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12/16/2007
 

 


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Maryvale Panthers, Phoenix Arizona
In MEMORIAM 1977


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Class of 1977:

ARMANDO J. ALVARADO

Born: 05-28-1959
Died: 12-08-1996
Armando resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.

 MARTY M. BROTT

Born: 12-30-1958
Died: 04-1986

 
   

HECTOR "Dan/Danny" DANIEL BROWN
Born: 10-10-1959, in Chihuahua, Mexico.
Died: 05-04-2005, after a courageous fight against cancer over the last year. Dan is survived by his wife, Shawn & daughters Jessie, 13 & Kayla, 9, residing in Bonita, California, as well as his son, Danny Jr., 27, residing in Mexico. Known to family & friends as "Danny", he became an accomplished real estate developer responsible for many homes built in the Puerto Penasco & Cholla Bay region. Danny was a loving husband, devoted Father & loyal friend to many, who, with every small gesture, touched the lives of everyone he met. Pursuing his great love of the ocean, his final desire was to be scattered over the sea that had brought him so much joy. He is also survived by his Father Silvestre Gustavo Brown, Mother Emma Gloria Brown Tarin, brothers; Gus (MHS; 1994), David, Benji, Gustavo, & sisters; Mary-Alice, Ruth, Elizabeth "Liz" (MHS; 1974), Jackie, Linda, Lucy & Nubia. Services were held in Rocky Point, Mexico on Thursday, 05/12/2005. For more information regarding this service contact (623) 298-4813; & another service was also held at Glen Abbey Memorial Park at 3838 Bonita Road., Bonita California 91902, on Tuesday, 05/10/2005. Published in The Arizona Republic on 05/08/2005.
 

 

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LOREN LaVERNE COMPTON

Born: 11-27-1957, in Bexar County, Texas.
Died: 08-08-1995, in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
Loren's brother is Dennis Ray Compton, MHS; 1967. His sisters are: Katherine Compton, MHS; 1966 and Carol Compton, MHS; 1967. His parents are Charles Henry Compton and Geneva Arlene (Morgan) Compton. His sister-in-law is Sheri (Fair) Compton, MHS; 1969. Loren last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona USA 85037.
 

RICKEY "Rick" DUMONT

Born: 05-24-1959,
Died: 10-1977, of brain cancer.
He wanted to be a marine biologist. He was attending MHS at the time of his death. His twin sister is Michele Dumont, MHS; 1977. He resided in Phx., Maricopa County, AZ.
 

   

MILTON "Milt" LEROY EDWARDS, JR.

Born: approx. 1959
Died: 04-21-2006, at age 47, of Phoenix, Maricopa County, ArizonaCremation was handled by Greer-Wilson Mortuary, 5921 West Thomas Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85033, 623-245-0994. Services were held by the family on 05/05/2006. Published in The Arizona Republic on 05/11/2006. Milt's brother Andy Edwards, MHS; 1976, now resides in Apache Junction, Arizona.
 

 
   

MICHAEL "Mike" EDWIN ENGLISH

Born: 03-02-1959
Died: 07-05-2006, at 47 years of age, in Chandler, Maricopa County, Arizona

Mike's sister is Mary English, MHS; 1977. Memorial service were Monday, 07/10/2006, at the Chapel of Bueler Mortuary, 14 West Hulet Drive, Chandler, Arizona 85225. Published in The Arizona Republic, Section B, page 9; and the East Valley Tribune, Section A, page 23, on 07/08/2006. Mike last resided in Chandler, Maricopa County, Arizona 85225.
 

   

JOSEPH "Joe" FIACCO

Died: 1975-1976
Joe is included in the MHS 1976 year book Memoriam, pg.# 245. His sisters are; Mary Fiacco, MHS; 1975 & Christina Fiacco, MHS; 1977.
 

PAMELA "Pam" LYNN (GLANDER) ROADRUCK

Born: approx. 1958-59
Died: 07-11-2005, at 46 years of age, of Anthem, Maricopa County, Arizona.
Pamela is survived by her husband, Ruben Loera; parents, Elmer and Mary Glander and brother, Jeff Glander, MHS; 1978. Pam also attended Sunset Elementary. Visitation and memorial service were held Sunday, 07/17/2005, at Hansen Desert Hills Chapel, 6500 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85254. Published in The Arizona Republic on 07/15/2005.

JANE M. GROSSBARD

Born: 01-30-1959,
Died: 01-30-1999
Jane resided in Arizona.

RANDY S. HAMAN

Born: 08-02-1958
Died; 11-04-1999

Randy last resided in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin 53725.
 
KENNETH "Ken" J. HAYHURST

Born: 09-19-1959
Died: 02-06-2004

Ken's brother is Kim Hayhurst, MHS; 1976. Ken last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona 85006.
 

CHARLES "Charlie" E. HICKS

Died: approx. 1978 - 1979

He was killed in an autobahn accident while in Germany, during active military service in the U.S. Army.

 
   

DAVID"Dave" W. HOLDEN

Born: 07-01-1958
Died: 01-21-2001

David last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona 85018.
 

 

JUDY L. HOLLISTER

Born: 01-28-1959,
Died: 08-18-1996
Judy resided in Arizona.

   

ROBERT "Bob" DAVID JACKSON

Born: 10-10-1959
Died: 09-1984
Bob was 24 when he passed away, about a month before his 25th birthday in a crane accident. His Father still resides in their home in Maryvale. His Mother died 03/2005. Bob last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona USA 85029
 

DIANE JIMENEZ

Born: approx.1959
Died: 01-10-2005, from complications of lupus and diabetes.
Diane has 3 wonderful daughters and 3 amazing granddaughters. She was an awesome, wonderful and spirited sister to Denise (Jimenez) Figueroa, MHS; 1981.
"We go on for all of the girls. The worst thing in the world is to lose your sister. She was my best friend." Lovingly, Denise.
 

   

DEANNE K. (JOHNSON) BEWLEY

Born: 08-04-1959
Died: 07-14-1991, of cancer at 31 years of age.

She was the MHS 1977 Christmas Formal Queen. She had married Marty Bewley, MHS; 1979. Deanne resided in Scottsdale, Arizona.

ELLARD LEROY KILE

Born: 01-30-1959
Died: 12-01-1979, in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
Ellard's brother is Logan Kile; he has 2 children and now resides in California. Ellard's parents are: George W. Kile (U.S.Air Force-Korea, DOB: 06/03/1930 - DOD: 06/13/1995) and Laura L. Kile (DOD: 05/08/1996). Ellard last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona USA 85003. Arrangements were made by A.L.Moore & Sons, Inc. Interment on 12/04/1979, next to his parents and other relatives at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 2300 W. Van Buren Street, Phoenix, Arizona; Section 54, Block 44, Lot 1, Space 1.
 

 CONSTANCE "Connie" P. (KODZ) SNODGRASS

Born: 01-18-1958
Died: 10-05-2000, after a 16 month battle with colon cancer.
She left behind her sons, Daniel, Sheldon, and Mikie. Also, her sister, Michelle (Kodz) Kessler, MHS; 1978 and her brother-in-law, Jerry Kessler, MHS; 1978. Joyce (Karl) Johnson, MHS;1977, was a great friend to Connie, and to all of us during this time. Connie last resided in Payson, Gila County, Arizona USA.
 

LEE CLINTON KOLB

Born: 04-26-1959
Died: 08-06-1986, at 27 yrs.old.
Lee was married & resided in Arizona, but he died in Granville, North Carolina.
 

GALE D. KULIK

Born: 03-10-1959
Died: 06-05-2006
 

 

KATHLEEN "Kit" (LOPEZ) CORONADO
Born: 02-15-1959, in Bay City, Michigan.
Died: 01-06-2005, at age 45, from Multiple Sclerosis, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Kit will be deeply missed by her loving, caring & devoted husband Gilbert Coronado, MHS; 1973, who never left her side. Kit is survived by her son, Benjamyn, daughter, Sandra, her Mother & stepfather John & Kathleen Gregory, sister, Beth Lopez, MHS; 1976, brother, David Lopez, MHS; 1980, 5 grandchildren & many other family & friends whom she adored & loved very much. She was preceded in death by her Father, David Lopez & sisters Sarah & Lori. Kit worked for Maryvale Samaritan Hospital for 20+ years. A dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister & friend she made time for everyone. Kit liked to hike, ski, run, & exercise. Amongst her hobbies, dancing & music were her favorite. Kit's family was her passion. Although MS took her from us too early, we know she is resting peacefully with the loved ones that preceded her. She will be greatly missed by everyone. May her courage, energy & enthusiasm flow through her loved ones & give them the strength she possessed. A private ceremony for the immediate family was held on Tuesday 01/11/2005. A Celebration of Life for Kit was held on Saturday, 01/15/2005 at the home of David & Kim Lopez, 7212 N. 23rd Place, Phoenix (Squaw Peak Pkwy & Glendale Ave.), Arizona. Published in The Arizona Republic on 01/11-14/2005.
 

 
 
   

LOUISA M. MACRI

KEVIN C. McQUADE, SR

Born: 05-05-1959
Died: 02-15-2001
Kevin resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
 

 GARY THOMAS (MOORE) WOODS

Born: 08-11-1959
Died: 11-20-1993, due to complications from diabetes.
Gary was married and has two young daughters. Gary's sister is Gail (Woods) Hill, MHS; 1980. He is missed dearly by all of them. Gary last resided in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona USA 85204
 

AUDIE L. MORGAN  

RANDALL "Randy" J. NICHOLS

Born: 06-13-1959
Died: 09-07-2001, from heat exposure.
His car broke down out in the desert. Randy was always a good friend & he loved to race dirt bikes. He was one of the best.
 

   

RONALD "Ron" R. NUFFER

ELIZABETH L. OGDEN

Born: 09-12-1959
Died: 07-30-1993

   

GREGORY "Greg" W. PIPER

Born: 01-29-1958
Died: 11-13-2004
Gregory attended MHS during his sophomore, junior and senior class years. Greg last resided in Sun City West, Maricopa County, Arizona 85375.
 

   

STERLING W. REECE
Born: 04-13-1959,
Died: 11-05-1997.
Sterling is survived by his father, Joseph Reece & wife; sisters, Sherri (Reece) Pitman & Linda (Reece) Ray, MHS; 1964, his brother Craig Reece, MHS; 1972, has also deceased on 02-06-2003. Sterling was preceded in death by his mother Lovina Reece. Sterling also attended Spitalny Elementary School & Frank Borman Jr. High. He resided in Arizona.
 

 JULIE REINUS

Born: 06-30-1959
Died: 05-1977
Julie resided in Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona.
 

   RANDAL "Randy" D. RUPE

Born: approx. 1958/59
Died: 11-1976, from a car accident, during his senior year.
Arizona Republic Newspaper obituary dated 12/01/1976: Visitation for Randy D. Rupe, 17, was at Maryvale Mortuary, 6901 W. Indian School, Phoenix, Arizona. Services were at Maryvale Baptist Church, 5702 N.35th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona. Randy, 5639 W. Highland, Phoenix, Arizona, was a senior at Maryvale High School, where he was a member of the football & basketball teams, died Monday in Good Samaritan Hospital. Survivors include his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Lewis A. Rupe; three brothers; Steven "Steve" R. Rupe, MHS; 1971 (deceased 05/1978), Greg Arden Rupe, MHS; 1973, and David Rupe, MHS; 1976; three grandparents; and a great-grandmother. Randy was in football all 4 years. He was on the MHS freshman A-team in 1973-74; their team had a undefeated season, and Randy wore jersey # 21. In 1974-75, as a sophomore, Randy was on the JVfootball team; wearing jersey # 22. Randy was on the MHS-Varsity football team in 1975-76 (his junior year); they took the division title, won the interdivisional game and came within 17seconds of annexing the state championship, losing only that 1 game all season, by 1 point, to the Amphitheater Panthers of Tucson. In 1976-77 (Randy's senior year), they started the season rated 17th in the nation by Joe Namath's National Prep Sports magazine & 1st in the state by both the Arizona Republic & Arizona Prep Magazine; it end just shy of keeping that promise with a 9-1 season. Again, Randy wore jersey # 22 (for 3 seasons), while on the MHS Varsity football.
Randy's remembered in the MHS 1977 yearbook's "In Memoriam" pages # 252-253.
 

 ELIZABETH "Liz" ANN SALYER

Born: 10-20-1959
Died: 06-01-1994, at 34 years of age, in Maricopa County, Arizona

In 1975-76, Liz's junior year, she was on the girls Varsity volleyball team. Obituary published in the Arizona Republic, Section B, page 3, on 06/20/1994. Elizabeth last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona 85033. *There are several Salyer's who have attended MHS, we're not yet sure, who are Liz's siblings and/or relatives.
 

PAUL C. SCHAAPHOK

 

DONNA K. STANFIELD

Born: 09-18-1958
Died: 03-17-1998

Donna last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. Interment is at Holy Cross Cemetery, in the "St. Luke" section, on the Northwest side of the cemetery, near the hedge on the Northeast end.
 

THERESA ANN (STONE) BURTON

Born: 05-20-1959, in Columbus, Ohio.
Died: 08-22-2003, at age 44, of cancer, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Theresa Ann Burton's parents are: Ernest R. Stone and Geneva Irene (Austin) Stone. She was an office assistant for the Value Options Park North Crisis Center in Phoenix, Arizona. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother who through her illness never lost courage, faith and her zest for life. Theresa was a joyous person, beautiful both inside and out, a room would light up when she entered, and she was truly the life of any party. She will be missed by all who knew her. Survived by her beloved husband and partner for over 23 years, married on 07/06/1984, Jessie Burton, MHS; 1975 (dob: 09/28/1956); daughter Jennifer L. (Burton) Meyers; son, Terry D. Burton; granddaughter, Ashley Burton; Mother, Geneva Irene Wheeler; and sister, Karen B. Stone, MHS; 1981. Theresa is predeceased by her Father, Ernest R. Stone (dob: 07/29/1931 - dod: 12/02/1993, SSGT US Air Force, Korea War Veteran, buried at: Section 43, Site 1159, National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona-NMCA, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85024, last resided in Phoenix, Arizona 85035), and her brother, Terry David Stone, MHS; 1974 (interment next to Theresa at Resthaven Park, Glendale, Arizona). Visitation was held Tuesday, 08/26/2003 at Green Acres Mortuary, Glendale, Arizona. Graveside service was Wednesday, 08/27/2003 at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 West Northern Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301, Section 11, Block 13, Lot, Space 3LL), and a memorial service followed at Echo Mountain Church, 19051 North 20th Street, Phoenix. Arizona. Published in the Arizona Republic on 8/25-26/2003. Theresa last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona 85029.
 

   

MITZI KAY THOMPSON

Died: 07-08-1997
 

CHERI LYNNE THUR
Born: 06-21-1959
Died: 04-11-1990
Cheri's parents are: Bobby "Bob" B. Thur (deceased 4/27/2005) & Pat Thur, of El Mirage, Arizona. Her brothers are: Stan (Nancy) Thur, of California, & Bob (Wendee) Thur, of Glendale, Arizona. Cheri last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona USA 85035.
 

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RAY TUCKER
 Died: 1978

   

ROBERT "Bob" T. UHRIG

Born: 09-15-1959, in Soap Lake, Washington.
Died: 08-09-2003, from Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, at age 44, in Glendale, Arizona.
Bob was a devoted, loving, wonderful husband father, and son. He is survived by his wife Joyce K. Uhrig; children Michelle R. Uhrig and Robert D. Uhrig; and parents Anton and Ruth Uhrig. Memorial services was held at the Country Meadows Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 8516 W. Mountain View Road, Peoria, Arizona, Saturday 08/16/2003. Published in the Arizona Republic on 08/12/2003.
 

 JOHN UNDERWOOD

Born: 02-09-1959
Died: 10-1975
 

   

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