Obituaries

Edward “Sonny” Felix was called home for Christmas on December 20th, 2017. He was 86 years young! Sonny was the 4th child of 8 children, belonging to the big beautiful family of Ramon and Mary Basha Felix. He was born on November 29th, 1931 in Chandler, Arizona. As a young boy, Sonny attended Goodyear Grade School in Goodyear, later renamed...

Paul Cantrell, 71, passed away on December 25, 2017. He leaves behind his wife Leslie, brother Dave, his four beautiful children, his grandchildren and countless friends. Paul was born and raised in Arizona, to Earl and Lois Cantrell. He enjoyed working with his hands, and there wasn’t a thing he could not repair. He was a dedicated family man and...

Norbert Gilsdorf, of Phoenix, passed away on December 27, 2017. He is reunited with his sister Barbra, brother Bob, mother Frances, and father Mark. He will be missed by his brothers; Joe, Reynold, Victor and Steve and his sisters; Marie Rosenau, Virginia McClelland, Doris Flores and Mary Jo Burt. Also many nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at St....

Judy passed away peacefully at age 59 on December 24, 2017, in Phoenix, AZ, after a 4 year battle with cancer. Judy was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 2, 1958. She was the youngest of two children born to William and Doris Boyle. Judy graduated from the University of Michigan in 1980 with a degree in business. She moved...

Steven Eugene Diaz entered Heaven on December 20th, 2017, he was 67 years young. He is survived by his wife Cathy Barron Diaz of 46 wonderful years. He has two daughters, Merihelen Diaz Nunez and Sandra Diaz Perez. He lives on through his seven grandchildren Alaina Lechuga (23), Monique Lechuga (19), Stevie Lechuga (16), Eden Nunez (8), Layla Perez (8),...

Richard Cordova, 82 of Tempe went to be with his wife of 57 years Margaret, on December 24, 2017. Richard was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, Saint Mary’s alumni, devoted Catholic, U.S. Army Vet and ASU-Cardinals fan. He was raised in Golden Gate and would later move Tempe, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his siblings,...

Arthur Seghi, 92, born on May 12, 1925. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Mary Belle and his daughter Susan Kay. He was a member of Saint Theresa Catholic Church and Duets, an organization for people in need. He moved from Chicago in 1961 to Arizona. He worked in the food industry, owned two restaurants...

Martha Gomez Navarro beloved Wife, Mother, Nana and Friend has unexpectedly left this life to join her Heavenly family. She was 89 years young. She was a beautiful woman inside and out and devoted to her husband Edmund Navarro married for 68 years this past September. She was born in Tucson, AZ (5th generation Arizonan) one of 11 children born...

Abel Huguez passed away on December 24th, 2017. Abel is preceded in death by his brother’s Frank and Tony and grandparents Emelina and Manuel Garcia, Francisco and Magdelena Huguez. He is survived by his children Christopher Huguez, A.J. Huguez, Natalee Jo Huguez; his grandchildren; his parents Beatrice (Betty) and Anthony D. Huguez; siblings Robert (Bertha), Anna (Tommy Espinoza), Cathy (Donnie...

Lenore Koch Mahaney, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children. She was the daughter of Paul and Helen Koch of Storm Lake, Iowa, second of 6 siblings. As a young adult, her adventurous spirit led her to California where she worked for Hughes Aircraft and met her soulmate, Howard. After marriage and 4 children, they moved to Phoenix where...

Chris David Baldwin, 56 years old, passed away on December 10, 2017 in the comfort of his home in Phoenix, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his Father; David Baldwin. He is survived by his Mother; Joyce Baldwin, Sister; Kathy “Katie” Baldwin, Sister; Kim Alf (Mark), Niece; Megan Roads, Nephew; Drake Alf, Brother; Terry Baldwin (Robin), Niece; Jackie Wilmoth...

Sharon Elaine Kostyun, a Phoenix native, was born to John and Dorothy (Dixon) Maurin, Phoenix pioneer natives, on 11-13-1945 and passed away on December 15th, 2017 after a courageous and long battle with cancer. Sharon fought bravely with great strength, patience, and fearlessness, never losing her wonderful sense of humor. She married Frank Kostyun on April 4th of 1972 and...

Villalva, Martin 49 of Phoenix, passed away on Friday December 8, 2017. He was born in Bakersfield, California but was raised in and was a life long resident of Phoenix. He was preceded in death this past year by his loving wife Ernestine. He is survived by his parents; Ruben and Elsa Villalva; five sons; Ray, Daniel, Gabriel, Ernest and...

Jeannie O’Connor, 81, of Phoenix died peacefully December 11, 2017 after a long illness. I am writing this obituary while I am still alive and kicking! I was born to Fuzzy (John Elmer) and Elenora Ballein on October 19, 1936. I grew up on a farm in Danville, Illinois and went to University of Illinois where I met James (Doc)...

Cheslene (Northrop) Bledsoe, July 10th, 1938 to December 06, 2017. Cheslene passed peacefully, surrounded by her family and holding her mama’s hand. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and kind heart, her love of singing and havin’ a party for any reason or no reason at all. Cheslene is survived by her son Buddy Tignor, daughter Shawnee Ross...

Anthony Jovan, 32 years old, passed away on December 3, 2017 at his home in Peoria, Arizona. He was proceeded in death by his Grandfather; Lawrence Greenberg. He is survived by his Mother; Rosalie Bellows, Sister; Crystle (Kevin) Willis, Nephew; Logan Anthony Willis, Nana; Maria Garcia, Uncle; David Greenberg, Aunt; Stephanie Roberts, Cousins; David Martinez, Harley Ann Greenberg, Cheyenne Merryman,...

Alberto (Beto) C. Romero, 82, from Phoenix, raised in Barrio Los Cuatro Milpas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 3, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents; Antonio and Dolores Romero, brother; Antonio, three sisters; Beatrice, Frances and Nellie and grandson; Antonio. He was survived by sister Jenny and his children; Albert (Clara), Antonio (Rita), Marie, John (Jessica),...

Carey passed away peacefully on November 8, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is survived by her husband; Dick, daughters; Samantha and Jennifer, brother; Scott, his wife; Katie, her nephews and nieces; Caiden, Reese, Makensie and Jack. She was predeceased by her parents; Michael McCoy and Nancy Killian. Carey was the oldest of 21 grandchildren, many loving aunts, uncles and family....

Herbert (“Herb”) D. Barham of Phoenix, AZ, died peacefully at his home on November 30, 2017. Herb was born on December 25, 1932 in Norfolk, Virginia, to Osma Porter and Elizabeth Gildea Barham. He was the youngest of eight siblings. He graduated from the University of Rochester in 1960. He became a resident of Phoenix when he married his beloved...

Chiros, MaryAnn passed away on November 30, 2017 at the age of 90. She was born in Muskegon Michigan and moved to Arizona in 1970 from Illinois. MaryAnn is preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 52 years Jimmy Chiros. They loved to travel together and especially enjoyed their many trips to Hawaii. MaryAnn worked...