86 of Phoenix, Arizona. Passed away peacefully on September 2, 2010. Born in Chicago, Illinois January 6, 1924. Survived by husband Joseph of 64 years, sons; Joseph T. Karas and Thomas A. Karas. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am, Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix. Interment to follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.

Age 93, passed away September 1, 2010. Mary was born June 5, 1917 to Manuel and Francis (Pancha) Gomez. Mary is preceded in death by her first daughter Jessica who passed at an early age, her husband Nicanor S. Perez and son Nick G. Perez. Survivors include her daughter Esther Castaneda, Raymond (Linda) Perez, two sisters and a brother and her many grand and great grand children. Mary worked for Lerners in Phoenix for many years. Mary was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 41. Visitation will be from 6:00-9:00 pm, with a Rosary at 7:00 pm, Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Friday, September 10, 2010 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1954 N. 24th Street, Phoenix. Interment will follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.

80, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on August 14, 2010 surrounded by his family. A Memorial Mass will be held at
10:30 am, Friday, September 17, 2010 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 3801 E. Greenway Road, Phoenix. Interment will be at Paradise Memorial Gardens.

Entered into the joy of the Lord on August 29, 2010. Born in Nashua, NH. Survived by his wife, Claire, children; Leia Marie and Michael James and three grandchildren. John, a Registered Architect, designed the Church that he will be buried from – St. Theresa Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 9:30 am. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the John Chopas Memorial Fund at Desert Schools Federal Credit Union, Account # 4326427057 for the continued medical care of his wife Claire and their daughter Leia Ballard.
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85, of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on the morning of August 25th, 2010. He was born to Nicholas Konz and Marie Konz, nee Happe in Hartington, NE. After attending Holy Trinity High School, Robert moved to Omaha and worked for Union Pacific Railroad. He served in World War II, and attended Creighton University afterward, graduating from the School of Pharmacy. Robert practiced pharmacy in Nebraska and Arizona for 42 years. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary and sons Gregory Konz, S.J., and Bruce Konz. Son Michael Konz predeceased Robert in 1992. Visitation and Rosary will be Sunday, August 29, 2010 from 5:00-8:00 pm, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 East Indian School Road, Phoenix. Funeral Mass will be Monday, August 30, 2010 at 10:00 am, at Saint Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 East Thomas Road, Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Allegiance Hospice Care Agency, 761 East University Drive, Suite A, Mesa, AZ 85203.

James “Pete” Tarkington, 86, of Scottsdale died August 24, 2010. He left behind a wife; Betty, 3 children, 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son and one granddaughter. Services will be private.

passed away at the age of 62 on Sunday, August 29th, 2010 at Hospice of the Valley, Sherman Home in Phoenix, Arizona. Greg was determined to fight and lost his battle with cancer which took him too soon from us. Greg was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 21st, 1948 and later moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1960. Greg attended Brophy College Preparatory where he acquired success and recognition for athletics, specifically his propensity toward basketball. Greg joined the Army February 21, 1966 where he was stationed in Long Island, New York. His rank was specialist 4 and he was honorably discharged in 1969 in order to care for his family. He had several interesting careers but nothing more meaningful than the business he built and developed with his colleague and partner, Border Precast, Inc. in Yuma, Arizona. Greg was an entrepreneur, as demonstrated by his successful business in precast for the last 18 years. The most important things to Greg were the simple things in life with his first priority and favorite being his family. He was our rock and did whatever he could to support and protect us all. He was a plant enthusiast and went to the nursery every weekend rain or 115 degree heat to ensure his yard of all of ours were looking great. He was a fantastic chef, and always had a knack for making creative dishes off the top of his head. He remained athletic and enjoyed weekends playing tennis, working in the yard and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. When he did take time to get away he favored spending time in San Diego taking morning walks and watching the dolphins with his wife. He is survived by his Wife Francee; Children; Stephanie (Jay), Jeff (Kim), Lori (Rusty), Janine and Jennifer; Grandchildren; Devan, Damien, Dominic, Colby, Cassidy and Jaelyn; Sisters Joyce and Becky; and Mother; Ethel. He was preceded in death by his Father; James and Sister Susan. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 pm, with a Rosary at 7:00 pm, Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Friday, September 3, 2010, at St. Paul Catholic Church, 330 W. Coral Gables Dr. Phoenix, AZ. Interment will be at 12:30 pm, Friday, September 3, 2010 at National Memorial Cemetery of AZ, 23029 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix.

Passed away September 1, 2010 in Scottsdale, AZ. He was born June 7, 1924 in State Center, IA. to William and Gladys Eggers. He remained in Iowa until he enlisted in the US Navy. He served from 1942 to 1945 aboard the USS Carter Hall LSD3 in the South Pacific. He moved to Phoenix as bakery manager to the original crew of 6 at Smitty’s Supermarket. He owned Bartlett’s Bakery for a few years and returned to Smitty’s until retirement. After retirement, he worked part time for 19 years at ABC Cake Decorating Supplies. He volunteered for 29 years at the VA Hospital, 15 years at the State Veterans Home and served as State Chairman for Elks National Service. Survived by his wife, Pat Eggers, 2 sons, Rick (Wendy) and Todd (Lisa) and daughter, Karol Kenner. Preceded in death by first wife, Jane, his parents, infant son, brother Lloyd and sister, Delores. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 pm, Tuesday, September 7, 2010 with a Funeral Service at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Interment will follow at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 2300 W. Van Buren Street, Phoenix.

passed away August 14, 2010 in Scottsdale at the age of 25. Brian was born May 17, 1985 and grew up in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix attending Hopi Elementary School, Ingleside Middle School, Arcadia High School, the University of Southern California and University of Arizona. Brian had worked with Lee & Associates for two years and was currently continuing his education when he was unexpectedly taken from us. Though Brian’s time with us was short, his presence touched many lives. Brian was passionate about everything in his life, especially famil and friends; he was an avid fan of most sports, but his true passion was golf where he found friendship, laughter and serenity. He loved a good debate and was a kind and committed friend. Brian will always be remembered by his infectious smile and hearty laugh. Brian is survived by his parents Ernie and Joanne Garcia, brother Ernie and sister-in-law Carlie, grandfather, aunts uncles, cousins and many friends. Services celebrating Brian’s life will be held at St. Theresa Catholic Church at 5045 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix at 10:00 am on August 19th, 2010. Our memories of Brian are everlasting. Brian’s strong faith was his foundation. God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Andre House, P. O. Box 2014, Phoenix, AZ 85001-2014.

Born September 4, 1916 in Visalia, California went to be with Our Lord Wednesday, August 18, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona. Marge was the beloved daughter of Tad and Leah Wells and is survived by many loving family and friends. A Visitation will be held Friday, August 27, 2010 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm with a Rosary at 7:00 pm at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix. A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 10:00 am at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th St., Phoenix.