Obituaries
Arnold Chavez Gasca
May 27, 2024
Arnold Chavez Gasca passed away at home on May 27, 2024 at the age of 96. He was born inGlendale, California on May 12, 1928. He was the second oldest of seven surviving childrenborn to Jose and Dolores Gasca. Arnold attended Theodore Roosevelt High School in LosAngeles, California where he studied Business. He attended East Los Angeles City Collegeand studied...
Catherine Mary Burch
May 26, 2024
Catherine Burch (62) passed away on May 26, 2024. She attended Sunnyslope High School where she played tennis. She then graduated from Christendom College in the early 1980s. Cathy loved to pursue creative activities like baking, gardening, and painting. Cathy was preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers. She is survived by 8 brothers and sisters, 44 nieces and...
Kenneth P. Worcester
May 26, 2024
Kenneth P. Worcester, Age 99, Died on May 26th, 2024 in Scottsdale, AZ. Ken was Born in Cortaro, Az on April 29th, 1925.He was married in Utica, New York to Alice Rita Prucker on August 10th, 1950, following a courtship that began as just a catholic girl writing letters to a catholic boy in the service. A romance through the...
John William Goostrey
May 25, 2024
John William Goostrey was born April 6, 1946 in Spokane, Washington to John James Eric Goostrey and Coetta Beth Bentley Goostrey who moved to Post Falls, Idaho shortly after with John’s three older siblings. His father passed away just over two years later and he and his siblings were raised by his widowed mother. The family lived in Post Falls...
Dale Eugene Porter
May 25, 2024
Dale Eugene Porter, age 91, passed away on Saturday, May 25th at his home in Phoenix, Arizona after a long and blessed life well lived. Known for his great personality, Dale always had a quick wit and fun demeanor. He was a natural leader, articulate communicator and always very stylish. He was born to Harold and Ruth Porter on March...
Patricia Sue Kemnitz
May 24, 2024
On Friday, May 24th Patricia Kemnitz lost her battle with cancer and passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 68. Patty was predeceased by her parents Wallace and Elizabeth Kemnitz and her sister Geri Woodward. She is survived by her daughter Tracey (and Aden) Shaw Frost, daughter Leslie (and David) Berzins, son Christopher Allen, sister Monica...
Martin Alan Quick
May 23, 2024
Martin Quick, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on May 23, 2024, at the age of 72. Born on November 26, 1951, Marty's journey was one of service, passion, and unwavering dedication to those he loved and the causes he believed in.Marty's early years were marked by a commitment to excellence, evident in his education at the...
David "Dave" Michael Amari
May 19, 2024
It is with great sadness to announce that David “Dave” Michael Amari ascended into Heaven on May 19, 2024. Dave was born on September 24, 1955 at Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois to Dori and Bill Amari. Dave’s dad, Bill was in the Air Force which afforded the family to travel extensively within the United States and Okinawa and the...
Rory Dewain Hardesty
May 18, 2024
On May 18, 2024, Rory Dewain Hardesty passed away after losing his long & treacherous battle with cancer at Gateway Banner Medical Center. He was 66 years old. Rory was born in Coulee Dam, Washington on February 23, 1958 to Rex and Shirley Hardesty. The family moved quite a bit and Rory spent some time in Florida, California, and Arizona,...
Stephen Richard Yannone
May 17, 2024
Stephen Richard Yannone, born in April 1943 in Canton, Ohio, passed away in May 2024 at the age of 81. Stephen was a dedicated and honorable man who served his country with distinction as a Specialist 5th Class in the US Army, where he held the vital role of CH-21 Helicopter Crew Chief.In 1971, Stephen relocated to Arizona, where he...
Very Reverend Elias K. Ziton
May 17, 2024
The Very Reverend Father Elias K. Ziton (Blessed Memory), age 84, entered peacefully into repose on May 17, 2024. Loving husband of the late Kh. Lorraine Ziton (Haddad). Fr. Elias was born on April 19, 1940, to the late Elias and Julia Ziton in Toledo, Ohio. His loving brothers, Wasfey Ziton and the V. Rev. Fr. Theordore E. Ziton (Blessed...
Ilse Liebscher Avery
May 12, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ilse Liebscher Avery, who departed from this world on May 12, 2024, in Paradise Valley, Arizona. Born on August 29, 1942, in Görlitz, Germany, Ilse's journey came to a peaceful end at her home.Ilse's life was marked by her brilliant mind and an energetic spirit that radiated love and vitality. Ilse’s...
Rupert Vizzera Ruiz Sr.
May 12, 2024
Rupert Vizzera Ruiz, 94, of Tempe, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and family.Rupert was born on November 18, in Tempe to Jose Francisco and Sophia (Vizzera) Ruiz. He got his GED and attended Mesa Community College. Rupert was a dedicated public servant, working for the City of Tempe for more than 34 years....
Paul F. Muscenti
May 12, 2024
Paul F. Muscenti died on May 12, 2024. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he moved with his family to Phoenix when he was nine years old. He graduated with honors from Murphy Grammar School and West Phoenix High School. He graduated from the University of Arizona College of Business Administration and did graduate work then. While at the University, he became...
Christine Madrid
May 12, 2024
Christine Madrid, age 67, passed away on Sunday May 12, 2024. She was born on July 11, 1956, in Phoenix, Arizona to Ignacio F. Madrid and Alicia l. Reyna. Christine came from a large family which included five brothers and four sisters. She grew up in the Marco's De Niza neighborhood in Phoenix. As a young girl, Christine assumed the...
Aaron M. Clark
May 10, 2024
Aaron Michael Clark passed away very unexpectedly at his home in Chandler, AZ. Born at Scott Air Force base in Illinois he started his journey as a military brat at 2 months old. He lived and moved 7 times during his father’s service in the US Navy. Norfolk, VA., Brunswick, ME., N. Charleston, SC., Goose Creek, SC, Key West, FL.,...
Wendell Sabal
May 10, 2024
Wendell Sabal, a beacon of warmth and kindness, departed this world at the tender age of 51, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Known for his infectious smile and considerate nature, Wendell touched the lives of all who knew him. His passion for life was evident in his love for biking, running, hiking, travel and lately motorcycle riding.But...
Susan "Sue" Schmitzer Darrington
May 9, 2024
Susan "Sue" Schmitzer Darrington, born Susan Mary McKillip, passed away on May 9, 2024, at the age of 88 in Phoenix, AZ. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sue cherished her life centered around family, friends, and service to others. She readily welcomed many into the family fold and treated everyone with a dose of motherly love.
Sue attended Marquette University...
Mary V. Large
May 9, 2024
Mary Vetting Large, 102, passed away on May 9, 2024 at her home in Phoenix, Arizona. Mary was born in Arvada, Colorado on June 23, 1921 to Fredrick and Olive Vetting.Her husband, Robert, passed in 2003 after 55 years of marriage.Mary was a 2nd grade school teacher for 24 years in the Madison School District at Rose Lane in Phoenix....
Gail L. Early
May 9, 2024
Gail L. Early was born in South Bend, Indiana, to Leo E. and E. Irene Makela Horvath on July 4, 1940. She died peacefully in her sleep at home from complications of dementia on May 9, 2024.A loving wife and mother, devoting her life to her family, friends, and God defined her.She married Robert J. Early in 1958, and they...
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