Obituaries
Eugene Stanley "Mike" Mikkelson
Apr 16, 2025
Eugene “Mike” Mikkelson passed away on April 16, 2025 at the age of 93 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Maggie Romley Mikkelson with whom he shared a life of love, happiness and fulfillment. The proud father of Brian (Deceased), Cathy (Jerry Ehmann), Wendy McDaniel (Dave, Deceased), and Craig, whom he loved...
Maria Anita Gurule
Apr 16, 2025
Maria Gurule, 87 of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025. Born in McAllen, Texas, Maria moved to Arizona in 1960, where she built a life alongside her husband, Ramon Gurule, with whom she spent many years working in the flooring business. She was preceded in death by Ramon in 2016, and leaves behind her beloved son, Gilbert...
Barbara Ann Doll
Apr 15, 2025
Barbara Ann Doll passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home of 70 years on April 15, 2025. Born Barbara Castle, she was married to Ray Sponcel from February 21, 1952 to January 16, 1974, and to Richard Doll from November 30, 1990 until his passing September 4, 1994.
A proud native of Phoenix, Arizona, born November 18, 1931, she...
Sean Maplethorpe
Apr 13, 2025
Sean Michael Maplethorpe, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Anthem, Arizona on April 13, 2025. He was 57. Born on September 27, 1967, in San Clemente, California, Sean was the cherished son of Kristi and Joe Maplethorpe. He spent his childhood in Tacoma, Washington, where he grew up surrounded by family and developed a...
Nazario "Dario" Montoya
Apr 12, 2025
Nazario "Dario" Montoya, Age 76, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Dario Montoya was born on January 25th, 1949, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Florencio and Leonides Montoya. He grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Dario served in the United States Army during the late 1960s and was deployed to Vietnam from 1968 to...
Jose Luis Bueras
Apr 10, 2025
Jose Luis Bueras Gomez, 68, passed away on April 10, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona.
José Luis was born in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, and lived a life marked by hard work, inner strength, and deep devotion to his family.
He is survived by his eight grandchildren and his children: Analee Bueras (married to Leticia), Jorge Bueras (married to Cristina), Carlos Bueras (married to...
Jessie Parra
Apr 10, 2025
Jessie M. Parra, 101, passed away peacefully with her son and daughter at her side on April 10, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. Jessie was preceded in death by her husband, Al; her son, Gary; and 3 of her 4 sisters, Mary (Johnny); Inez (Ted); and Lydia (Lalo/Rod).
Jessie is survived by her son Ron (Nancy); daughter Therese (Bobby); little sister Edith...
Mike Braden
Apr 8, 2025
Robert Michael “Mike” Braden, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Phoenix, AZ on April 8, 2025.
Following his graduation from Arcadia High School in 1965, Mike Braden joined the Coast Guard and was honorably discharged after four years on active duty. He was deployed to Vietnam, where he served as a Yeoman on the USCG Minnetonka. After leaving...
Marie Annette Funes
Apr 7, 2025
Marie Annette Funes was a beloved daughter, sister, cousin, and granddaughter. She passed away on April 7th of 2025 at the young age of 25. Born and raised in Phoenix AZ, she is survived by her parents Walter and Maria, her younger brother Leandro, her two sisters Bree and Maighread that she picked up along the way, as well as...
Mary Cecilia Owen Andersen
Apr 6, 2025
Mary Cecilia Owen Andersen—Ceci—was born Nov. 22, 1951 in Tucson, Arizona. She was the daughter of John and Mercedes Gamez Owen, recent immigrants who found a home in the Mexican-American community of South Tucson. Ceci was the youngest of four children: brothers John and Bob and sister Lucinda.
From an early age, Ceci learned much about dealing with the challenges of...
Janet P. Sennott
Apr 6, 2025
Janet P. Sennott, known to friends as Jan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Her husband, Jay, passed away 5 weeks prior to Jan. She was a loving mother to Jen (Bill) Cram. Doting Grammie to Megan, Alex, and Zach.
Janet Grayce Pigman, was born in Washington D.C. on January 2, 1941. She was the first born to her...
Michael Joseph Lyding
Apr 4, 2025
Mike’s enthusiasm for life brought joy to the many who knew and loved him. He was born July 19, 1945, in Phoenix, Arizona to Alfred Samuel Lyding, Jr. and Mary Louise Rohrbacher as the second oldest of nine children. With the passing of his father at a young age, Mike developed a deep bond and love of family that he...
Deborah Ann Faux
Apr 4, 2025
It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deborah Ann Faux, 78, a beloved daughter, mother, wife, and friend. Deborah passed away on April 4, 2025, in Phoenix, AZ. Deborah brought beauty and growth to everything she touched.
Deborah was born on July 5, 1946, in Coffeyville, Kansas. She was born to parents Raymond E. Gellar and Mildred Polk....
Anthony Allen "Tony" Curtisi
Apr 4, 2025
Anthony Allen Curtisi "Tony" was born on June 22,1938 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Anthony Curtis and Angela Marchese. Tony is survived by his wife Diane Curtisi of sixty-six years, his sister Diane Dello, three children, Anthony J. Curtisi (Christine Curtisi) Leonard Curtisi (Lisa Moler) Lori Kroener (William Kroener), seven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
Tony worked for the City of...
Christine Cordelle Long
Apr 4, 2025
Christine C. Long, born on June 10, 1957, in Newton, Iowa, to Larry Muilenberg and Carol McCarty, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, in Laveen, Arizona, at the age of 67.
Christine was a proud graduate of Scottsdale High School, Class of 1975. She went on to earn her degree from Arizona State University, graduating from the School of Social...
Sheila Anna Prince
Apr 3, 2025
The death has occurred of Sheila Anna Mary Prince, née Hoban, aged 89, originally from Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland, then Lake Barrington, Illinois, and lately of Scottsdale, Arizona. Sheila was living with Alzheimer’s disease and died after a short illness early on the morning of Thursday 3rd April 2025, at Sage House care home, Phoenix.
Sheila is survived by her loving...
Susan Carol Cesen
Apr 2, 2025
Susan Carol Cesen, 75, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Chandler, Arizona, surrounded by her loving husband and children. Born Susan Weaver on March 19, 1950, in Dayton, Ohio, she lived in various spots throughout her childhood including Maryland and Pennsylvania. She graduated from Rocky River High School in Rocky River, Ohio, in 1968 and went on to...
Anita Gonzales
Mar 30, 2025
Anita Gonzales, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, just days before her 95th birthday. She was born on April 2, 1930, in Peoria, Arizona, and lived a long, full life rooted in love, faith, and family.
Anita dedicated over 20 years of her life as a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), caring for others...
Mary Concetta Scuderi
Mar 30, 2025
Mary Concetta Scuderi, beloved wife of Gaetano “Tommy” Scuderi, passed away March 30th at the age of 94. She was born Mary Maiuri on December 7th 1930 in Detroit, one of 5 children. She married Tommy Scuderi in Detroit in 1951 and moved to Phoenix in 1959 with 3 of her 4 children in tow, the 4th being born in...
Richard T Green
Mar 29, 2025
Richard T. Green passed away March 29, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born December 8, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to Theron W. And Saragrace Green.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years (Julia) Colleen Green, daughter Kristin Luttropp, brothers David (Sandee), Curtis (Keri), and numerous nieces and nephews.
Aside from his family, he was most proud of serving 21...
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