Obituaries

Ann Haldiman Berry, 88, of Phoenix died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on August 22, 2023.Ann was born to Verland and Louise Haldiman on August 23, 1934. She was a proud native Phoenician. She graduated from North High School in 1951. Ann is survived by her children Debbi Berry Moran, Rick Berry, and John Berry; Ann’s sister, Helen...

Dorothy Caballero, 84, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, godmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. Born November 5, 1938, to Joe and Trine Bedia in Phoenix, Arizona. She married the love of her life, Manuel, in 1957 and enjoyed 59 years of marriage.Together they created a life raising...

Nama Arv“A grandmother is a remarkable woman. She’s a wonderful combination of warmth and kindness, laughter and love.”On a chilly Wednesday in San Francisco, California, May 6th, 1931 (the same day as San Francisco Giant Willie Mays!) Arva June Day, the third child and second daughter of mom, Cleo Hecker and dad, Albert McCrellis, was born. Older siblings Fern and...

Margaret Mary (Fitzsenry) Hooks died peacefully in her sleep on August 17, 2023 at the age of 90.Margaret was survived by her sister Ruth Woodward of Des Moines, IA. Ruth joined Margaret four days later on August 21st for the journey home to heaven.Margaret leaves behind her five children: Audrey Williamson, Neal (Carole Ann) Hooks, Laura (Dennis) Graviss, Russ (Erin)...

Michael ‘Mike’ Ira Smith passed away in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 70 years old. Mike was born on March 5, 1953 in Cleveland, Tennessee to Earl and Marie Smith, the youngest of 4 children. Mike spent his childhood in Michigan living on farms that his father worked on. In 1970, at the age of 17 years old, Mike...

Bradley Johnson – September 15, 1974 – August 22, 2023 Kansas City, Missouri – Bradley Redfield Johnson was born on September 15, 1974. He was 48 years old when he passed away. Brad was a graduate of Rockhurst High School and Fort Hays State University where he received his degree in Criminal Justice. After college, he spent a few years...

Born in Monessen, Pennsylvania on November 24, 1928, the son of the late James W. Auther and Frances M. Shipe, John Auther mostly grew up in Aurora, Illinois, raised with his spirited brother, Brudd, who preceded him in death. He would recount how he quarterbacked his high school to a perfect record, defeating their crosstown archrivals on Thanksgiving Day 1946....

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Alice F. Hernandez, of Glendale on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the age of 73 years.Alice, the third of five children was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1950 to Marcelino and Ruth Hernandez.  Her childhood memories were filled with playing ball with her siblings in their...

Dora Ramirez, a mother and homemaker who labored her whole life to nurture her family in faith and unconditional love. Her traits of nurturing began with her siblings on a ranch miles away in central Mexico. As the oldest of her siblings waking with the rooster’s crow, to start the day helping her parents with daily ranch duties, which included...

Our beloved Mother, Elisena “Cindy” Cruz sadly passed away on August 19th at the age of 93. She was dearly loved and will be missed terribly. Cindy was a long-time member of the Catholic church where she loved to sing in her Choir. Her passion for reading was her true joy. As we celebrate her life, we honor the legacy...

Alma Joe “Jody” Essert, 81, of Phoenix died Monday, August 14, 2023 to rejoin the love of her life for over 60 years Herman, who preceded her in death by one month.She was born May 11, 1942 in Ogden Utah to Evelyn Mergen and Vernon “Jiggs” Johnston; both preceded her in death. Also preceded in death by her son Herman...

With heavy hearts and great sadness, we regret to say that Cheryl Ann Cruttenden passed unexpectedly, but peacefully in her sleep on August 20, 2023, at the age of 67 shortly after her cancer diagnosis.Cheryl was born on July 19, 1956, in Pontiac, Michigan, to George Washington Ehgotz and Carol Ann Cece.  She was the oldest of five children growing...

October 24, 1958 – August 19, 2023Phoenix, AZRosana Piña, beloved mother and sister, passed away on Saturday, August 19th after valiantly fighting stage IV cancer. She maintained a true joie de vivre to the very end. Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Rosana is best remembered for her earnest kindness, creativity, and positivity.Rosana graduated from North High School and completed...

Jose Aros, age 96, passed away at home peacefully surrendered by his 3 sons on August 18th, 2023. He was born in California and lived most of his life in Phoenix. He was a supervisor III for the City of Phoenix and retired with 35 years of service. He served his country honorably in World War II as a Merchant...

Frances Apodaca (Fernandez) Salcido, 84, passed away on August 17, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones at home. She was born on October 13, 1938, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was a graduate of Phoenix Union High School, class of 1958. She was married to her beloved husband, Fermin Salcido, for almost 60 years. Frances retired from sales in retail from...

George Gomez Quezada, 90, passed away peacefully at home with his immediate family at his side on August 20, 2023. He was born in Globe, AZ. March 17, 1933, and was the second son of three, born to Ramon and Estella Quezada.George graduated from Phoenix Tech in 1951 where he earned an athletic scholarship to the University of Northern Arizona....

Mrs. Alice Virginia Rivera, age 99, of Phoenix, AZ, peacefully passed away Monday, August 14, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. At a later date an announcement will be made regarding funeral arrangements. Alice’s life was centered around serving others. She graduated from St. Mary’s Hospital Nursing School in Tucson in 1944. Alice and Alex were married in Tucson on...

Jennifer A. (McCutcheon) Luthardt, 48 of South Elgin, IL. passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2023 in Chandler, AZ. Jennifer was born in Zanesville on August 18, 1975. She is the daughter of Barbara J. (Besser) McCutcheon of Blue Rock and Junior E. McCutcheon of McConnelsville.Jenni was a 1993 graduate of Philo High School, where she excelled at sports, especially...

Christopher Edward Devoe of Scottsdale, Arizona has passed away on August 7, 2023.Christopher was born in Presque Isle, Maine to Edward Devoe and Jacqueline Bosse. He grew up with his three sisters Susan, Janet, and Kim. As a teen, he loved spending his time playing hockey and being with his family. As he got older, he joined the United States...

1930 – 2023Harry Sutton Amster passed away recently after living life to the fullest for 93 years, sharing adventures with family and friends.Born in Jerome, Arizona, Harry was the son of Harry and Ruth Amster and younger brother of Lois Amster Harper (Wilmer) of Phoenix and Mary Faye “Murph” Amster Klaus (Max) of Vicksburg, MS.In 1936, the Amster family moved...