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June Helena Anderson

June Helena Anderson

Feb 6, 2025

 June Anderson, born Helena June Ridgeway, 94, of Phoenix, Arizona, transitioned to heaven on February 6, 2025. Born to loving parents Tom and Mabel Ridgeway, June lived a beautiful childhood with her sister Jean and her two brothers, Charles and Tommy. At age 15, June's life would forever be changed when she asked a handsome Navy man, who was on...

Maria Bañuelos

Maria Bañuelos

Feb 5, 2025

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend

Maria Bañuelos, a woman of strong faith, and endless generosity, peacefully joined our Lord surrounded by her cherished family on February 5, 2025. She leaves behind an imprint that will forever live in the hearts of those who knew her. 

Born to Alfredo Cerros and Maria del Refugio Alvarado, Maria was raised in Ciudad Juárez,...

Kenneth Francis Trzeciak

Kenneth Francis Trzeciak

Feb 4, 2025

Kenneth Francis Trzeciak, fondly known as Ken, 84 years old of Phoenix, Arizona, passed peacefully in his sleep on February 4, 2025, after a long, hard-fought battle with several debilitating illnesses. Ken was a Valentine's Day baby, born on February 14, 1940, in Avonmore, Pennsylvania. 

After moving to Phoenix in 1958, he courageously joined the United States Army and served honorably,...

Renate Marianne Elias

Renate Marianne Elias

Feb 4, 2025

Renate Elias, 88, was born in Germany on January 6, 1937. After a long battle with dementia, she passed away peacefully on February 4th at 1:04 p.m. She is now in the hands of God and joyfully reunited with her husband George, parents, and countless other beloved family members and friends.

Known for her outgoing personality and passion for life, she...

Raymond Antonio Verdusco

Raymond Antonio Verdusco

Feb 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Raymond Verdusco

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Raymond Verdusco, a devoted father, grandfather, and proud Marine, who left us on Monday, February 3rd, 2025. He was a man of strength, integrity, and unwavering dedication to both his family and his country.

A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Raymond embodied the...

Beverly Francis Woodford

Beverly Francis Woodford

Feb 3, 2025

Beverly Francis Woodford from Mesa, AZ hometown Phoenix, AZ leaves behind her loving family, her estranged husband, two sons, one daughter in-law, six grandchildren, three nephews and two sisters.

She will be missed and she will forever live in our hearts.

Joanna A. Barbieri

Joanna A. Barbieri

Jan 30, 2025

Joanna passed away peacefully at home on January 30, 2025. She was born in Highland Park, MI, and came to Arizona when she was four and a half. Her parents were John and Olga Barbieri. Joanna was predeceased by her parents and brother, David. She is survived by her sister, Joyce, and her daughter, Alicia.

Joanna attended Gerard High School from...

Robert Napierkowski

Robert Napierkowski

Jan 30, 2025

Robert Napierkowski 87 years old passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family in Phoenix Arizona on January 30, 2025 at 10:15 am. Born May 30, 1937 in Allegheny County Pennsylvania. Moved to Arizona in 1972. Robert belonged to the Carpenters Union and was a cabinet maker up until he had to take an early retirement. Robert‘s favorite pastime...

Gloria "Goya" Jean Nichols

Gloria "Goya" Jean Nichols

Jan 29, 2025

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Gloria Jean Nichols, Née Gómez, on January 29th, 2025. She was a source of love and light to all who knew her. Born in Phoenix at St Joseph’s Hospital on April 21, 1950, the fifth of six children to Antonio and Sophia Gómez, she was given the name Gloria...

Guadalupe Urias

Guadalupe Urias

Jan 27, 2025

Guadalupe G. Urias born December 12, 1927 in Calexico, CA, passed away January 27, 2025 in Phoenix, AZ. Born to Juan Munoz Gonzalez and Maria Navarro Gonzalez. She was 1 of 9 (Celia, Johnny, Arnold, Lydia, Barney, Gil, Louie, Dora) siblings.

She is survived by her husband Gabe Urias of nearly 65 years, son Gabe Urias (Kathy), grandson Gabe Urias (Lauryn)...

Angelita "Angie" G. Apodaca

Angelita "Angie" G. Apodaca

Jan 26, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Angelita “Angie” G. Apodaca, who entered eternal rest on January 26, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Born on September 20, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, Angie lived a life rooted in love, faith, and service. A devout Catholic, she found strength in her relationship with God, guiding her family with unwavering devotion...

William Jerome Hinski

William Jerome Hinski

Jan 25, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of William Jerome Hinski, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who departed this world peacefully on January 25, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on September 15, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan, he lived a life full of love, service, and unwavering optimism.

William is survived by his loving wife of...

Edward B. Vallone II

Edward B. Vallone II

Jan 24, 2025

Edward B. Vallone II “Ted”

Paradise Valley – Ted Vallone passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 24, 2025 at the age of 85. Born on November 23, 1939 in Harrisburg, PA to Edward B Vallone and Helen Congrove. Ted grew up in Buffalo, NY. Graduating high school from Nichols Prep.

After attending two years at Trinity College in Connecticut, Ted...

Michelle Lea Mehalovich

Michelle Lea Mehalovich

Jan 23, 2025

Michelle Mehalovich, 55, passed away peacefully after a year long battle to cancer, leaving behind a legacy of love, joy, and boundless positivity. Born to Karma McCauley-Stocker, Michelle’s life was a testament to her unyielding zest for life and her profound impact on everyone she met.

Michelle found her greatest joys in her family and embraced motherhood with unwavering love and...

Frances Switalla

Frances Switalla

Jan 22, 2025

Frances "Frankie" Carolyn Switalla passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 22, 2025, in Chandler, Arizona, at the age of 92.

Frankie was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, where she attended Brown High School and played on the girls' basketball team. Growing up she cherished time with friends and family. Her adventurous spirit led her to become a flight...

Rose Andonyan

Rose Andonyan

Jan 21, 2025

Rose (Yaghmour) Andonyan passed away on January 21, 2025 at age 93. She passed peacefully with her loved ones by her side. Rose was born in Tal Abyad, Syria on December 17, 1931. Born to a family of Armenian Genocide survivors. Daughter of Abdo Yaghmour, son of Ferris and Lucia Yaghmour, and Anna Tashjian, daughter of Garabed and Mariam Tashjian....

Helen P. Wanless

Helen P. Wanless

Jan 20, 2025

Helen Patricia Wanless, 87, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2024. Born on September 5, 1937, in Boston, Massachusetts, Helen was the beloved daughter of Florence Swanson and Charles Chasas.

In 1959, she married the love of her life, Bill Wanless, and together they raised two sons, Robert and Charles. Throughout their marriage, Helen and Bill had the...

Devon Overlock Howe

Devon Overlock Howe

Jan 20, 2025

Devon Overlock Howe “D4”, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on January 20th, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on April 5th, 1961 to Richard and Doris Howe. Devon is survived by his wife, Katherine (Warlow) Howe, his children John, Brett, and Helaina, and his three sisters, Deirdre (Howe) Robertson “D1”, Darcy Howe “D2”, and Daryn...

Nancy Kinney

Nancy Kinney

Jan 19, 2025

Nancy Kinney passed away at the age of 95 on January 19, sans swim fins and walking shoes! By her own account, she really led a charmed life. Born to Wendell Kinney and Sylvia Lewis Kinney in Los Angeles, CA. in 1929, she was a proud Angeleno, graduating from Marlborough School. With multigenerational ties to Arizona dating back to the...

Katrina V. Chavez

Katrina V. Chavez

Jan 18, 2025

With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Katrina V. Chavez, who lost her courageous battle with cancer on January 18, 2025, at the age of 44. A beacon of love, strength, and resilience, Katrina’s life was a testament to unwavering dedication to her family, her community, and her faith.

Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Katrina graduated...

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