousins, brothers sisters-in-law, nieces nephews. Her memorial service is at St.

Christopher's Episcopal Church, Sun City on Jan 21 at 11 AM. Another service will be in the summer near Canton NY, through Lawrence Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please contribute in Bette's name to the Employee Appreciation Fund of Encore Senior Village at Peoria, 9045 Athens St, Peoria, AZ 85382, attention: Leah; St. Christopher's Episcopal Church (address above); Hospice Family Care Inpatient Unit, 9045 Athens St, Bldg 1, Peoria, AZ 85382, attention: Nonie or an organization of your choice. Jane McGuigan, 78, passed away January 8, 2008 from pancreatic cancer.

Jane was born January 17, 1929 in Jersey City, NJ to Charles and Estelle McGovern. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Larry, and son Gary. Jane is survived by her two sons: James, his wife Patti, and (each ed) their daughters Stephanie and Heather; Jay, his wife HERITAGE Heidi and their children Rio and Miles; she is also survived by her aunt, Helen McGovern. Funeral services will be held 12:30 PM Sunday, January 13, 2008 at Heritage Funeral Chapel 6830 Thunderbird Peoria, AZ followed by a graveside service at 2:30 PM at Paradise Memorial Gardens 9300 E. Shea Scottsdale, AZ.

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