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Cynthia Alice Smith Domini

Cynthia Alice Smith Domini

Dec 25, 2023

Cynthia (“Cindy”) Alice Smith Domini of Phoenix, AZ; loving and devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and teacher passed away tragically early Christmas morning, Monday, December 25, 2023. Her daughter, Molly Domini-Cash, was sadly taken from this world at the same time (please see separate obituary for Molly).

Cindy was born on June 29, 1940, in Quincy, Illinois. She and her family...

Ronald Ralph Ritter

Ronald Ralph Ritter

Dec 25, 2023

Ronald Ralph Ritter, 90, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away December 25, 2023, after a short illness. Born May 5, 1933, in South Bend, Indiana to Gerald and Alice (Miller) Ritter, Ron graduated from Washington Clay High School in South Bend, Indiana in 1951 and studied at Indiana University (Bloomington) until 1952. He married his one true love, Mary Jo (Joan)...

Molly Domini-Cash

Molly Domini-Cash

Dec 24, 2023

Molly Domini-Cash, 47, born on April 29, 1976 in Phoenix, AZ, was a lifelong and proud native of the Valley until her tragic passing on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023. Her mother, Cynthia (“Cindy”) Domini was sadly taken from this world at the same time (please see separate obituary for Cindy). Molly will forever be known and admired as a...

Frederick "Fred" Anthony Quihuis

Frederick "Fred" Anthony Quihuis

Dec 24, 2023

Frederick “Fred” Anthony Quihuis passed away December 24th, 2023 at the age of 71. He was born June 6th 1952 to Lionel and Lupe Quihuis. He was raised in Phoenix along with 8 other siblings. Fred received his AA degree from South Phoenix Community College. He played one year of Semi Pro football with the South Phoenix Saints. He served...

Roseanna Estrada

Roseanna Estrada

Dec 24, 2023

Roseanna Estrada was born in Phoenix, AZ on April 30, 1934, and passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023, at the age of 89. She was a loving sister, aunt, cousin, close friend, and colleague. She was a proud Phoenix Union High School alumna. She was a significant influence and played a critical role with her immediate family. She retired...

Luisa Cervantes

Luisa Cervantes

Dec 24, 2023

Luisa Cervantes (Mesa) passed away on December 24, 2023 at 3:51am with her family by her side. She was born in Williams, Arizona on October 11, 1940 to Manuel Meza and Isabel Quiriarte Meza. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. 

Luisa is survived by her four children; Ana (Crisostomo), Corina (Mark Sr.), Osvaldo Jr., Maria (Thomas...

Cedric Emden Davis

Cedric Emden Davis

Dec 23, 2023

Dr. Cedric Emden Davis, LCSW, was born on December 4, 1946, in Danville, Virginia to the late Elder Toussaint Davis and the late Thelma VanPutten Davis. After giving a lifetime of service to God, mankind and country, Cedric departed this life on December 23, 2023, at the age of 77 after a courageous battle with cancer. 

His devoted parents instilled...

Edward Richard Ciszczon

Edward Richard Ciszczon

Dec 23, 2023

Edward Richard Ciszczon of Phoenix, Arizona, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on December 23, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, love, and humor. Born on May 25, 1935, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to Anna and Joseph Ciszczon, he was one of thirteen siblings and a twin to his sister Stella.  

His early life on the family...

Mary Alicia Wentworth

Mary Alicia Wentworth

Dec 22, 2023

Mary Alicia Wentworth passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on December 22, 2023, at the age of 83.  

Mary was born on January 19, 1940, in Rapid City, South Dakota to C.W. and Louise Laws, and she was the third of four children. In her childhood, Mary was immersed in ranch life and mastered...

Claudia Ella Mae Graef

Claudia Ella Mae Graef

Dec 22, 2023

Arizona lost one of its fashion pioneers on December 22nd, 2023.  Known to some as Claudia Brooks, Claudia Ella Mae Graef went on to her last Fashion Show in heaven at age 97.  Born in Las Cruces, New Mexico on April 23, 1926, Claudia moved to her grandparent’s farm in Coolidge, Arizona with her parents Katie and Albert Bamert during...

Dolinda Elena Grace Bauer Mitchell

Dolinda Elena Grace Bauer Mitchell

Dec 22, 2023

Elena passed away peacefully on December 22, 2023. She was born in Mayaquez, Puerto Rico, November 22, 1947. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ronald C. Bauer and Ethel Bell Church Bauer both originally from North Dakota. She is survived by her loving husband Donald B. Mitchell, brother Logan P. Bauer and sisters-in-law Gloria Meluzzo Bauer and Julie...

Glorianna "Glory" Rae Verdugo Wood

Glorianna "Glory" Rae Verdugo Wood

Dec 19, 2023

On December 19, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., Heaven’s gates opened to welcome Glorianna Rae Verdugo Wood home.  Although her battle is over, she gleams in the Victory of her Just Reward.  Rest in Peace, Scleroderma Warrior.  Glory is reunited with her beloved family and friends.  Glory, you carried your heavy cross with dignity and strength, and will feast upon the...

Patrick John Moran

Patrick John Moran

Dec 18, 2023

Patrick John Moran, 61, passed away peacefully December 18, 2023 at Scottsdale Osborn Hospital. He was born on May 11, 1962 in Washington DC, the son of John Peter Moran and Frances Guerra and the brother of Teresa Denevi, Matt Moran, Tim Moran, John Edward Moran, and Robert Moran.Pat was raised in Phoenix, Arizona and attended Madison Meadows for grade...

Barry William Gannon

Barry William Gannon

Dec 17, 2023

Barry Gannon, 67, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on December 17, 2023; he is preceded in death by parents Edward and Rita (Chambers) Gannon, brothers Tom, Ray and Bill.  He is survived by two brothers, a sister and nephews and nieces.

Barry was a long-time member of the St. Francis Xavier Parish. He enjoyed the cowboy life, hunting, working at...

Mary Conception Stayer

Mary Conception Stayer

Dec 17, 2023

Mary “Lollie” Conception Stayer passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17th at her daughter Christine and son-in-law Panch’s house surrounded by her immediate family in Phoenix.

Lollie was born on December 8, 1944, to Joseph Nunez and Chona Oviedo.  She was one of six siblings.  Lollie attended Immaculate Heart Grade School and Phoenix Union High School.  After graduating, she met...

William Anderson Hunt III

William Anderson Hunt III

Dec 15, 2023

William A. Hunt III, known to all as Bill, passed away suddenly on the morning of Friday, December 15, 2023, at his home while having coffee with his wife Linda.  They had been married for 52 years.  To try to truly capture who Bill Hunt was or to adequately share with you his spirit will be difficult, but we will...

Maxine Kay Allen

Maxine Kay Allen

Dec 14, 2023

Maxine Kay (nee Koss) Allen, 87, died peacefully on December 14, 2023, in Phoenix, AZ where she resided for 46 years. On the day of her death Maxine was surrounded by family and friends. 

Maxine was born in Ionia, Michigan, on July 21, 1936, to Max and Anna Dee (nee Nelson) Koss. Maxine worked in her father’s pharmacy, Koss Rexall...

Tillie Moreno

Tillie Moreno

Dec 13, 2023

Tillie Moreno passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 13, 2023. She is preceded in death by her Parents Joaquin Estrada Ramirez and Natalia Torres Ramirez, her brothers Alex, Francisco (Bennie), Joaquin (Kinito) and sister Rose Rodriguez.

She leaves behind two children, Beatrice Sonneman, and Mark Moreno, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.

Always known...

Angie Dionne Comon

Angie Dionne Comon

Dec 13, 2023

 

In Loving Memory,

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved wife, mother, and sister-in-law. She was a beacon of love and strength, whose light touched everyone she knew.

She leaves behind her devoted husband of 21 years, Brent Comon, who cherished her with all his heart. Their love story was one of mutual...

Antonio "Tony" Pizzarello

Antonio "Tony" Pizzarello

Dec 13, 2023

We mourn the loss of Antonio “Tony” Pizzarello who began his life in Reggio Calabria Italy in 1931 where he lived with his parents and sister Olga. His earliest childhood memories were of World War II and of watching American bomber planes liberate Sicily and subsequently southern Italy when he was just a teen. Here was born what would become...

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