Obituaries
Ben Joseph Tuchi
Dec 5, 2023
Ben passed peacefully after spending his last day surrounded by very loud loved ones. Born and raised in Hazelton, PA, Ben joined the Navy in 1953 right after graduating from Hazelton High School and served three years on the U.S.S. Wisconsin, then nine more years in the Navy Reserves. His first real travel experience, Ben loved everything about the Wisconsin...
Angela C. Contreras
Dec 5, 2023
Angela C. Contreras "Angelita" nació el día 24 de febrero de 1950 en Cananea, Sonora, México. Felipe de Jesús y Angelita se conocieron en Nogales, Sonora, México, el año 1967 y se casaron el 19 de agosto de 1968. Procrearon seis hijas, le sobreviven cinco, Irene, Aracely, Lorena, Elizabeth y Marisol.
Angelita o “Reina” Como su esposa la llamaba, fue...
Regina "Reg" Brewer-Sandoval
Dec 5, 2023
Regina “Reg” Brewer-Sandoval went home to Jesus surrounded by her husband, family, and lifelong friend on December 5, 2023, at the age 55 due to a tragic and unforeseen brain aneurysm.
Regina was born to John Sandoval and Linda Pierce on March 26,1968 in Scottsdale, AZ. From a young age Regina was a caring and spiritual person, she loved everyone...
Karin R. Powell
Dec 5, 2023
In loving memory of Karin R. Powell, a caring wife, nurturing mother, and cherished friend. Karin passed away on December 5, 2023 at the age of 86 with her devoted son Christopher at her side. She is survived by her sons Christopher and David (Jean). She is predeceased by husband Derek, brother Peter Gesche and sisters Renate, Evelyn and Lydia...
Michael Jay Roberson
Dec 4, 2023
Family and friends were saddened by the passing of our beloved Michael Jay Roberson on December 4th, 2023, at the age of 46. Michael was born May 14, 1977, at Fort Dix Army Hospital, New Jersey.
Michael moved with his parents several times. He lived at McGuire AFB, New Jersey from 1977 to 1979; at Stanford University from 1979...
Andre Royal Sutton
Dec 4, 2023
Andre Royal Sutton was born on May 27, 1950, to the union of Roy and MarieSutton in Oakland, California. He spent his childhood and fondest memoriesgrowing up in the Oakland, CA area.
Andre received his formal education in the Oakland Public Schools system inwhich he additionally excelled in various sports activities such as football,basketball and baseball. After graduation, he made...
Tyson J. Passey
Dec 4, 2023
Tyson J. Passey passed away on January 24, 2023 in LaJolla, California surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 1, 1971 in Mesa, Arizona. Tyson graduated from Brophy College Preparatory in 1990 and went on to Gonzaga University in Spokane where he was on the crew team. After Gonzaga he came back to warm weather and attended Arizona...
Eleanor "Nora" Jeanette Balderrama
Dec 3, 2023
It is with great pain and sorrow that we announce the passing of Eleanor (Nora) “Grandma” Balderrama, 88, of Laveen, AZ. Nora entered this life on May 21, 1935, and entered eternal rest on December 3, 2023. A loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and beloved Daughter, Nora passed peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her Family.
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Tyler Stettin Drosendahl
Dec 2, 2023
Tyler Drosendahl, 32, was born in Phoenix, AZ on March 22, 1991. He lived most of his life in Phoenix, with a short detour to Iowa.
Tyler is survived by his family: Ann (mother); Joe (father) and Diane (step-mother), Colin (brother); Emilee (sister-in-law); Quinn (nephew) and Maggie (niece).
Tyler’s deep love for music led him to form two bands. He...
Joyce Ellen Coolen
Dec 2, 2023
Joyce Ellen Coolen, 69, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on December 2, 2023. She was born December 4, 1953, at Quonset Point Naval Base in Rhode Island, she grew up in Quincy, Massachusetts where she attended Archbishop Williams Catholic School. After that she attended Catherine Gibbs Secretarial Academy. In the seventies, she worked for the Ritz Carlton hotels and traveled...
Maureen Strickland
Dec 2, 2023
Maureen Strickland, 83, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on December 2, 2023, from congestive heart failure. She was born on July 16, 1940, in Weymouth, Massachusetts outside of Boston. Maureen married her husband, Daniel in October of 1963. She was a stay-at-home mother and babysat children in the neighborhood. Maureen loved children and was beloved by the many children she...
Randy Richard Cordova
Nov 29, 2023
With a heavy heart, we announce that beloved husband, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend Randy Richard Cordova, 55, a well-known arts and entertainment journalist and producer at The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com for more than 30 years, died on November 29, 2023, in Phoenix, Ariz. The day he died was exactly four years from the day he had been diagnosed...
David John Corbett
Nov 28, 2023
David John Corbett, 51 years old of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on November 28, 2023. An Arizona native, he was born on March 21, 1972, to his parents Barney and Carmen Corbett. Dave attended Sahuaro High School and graduated in the class of 1991. He went on to work as an Engineer in furniture design, furnishing many prominent hotels in...
Doreen Mae Bailey
Nov 28, 2023
DOREEN MAE BAILEY – passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in Tempe, AZ. Doreen was born on March 16, 1933 in Renton, WA to Lena and Pete Balzarini. Her life’s purpose began when she met her soulmate, Vance, while working at a library in Seattle. They shared countless adventures together, their greatest raising their daughter Dayna. They also owned...
Preston Hallman
Nov 28, 2023
Preston Hallman passed away peacefully in Sun City West, Arizona on November 28, 2023. He was born on July 6, 1936, in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Preston is survived by his loving family, who will forever cherish the memories they shared with him. Although he may no longer be physically present, his spirit will continue to guide and inspire generations...
Elizabeth Kohmescher
Nov 26, 2023
It is with great sadness that we share with you that Elizabeth Kohmescher (Betsy Upson) has passed away after a valiant fight against cancer in Phoenix, Arizona.
Betsy is predeceased by her parents, Robert and Ruth (Parker) Upson, as well as by her brother, Andrew.
Betsy is survived by her husband, Michael and their two sons, David and Benjamin. Sisters...
Aurora L. Gonzales
Nov 26, 2023
On November 26, 2023 Aurora Lyles Gonzales fought the good fight, and finished the race. Through her fervent faith and the Grace of a Holy death she flew into the arms of Christ on the Solemnity of Christ the King. As if that wasn’t enough, Jesus allowed her to enter heaven on our father Pete’s birthday.
She was known...
Dr. Rudolph Alton Reid, Jr.
Nov 25, 2023
Dr. Rudolph Alton Reid, Jr. was born on June 6, 1948, in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the son of Dr. Rudolph Alton Reid and Elaine Woodford Reid, both deceased. He passed away following a long illness on November 25, 2023.
Rudy attended public schools in Washington DC. He attended Mckinley Technical High School and enlisted in the US Navy following...
Franciscan Brother Scott William Slattum
Nov 19, 2023
Franciscan Brother Scott William Slattum, OFM, 49, passed away suddenly from a fatal heart attack on November 19, 2023 in Phoenix. He was born on August 1, 1974, in Salem, Oregon, to LeRoy and Arlene (Macnab) Slattum. He was the middle child between two brothers: Eric and Jeffery. Scott was proud to have Viking blood from his father’s side. He...
Mary Louise Campo
Nov 17, 2023
Mary Lou came to Phoenix as a young girl 80 years ago and graduated from St. Mary’s Grammar School and St. Mary’s High School. She attended ASU. She spent her life as an executive secretary to bank presidents and became a legal secretary in later life. She has been active in Diocese of Phoenix Catholic charities during her lifetime. ...
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