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Millie Josephine Hudson

Millie Josephine Hudson

Jun 24, 2024

Millie “Jo” Josephine Hudson 72, passed away on June 24, 2024 in her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona not far from where she was born and raised. She lived a beautiful and full life and will be missed by family and friends, leaving a lasting impression on all of us.

Millie was born on April 28, 1952 to Dwight G. Hudson and...

Rachel "Kela" Hernandez

Rachel "Kela" Hernandez

Jun 23, 2024

Rachel “Kela” Hiralez Hernandez born May 16, 1930 passed away surrounded by her loved ones on June 23, 2024 in her home. She is survived by two sons; Philip and his wife Annalisa and Charles and his wife Pamela; grandchildren Anthony, Alicia, Ernesto, Charley, Erika, Christina, Georgina, Adam, and Liza; 24 great grandchildren and 29 great-great grandchildren. Married for 54...

Robert E. Hurley

Robert E. Hurley

Jun 21, 2024

On a bright sunny day a few years ago, a healthy and happy Bob expressed his plan to never die but admitted the odds were not in his favor. On June 21, 2024 at age 88, Bob succumbed to those odds while surrounded by the love and care of his family and friends.

Robert Emory Hurley was born in Phoenix, AZ...

Salvador Martinez III

Salvador Martinez III

Jun 20, 2024

Salvador Martinez III was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on June 20, 2024. Born in Phoenix, Arizona on February 27th, 1987, Salvador leaves behind a legacy of love and resilience. He is survived by his cherished sons, Julian and Jeremiah, mother of his children Melissa Blanco, his mother Katie Calderon-Martinez, his father Sal Martinez Jr., his brother Nicholas...

Victoria J. Lopez

Victoria J. Lopez

Jun 18, 2024

Victoria Lopez, age 65, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on June 18th, 2024. She was born on February 20th, 1959, in Phoenix, AZ, to Antonio and Cruz Jurado.

Victoria grew up in Phoenix and would eventually meet her high school sweetheart and beloved husband of 43 years, George A. Lopez Jr. at East High School, but not before spraining his ankle...

Manuel I. Albiño

Manuel I. Albiño

Jun 17, 2024

Manuel Isidoro Albiño Rosado Born: January 2, 1955 - Babahoyo, Ecuador  Died: June 17, 2024, at 3:40 p.m. - Phoenix AZ 

Manuel Isidoro Albiño Rosado was born on January 2, 1955 in Babahoyo, Ecuador, son of Ricarte Albiño Castillo and Lila Rosado Párraga. He was a beloved brother of his sisters Rosita Yepez(+), Mariana and Gladys Albiño. 

Manuel continued his early education...

Carolyn A. Middlemist

Carolyn A. Middlemist

Jun 17, 2024

Carolyn Middlemist was born in Edina, Minnesota on July 18, 1942. Carolyn was the daughter of Elizabeth and Leonard Odell. She was preceded in death by her parents and her three sisters Patricia, Geraldine, and Donna.

Carolyn took great pride in her father’s significant role in building Burma-Shave into a legendary company with his father and brother. Burma-Shave was famous for...

Alice P. Legan

Alice P. Legan

Jun 16, 2024

Alice P. Legan, 81, passed away in the early morning hours of June 16th, surrounded by family and friends. Alice was born in Morenci, Arizona on September 25th, 1942, however she was raised on a ranch in Duncan, AZ. During her early childhood years, she spent a lot of time with horses which created an inevitable love for them. A...

Donald M. Moncher

Donald M. Moncher

Jun 15, 2024

Moncher, Donald 98, of Phoenix, Arizona, peacefully died on June 15, 2024 surrounded by his family. A devoted husband and father, he was most proud of his family and considered them his greatest blessing. He is survived by his 4 children Beth Regan (Jerry), Tim Moncher (Susie), Katie Baker (Mike), and Mary Hawes (Steve), 10 grandchildren, Amy, Billy, Andy, Ben,...

Very Rev. Basil Caldaroni

Very Rev. Basil Caldaroni

Jun 13, 2024

With heavy yet rejoiceful hearts, we announce the passing of the beloved servant of God and Archpriest Bill Caldaroni, on the blessed day of Ascension, June 13, 2024. He peacefully departed this life surrounded by his devoted wife, Kh. Tilda, and their sons, Foster and Antony (Beth).

Fr. Bill’s journey began in the rolling hills of western Pennsylvania, but his spiritual...

Mark Aloysius Larkin, Jr.

Mark Aloysius Larkin, Jr.

Jun 13, 2024

Mark Aloysius Larkin, Jr. passed away at the age of 93 on Thursday, June 13 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mark was born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 3, 1931, to Mark A. Larkin Sr. and Henrietta Ketchmark. Mark spent his childhood years in the community of St. Bridget’s in South Omaha, Nebraska. He and his family moved to Phoenix, AZ in...

Dean Anton Hoffman

Dean Anton Hoffman

Jun 11, 2024

Death is not an end of life, but the beginning of another journey for the spirit.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Dean Anton Hoffman. He was born in Lestock, Saskatchewan, Canada on January 18, 1960. He resided in Surprise, Arizona with his loving wife Christina Hoffman. Dean took his spirit journey home on...

Olivia Telles Flores

Olivia Telles Flores

Jun 10, 2024

Olivia Telles Flores, 99, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2024, in the comfort of her daughter Olivia's (Lolly) home surrounded by her three daughters. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona on July 28, 1924 to Pablo and Guadalupe Telles and was their last surviving child of seven children. She attended Phoenix Union High School. She began her employment at...

Debra Sue Hutzel

Debra Sue Hutzel

Jun 10, 2024

Debra (Debbie) Sue Hutzel passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 10, 2024 after a yearlong battle with cancer. Debbie was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on April 22, 1954. She attended elementary school in Macedonia, Iowa, junior and high school in Carson, Iowa and graduated from C-M Consolidated High School in 1972. Debbie moved to Phoenix, Arizona in...

Edoline Jane Greene

Edoline Jane Greene

Jun 10, 2024

Edoline Jane Greene passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the home of her daughter on Monday, June 10, 2024. She was born October 12, 1934. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Madoline Martin, sister Madoline Stack, and daughter-in-law Maxine Greene.  She is survived by her three children Andrew Greene, David Greene and Teresa Pavelonis...

Paula Myers Masland

Paula Myers Masland

Jun 10, 2024

Paula Myers (Johnson) Masland went peacefully to heavenly father on June 10, 2024 at age 74 with closest friends Laura and Tom at her side. Paula was the third oldest of 12 children to Clifford and Marian Myers. Born in Chicago, Paula called Arizona home for the greatest portion of her life. She graduated from Gerard Catholic High School and...

Michael Edward Mullan

Michael Edward Mullan

Jun 8, 2024

Michael Edward Mullan was born on July 3rd, 1952 in Phoenix, Arizona to Edward Phillips Mullan and Catherine Anne Clark Mullan. He was a loving and devoted husband, affectionate father, tender hearted grandpa/ papa, and supportive eldest brother. He was and always will be remembered as a passionate vintage car enthusiast. Mike peacefully passed into God's loving arms on June...

Bryant Washington, Jr.

Bryant Washington, Jr.

Jun 7, 2024

Bryant Washington, Jr. was born August 10, 1982 to the parents of Loretta and Bryant Washington, Sr., in Stockton, California.  He attended Valley High School in Sacramento, where he played football and it was then he started his love for cooking.  As a young man he became a loving father to his son Ajani Washington.  He later married his love,...

Wilfrid "Bill" Martin Gill, Jr., M.D.

Wilfrid "Bill" Martin Gill, Jr., M.D.

Jun 7, 2024

Wilfrid “Bill” Martin Gill, Jr., M.D. passed away on June 7, 2024 at the age of 87 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Bill was born on September 23, 1936 to Wilfrid and Regina Gill in Cleveland, Ohio. Beloved husband of 61 years to Janice (nee Pfeil) Gill. Loving father to Maura Elizabeth Gill, Wilfrid Martin Gill III (Michelle), Alison (nee Gill) Sherlock...

Ralph Anthony Marchetta, Sr.

Ralph Anthony Marchetta, Sr.

Jun 7, 2024

Ralph Anthony Marchetta, Sr., age 87, died peacefully in his sleep on June 7, 2024 in Scottsdale, AZ. He was born in Chicago, IL on January 16, 1937 to Anthony and Rose Grecco Marchetta. He graduated from St. Mel High School in Chicago, and St. Mary’s University in Winona, MN. Additionally, he served his country in the Naval Reserve. He...

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