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Jacqueline Ann Miller

Jacqueline Ann Miller

Oct 19, 2024

Jacqueline Ann Miller (Avery) was born May 22nd 1959 at Theda Clark Hospital in Neenah, Wisconsin to Robert and Mary (Schaefer) Avery. 

Jacque and her family moved from Neenah to Phoenix, AZ in 1966 where she ultimately graduated from ASU with a Bachelor's degree in Business/Human Resources, then went on to marry Michael Miller on May 27, 1980 at St. Gregory...

Carolyn Strandberg

Carolyn Strandberg

Oct 18, 2024

Carolyn Leslie (Chapin) Strandberg, 66, of Scottsdale, AZ, gracefully passed away on October 18, 2024, while in the loving care of Hospice of the Valley. 

Carolyn was born on June 15, 1958, in Rapid City, SD to the late Meryl Carolyn (Schmidt) Chapin and John N. “Jack” Chapin. She attended New Trier West High School in Northfield, IL where she was...

Loberna C. Monzon-Dinglasan

Loberna C. Monzon-Dinglasan

Oct 17, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Dr. Loberna C. Monzon-Dinglasan, affectionately known as Bernie or Bing, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, at the age of 83, in her home in Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.Born in Bacoor, Philippines, she was the eldest daughter of...

Rosemary E. Butler

Rosemary E. Butler

Oct 17, 2024

BUTLER, ROSEMARY E. (nee Uecker), of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024. 

Born to August and Mary (Schultz) Uecker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 17, 1938. Rosemary lived a full life of love and laughter. She had a knack of being the life of any party – you always knew when Rosemary was in the room with her...

Ray Richard Thurston

Ray Richard Thurston

Oct 16, 2024

Ray Richard Thurston 1/17/1947—10/16/2024

It is with a very heavy heart that we announce that Ray Thurston, a resident of Jackson, Wyoming and Paradise Valley, Arizona, unexpectedly passed away October 16th.

Ray Richard Thurston was born January 17, 1947 in Los Angeles, California. He was adopted shortly after his birth, a fact he took pride in when he often remarked that all...

Michael "Mike" Howard Marshall

Michael "Mike" Howard Marshall

Oct 16, 2024

Michael "Mike" Howard Marshall, 61, joined our creator on October 16, 2024. Spent his life in Phoenix since he was 10. He was HVAC trained by trade and worked a long time in various commercial real estate properties and was recently an operations engineer central plant operator. A jack of all trades, the "go to" guy for everything Mike (the...

James D. Richard

James D. Richard

Oct 15, 2024

James D. Richard (Jim), age 83, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on October 15, 2024, from complications related to cancer treatments. He was born in San Francisco, CA on June 22, 1941, attending both St. Ignatious and Mission High Schools. After graduation, Jim enlisted in the army and served for four years. 

After his discharge, he met and married the love...

Stacie Leslie Arviso

Stacie Leslie Arviso

Oct 15, 2024

Stacie L. Arviso, age 46, passed away peacefully in her home on October 15, 2024. She was born on January 22, 1978, in Gallup, New Mexico, to Arnold Arviso and Betty Chee, both of whom preceded her in death. She was a beloved sister, aunt, and friend to many.

Stacie spent her childhood in Crownpoint, NM, where she developed a love...

Rose Marie Ritter

Rose Marie Ritter

Oct 15, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rose Marie Ritter, who left this world peacefully on October 15, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona. Born on July 27, 1930, in Macomb, Illinois, to her parents Robert Neuneker and Rosa Schoeninger. In 1954 she married her adoring husband E. Kenneth “Ken” Ritter, and enjoyed nearly 60 years of marriage...

Rodolfo "Rudy" Somoza

Rodolfo "Rudy" Somoza

Oct 13, 2024

Rodolfo “Rudy” Somoza, Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully into the hands of our Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Rudy had a smile, sense of humor, and personality that could light up an entire city. His charisma was one that you will remember for a lifetime if you had the opportunity to truly know him.

He was a wonderful, caring son,...

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...

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