LEWRY, JULIA CHAVEZ
March 31, 2010
Our beautiful and precious wife and mother, Julia Chavez Lewry (Chata), born March 4, 1926, Phoenix, AZ, passed away March 29, 2010. Julia is survived by her husband of 66 years; Robert L. Lewry, her three daughters; Patricia (Chris) Guss, Georgia (Allen) Grass, and Ramona Jean Lewry. Three grandchildren; Colleen (Thomas) Sprunk, Christopher (Genevieve) Guss, and Christina Grass. She also leaves three precious great-grandchildren; Aiden and Adelynn Sprunk and Christopher Nicholas Guss who will be due in April. Our mother is also survived by her one remaining brother, Oswald (Lalo) Rodriguez, and sister-in-law; Verna Rodriguez, plus several nieces and nephews. Julia was predeceased by her mother; Severina (Rena) Rodriguez, her step-father Oswald Rodriguez, sister, Alice Elias and sisters in law; Lydia Rodriguez and Sally Chavez. Our mother’s quiet and caring love will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Visitation 10:00 am -12:30 pm, Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road. Funeral Mass will be at 1:30 pm, Tuesday, April 6, at St. Mary’s Basilica, 231 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.
PIERSON, RICHARD WARREN
March 31, 2010
86, of Scottsdale, AZ died March 26, 2010. Born on September 8, 1923 in Navarre, MN. A US Navy Veteran, Richard is survived by his loving wife Christine Pierson, son David (Jolene) Pierson and step-children Doree Stratmayer and Lloyd Rathburn, numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Graveside Service will be held at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minnesota. Arrangements under the direction of Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 602-840-5600.
MARTIN, GERALD
March 25, 2010
Gerald E. (Jerry) Martin passed away peacefully March 21, 2010 at the age of 69, surrounded by many loving family members and friends. Jerry was born February 22, 1941 in Phoenix, Arizona to T. J. Martin and Ava Wines. A gifted brick mason, he worked in the trade until 1987 when he became Facilities Manager for Interstate Mechanical Corporation, retiring in 2005. He served in the US Army 1960-1966, stationed at the Nike missile site in Rehoboth, MA and with the Armored Tank Corps at Fort Irwin, CA. Jerry’s passion was sprint car racing. As owner of Streaker Racing he fielded sprint cars for 36 years, including many multi-car teams. He won the SCOA Championship in 2004 and 2005. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Millie; four children, Lisa, Lori (Dave), Lynda and Steve; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; four brothers and four sisters. He is preceded in death by his father T. J. Martin, mother Ava Karber, step-mother Pearline Martin, step-father Merle Karber Sr., and brothers Michael Karber and Donald Martin. Visitation is Sunday, March 28 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Services are 10:00 AM Monday, March 29 at Christ Church Lutheran, 3901 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Graveside Service immediately following at Green Acres Cemetery, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Sprint Car Hall of Fame, P. O. Box 542, Knoxville, IA 50138.
CAMPBELL, ALICE MAUDE van PUTTEN
March 25, 2010
85, of Chandler, AZ died on March 22, 2010 in Hospice of the Valley (Ryan’s House), Phoenix, AZ. She is survived by her 6 children; Karolyn van Putten, Hershyl Edwards, Brenda (Orrah) Adams, Hubert (Rick) Dawes, Clifton Dawes, Lorena Smith, 17 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Her sisters Thelma Goring & Dorothy Lake and brothers Meade, David, Frederick and Paul van Putten also survive her. Alice was a retired schoolteacher and professional seamstress. Funeral Service will be held at 12 o’clock noon, Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Beacon Light SDA Church, 2602 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix, AZ.
MARTIN, GERALD
March 24, 2010
Gerald E. (Jerry) Martin passed away peacefully March 21, 2010 at the age of 69, surrounded by many loving family members and friends. Jerry was born February 22, 1941 in Phoenix, Arizona to T. J. Martin and Ava Wines. A gifted brick mason, he worked in the trade until 1987 when he became Facilities Manager for Interstate Mechanical Corporation, retiring in 2005. He served in the US Army 1960-1966, stationed at the Nike missile site in Rehoboth, MA and with the Armored Tank Corps at Fort Irwin, CA. Jerry’s passion was sprint car racing. As owner of Streaker Racing he fielded sprint cars for 36 years, including many multi-car teams. He won the SCOA Championship in 2004 and 2005. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Millie; four children, Lisa, Lori (Dave), Lynda and Steve; nine grandchildren; one great grandchild; four brothers and four sisters. He is preceded in death by his father T. J. Martin, mother Ava Karber, step-mother Pearline Martin, step-father Merle Karber Sr., and brothers Michael Karber and Donald Martin. Visitation is Sunday, March 28 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Services are 10:00 AM Monday, March 29 at Christ Church Lutheran, 3901 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Graveside Service immediately following at Green Acres Cemetery, 401 N. Hayden Road, Scottsdale. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Sprint Car Hall of Fame, P. O. Box 542, Knoxville, IA 50138.
BUSCH, FREDERICK DAVID
March 23, 2010
Was born in Portage, PA on January 25, 1917 and died on March 22, 2010. He served in the US Navy from 1939 until 1945. He married his beloved wife Edith Claire Lear in l946 and they moved to Arizona the following year. Claire preceded Fred in death in 1991. Fred worked at the A-1 Brewing Company for 32 years, retiring in l979. He loved puttering around his house and going to swap meets. He and Claire had two children; Karen (Theron) Clements and David, 3 grandsons; Jonathon (Tamara), David and Robert; 4 great-grandchildren; Tiffany, Joshua, Jaimie and Jennifer; and 1 great-great grandchild; Aiden. Visitation will be from 5 – 7 pm, Thursday, March 25 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 am, Friday, March 26, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1954 N. 24th Street, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.
ANDRAZOLA, CAROLINE E
March 23, 2010
Born in Metcalf, Arizona on October 31, 1919, passed away on March 20th, 2010, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her two loving sons Robert (Carol) and Ron (Kathy). Also by her six grandchildren, Robert (Susan), Deborah (Howard), Raymond (Heidi), Josh, Andre, Sophia and 10 great-grandchildren, Chris, Jessica, Alexandra, Samantha, Ryan, Eric, Charlene, Chantal, Chandra and Devon. She also leaved behind many relatives and friends who loved her dearly. We will miss you, rest in peace. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 am, with a Rosary at 10:00 am, Saturday, March 27, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road. Graveside Service will follow at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 27 at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.
SERGOTT, ALFRED NESTOR
March 22, 2010
A Memorial Service for Alfred Sergott was held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix at 11:00 am, Monday, March 22, 2010. He was 94 years of age. He was born in Glen Lyon, PA. and died in Newton, Square, PA. He served in the US Navy and graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He is survived by son, Robert, grandchildren Christopher, Erica, Susie, Phila., Sister Irene Ranney, Toms River, NJ, Addie Kushibab, Phoenix, nieces and nephews.
FERNANDEZ, MARY
March 22, 2010
99, a native of Phoenix, passed away on March 18, 2010. She was born Mary Katherine Fleming on November 14, 1910 to Larry and May Fleming. Kitty shared with her family all of her memories of Phoenix in those early years and her memory was sharp and wonderful to experience. She was married to Frank Fernandez and is survived by her children Mary Frances Bowers, Father Frank Fernandez, Jane Stephens along with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is now where she has always longed to be, with her creator and those who have waited for her in Heaven. Her spirit, which is forever young, rejoices in finally being home. We will always miss her. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 23 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. Phx. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, March 24 at 1:00 P.M. at Saint Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Rd, Phx. Interment will follow at Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery.
VEGA, OLIVIA V.
March 22, 2010
63, passed away on March 20, 2010, surrounded by her family
and religious community. Wally was born on July 9, 1946, in Flagstaff to Tomas and Sofia Vega. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sofia Alfaro Vega and her brother Francisco. Wally attended schools in Flagstaff. As a teenager, she worked at Eddie’s Drive In and La Casita Mexican Restaurant. After graduation from Flagstaff High School in l964, Wally entered Sacred Heart Monastery in Yankton, South Dakota, where she served as a Benedictine Nun for five years. After leaving the Monastery for medical reasons, Wally attended Blair College in Phoenix. She worked for several physicians in the Phoenix area and retired after twenty years of employment as a medical assistant and radiology technician at Pueblo Family Physicians. Wally was an active member of St. Augustine’s Parish, where she served as Youth Minister, Coordinator of Ministry of Care and fund raising until she entered Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery. Wally was an Associate with the Sisters of St. Benedict at Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery from 2002 until her death. Wally coordinated all of the retreats and provided hospitality for all who came to the Monastery. Wally is survived by her father, Tomas Vega, Flagstaff, her sisters and brother; Loretta (Lupe) Velasco, Flagstaff, Rachel (Randy) Casaus, Las Vegas, NV, Virginia (Henry) Martinez, Laveen, Steve, Flagstaff, Victoria (David) Diaz, Flagstaff, Norma (Dale) Wallace, Phoenix, and her religious community; Sister Linda Campbell and Sister Lydia Armenta. She is also survived by 28 nieces and nephews and 32 great-nieces and nephews and 1 great-great nephew, as well as a large extended family. Wally’s favorite past times were listening to Mexican music, Mariachi music and her frequent flier miles to Las Vegas and Laughlin. She was a very special person and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Wally to Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery, 8502 W. Pinchot Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85037. Services: Visitation will be Tuesday, March 23, 6-8 p.m.; with the Rosary at 7 p.m. The funeral will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. Visitation and Funeral Service will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery, 8502 W. Pinchot Ave. (Enter the Monastery from 8500 W. Thomas)
