Obituaries
Elliana "Ellie" May Leykam
Nov 18, 2024
Elliana “Ellie” May Leykam, 2-month-old daughter of Jonah and Elizabeth Leykam of Phoenix, AZ, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024. The Private Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. and visitation starting at 9:30 a.m. Monday, November 25, at Whitney and Murphy Funeral Home Chapel located at 4800 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018.
Ellie arrived two months earlier than her...
Patricia V. Seabert
Nov 15, 2024
Patricia V. Seabert, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend to many, died on November 15, 2024 at the age of 90 years old.
Known affectionately as Pat, Patti, GiGi, Mom, and Grandma, she was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, as part of one of the state’s, pioneer first families, who arrived before Arizona achieved statehood.
In her youth...
James King Woodford
Nov 12, 2024
James “Jim” Woodford, 69, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on November 12th, 2024 with his wife by his side. Born in Phoenix, he was the youngest of four sons born to Claire “Bud” Woodford and Grace “Lucille” Woodford. Jim was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and loyal friend.
Jim enjoyed nature and spending time in the great outdoors and passed...
John H. "Jack" Nock II
Nov 11, 2024
John H. “Jack” Nock, a journalist, healthcare executive, and beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died on November 11, 2024 at the age of 82 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Jack was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he developed a love for storytelling and language. He arrived in Arizona on April 9, 1961, while serving in the Air Force and soon became...
Brian Keith Kohrs
Nov 10, 2024
Brian Keith Kohrs, born on November 8,1964, in Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024, at the age of 60. Brian’s life was a tapestry of joy, adventure, and deep connections with those he loved. He is survived by his devoted parents, Leland and Marie, his sister Kathleen (David), and his brothers Bob (Linda), Roger (Ellen), Tom (Annette),...
Robert David Martin, III
Nov 9, 2024
Robert David Martin III, PhD.
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Rob Martin. Rob was a loving and caring Father, Son, Brother, and Uncle, and will be missed by all, including his many friends.
Rob was born in Elmhurst, Illinois and proudly shared his birthday with his Mother. Shortly after, the family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona...
Kenneth Marvin Westby
Nov 8, 2024
Kenneth (Ken) Marvin Westby was born on Saturday, May 11, 1935 at Rose Valley General Hospital in Rose Valley, Saskatchewan. His parents were Melvin and Signe (Madsberg) Westby. Melvin was from Minnesota, and Signe, who had been scheduled to ride on the Titanic, was from Norway. Ken had an older sister Edith (Westby) Landry, an older brother Wilber (Wib), and...
Dolores "Lola" Lucero Garcia
Nov 7, 2024
Dolores "Lola" Lucero Garcia is survived by her husband Martin H. Garcia, daughters Belia Bernal , Gloria Perez, husband Benny Perez , Irene Valenzuela & son Alex and wife Darlene Bernal; 13 grandkids , 34 great grandkids and 6 great great grandkids.
The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me...
Damone Eric Dellano
Nov 5, 2024
Damone Eric Dellano 51, born in Los Angeles, California to Robert Anthony Dellano and Patricia Ann Jones.
Damone was preceded in death by his brother Anthony Brewster. He is survived by his partner Nellie Cervantes, daughter Deandra Dellano, son Damone Eric Dellano, Jr., son Hassan Maxwell Dellano and son Ayande Amir Phoenix Dellano, and mother of his boys Brandy Hawood and...
Geraldine "Gerri" Ann McCabe
Nov 5, 2024
Geraldine Ann McCabe, affectionately known as “Gerri” to all who cherished her, departed this earthly realm on November 5, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona, leaving behind a legacy imbued with love, laughter, and an unwavering spirit. Born on September 30, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, Gerri became a luminous presence in the lives of her family and friends, a guiding light reflecting...
Mary Alice Hegarty
Nov 4, 2024
PHOENIX -- Mary Alice Hegarty nee Hayden, loving and cherished wife and mother, died peacefully early Monday morning in a dementia-care facility in Phoenix of complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Age 84. Wife of 56 years to her adoring husband, Paul W. Hegarty. Mother of five ludicrously energetic but obedient sons. Born in Evansville, Indiana; second of nine children: five sisters,...
James Ricardo Valdez
Nov 3, 2024
James Ricardo Valdez James Ricardo Valdez, of Avondale, AZ, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024 at the age of 52 after a year long bout with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends. James was born in Shirley, New York on January 28, 1972 and was raised by his parents, James Ervin Valdez and Eartha Lee Valdez. James’...
Jean Ann Prenovost
Oct 30, 2024
Jean Ann Prenovost, 88, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. Jean Ann was born August, 3, 1936 in Chicago, IL to James Senese and Margaret Senese (McGrath.) She graduated from Xavier High School in Phoenix, Arizona in 1954. She married her high school sweetheart, Donald L Prenovost on January 26, 1957; they...
Mary Jo Sellers
Oct 29, 2024
Mary Jo Sellers (Carr) passed away October 29, 2024. She was born August 16, 1939 in Phoenix, Arizona to Rose and Dave Carr. She is predeceased by her sister Peggy O'Neill. She is survived by her brother David (Helen) Carr, sister Colleen (Richard) Frankenfield, daughter Mary Beth Gervasio, grandson Jacob Sweat, great grandson Hudson Sweat, daughter Terri (Greg) Schouten, granddaughter...
Gregory J. Lopez
Oct 28, 2024
Gregory J. Lopez, cherished dad, grandpa, son, brother, and friend, passed away on October 28, 2024, at the age of 64. Born to George and Margaret Lopez on September 1, 1960, in Phoenix, Arizona.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, George Lopez. Greg is survived by his siblings—sister Anna Marie Villa and brothers Gabriel, Gilbert, and...
Mary Colleen Lum Lung
Oct 25, 2024
Mary Colleen Lum Lung of Phoenix AZ died on October 25, 2024. She was the loving wife of Paul Lum Lung for 58 years and the mother of Michael, Christine, Kevin and Lisa, and the Nana of 10 grandchildren. She was born in Aurora, IL on October 10,1944 to James and Edna Rogan and was the sister of Collette and...
Janet Rose
Oct 25, 2024
Janet Rose, 83 of Phoenix, AZ passed away October 25th, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. Janet was born November 9th, 1940 in Sioux City, Iowa to Hattie and Roy Westman. She graduated from Central High School in 1958 and worked at the Woodbury County Courthouse in Sioux City before moving to California where she married Steven Rose in...
Phillip R. Cookman
Oct 24, 2024
Phillip Ray Cookman (77) passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2024 at his home in Glendale, AZ. Phillip was born in Indiana on October 8, 1947 to parents Wayne and Ruby (Maddox) Cookman.
The family moved to Arizona in 1951 when Phillip was 3 years old. He was a 1965 graduate of Glendale High School and attended Glendale Community College. Some...
Robert E. White, Jr.
Oct 23, 2024
Robert E. White, Jr. born in Beaumont, Texas, on June 17, 1939, Bob White brought warmth and joy to all who knew him. On October 23, 2024, he peacefully concluded a life of love and service.
Bob attended St. Louis University on a tennis scholarship, where he also completed medical school. Moving to Phoenix in 1970 with his beloved wife of...
James C. Creek
Oct 22, 2024
James C. Creek passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 22, 2024 after sustaining injuries in a fall.
He was born in Eureka, KS on January 10, 1938 to Harold and Katherine Creek. He attended Sunnyside Elementary in Wichita, KS until 1950, then Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, MO until graduation in 1956. This time was referred to as his...
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