Elaine Robbins, 87,  of Scottsdale died March 5 after a valiant two-year battle with cancer.  A native of Chicago, she and her husband, Sam, who survives her moved to the Valley in 1991.  A Life Master, Elaine was a much adored player who frequented Doty Bridge Club,  “She loved bridge players and she loved the game,” said Sam.   In addition to her husband, she is also survived by two sons, a daughter and two grandchildren. 

Lucille Protz, 66, a well-liked Phoenix player, died Jan. 10 after a long illness.   A Life Master, Lucy played in several east side clubs and had many friends.  A native of Buffalo, N.Y., she received a degree in chemistry from the University of Buffalo and worked for many years at Dow Chemical in Midland, Mich. and Freeport, Tex. A widow, she moved to the Valley in 1980.  She is survived by a sister.