Obituaries

Gordon Sadick More, 51, of Chandler, AZ, passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2023, after a brief illness. Born September 22, 1972 to Judy Sadick More and William Anderson, Gordon lived in Arizona since infancy. He graduated from Thunderbird High School in 1989.Gordon loved going on outings, listening to music, eating Taco Bell burritos, writing down his ideas, and playing...

A visitation will be held from 6-8 PM, on Monday, October 9 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. A funeral will be held at 1:30 PM, on Tuesday, October 10 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, at 330 W. Coral Gables, Phoenix. Burial to follow services at Green Acres Cemetery, 401 N. Hayden Road in...

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Joe Maged Sayegh who was taken home by the Lord on October 7, 2023.Joe’s love and legacy have left an outstanding mark and he will be missed greatly. Joe was a prominent and impactful member of his community, a graduate of Shadow Mountain High School, and the owner of...

Carrie Ann Phillips, 52, of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023, two years after being diagnosed with gastric cancer.Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Carrie attended Rancho Solano Preparatory School and Lookout Mountain Elementary School. She then attended Thunderbird High School, graduating with honors and earning Varsity Letters in Cross Country and Track & Field. After graduating high...

Mary Barnes, Katie to friends and family, was born April 2, 1929 in Greensburg, PA. She moved to Phoenix, AZ on September 25, 1959. She enjoyed square dancing, round dancing, and international travels for over 20 years.She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Parish and an auxiliary member of the Legion of Mary.Katie passed away September 29, 2023. Private...

Maria Pia Manfre’, was born on January 11, 1944, passed away on October 1, 2023.Maria is survived by; her three sisters Angela, Lela, and Ada. Three sons: Stefano (Heidi), Richard (Lori), Evan (Cyndi),  4 grandchildren, and 5 Great Grandchildren.Maria grew up in Northern Italy. Marriage brought her to Phoenix, Arizona, where she loved to explore the Arizona outdoors. She enjoyed...

Margaret Ann Marcus passed away on September 30, 2023, in Phoenix, AZ, after a brief illness. Born Margaret Ann Carlson on July 4, 1938, to Frank and Charlotte Carlson in Rockford, Illinois, Margaret graduated from Rockford East High School in 1956. She married high school sweetheart John Brodin in 1957. They raised three children, Janice Brodin Johnson, Jeff Brodin, and...

William F. Sawyer passed away at the age of 89 on September 30th, 2023.  Bill was the patriarch of the Sawyer family.  He is survived by his wife of 67 years Joan T. Sawyer, daughter Debbie Rolan (Richard), and grandchildren Laura Cole (Derek), Katie Lopez (Steve), Carlie Sawyer, Andrew Rolan and great grandchildren Emma and Carter Cole.  Bill is preceded...

Yolanda (Angulo) Lopez, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by love and family September 26, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 11:00 AM at St. Raphael Catholic Church, 5525 W. Acoma Dr., in Glendale. Burial will immediately follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 N. 48thSt, in Phoenix, AZ.Yolanda was born July 5,...

Stephany (Mauck) Steele-Fajkowski, 71, of Scottsdale, passed away on September 23, 2023 after a years-long battle with breast cancer. Stephany was born in Indiana and moved to Scottsdale, Arizona when she was two months old. She was a loving wife, mother, and sister. Stephany worked in the title insurance industry for many years before retiring to spend more time with...

Joseph M. Donofrio, 80, passed away in his home surrounded by family on Thursday, September 28th, 2023. Joe was born July 6th, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, to Ida and Joseph Donofrio. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Nicholas, sister Theresa, and grandson Andrew Joseph. He is survived by his wife, Dede; six children: Tabitha Citro (Mike), Kara...

Marilyn Wagner Taylor died peacefully in her sleep on September 28, 2023 at her residence at Westminster Village in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was a serene closure to a life well-lived, leaving behind a legacy of love, contentment and gratitude.She was born to Carl and Bernice Homer Wagner in Macomb, Illinois, on October 11, 1932. After graduating from Illinois State University...

With great sadness, the family announces the passing of Paul Douglas Hankerson on Sunday, September 25, 2023 at the age of 68 after a long battle with cancer.Paul was born on May 16, 1955 in Phoenix where he lived out his life. He was the fourth son of Fred and Esther Hankerson and graduated from Brophy College Preparatory in 1973. ...

On April 1st, 1996 Samantha Elisa Garcia was born in Phoenix, Arizona. At 7:10pm on September 11th, 2023 at the age of 27, she passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family.She is survived by her mother Catherine, her father Valentin, her 6 brothers and sisters, Joseph, Monica, Caitlin, Olivia, Mario, & Valerie, her 6 nieces and nephews, Bria, Jaylen, Andrew,...

Alex H. Gehr, was born as Humberto Alejandro Gehr, on December 16, 1942 in Bogotá, Colombia. His parents were Conrad and Teresa Gehr. Alex peacefully passed away on Monday September 18, 2023 at the age of 80. Alex was a devoted, loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years,...

Sandra Fall Ranger, 89, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, on September 21, 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona, 44 years and half a lifetime after moving with Ned, five children and a dog from Detroit, Michigan in search of new adventures.An only child born in Philadelphia and a descendant of American Revolutionary War soldiers, having lost her father young, she attended...

Veronica Villegas Romero was born on October 14, 1954, and passed away at the age of 68 in Phoenix, Arizona on September 19, 2023, after a short battle with cancer.Veronica was born in Hollister, CA to Rafael & Angela Villegas, the eldest of five siblings. She was the quintessential oldest child, entrusted at a young age with the care of...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Ellen Scott Gabaldon who departed this world on September 24, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and unwavering dedication to her family and community. Born on February 5, 1937, at the original St. Joseph’s Hospital, Margaret Ellen was raised in downtown Phoenix. Her younger sister Pat...

Margaret Catherine “Maggie” Haley passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Maggie was born on October 31st, 1930, in New York City. She married Vincent J. Haley, an attorney, also from New York City. They were the proud parents of six loving children. They were married for an amazing 45 years and lived life to the fullest. Maggie worked...

Born March 4th, 1947Departed to be with the Lord September 11th, 2023Loving husband to Rose Martinez and later, lovinghusband to Sylvia Scherrer;Loving father to his dear daughters Roseanne Martinez and Dawn Martinez (Krystina Raynes);Loving stepfather to Dinorah Blanco, Sergio Blanco, John Scherrer and Tommy “Tomas” Scherrer Sr;Loving grandfather aka “Grandpa Manny” to Alexander Blanco, Jared Blanco, Adrianne Blanco, Rosa Bella...