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Ann Marie Reilly

Ann Marie Reilly

Oct 10, 2024

Ann Marie Reilly, 75, of Fountain Hills, Arizona, passed away on October 10, 2024. Born on February 10, 1949, in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, Ann was a vibrant soul whose energy and love for family and friends touched everyone around her.

A proud graduate of St. Mary's Springs High School, Ann built a successful career as a realtor. She was also...

James Joseph Fisko

James Joseph Fisko

Oct 10, 2024

James Joseph Fisko was born in Hammond, IN, on April 26, 1935, to Joseph and Mary (Jefchak) Fisko. His parents; wife, Sharon (Orr); and sister, Mary Margaret (Peggy) Ripp, preceded him in death. Surviving are his daughter Sarah (Thomas) Fisko-Bushong and their children, Nathaniel and Madeline; his son Paul (Lauren) Fisko and their children, Gabriella, Olivia, and Alexander; his “adopted...

Lawrence A. Morgan

Lawrence A. Morgan

Oct 10, 2024

Lawrence A. "Larry" Morgan, 73, went to be with the Lord on October 10, 2024. He died from a stroke while at work in Glendale, AZ.  He was the son of Alvin (Al) and Fay (deceased) Morgan. He is survived by his father, Al, sister Sara, and other family. He is a graduate of South Dakota School of Mines &...

Kevin Leroy Williams

Kevin Leroy Williams

Oct 8, 2024

 Kevin Leroy Williams, a beloved father, dedicated worker, and cherished brother passed away on October 8th, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona at 57 years of age. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 1st, 1967 to his loving parents, Amos and Mary Ann Williams, who instilled in him the values of hard work and compassion. 

Kevin was a proud member...

Anthony "Tony" Martingilio

Anthony "Tony" Martingilio

Oct 8, 2024

Our beloved patriarch Anthony “Tony” Martingilio, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 6, 1939. He was the only child of Joseph and Susan Martingilio.

As a young man he attended the Art Institute of Chicago and developed and crafted an artistic sense that would...

Walton Henry Wood Sr.

Walton Henry Wood Sr.

Oct 7, 2024

Walton Henry Wood Sr. "Walt" was born on December 24, 1939 in Phoenix Arizona to William Olin Wood and Jean Opal Gray and passed away peacefully October 7, 2024 in Mesa Arizona. He attended Washington Grade School and Glendale High School. He worked in the construction industry from the age of 15 until he retired at the age of 70....

Barbara Ann Cramer

Barbara Ann Cramer

Oct 7, 2024

Barbara Ann Cramer, 92, of Scottsdale, AZ, is at rest Monday, October 7, 2024. A retired Office Administrator at Gorman Company after 30 years of service, Barb also earned her BS in Education from Northern Illinois University. She was an active member at St. Theresa Parish, and a dedicated volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul, receiving their Vincentian Jubilarian Award....

Julie Charles Jauregui

Julie Charles Jauregui

Oct 7, 2024

Julie Charles Jauregui of Gilbert, Arizona, passed away peacefully to be with our Lord on Monday, October 7, 2024. Julie was a kind caring person dearly loved daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother. She was born in La Mesa, Texas, on September 3, 1945. Julie’s family relocated to Phoenix in 1950. 

Julie is preceded in death by her parents Mr. Jose &...

Rosa Marie Ponce

Rosa Marie Ponce

Oct 6, 2024

Rosie "Rosa" Marie Ponce, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully at the age of 85 surrounded by her family in Glendale, AZ on October 6, 2024. She was born on September 3, 1939, in Long Beach, CA to her parents Catarino Huizar and Luz Luna. She is now dancing with the love of her life, her husband,...

Joanne Murphy

Joanne Murphy

Oct 6, 2024

Joanne Murphy, 69, passed away in her home, surrounded by family, on October 5, 2024, after a battle with metastatic breast cancer. Cherished wife of Kevin Murphy for over 40 years and beloved mother to Sean, Trinity, and Trinity’s mother, Lauren Long. Full of love and resilience, Joanne’s life was marked by laughter and devotion to her family.

Daughter of Josephine...

Edward George Hernandez

Edward George Hernandez

Oct 4, 2024

At the age of 85, Edward George Hernandez passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, October 4, 2024, in his home of 58 years. Ed was born May 4, 1939, in Morenci, AZ, to his late parents, Lupe Diaz and George Hernandez. He is survived by his sister Carmen and brother Steve and was preceded in death by his...

Edith Jean Packer

Edith Jean Packer

Oct 3, 2024

SURPRISE, ARIZONA -Edith Jean Packer, 89, passed away on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, peacefully at home. She was wife to the late Malcolm John Packer. Daughter to the late Moses Mayo and Edith Belle Hanscom. Edith was the youngest of 9 siblings. Also, mother to Michael Packer, Francis Packer, Jeffrey Packer and Faith Bouffard and late Lawrence Packer, Matthew Packer,...

Frances Grange Smith

Frances Grange Smith

Oct 3, 2024

Frances Grange Smith passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024 in Phoenix, AZ, at the age of 85. Born on April 11, 1939, Francey was a pioneering force in marketing and advertising, known for her innovative use of customer data to drive corporate strategy and sales. She was an early female executive and a trailblazer who served as a role...

Armida H. Miller

Armida H. Miller

Oct 1, 2024

Armida H. Miller, 85, passed peacefully on October 1, 2024, at Hacienda Del Rey in Litchfield Park, Arizona. Armida was lovingly known by Mito or Nana Mito. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona on August 4, 1939, to Mary Y. Ramirez. She loved working as a teacher at the Urban League and later retired from Swift Transportation as a Human...

Gillie Chavez

Gillie Chavez

Sep 30, 2024

Gillie Chavez passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Litchfield Park, Arizona, on September 30, 2024, at the age of 80. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Luisa Ruth, and his daughter, Miranda, as well as the love of his family and caregiver during his final moments.

Born on November 4, 1943, in New Mexico, Gillie was...

Thomas Roland Akers

Thomas Roland Akers

Sep 29, 2024

Thomas R. Akers, a resident of Scottsdale passed away on September 29, 2024. Roland was born in Tarrant City, Alabama in 1928. He married his wife of 72 years Amy Ludell Akers in Birmingham, AL and served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He worked in the family’s grocery store and a local bakery while learning to be...

Marie Louise McNamara

Marie Louise McNamara

Sep 27, 2024

Marie Louise McNamara, 44, entered eternal life on September 27, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. Born in Phoenix on March 19, 1980 to Thomas Royal McNamara and JoAnne Delmonico McNamara. Marie attended St. Theresa's Catholic School and graduated from Orangedale Elementary School and Camelback High School. She earned her degree in culinary arts at Phoenix College and went to work as...

Dorothy M. (Drabek) Bashkingy

Dorothy M. (Drabek) Bashkingy

Sep 26, 2024

Scottsdale – Dorothy Bashkingy’s life began on Tuesday, June 1, 1937, in Youngstown, Ohio. She was the third child of four who were born to Mary Theresa and John Paul Drabek. Their first child, Mary Alberta, journeyed into heaven at the young age of 9 months. She was one of Dorothy’s many guardian angels throughout the years. Robert John was...

Patricia K. Dooley

Patricia K. Dooley

Sep 26, 2024

Phoenix- Patricia Dooley, 67, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on September 26, 2024, while in hospice resulting from a cancer diagnosis.

Patty is survived by siblings Eileen Izatt (Raymond), Joseph Dooley (Maureen). She was preceded in death by her beloved sister Kathleen Kufner (Richard) and parents Joseph and Patricia Dooley. She is also survived by nieces Jenny, Megan and Maureen, nephew...

Michael Alan Wilson

Michael Alan Wilson

Sep 25, 2024

Michael Alan Wilson age 77 passed away unexpectedly in his home in Scottsdale, AZ on September 25, 2024. Son of Alan and Hazel Wilson, father to Shawn Elden Wilson, and uncle to Anthony Wilson. Michael is survived by his daughter Cara Ann Bedford, his granddaughter Anastasia Silvana Shawn Bedford, his brother Mark Wilson, his brother's wife Brenda Wilson, and his...

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