Obituaries
Nathan Charles Collins
Feb 19, 2025
Nathan Charles Collins was born at his family’s home on October 1, 1934. He was the oldest of Clete and Mina’s 6 children. From an early age he worked in his father’s egg business in Spring Valley, Minnesota while serving as an altar boy and singing in the parish choir. In high school he was an excellent student and captain...
Ana Marie Gonzales
Feb 13, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Ana Marie Gonzales, affectionately known as Marie, on February 13, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on August 9, 1936, in Jerome, AZ, to loving parents Manuel and Aurelia Ballesteros, Marie was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings Eloy, Ted, and Ruth, and her beloved...
Evelyn "Pug" Rae Esch
Feb 12, 2025
Pug was born in Bisbee, Arizona, on November 10, 1938 to Rayford and Ursula Whelan. She attended St. Patrick's Elementary School, Bisbee High School (1952-1957), University of Arizona (1956-1957), and St. Mary's School of Nursing (1958-1962). Pug met the love of her life, Lee, in Tucson and they were married in 1962 in El Paso, Texas, where Lee was stationed...
Sean McCarty
Feb 11, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sean Allen McCarty, who passed away into God’s heavenly arms on February 11, 2025. Sean was born on September 22, 1965. He was a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin, and boyfriend. He loved our family very much.
Many of you may not know this but Sean was gifted with athleticism,...
Ermelinda Chavez Carranza
Feb 11, 2025
Ermelinda (Ungie) Carranza (age 66) of Mesa, AZ passed away peacefully in her home on February 11, 2025; after a courageous fight with cancer. Erma was loved by everyone. Her huge heart, fun loving spirit and humbleness is what made Erma so special to many. She will be missed and her void will definitely be felt. Erma was born in...
Susan "Suzi" Ann Clifford
Feb 11, 2025
Susan “Suzi” Ann Clifford, 68, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. A native Phoenician, Suzi was born on October 3, 1956 and was one of five children to parents Francine “Fran" (Goettsch-Clifford) Logan (4/30/1998) and Robert Crawford Logan, Sr. (6/18/1998). She was preceded by brothers James Clifford, Jr. (2013) and Christopher Logan (1973). She is survived...
Alice Lara Gomez
Feb 9, 2025
Alice Lara Gomez, 101, passed peacefully on February 9, 2025. She was born to Antonia and Erasmo Lara in Swansea, AZ and raised in Miami and Globe Arizona. A woman of strength and integrity she possessed a passion for life and grateful for world travels and her beautiful family. Alice is survived by her children Robert, Carol and Alma and...
Fred August Nachman III
Feb 8, 2025
Fred August Nachman III passed away peacefully at his home in Paradise Valley, Arizona on February 8, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Fred was born on February 14, 1943 in Chicago to Meta and Fred A. Nachman, Jr. After attending Latin and Parker grade schools, he graduated from Lake Forest Academy where he excelled in wrestling and football....
Karen "Tina" Margie Brabble
Feb 8, 2025
Karen Margie Brabble, affectionately known as "Tina," was born on November 19, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, and passed away on February 8, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Early Life: Karen was born to the union of Paul and Loreda Blackburn (Lewis) as the second of six children. Karen was baptized at a young age at the Long Beach Church of Christ in...
Marcia Ann Sisemore
Feb 8, 2025
Marcia Ann Sisemore age 78, passed away February 8, 2025 with her family at her side.
Born in Phoenix, AZ, to Angie & Frank Franquero on November 16, 1946, Marcia was a lifelong Arizona resident. She attended St. Mary’s High School, received her bachelors and master’s degrees from Northern Arizona University where she subsequently completed two years toward her doctorate.
Proud to...
Eileen Catherine Murphy Hansen
Feb 7, 2025
Eileen C. Hansen passed peacefully on February 7, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona with family at her side. A loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend, she was guided by her devout Catholic faith as she prepared to enter eternal life.
Born in 1938, Eileen was raised in Rochester NY and graduated from Our Lady of Mercy School for Girls where...
Lauren Danielle Guzman
Feb 6, 2025
Lauren Danielle Guzman, born on March 27, 1993, in Chandler, AZ, passed away after a courageous battle with ALSP on February 6, 2025. Lauren was the beloved daughter of Veronica and Larry Guzman, who preceded her in death, and is survived by her loving mother Veronica Guzman, sister Brittany Guzman Alcantar, her nieces Luna and Ximena, and her brother-in-law Daniel...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Barbara "Barb" Alice Nedrow-Sitzler
Jan 30, 2025
Barbara “Barb” Alice Nedrow-Sitzler, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, at the age of 94 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Born on September 15, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan to Harold and Ida Bean, Barb led a long, beautiful life full of family and friends, bringing smiles to those who knew her.
Barb grew up in Detroit...
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...
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