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Maryvale Panthers, Phoenix Arizona
In MEMORIAM 1979

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Class of 1979:
 

DANIEL "Dan" JOHN BRINEGAR Born: 05-19-1960, in Los Angeles County, California. Died: 01-02-2004, at age 43, in Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, 01/10/2004 at Greer-Wilson Funeral Home, 5921 W. Thomas Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85035. Dan's brother is James "Jim" Brinegar, MHS; 1980. Published in the Arizona Republic on 01/08-09/2004. Dan last resided in Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona USA 85302.
ROBERT "Bob" BLAKE Died: 01-08-1977, in a car accident, during his Junior class year. He is listed in the 1978 year book Memoriam, pg.# 253. His sister is Brenda (Blake) Gorski, MHS; 1981 who resides in Buckeye, AZ.
KAREN JO CURTIS Born: 11-20-1960 Died: 06-07-1986 Karen was killed by a cliff jumper while tubing down the Salt River. She was attending ASU, she was in the ROTC program, and upon graduation would have become a lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. She had dreams of becoming a jet pilot. A scholarship fund at ASU has been established in her name and for the past years has helped many other students achieve their dreams. Karen received honors of being a member of Parnassus, while at MHS. Karen will always be missed and never forgotten. Karen's sister is Leanne (Curtis) Koppes, MHS; 1980.
KEVIN KENT DERRICK Born: 08-29-1961, in Denver, Adams County, Colorado Died: 07-05-2007, at 45 years of age, of Matthews, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Kevin passed away Thursday, 07/05/2007 at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Denver, Adams County, Colorado and lived a wonderful childhood in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas. Kevin attended Maryvale High School (MHS) and Glendale Community College (GCC) in Phoenix and Glendale, Arizona, where he began his life long passion of playing golf for the school teams. In 1975-76, Kevin's freshman year, he was a member of the MHS golf club. Kevin was a member of the MHS-Varsity Golf team during his sophomore, junior and senior class year. In 1978-79, Kevin's senior year, he was a member of VICA, Art council representing industrial and fine arts. Kevin was an excellent golfer, obtaining a PGA card and playing in U.S. Open Qualifying tournaments in 1986. Kevin's love of the game consisted of annual golf outings with dear friends on our nation's finest courses and he served on the Doug Jones Memorial Golf Tournament Committee, benefiting cancer research for several years. Kevin worked as a grocery specialist trainer and manager of Store # 111 with Food Lion Grocery in Charlotte, North Carolina for 12 years. He enjoyed NASCAR (favorite driver was Jeff Gordon), horse racing, and the Phoenix Suns. He enjoyed cooking, was a wonderful Life Coach to many and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all. Memorial services to celebrate his life were held Sunday, 07/08/2007 at St. Andrews United Methodist Church. A funeral mass was held Sunday, 07/22/2007 at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 100 West Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, Arizona. The family greeted friends, share memories and celebrated Kevin's life, at the church, after the service. Kevin is survived by his parents, Phil Newton Derrick and Judy (Collier) Derrick of Phoenix, Arizona; his two sisters, Laura "Laurie" (Derrick) Guzman (MHS; 1981) of Prescott, Arizona and Lisa Derrick (MHS; 1978) of Phoenix, Arizona; his grandmother, Dorothy Collier of Phoenix, Arizona; his girlfriend, Ana Greenwood of Matthews, North Carolina; his two nephews, Michael and David Guzman of Prescott, Arizona; and his aunts and uncles, Kip and Debbie Sudduth of Phoenix, Arizona and Bryan and Kay Collier of Denver, Colorado and many close cousins and extended family, friends and colleagues in Arizona and North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Children's Miracle Network, (Phoenix Children's Hospital, 1919 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85016), or (Levine Children's Hospital, 1000 Blythe Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203; or to the American Cancer Society, 2929 East Thomas Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85016, or 6000 Fairview Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28210. Online condolences may be made to the family at Making Everlasting Memories. Arrangements were in the care of McEwen Funeral Service, Mint Hill Chapel, 7428 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28227. Published in The Arizona Republic from 07/20/2007 through 07/22/2007.
MICHAEL "Mike" DONAHOU Born: 07-21-1961 Died: 03-20-1999 Mike resided in Arizona.
ROBERT "Bob" DUNAHEE Born: 06-12-1961 Died: 02-1980 Bob resided in Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona.
DAVID M. FLEISCHER Born: 08-18-1961 Died: 10-03-1996 David resided in Arizona.
MICHAEL "Mike" ALLEN FREDRICK Born: 05-10-1961, in Duluth, Minnesota Died: 06-16-2006, at 45 years of age, of malignant Melanoma, in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. Mike was a graduate of Grand Canyon University, 1990 and a dedicated member of the Walgreens Drug Store team for the past 25 years. He is survived by his Mother Barbara Ridlen (Tex), Father William Fredrick (Glenna), brother Mark Fredrick, MHS; 1980 (Joyce), sister Michelle Fredrick, MHS; 1982, grandmother Marjorie Williams, extended family members and his valued coworkers. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, 06/21/2006, at Greer-Wilson Funeral Home, 5921 West Thomas Road, Phoenix, Arizona. Officiating was Gordon Christopher. Arrangements entrusted to Greer-Wilson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Mike's memory to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85014. Published in The Arizona Republic on 06/20-21/2006
MITCHELL "Mitch" L. GABBERT Born: 09-21-1961 Died: 03-19-1982 Mitch's sister is: Sheri Gabbert, MHS; 1977. Mitch last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona USA 85015.
DEAN A. HEARNE Died: 02-19-2005 Dean A. Hearne, age 43, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away February 19, 2005. Services private. Arrangements entrusted to Rude Family Northwest Mortuary. Published in The Arizona Republic on: 02/24/2005.
DAVID "Davey" P. JONES Born 03-19-1960 Died 04-20-2002 Davey participated in Madrigals during his Junior class yr. He resided in Phoenix, AZ
ANDREW "Andy" P. KERSTIENS Born: 11-30-1960 Died: 07-20-1993
GUY R. LEIGHTY Born: 08-18-1961 Died: 02-06-1994, at 32 years of age, in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona. Guy was an electrician and co-owner of Leighty & Son Electrical. Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Leighty; daughter, Cassandra Leighty; sons, Daniel and Nicholas Leighty; his parents, Delores and Bill Carter, and Charlotte and James; brothers, Gil Leighty-Reed, MHS; 1981 and Gene Leighty-Lewis, MHS; 1983. Services were Wednesday, 02/09/1994, at Sunland Mortuary, Lakeside Chapel, 15826 Del Webb Boulevard, Sun City, Arizona. Published in the Arizona Republic on 02/09/1994.
CLARK SIERRA Born: 08-29-1961 Died: 02-1979 Clark resided in Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona.
BOBBY SMITH Born 05-08-1961 Died 05-1984
NILES A. VICK Born: 07-15-1961 Died: 08-02-1998, at 37 years of age, in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona Niles took his own life on 08/02/1998. Cari (Smith) Vick, MHS; 1979 was Niles wife. They married 12/1979. Niles also left behind his son Christopher Vick (24), and daughter Jaime Vick (23). Niles last worked at Brown and Brown Chevrolet in Mesa, Arizona, as a security guard. Obituary published in the Arizona Republic, Section B, page 5, on 08/27/1998, and in the Mesa Tribune, Section A, page 12, on 08/27/1998. Niles last resided in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona.
LONA "FELICA" WHITEHEAD Born: 03-28-1961, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Died: 02-25-2005, in Phoenix, Arizona, from a heart attack. L. Felica Whitehead, 43, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away February 25, 2005. She was born March 28, 1961, in Tuscaloosa, AL. She was employed as a customer service rep at American Express for 11 years. Felicia was also a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism & volunteered for the American Red Cross. She was preceded in death by her brother Tyrone. Survivors include her daughter Abagael of Phoenix, & sister Regenia also of Phoenix. Visitation was Wednesday, March 2, 2005, with services immediately following at Lundberg White Rose Chapel, 5310 W. Northern Ave., Glendale, AZ. Contributions may be made to American Red Cross. Published in The Arizona Republic on: 03/01/2005. Felica was a member of Thespians during her junior & senior year; & the Pep Club during her senior year.

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