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Maryvale Panthers, Phoenix Arizona
In MEMORIAM 1973


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Class of 1973:

JOSEPH "Joe/Jody" ABALOS

Born: 06-21-1955
Died: 04-1979

Jody was a member of the MHS Varsity football team, wearing jersey # 81, during his senior year in 1972-73. Joe's sisters are Debbie Abalos, MHS; 1970, and Terri Abalos, MHS; 1975. Joe last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona 85003.
 

 
 
  SUSAN "Sue" ELAINE (ALLISON) OLLIER

Born: approx. 1955
Died: Sept/Oct, 2004, at 49 years of age, in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona

Sue was married to Gerald "Jerry" Ollier, MHS; 1972. Sue's brother-in-laws were: Robert Chris Ollier, MHS; 1969; Thomas "Tom" Ollier, MHS; 1970 (deceased); and James "Jim/Jimmy" S. Ollier, MHS: 1975 (deceased). She's an aunt of: Jeff Ollier (son of Tom Ollier), MHS; 1991, his wife, Rachel (Ramirez) Ollier, MHS: 1995, and Ryan Ollier (son of Tom Ollier), MHS; 1995. Sue's obituary was published in the Arizona Daily Star, Section B, page 04, on 10/03/2004; and in the Tucson Citizen, Section B, page 02, on 10/05/2004. Sue's passing was thoughtfully shared by Beverly "Bev" (Randolph) Thomas, MHS; 1973.
 
 
 
ROSEMARY ANN (ANNETT) ESPERUM

Born: 06-01-1955, in Minnesota
Died: 01-15-2002, at 46 years of age, from a brain tumor, at her home in Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona.

Rosemary attended Cartwright Elementary and Frank Borman Junior High School. In 1969-70, Rosemary was a member of the Maryvale High School (MHS) freshman class council. Rosemary was a wife of 28 years to Donald "Don" Esperum, MHS; 1971, Mother to her son Brian, and grandmother to Hunter. Rosemary's parents are; Merlin Clifford Annett, Sr. (dob: 09/05/1916 - dod: 12/20/2002, Captain in the U.S. Army, last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona 85051), and Madelyn Annett. Her sister is Marie Madelyn (Annett) Kinsman, MHS; 1969. Her two brothers are; Clifford and Ronald Annett. Rosemary's sister-in-law is Debra Jean Esperum, MHS; 1969. She was a daughter-in-law to Ruth A. Esperum (dob: 04/25/1929 - dod: 01/22/1994, last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona 85031). Visitation was Friday, 01/18/2002, at Lundberg White Rose Chapel, 5310 West Northern Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301. Mass Service was, Saturday, 01/19/2002, at St. James Catholic Church, 19640 North 35th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona. Rosemary last resided in Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona USA 85308. Published in the Arizona Republic, Section B, page 6, on 01/18/2002.
 

TODD GIVEN APEL

Born: 03-08-1955, in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio
Died: 02-21-1970, in a car accident, in Chandler, Maricopa County, Arizona

During Todd's freshman year, 1969-70, at MHS he was a member of the freshman class council and the Astronomy Club. Todd and his sister Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Apel, MHS; 1970, both died in the same car accident. Services for them were on: 02/25/1970. Their sisters are Cynthia "Cindy" Apel, MHS: 1972, and Cheryl Apel, MHS; 1981. Their brother is Tracy Apel, MHS; 1984. Their parents are Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Apel, all of Phoenix, Arizona. Their paternal grandfather is Clarence Apel (dob: 03/22/1906 - dod: 04/1963), and their paternal grandmother is Mrs. Susie A. Apel (dob: 09/09/1909, in Toledo, Ohio - dod: 04/15/2005, in Phoenix, Arizona, interment at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 719 North 27th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona), last residing in Phoenix, Arizona 85032.
 

 
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BRIAN C. BERNATH

Born: 02-03-1955
Died: 01-09-2003
Brian's brother is Eric Bernath, MHS; 1969. Brian last resided in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio USA 43605.
 
   

JODY BYCURA

Jody was a member of MHS Student Council Senators during her freshman year.
 

RAYMOND "Ray" CROTHERS

Born: 08-17-1955
Died: 05-1980
Ray's sister is: Joni Crothers, MHS; 1976. Ray last resided in Lordsburg, Hidalgo, New Mexico, USA 88045.
 

 
   
ROBERT "Bob" CARL ERN, JR.

Born: 05-25-1954
Died: 11-15-2004, at age 50, in Surprise, Maricopa County, Arizona.

Bob's sister is Deborah "Debi" Ern, MHS: 1974. Bob's Father is Robert Carl Ern, Sr. (dob: 11/12/1934 - dod: 06/22/2006, last residing in Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado 80010). Visitation was Thursday, 11/18/2004 at Best Funeral Services, 9380 West Peoria Avenue, Peoria. Graveside services were Friday, 11/19/2004 at Resthaven Park Cemetery, 6290 West Northern Avenue, Glendale, Arizona 85301. Graveside location: Section 17, Block 6, Lot 3, Space 1LL. Contributions to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 East Flower Street, Phoenix, Arizona. Published in The Arizona Republic, Section B, page 10, on 11/17-18/2004. Bob last resided in Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona 85387.
 
 

 

LYNDA FARMER

Lynda's passing was reported/shared at the 1998 combined 25th reunion of the 1973 classes of Maryvale H.S. & Trevor Browne H.S.  That's all the information that we know presently.
  DEBORAH "Debbie" LYNN FISHER

Born: 08-10-1955, in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Died: 05-07-2007, at 51 years of age, in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona

Debbie attended MHS from 1969-70 through 1971-72; and transferred to the newly built Trevor Browne High School (TBHS) for her senior year 1972-73, graduating from TBHS. This was due to the enforced geographical boundary split, made in 1972 by a Phoenix Union High School District (PUHSD) governing board decision, which started at the beginning of the 1972-73 school year, with the opening of TBHS. Deborah Lynn Fisher is survived by her Mother, Mary Fisher, 6 brothers (one brother is Michael "Mike" Fisher, his wife is Renee M. Jobin, TBHS, now living in Pataskala, Ohio), 1 sister, 6 nieces (Mike' and Renee's daughter is, Angel Fisher), 5 great nieces, 1 great nephew. Memorial Service was Friday, 05/11/2007 at Greer-Wilson Funeral Home, 5921 West Thomas Road, Phoenix, Arizona. Published in The Arizona Republic on 05/10/2007. Debbie last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona 85033.
 
 
 
 

GARY W. FULKS

Born: 03-26-1955
Died: 09-01-1987
Gary last resided in Houston, Harris County, Texas USA 77088.
 

 
GARY S. GARRETT

Born: 03-08-1955
Died: 04-08-1999
Gary last resided in Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona USA 85201.
 

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KATHERINE "Kathie" ANN HINTZ

Born: 03-28-1955, in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona
Died: 01-29-2001, at 45 years of age, disabled, in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona

Kathie was born in Phoenix Arizona and was preceded in death by her Father Robert L. Hintz. She is survived by her companion, Alfred Ortiz; daughter Crystal Maness; parents Dottie and Clint Massey, sister Karen Sue (Hintz) Pillars, MHS; 1971, brothers Michael "Mike" Lee Hintz, MHS; 1968, Mitch Hintz, TBHS; 1976, and Steve Hintz, 3 grandchildren, 5 nieces and 8 nephews. Kathie was loved and will be missed by all. Kathie last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona 85017. Services were Monday, 02/05/2001, at Hope American Baptist Church, 4842 North 51st Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85031. Published in the Arizona Republic on 02/03/2001.
 

LINDA GAYE (HOWART) HAMES

Born: 07-21-1955
Died: 11-08-1975, at 20 years of age, in Mayer, Yavapai County, Arizona

Linda's passing was reported/shared at the 1998 combined 25th reunion of the 1973 classes of Maryvale High School (MHS) and Trevor Browne High School (TBHS). Linda's husband is Frank Hames, MHS; 1970. Her brother-in-law is Jon Mike Hames, MHS; 1968. Linda was predeceased by her brother, Gary "Lee" Howart, MHS; 1972. Entombment on 11/13/1975, at Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 719 North 27th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona; crypt # G-3, Court of Memories in the Memory Lawn Chapel Mausoleum, SGL., Founders Building. Their parents are; Father, Melvin D. Howart (07/31/1925 - 01/1987), and Mother, Eileen F. Howart (09/02/1921 - 01/1992), entombment's are all beside one another.
 

 
 
   
JOHN "Johnny" JOE HOPP

Born: 09-05-1955
Died: 09-27-2003, at 48 years of age, of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona
Visitation was Tuesday, 09/30/2003, at Regency Mortuary, 9850 West Thunderbird Road, Sun City, Arizona 85351. Interment was private. Contributions may be made to a charity of donor's choice. Arrangements entrusted to Regency Mortuary. Published in the Arizona Republic, section B, page 6, on 09/30/2003.
 

   
JOHN EMERY HURST

Born: 09-05-1955, in Ohio.
Died: 06-20-1992
John last resided in Oceanside, San Diego County, California USA 92056.
 
   
SUSAN L. (JACKSON) CAJTHAML

Born: 05-25-1955, in Omaha, Nebraska
Died: 01-08-2004, at 48 years of age, of Avondale, Maricopa County, Arizona

Susan Cajthaml, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on 01/08/2004. Survived by her husband, Larry Gene Cajthaml, MHS;1966; son, Larry; daughter, Tracee; grandchildren, Caleb and David; parents, Ray and Grace Jackson; 3 brothers, Raymond (wife, J'Nil) Jackson, MHS; 1972, John (wife, Mary) Jackson, MHS; 1975, and Mark F. Jackson, MHS; 1975 (deceased 06/08/2007)~(wife, Ann) of Chugwater, Wyoming; 2 sisters Cindy (Jackson) Vermeer, and Kristin (Jackson) Hart, MHS; 1980 (husband, Steve) and many nieces and nephews. Susan's brother and sister-in-laws are; James Allen Cajthaml, MHS; 1967, Marilyn A. Cajthaml, MHS: 1969, Richard Cajthaml, MHS; 1971, and Evelyn Cajthaml, MHS; 1972. Susan's Father-in-law, Alfred Cajthaml (07/11/1926 - 07/14/1992), preceded her in death, last residing in Mayer, Yavapai County, Arizona 86333. Visitation and services for Susan were on Tuesday, 01/13/2004 at the Serenity Chapel, Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, 719 North 27th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona; entombment location is in Serenity Hope J, crypt # 306. Published in The Arizona Republic, Section B, page 6, on 01/11/2004, and Section B, page 4, on 01/12/2004. Susan last resided in Avondale, Maricopa County, Arizona 85323.
 

 

 

 

 
   

JANE E. KILMER

Died: 11-30-1995

Jane's siblings are: David Michael Kilmer, MHS; 1969, Kathy Kilmer, MHS; 1971, & Tammy Kilmer, MHS; 1979. Jane last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona USA 85040.
 

 TERRY LEE KINNAMAN

Born: 02-03-1955
Died: 06-19-1999, at 44 years of age, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.

Terry's siblings are: Carol Kinnaman, MHS: 1976, Angela (Kinnaman) Mies, MHS; 1986, and Robert (wife; Ashla) Kinnaman, MHS: 1988. Terry's Father is Richard Kinnaman (Vietnam Veteran, deceased 09/02/2007). Terry's Mother is Judy Kinnaman. Published in the Arizona Republic, Section E, page 14, on 06/26/1999; and in Section B, page 6, on 06/30/1999.
 
LARS E. KNUDSEN

Born: 12-12-1954
Died: 02-15-1994

During Lars sophomore year, he was a member of the MHS-JV football team. His siblings are: Thomas Knudsen, MHS; 1973, Corinne Knudsen, MHS; 1973, and Niels Knudsen, MHS; 1976. Lars last resided in Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona USA 85306.
 
   
DAVID "Dave" WILLIAM LeMAY

Born: 08-14-1954
Died: 08-01-2005, at age 51, of Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona,
Dave's wife is Sharon LeMay. His sisters are: Cheryl LeMay, MHS; 1972, and Patricia LeMay, MHS: 1978. Dave's brother is Jon LeMay, MHS; 1988. Visitation and service were held 08/04/2005 at Samaritan Funeral Home, 1505 E. McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85006-2940. Published in The Arizona Republic on 08/04/2005.
 

   

STEVEN "Steve" JOSEPH MACK

Born: 01-07-1955 in New York
Died: 06-23-1992 in Orange County, California.
Steve participated on the MHS JV Wrestling team during his freshman 1969-70 & sophomore 1970-71 years.
 

 
 
RICKY "Rick" Wayne McDONALD

Born 07-05-1955, in Phoenix, Arizona
Died 10-27-1973, in an auto accident, in Phoenix, Arizona.

JEFFREY "Jeff" McPHERSON

Jeff's passing was reported/shared at the 1998 combined 25th reunion, of the 1973 classes of Maryvale H.S. & Trevor Browne H.S. Jeff's siblings are: Melissa McPherson, MHS; 1973, Mike McPherson, MHS; 1974, & Brenda McPherson, MHS; 1976.

 

 
 

JAMES "Jim" ROBERT NOWLIN

Born: 01-21-1955
Died: 09-08-1998, at 43 years of age, in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona

Obituary published in the Arizona Republic, Section B, page 04, on 09/12/1998.
 

 
TERRY PAGE

Born: 09-25-1955
Died: 06-1977, in a motorcycle accident.
 

JERRY G. PATTERSON

Born: 05-25-1954
Died: 09-14-2003, at 49 years of age, of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona

Private service. Wyman Cremation and Burial Chapel (9380 West Peoria Avenue, Peoria, Arizona. # 623-486-1955) handled arrangements. Published in the Arizona Republic on 09/17/2003. Jerry last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona 85037.
 

 

ROBERT "Robbie/Rob" DALE PEIFER

Born: 08-08-1955
Died: 06-18-2001
He was a son & a brother. Robbie resided in Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona.
 

MICHELLE B. (REES) KIEFHABER

Born: 10-17-1955
Died: 09-02-2001
Michelle's best friend was Michelle (Stailey) Casey, MHS; 1973. Michelle last resided in Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona USA 85308.
 

 MICHAEL "Mike" REED RICHARDSON

Born: 11-12-1955
Died: 08-12-1979, at age 23, from leukemia, at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, in Memphis, Hamilton County, Tennessee USA.
Michael Reed Richardson was unfortunately taken much too soon from the people who loved him. He was diagnosed with leukemia shortly after he graduated from high school in 1973; from what is now known as the “Maryvale Cancer Cluster.” He divided his time between Phoenix, Arizona and Memphis, Tennessee; where he received several medical treatments at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. (Internationally recognized for its treatment of catastrophic diseases in children; focus in the care of pediatric leukemia's and solid tumors. It's the only pediatric research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay.) Mike fought a most courageous battle for 5 years, trying several different regimens, and suffered setbacks after 2 remissions. He succumbed to the disease on August 12, 1979, at the age of 23, in an iron lung, at St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Mike was known for his cunning sense of humor, honesty, loving spirit, and determination to fight on. Mike had beautiful long blonde hair. He was a friend to everyone who knew him. He is greatly missed by his family and close friends. Mike was preceded in death by his older brother Randy Richardson, MHS; 1970 (deceased 04/11/1971), whom he rests with at St. Francis Cemetery, 2033 N. 48th Street, Phoenix, Arizona. Funeral services and interment were on 08/16/1979. He was survived by his Father, Bill Richardson (now deceased); and his Mother, Maxine (Richardson) Marchal; his best friend, Hal Glotfelter, MHS; 1973; his step-siblings; Lisa (Marchal) Bolinger, Laura (Marchal) Permenter, and Stephen Marchal; and the countless people he touched in his short stay on this earth. His courage in the face of an unbeatable disease was an inspiration to us all! Lovingly submitted by Laura (Marchal) Permenter and Maxine Marchal.

 

   
 
 
 
MIKE ROBBINS
 

JOHN "Steve" STEVEN RUCKER,

Born: 06-17-1955 in Danville, Illinois.
Died:12-29-2001, from diabetes at his home in Prescott Valley, AZ. His family moved to Phx., AZ. in 1956. Steve was a painting contractor, guitarist, vocalist, artist, avid outdoorsman, & follower of Jesus Christ. He was a son to Jack & Shirley Rucker, father to Kerra & Amee, grandfather to Cody & Andria, brother to Cindy (Paul), Brad (Gail), & Carolyn (Terry), & friend to many. He was an uncle to 9 beloved nieces & nephews. His life touched all who knew him & he will be greatly missed. Family requests donations, in his memory, to be made to the American Diabetes Association .
 

 
 
GUADALUPE "Lupe" SANCHEZ

Born: approx. 1955
Died: 04/05-1988, at 33 years of age, in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona

Lupe's obituary was published in the Arizona Republic, Section B, page 03, on 05/05/1988; and in the Phoenix Gazette, Section F, page 14, on 05/05/1988.
 
 
DENNIS WALTER SCHREER

Born: 02-16-1954
Died: 09-22-1996
Dennis resided in Seattle, King County, Washington.
 

THOMAS SCHUBERT

Born 12-16-1954
Died 12-1981
 

DAVID K. SHEEKS

Born: 03-01-1955
Died: 01-30-1997
David resided in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.
 

FARON R. SKELTON

Born: 09-14-1955
Died: 11-15-1995
Faron resided in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming.
 

HELEN A. SLAGTER

Born: 02-20-1955
Died: 11-10-1996 in Sacramento, California.
 

DUANE E. SMITH

Born: 01-18-1955
Died: 12-15-1999
 

 
J.C."Gus" SMITH

Born: 05-07-1955
Died: 09-10-1999, unexpectedly from a heart attack.
Gus was a loving husband (almost 25 years of marriage), to Susie Smith, a great father to our two daughters, and a proud grandfather.
 
 

DUANE L. STALKER

Born: 02-19-1955
Died: 05-21-2001
 

 
JAY E. STOCKING

Born: 08-14-1955
Died: 06-27-2001
Jay resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
 
 

RICHARD SWORD

TERESA "Teri" A. (WATSON) CUNDIFF

Born: 05-06-1955
Died: 10-05-2001, from an auto accident.
She was a wife to John, and a mother of two boys. She was living in Hillsboro, Oregon. Interment in the Rose Garden at Crescent Grove Cemetery in Tigard, Oregon.
 

NANCY WHITE

Born: 01-27-1955
Died: 02-1976
 

 
FRANK J. WIEMAN

Born: 11-20-1955
Died: 11-23-1975
Frank resided in Virginia.
 
 
   
FRED WILLIAMS

Born: 10-27-1955
Died: 04-23-2001
Fred came to Arizona from Ohio. He resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
 
MARGARET "Maggie/Margie" (WINSOR) BROUTY

Born: 05-19-1955, Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona.
Died: 06-15-2006, from complications after recent surgery, Phoenix, Arizona.Margaret Brouty, the wife of Byron Eugene Brouty and the youngest daughter of Thurston and Opal Winsor passed away on Thursday, 06/15/2006 due to complications after recent surgery. She is survived by husband Byron and stepdaughter, Laurie Wilson, and granddaughter, Jackie Wilson and grandsons, Matthew Randolph, Nicholas Wilson, Christopher Wilson, all of Belvedere, Illinois; Father and Mother, Thrust and Opal Windsor of Phoenix, Arizona; sister, Carol Ann (Windsor) Mortensen, MHS; 1966, of Mesa, Arizona; Jeanette (Winsor) Healey, MHS; 1967, of Litchfield Park, Arizona; Gayla (Winsor) Shephard, MHS; 1970, of Phoenix, Arizona; and brother, Joseph "Joe" Winsor, MHS; 1972, of Dewey, Arizona; as well as a host of nieces and nephews and many friends who she considered "family". She lived her entire life in Phoenix, Arizona and worked for many years at Motorola. Prior to MHS, Margaret attended Glen L. Downs elementary and Frank Borman Junior High. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and remained true to her faith to the last. She will always be remembered for her happy disposition, love of laughter, compassion, love of animals and service to her family. She had many friends throughout the valley and will be greatly missed. A memorial service in honor of Margaret was held on Saturday, 06/24/2006 at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4601 West Encanto, Phoenix, Arizona. Published in The Arizona Republic on 06/18/2006.
 
   

EARL WOOD

Born: 01-07-1955
Died: 02-1976
 

TEDDY "Ted" J. YOESTING, JR.

Born: 05-16-1955, in Camp LeJune, North Carolina.
Died: 12-03-2004, at 49yrs. of age, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Survivors include his daughters; Barbara L. Yoesting, Christina Dunn, two grandchildren; Kaitlynn Dunn, Kevin Schultz, sister; Barbara "Darlene" (Yoesting) Pritchett, MHS; 1971, of Dalton, GA, his parents; Teddy "Yogi" J. Yoesting, Sr. & Barbara Lee Yoesting, & his self adopted brother & best friend Ernie Slater. Teddy was preceded in death by his brother Jerry L. Yoesting, MHS; 1976 (deceased: 04/10/2002). Memorial services were held Saturday, 12/11/2004 at A. L. Moore Grimshaw Bethany Chapel, 710 West Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, Arizona. Published in The Arizona Republic on 12/08/2004. Teddy last resided in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona USA.
 
   
JAQUE ZAK
 

Died: 1973 drowned at Rocky Point
 

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