Obituaries

James “Jimmy” Edward Craig passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at the age of 46, shortly after being diagnosed with Dermatomyositis. Jimmy will be lovingly remembered by Mindy, his wife and best friend of 15 years, his children Bianca Vasquez (Vince), George Rivera, and James “JT,” and the family dog Bandit. Jimmy will also be deeply missed by his...

Frank Michael Fierros was born on October 29, 1961 and passed away on July 17, 2019.He attended various Catholic grade and high schools. He was an exceptional athlete. He had an awesome pitching arm, play arm and played football with the best of them.Frank loved the peace and quiet of fishing and was a true fan of the Diamondbacks.He is...

Betty Norris passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 89 on July 16, 2019, surrounded by the love of her family. Born Betty June Reynolds on November 1, 1929, in Lincolnton, North Carolina, she was one of eight children.She met the love of her life, Nate, and they were married on Christmas Eve in 1949. In 1966,...

Lynn Elizabeth Miller Nichols passed away peacefully on June 20, 2019. She was born on June 15, 1955 in South Bend, Indiana, the third child and only daughter of Alexis Thielens Miller and Carolyn Plasman Miller. Lynn is survived by her husband Joe, age 66, daughter Elizabeth, age 25, son Eric, age 20, and brothers Col. Scott Miller, age 68,...

It is with profound sadness, we announce the passing of Joe Warren Arnold, our loving Father, Papa and Friend to all whose lives he touched. Joe passed on July 15th, 2019 surrounded by his family, with his heart and soul filled with love.Joe Warren Arnold was born February 5, 1937 to Byron T. and Mildred S. Arnold. He is now...

Lois married Dean S. Nyhart in 1951 and together they had four children. Lois loved to travel and lived all over the Western US. Although she worked for Motorola for many years, her true passion was painting and being in nature, what she liked to call “God’s country.” In her lifetime she had 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Her...

Anthony “Tony” Valentine Schwan passed away peacefully on July 9, 2019, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Tony was born August 30, 1931 in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Joseph Anton Schwan and Magdalena Martha Richter. Siblings include (Eva, Clementine, Ida, and Richard, all deceased) his brother Joseph P. Schwan and his sister Angeline. Tony grew up working alongside his father to help provide...

Lopez, Robert N., 85 of Phoenix, AZ passed away on July 13, 2019. Beloved father, he is survived by daughter Theresa, sons Robert, Vincent and Ruben, sister Yolanda Rodriguez, 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. For almost 70 years, Robert was known throughout the valley for his musical talent.A Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 am, with Funeral Service...

Nyjeda Sanders, also known as Stoniee Rozay, 20 years of age, left this world unexpectedly and passed away on June 30th, 2019. She was born on August 13, 1998 in Phoenix, Arizona, grew up in the Phoenix area, and later attended Medford Central High in Oregon.Jeda is the beloved daughter of Bobby Sanders and Christy Maddock, and also a loved...

On the night of July 11, 2019, Wally Christopher Kelly, 62, passed away at his home in Phoenix, Arizona. He was reunited with his father, Wally; his mother, Crissy; brother Michael; grandparents, and many, many dear friends into the arms of our Lord. He will forever be dearly missed by his son, Beau, his stepchildren Hannah, Ashley, and Parker, his...

June 17, 1924 was a good day: In a little coal mining town named Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania, in a section called Moffitts Hill, two Polish immigrants welcomed a little girl into the world. Her name they chose was Amelia Clair Grucella. Family and friends would call her “Millie”. She grew up in Sugar Notch, attending a Catholic grade school and...

June 23, 1940-July 9, 2019David Gardos, (aka Blumberg), founder and former CEO of Merex Food Corporation, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday morning surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife Jameela, children, Sophia and Nico Gardos and Lorenzo Bouchard, his sisters, Dr. Roxane Spitzer, Marian Cohen, and Susan Shaw and their families. Dave...

Alexander Ervanian was born on November 3rd, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Ardashes and Aghavni Ervanian and died on July 7, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ.Alex’s parents immigrated to Chicago from Armenia as a result of the Armenian Genocide. Thus, Alex grew up speaking Armenian and English, not speaking the latter until first grade. Always studious, he attended the University of...

Michael Keith Barilone, age 26, beloved son of Leonard and Charlotte Barilone, passed away peacefully at Hospice of the Valley on July 3, 2019. He was born in Chandler, Arizona on May 17, 1993 and was a lifelong resident of Phoenix and Scottsdale.Michael enjoyed visiting his grandparents summer home in Payson. He enjoyed both fresh and saltwater fishing where a...

Charles “Chuckles” Louis Sivak peacefully passed away July 4, 2019 at the age of 64. Born January 11, 1955 in Passaic, New Jersey to Charles Joseph and Grace Marie (Colaianni) Sivak (deceased), and brother of Dorian (deceased). He is survived by two loving and devoted children, Katherine “Katie” and Charles “Chip”, ex-wife Tracy Monaghan, and man’s best friend, Peanut. Charlie...

John Silva Carvalho, 92, passed away in Phoenix on July 1, 2019. John was born in Wailuku, Maui, HI on June 24, 1927. He is survived by his children, Theresa Cox, Paula Carvalho, Ramona Beneventi, David Carvalho and Glen Carvalho; siblings, Sr. Beatrice Carvalho (NY), Paul Hernandez (HI), Daniel Hernandez (CA), Roselin Demello (HI), Mildred Gonzalves (CA), Deana Hernandez (AZ),...

Manuel M Martinez, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2019. Manuel was born on the 7th of August 1926 in Phoenix, Arizona. Manuel is preceded in death by his wife Viola, parents, sisters and brothers. Manuel is survived by his 2 sisters Lena Chavez and Georgia Moreno and his children Gloria Gonzales, Manuel Martinez, Jr. (Gloria), Rachel Dominguez...

Our beloved Karina Grethel Arzate vallin, was a child of joy and generosity as exemplified in her gifts of life to many both in life and in death, a devoted wife to her husband Agustin, a loving and devoted mother to her children Gael and Luna, an exemplary daughter to her mother Guadalupe and her father Deuri, and a caring...

Beloved Velia Renteria “Hita”, wife of Efren Renteria passed July 1, 2019. Mother of 4, 8 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.Visitation will be held Monday, July 8, 2019 from 6:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at...

Beloved Veronica Carreon, 47 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on June 27th, 2019. Veronica was born on March 18th, 1972 to Rosario and Louisa Carreon. Veronica was a very inspirational and loving woman. She loved to make people smile, laugh and had a heart of gold. She was always helping anyone in need and was the...