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Obituaries

Adelina Ongaro Romero

Adelina Ongaro Romero

Jan 16, 2025

Adelina Ongaro Romero, a woman of remarkable strength, faith, and love, passed away the morning of January 16, 2025 at age of 90, of heart failure. Born on September 30, 1934, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Edelmira Jerez Ongaro and Americo Ongaro, Adelina’s life was a testament to resilience, dedication, and devotion to her family, her Catholic faith, and the American...

Carolyn Homsey

Carolyn Homsey

Jan 14, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Homsey, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Carolyn passed away on January 14, 2025, at the age of 78.

She was the loving wife of Greg Homsey and devoted mother to her son, Charlie, and daughter-in-law, Christine. Her grandchildren, Felicia, John, and Neveah, brought her immense joy. Carolyn...

Billie E. Cummings

Billie E. Cummings

Jan 13, 2025

Billie E. Cummings, 98 years old, a loving father passed away during the night of January 12, 2025. He was born on September 7, 1926 in Fredonia, Kansas. Came to Phoenix, AZ at the age of 7 where he attended Creighton grade school and Phoenix Union High School then joined US Navy and served for 3 years. After that he...

Musa Sayegh

Musa Sayegh

Jan 13, 2025

Unexpectedly, Musa Sayegh left Earth side early morning on January 13th, 2025. Born on April 5th,1956, in Amman, Jordan, Musa was a charismatic man who made friends with everyone he met. His laugh (mostly at this own jokes) reverberated around the room and wrapped you in a warm hug. You always felt taken care of by Musa. A father of...

Carmen Miranda Valles

Carmen Miranda Valles

Jan 11, 2025

Carmen Miranda Valles, 93 years old, peacefully passed away on January 11, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 16, 1932 in Phoenix, AZ.

Carmen is preceded in death by her beloved husband Raul Valles, and her daughter Barbara McCluskey. She is survived by her sister Margie Kinnis; brother Angel Miranda Jr.; sons Louis...

Christopher Lee Allen

Christopher Lee Allen

Jan 11, 2025

Christopher Allen, forever 38. Was taken home in gods arms on Saturday January 11, 2025. He was born March 01, 1986 to his mother Melissa Curlin in Tucson, Az. 

Christopher, “ Mr. Mayhem”, was known for his loving and caring soul. He endured many trials and tribulations in his growing up but never seemed to lose his strength, or good heart....

Charles Reese "Charlie" Harpst

Charles Reese "Charlie" Harpst

Jan 9, 2025

In loving memory of Charles Reese “Charlie” Harpst, a visitation will be held from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85018.

Nicholas Golubovich

Nicholas Golubovich

Jan 9, 2025

Nicholas Golubovich (78), of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on January 9, 2025. Nick was born on April 10, 1946, in the Bronx, New York City to Lena Bosco and John Golubovich. Nick grew up and lived in Astoria until he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1966. Nick was stationed in Biloxi, Mississippi and Greenland. After his service,...

Edward W. Gray

Edward W. Gray

Jan 8, 2025

Edward Wilburn Gray, 90, a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died Jan. 8, 2025, at his Phoenix home at La Siena senior living community. A native Phoenician, he was born Feb. 24, 1934, and attended St. Agnes elementary school, St. Mary’s High School and Arizona State University. He met his wife, MaryAnn, while in high school and they were married...

Christine Alvanez Morgan

Christine Alvanez Morgan

Jan 7, 2025

Christine Alvanez Morgan, born on 5 December 1959 in Winterhaven, California - died 7 January 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of Howard and Fay Fitzgerald. Christine was a member of the Cocopah Indian Tribe and lived her formative years in Sitka, Alaska with her parents and sister Lila, graduating...

Glenn Arthur Hare

Glenn Arthur Hare

Jan 5, 2025

Glenn Arthur Hare passed away on January 4, 2025 from natural causes at age 97 in Glendale, Arizona. Born on December 21, 1927, in East Cleveland, Ohio, Glenn is the last of the Ira and Mary Hare family and is preceded in death by his 3 sisters and 4 brothers. He joins his beloved wife Marie Hare (nee Prizzi), who...

Delores Leal

Delores Leal

Jan 4, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved sister Delores Leal, of Phoenix Arizona on January 4, 2025 at the age of 79. Born in Phoenix Arizona on September 28, 1945. Daughter of Antonio and Trinidad Leal. She was known for her positive personality, loving, kindness, generosity, infectious laughter, and a deep passion for sports...

Arlene Elise Leinbach-Prince

Arlene Elise Leinbach-Prince

Jan 4, 2025

Arlene Leinbach Prince passed away peacefully in Phoenix, Arizona with her children Michelle and Rob Leinbach at her side after 90 trailblazing years on this planet. Arlene was born in 1934 in Passaic, New Jersey and spent her formative years in Roselle Park, New Jersey with her parents Roy and Hildreth Bailey and her brother Dale Bailey. Arlene was a...

Nathaniel Keith Brantley

Nathaniel Keith Brantley

Dec 31, 2024

Nathaniel Keith Brantley age 38 was called home due to heart complications on December 31st 2024 at Banner University Hospital in Phoenix Arizona. Nathaniel was born on September 10th, 1986, in Tucson Arizona to Joel Jerry Brantley Jr and Rebecca Lynette Brantley.

Displaying true compassion for others in every walk of life. He was not judgmental. He loved life and took...

Aurelia Lopez

Aurelia Lopez

Dec 31, 2024

Aurelia “Lela” Romo Lopez passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024 at Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona. Lela was born on November 12, 1928, literally in “Las Cuatro Milpas” a historic barrio neighborhood in Phoenix, Arizona.

Lela is preceded by her parents, Andres & Maria Romo, siblings Antonio Romo, Alfonso Romo, Angel Romo, Amalia “Molly” Chavira & great grandson...

Marion Patricia Fredrickson

Marion Patricia Fredrickson

Dec 31, 2024

Marion Patricia Maloney Fredrickson (Pat to those who knew her well), born in Waterbury, Connecticut on September 20, 1930, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. At the age of 10, she moved with her family to Phoenix, where she would spend most of her life. She graduated from North High School and went on to earn a Master's...

Irene V Spade

Irene V Spade

Dec 29, 2024

Irene Spade passed away December 29, 2024 in Scottsdale, AZ. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Elmer Spade. Irene was the Mother of 11 children: Doris Bruner, Donna Means, Karen Schmitt (deceased), Roger Spade, Geneva Soukup, Larry Spade, Viola Spade, Evelyn Marchi, Kent Spade, Kevin Spade & Keith Spade as well as and 33 grandchildren,...

Margaret Serna

Margaret Serna

Dec 28, 2024

Margaret (Abeyta) Serna, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, at the age of 95. Known for her devotion to her family, steadfast Catholic faith, and service to others, Margaret lived a life of integrity and virtue as a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Her family remembers her independent spirit, determination, empathy, strong...

Gordon Allan Johnson

Gordon Allan Johnson

Dec 27, 2024

Gordon Allan Johnson, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. He was 81 years old. Born on July 28, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, the only child of Axel Harry Elmer and Signe Elvera (Goldbrand) Johnson.

Gordon and his parents were charter members of Bethany Covenant Church in Lyndhurst, Ohio. Gordon was a...

Robert Eugene Madore

Robert Eugene Madore

Dec 27, 2024

Robert (Bob) Eugene Madore, age 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday, December 27, 2024. Born in Flint Michigan in 1947, he lived in various states including California, Washington and ultimately resided in the city of Maricopa, Arizona for the last eight years. He was the 1st of eight children of Francis (Gene) and Lucille...

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