Obituaries

The heart and soul of the Ramirez family, Andres Esquer Ramirez Sr., husband, father, brother, and tata, also known as Andy, earned his angel wings on Friday, July 21, 2023. Andy was 76 years old. He was a beloved man in his family and throughout the community. Andy is an Arizona native born on December 2, 1946, to Margarito and...

Willhite, Rita, 86, died peacefully with her family at her side, under the care of Hospice on Friday, July 14, 2023. Rita was born in Richland Center Wisconsin and became a part-time Phoenician by attending St. Mary’s High School half of the year. Rita met the love of her life, Duane, at the Newman Club at Arizona State University. They...

Timothy “Tim” Joseph Green, born to Gerald and Judy Green in Phoenix, AZ on March 10, 1961. Tim had one sister, Gina (Fred), and two brothers, Brian (Robin) and Danny, and many nieces and nephews. Tim was preceded in death by both of his parents, and youngest brother, Danny.Tim was an aerospace machinist by trade, but also worked in the...

Ramon “Shoelace” Rosales Jr., 43 years old was called to Heaven on July 18, 2023. Ramon is survived by his three sons Xavier Alvarez, Ramon Rosales III, and Sebastian Rosales and grandson Aiden Rosales Apostol. Ramon is also survived by his parents Barbara Aragon and Ramon Rosales Sr., his sister Bianca Rosales and two brothers Mark Rosales and Juan Rosales,...

DONALD “DON” CAREY GAUSE1934 – 2023Donald Carey Gause, 89, of Owego, NY passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, June 22, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ.  Don was born May 4,1934 to Richard Boone and Ferris Lietzman Gause. Raised in Elkhart, IN and attended Elkhart High School where he enjoyed playing in the band and on the baseball team.Don...

Forever in our hearts, Roger Lee Stevenson, 76, went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.Roger was born January 11, 1947 to Frenton Gale Stevenson and Harriett Meyers Stevenson Bedinger in Breese, IL. Raised in Paris, IL, by his mother, he was active in Boy Scouts, basketball and football. He gained a love...

Henry William Bried Sr., 90, passed away on June 18, 2023. Hank loved to hike with his friends on Pinnacle Peak followed by a lunch at the general store. Hank was an amazing man. He loved his family, friends and especially he loved to help others. He was a true Christian man with tremendous faith. Hank also loved to do...

Lohman, Katherine Marie, 37 passed away peacefully at home Friday, July 7, in Phoenix, AZ.Katie was born in Utah and is survived by her fiancé Timothy Conley, son Maxwell Conley, mother Daria Lohman, younger sister Sarah Evans, and nephew Henry Evans.Katie moved around quite a bit growing up, living in Utah, California, Germany and Arizona. Katie came to Arizona with...

Carol Passmore Pike Foster passed to her Savior on Sunday, June 18, 2023. She was born in Glen Cove, New York, on December 27, 1936. The family moved several times, settling in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Carol graduated from City High School there, and from Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, Georgia, with a BA degree in art. She returned to Chattanooga, where...

Anthony Vincent Paolucci was born on June 28, 1940 in Kansas City, Kansas, and entered into his eternal reward on July 9, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.Tony was born the second son of Nicholas Paolucci (Frosolone, Italy) and Minnie LaPenta Paolucci (Bloomfield, CT). He began his education in a one-room school house, Bellevue School, moving to St. Benedict’s grade school, later...

Herman J. Essert Jr. 80 of Phoenix died Friday, July 7, 2023, with his wife of 60 years holding his hand, and loving family by his side.He was born March 13, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri to Herman J. Sr. of Eichenbuhl, Germany and Marcella (Terschluse) Essert of Washington, Missouri; they preceded him in death in 1977 and 1988 respectively....

Walter Winius, Jr. was born on August 13, 1928, in Memphis, TN. During his childhood days the family, Walter Winius Sr., mother, Fannie Mae Pierce Winius and sister Carolyn, lived in various cities in the Midwest as his father was serving in various positions with the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Stability arrived in 1942 when the family moved to...

Daniel Bruce Scalise was born to Frederick and Ruth Scalise, on November 7, 1940, in Springfield, Massachusetts.After graduating from high school in 1958, Dan joined the Navy. The highlight of his Navy experience was that he literally sailed around the world. At the orders of President Eisenhower, Dan’s ship, the USS Canberra (CAG-2), was appointed to circle the globe on...

Elsie Nelson was born in Winslow, AZ. She is from Sanders, AZ and lived in Phoenix, AZ. Elsie was born on October 26, 1954, and passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of July 2, 2023. She will always be remembered by her smile, strength and her love and caring heart. She was a fierce lover and protector of her...

Patrick (Pat) Edward Macneil, beloved father, husband, grandfather, and brother was called home to our Lord and Savior on July 5, 2023, following a valiant battle against pancreatic cancer. Born in Tucson, AZ on November 18, 1951, to Sidney John Macneil and Helen Irene Tucker. Pat married the love of his life, Diane, in 1981 and became “dad” to her...

Michelle Arizona Kirby, 62 years old, a loving Wife, Mother and Sister. She passed away peacefully on July 2, 2023 at 10:05 am. She was a fun-loving person with a heart of gold. She found ways to make you feel loved, no matter who you were. She was preceded in death by her Father; Max Duran Sr. and Sister; Jennifer...

Jean Rhodes Carter, 91, of Phoenix, AZ, and formerly of Charlotte and Tryon, NC, passed away on June 28, 2023, at Scottsdale Osborn Hospital. Jean was born in Arden, NC to the late Will Albert and Minnie Ducker Rhodes. The tenth of eleven children, Jean loved books, poetry and music and enjoyed sharing and inventing “schoolish” ideas with her older...

William Anderson Comstock, Jr., known as “JR” to family and friends, age 28, of Phoenix, Arizona lost his life but gained peace on Saturday, July 1, 2023. He was the beloved son of William (Bill) and Sheri Comstock of Little River, SC and brother of Courtney Comstock, Phoenix, AZ. JR was born on April 19, 1995 in Salem, Oregon.JR attended...

Win Blevins, the award-winning author best known for his fiction and non-fiction books of western lore and Native American leaders, lifestyle, and spirituality died on July 2, 2023, at the age of 84, after suffering two strokes. He was the recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the Western Writers of America, and a member of the Western Writers Hall...

Genevieve “Jean” Cipolla (née Danda) passed away peacefully at home on July 1, 2023, surrounded by family. She was 89.Genevieve was born in East Chicago, Indiana on June 19, 1934, the second of four daughters, to her parents Joseph and Josephine Danda. She grew up in a bi-cultural home, speaking Slovak and English. Her drive and motivation to connect with...