Linda is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Cantrell (Charles); two brothers, James (Ruby), and Ray (Jackie).

 There will be an open house celebrating Lindas’ life February 23, 2012 at Ray’s home from 3:00 to 6:00 pm.

Mr. McCoy began playing golf at the age of 44 and was completely captivated by the game.  He was an avid golfer for the remainder of his life and won multiple medals for golf at the Senior Olympics.  Mr. McCoy went on to sponsor an annual charity golf tournament in Goodyear, Arizona, that honored local community leaders, with the proceeds going to the Boys and Girls Club of Avondale, Arizona.

In addition to his love of golf, Mr. McCoy was socially conscious and

fascinated with politics and history.  He was an active participant in many organizations including the Knights of Columbus and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.  Throughout his life, Mr. McCoy was very proud to be an American.  He lived each day to the fullest and was a great friend to everyone he met.  He often referred to himself as “Shanty Irish” and, as a true Irishman, had an endless supply of blarney.

Mr. McCoy is survived by daughters Analee Emery, Mary Helen Kelley, and Jean McCoy Colasanti, and sons James L. McCoy, Jr., John McCoy, and Jeff McCoy; son Joseph McCoy is deceased.  He also has 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  Funeral services for Mr. McCoy were held February 16^th at his parish, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, and donations in his name can be made to the Avondale Boys and Girls Clubs of America, 301 East Western Avenue, Avondale, Arizona, 623-932-1154.

Max served his country in the United States Army.  He moved to Arizona 41/2 years ago from California with his family.  Once here he became a member of Chapter R of the Gold Wing Road Rider’s Association .  He loved motorcycles and his family.

Max is survived by his daughter Marilyn Maxwell (John Privitt), his sister Marilyn Ficenc, and two grandsons Julian and Ian Privitt.  Private services will be held.

Visitation for Jean is Thursday, February 16 from 6 to 8pm with a rosary at 7pm.  Mass for Jean is Friday morning, February 17 at 10am at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 10045 W. Thomas Rd., Avondale, AZ with burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale.

Mr. Davis is survived by his daughter Stacey Davis; sons Gary, Gerald, and Tyron Davis; his sister Lucille Mitchell; and grandchildren Jernell Lee, Adrian Coats, Kelsey and Jordan Davis, D’vron Davis, and Cquan Clark.

Maria Joaquina is survived by her husband Jorge Carrillo; her daughters Mayra, Mariel and Ileana Carrillo, her father Jose Maciel; her sisters Mari, Sol, and Cuqui; her brothers Facundo, Pepe, and Merce; and 3 grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Maria del Refugio Bailon.

Visitation for Maria Joaquina will take place Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 10:00am at Thompson’s Valley West Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd., Goodyear, AZ 85338.  Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Avondale, AZ.

Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the youngest daughter of Joseph and Rosalia Wasuleski, Virginia was a loving wife, avid tennis player, and mother to her bulldogs Bella and Bobo.

Her charisma, talent, and “people skills” destined Virginia to work in Public Relations.  Her early schooling at Notre Dame High School in Salinas, California and her degree in Communications from San Jose State University prepared her with the education necessary to pursue her passion.  She served as the Arizona Department of Corrections Internal Communications Coordinator for 14 years where she made many friends and memorable accomplishments.  As part of her work, Virginia saw first-hand how giving back could truly make a difference and enjoyed using her creative skills to help the efforts of organizations such as the State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC), the Arizona Law Enforcement Torch Run, and the 100 Club of Arizona.

Virginia lived each day with passion and full of love for every person whose life she touched. Those who knew her recognized that her smile, laughter, and enthusiasm for life were contagious.

She is survived by her husband, Stan; her beloved bulldog daughter Bella; her sister Maria; her brothers- and sisters-in-law; her nieces and nephews in California and Washington; and her life-long friends from her school, work, and beyond.

The joy, laughter, and love she brought to our lives will be missed, but her memory will remind us all to cherish every day as a gift.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00am on February 8, 2012 at St. Francis Xavier in Phoenix, Arizona. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in Virginia’s honor to the ALS Association.

born March 5, 1947 in Detroit, MI died January, 29, 2012 after a 2 year battle with cancer.  Diane graduated from St. Joseph’s Nursing School in Flint, MI in 1968 after which she spent 2 years in the US Army including 1 year as an Army nurse in Vietnam.  She received her B.S. degree from NAU in Education and a Masters degree from Ottawa University in Human Resources.  She worked 28 years at Maryvale Hospital in Phoenix, AZ as a nurse, educator and finally Director of Education.  Since 1991 she has proudly been Director of Education at Arrowhead Hospital in Glendale, AZ.  She was a member of Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

 She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Michael; father, Thomas McLaren; brothers, Terry (Patricia) McLaren, Donald (Dorothy) McLaren, Tim (Becky) Murphy, Thomas (Tami) McLaren, James (Kim) McLaren and sisters Susan (Al) Burian and Kathy Murphy.  She was also a fantastic aunt to over 65 nieces , nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews including Phoenix niece Natalee Goff Jaquays and grand niece Riley.  She loved them all greatly.  Diane was an excellent craftsperson and crocheted many afghans and made custom bridal veils for 6 nieces.

 A visitation will take place Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 5pm to 8pm at Thompson’s Valley West Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd. in Goodyear.  Mass will take place on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 10am at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 13720 W. Thomas Rd. in Avondale with graveside services to follow at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona.

 Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85014.

Steve is survived by his wife, Xiu Cui Glenz; step-son, Kevin; mother, Mary Glenz; brother, Art Glenz, and 2 nieces Susan and Melissa Glenz.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of the Valley.