Obituaries
Dick Van Arsdale
Dec 16, 2024
Dick Van Arsdale, beloved figure in the world of basketball, cherished member of the Phoenix Suns and devoted friend to many, passed away on December 16, 2024, at the age of 81. Van Arsdale was a key figure in the evolution of professional basketball in the Valley of the Sun, known for his tenacious playing style and leadership on the...
Paul Mullins
Dec 15, 2024
Paul Mullins passed away on Sunday, December 15 after a brief illness. Preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Mary Dixson (Mullins) and his sister Mary Jeanne Steers. He will be missed by his brothers Marshall (Diane) Mullins of Fairview, NC and Matt Mullins of Windham, OH, and sisters Rebecca Caufield of Ann Arbor, MI, and Rachel (Rick) Mathew...
Sarah Louise Timms
Dec 13, 2024
Loving wife, sister, daughter, friend, and grandma, Sarah Louise Timms passed away on December 13, 2024. A visitation will be held Wednesday, December 18 from 5 to 8 pm with funeral service at 11 am on Thursday, December 19 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E Indian School Road in Phoenix. Her service will be live streamed on Facebook.
Sarah...
William Frederick Haug
Dec 12, 2024
William Frederick Haug, 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on December 12, 2024, after a brief illness. A native Arizonan, Bill was born in 1931 in Globe to parents Paul and Alice Haug. Alice didn’t know she would give birth to twins, and Bill was the “bonus baby” born after his identical twin brother, John. The two boys...
Cletus Donald Flanigan
Dec 11, 2024
Our hero, Cletus Donald Flanigan, age 90, went to his heavenly home on December 11, 2024. Cletus was born in Ecorse, Michigan to Cletus and Agnes Flanigan. When he was young, the family relocated to a farm in Algonac, Michigan. His fondest memories were living on the farm as a child and all the wild adventures he had with his...
Mindy "Mimi" Nicole Gambino
Dec 9, 2024
Mindy Nicole Gambino, “Mimi” was born on May 1st 1986, and passed away peacefully on December 9th, 2024.
Mimi was the light of her family’s eyes and brought such joy and radiance to everyone and everywhere she blessed her presence with.
Mindy attended grade school at St. Thomas the Apostle along with her two younger brothers Joey and Tommy.
Her high school years...
Edward "Tee" Turner Baur
Dec 9, 2024
Edward “Tee” Turner Baur, 78, of St. Louis, MO and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 8, 1946, in St. Louis. Tee was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend. He was the son of Andrew & Florence Baur and brother to Drew,...
Caryn Ann-Marie Habetler
Dec 7, 2024
It is with our heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, Caryn Ann-Marie Habetler. She lived a life surrounded by love, kindness, and an unbreakable devotion to her family. Born on June 13th 1952, Caryn grew up in Chicago, IL with her siblings Kurt, Diane, and Christine being raised by her loving parents Lisbeth & Richard...
Betty O'Melia
Dec 6, 2024
Betty O’Melia of Phoenix, AZ passed away on December 6, 2024. She was born on June 26, 1948 in Vicksburg, MS to Marjorie and Harry Hawkins.
Betty loved life. She will live on in cherished memories, funny stories and in our hearts.
Betty saved her best efforts for what mattered most to her: her family, her friends and her God. She will...
Ryan Eric Vander Ark
Dec 5, 2024
Ryan Eric Vander Ark died on December 5, 2024. He was born on November 14, 1968, in Phoenix, Arizona. He spent most of his life in Arizona. He was a graduate of Valley Lutheran High School and Phoenix College. He worked in billing department for Falck, a medical transportation company. He was also actively involved in the Pioneers' Cemetery Association....
Adela O. Lerma
Dec 4, 2024
In Loving Memory of Adela O. Lerma
12/16/1939 – 12/04/2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Adela Ontiveros Lerma, on 12/04/2024. She lived a life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Born on December 16, 1939 in Clint, TX, Adela grew up cherishing the values of hard work and compassion. She...
Albert Morris Coury
Dec 4, 2024
Albert Morris “Butch” Coury passed peacefully into eternal life on December 4, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family.
Butch was born on March 31, 1944, in Mesa, Arizona, to Tony M. Coury, Sr., and Carmen Celaya Coury. He attended Queen of Peace Parochial School for 8 years, and then graduated from Mesa High School in 1962. Butch fondly recounted stories...
Rhonda K. Alexander
Dec 3, 2024
In Loving Memory of Rhonda K. Alexander
Rhonda K. Alexander, a cherished mother, grandmother, and pillar of love and faith, peacefully transitioned surrounded by her devoted family. Her life was a beautiful testament to unwavering strength, boundless kindness, enduring patience, and unshakable hope. Rooted in her steadfast faith, she exemplified love and dedication to her family, friends, and community.
Born into a...
Mary Eloise Jordan
Nov 30, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family of Mary Eloise Jordan, announce her peaceful passing on November 30; her children, Michael and Janet, were at her side.
The oldest of five children, Mary was born in Atlanta, Idaho to Bernard and Eloise Guenechea. Of Basque descent, Mary’s parents emigrated from Bilbao, Spain to start a new life in America choosing...
Herminio Marques
Nov 28, 2024
On the evening of, Thursday, November 28, 2024, Herminio Uria Marques passed away in Lubbock, Texas at the age of 84. He was born on March 29, 1940, to the late Melchor Marques and Jovita (Uria San Miguel) Marques in a peaceful part of Spain. Later in life on July 1, 1968, Herminio went on to marry Terry Rios in...
Phyllis Teresa Olson
Nov 26, 2024
In loving memory of Phyllis Teresa Olson. Phyllis, 84, passed away peacefully on 11-26-24 with her children by her side in Chandler, AZ. Phyllis was born on September 14, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois to Sam and Carmella Sparano (nee Tosto). Phyllis was married in 1961 and was faithfully married for 61 years to Russell E. Olson who preceded her in...
Joe Montez Hernandez
Nov 25, 2024
Joe Montez Hernandez passed away on November 25, 2024, one day before his 98th birthday. He had a love for God and his family. When asked what was the secret of his long life, he would respond, “don’t worry about anything.” His calm demeanor made him successful in life.
He was dedicated to the Catholic Church. He was active in sponsoring...
Charlene Ann Sadik
Nov 23, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family of Charlene Ann Sadik from Phoenix, Arizona, announce her peaceful passing on November 23, 2024, at the age of 80. She was born in Long Beach, California to Charles Gibbons and Bernadette Schantz.
She was a loving and devoted sister, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her son Brent (Dawn)...
Bradley Willard Bowen
Nov 23, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we share the sudden passing of our beloved father, Bradley Willard Bowen, who left us to be with Jesus on November 23, 2024 at the age of 78. Bradley was born and raised in Juliaetta,ID, the youngest of 4 children to his parents, Willard C. and Elizabeth M. Bowen. At the age of 18,...
Neil Hansen
Nov 23, 2024
Neil “Simeon” Charles Hansen fell asleep in the Lord on November 23rd, 2024 with his wife, son, mother and Godparents by his side. He was born on August 7, 1961 in San Francisco to Carl and Mary Hansen. He graduated from CalPoly-SLO in Engineering, specializing in Metallurgy. Neil was a builder, a maker, a Blacksmith, and a technical artist. He...
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