Obituaries
Edward George Hernandez
Oct 4, 2024
At the age of 85, Edward George Hernandez passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, October 4, 2024, in his home of 58 years. Ed was born May 4, 1939, in Morenci, AZ, to his late parents, Lupe Diaz and George Hernandez. He is survived by his sister Carmen and brother Steve and was preceded in death by his...
Edith Jean Packer
Oct 3, 2024
SURPRISE, ARIZONA -Edith Jean Packer, 89, passed away on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, peacefully at home. She was wife to the late Malcolm John Packer. Daughter to the late Moses Mayo and Edith Belle Hanscom. Edith was the youngest of 9 siblings. Also, mother to Michael Packer, Francis Packer, Jeffrey Packer and Faith Bouffard and late Lawrence Packer, Matthew Packer,...
Frances Grange Smith
Oct 3, 2024
Frances Grange Smith passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024 in Phoenix, AZ, at the age of 85. Born on April 11, 1939, Francey was a pioneering force in marketing and advertising, known for her innovative use of customer data to drive corporate strategy and sales. She was an early female executive and a trailblazer who served as a role...
Armida H. Miller
Oct 1, 2024
Armida H. Miller, 85, passed peacefully on October 1, 2024, at Hacienda Del Rey in Litchfield Park, Arizona. Armida was lovingly known by Mito or Nana Mito. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona on August 4, 1939, to Mary Y. Ramirez. She loved working as a teacher at the Urban League and later retired from Swift Transportation as a Human...
Gillie Chavez
Sep 30, 2024
Gillie Chavez passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Litchfield Park, Arizona, on September 30, 2024, at the age of 80. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Luisa Ruth, and his daughter, Miranda, as well as the love of his family and caregiver during his final moments.
Born on November 4, 1943, in New Mexico, Gillie was...
Thomas Roland Akers
Sep 29, 2024
Thomas R. Akers, a resident of Scottsdale passed away on September 29, 2024. Roland was born in Tarrant City, Alabama in 1928. He married his wife of 72 years Amy Ludell Akers in Birmingham, AL and served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He worked in the family’s grocery store and a local bakery while learning to be...
Marie Louise McNamara
Sep 27, 2024
Marie Louise McNamara, 44, entered eternal life on September 27, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. Born in Phoenix on March 19, 1980 to Thomas Royal McNamara and JoAnne Delmonico McNamara. Marie attended St. Theresa's Catholic School and graduated from Orangedale Elementary School and Camelback High School. She earned her degree in culinary arts at Phoenix College and went to work as...
Dorothy M. (Drabek) Bashkingy
Sep 26, 2024
Scottsdale – Dorothy Bashkingy’s life began on Tuesday, June 1, 1937, in Youngstown, Ohio. She was the third child of four who were born to Mary Theresa and John Paul Drabek. Their first child, Mary Alberta, journeyed into heaven at the young age of 9 months. She was one of Dorothy’s many guardian angels throughout the years. Robert John was...
Patricia K. Dooley
Sep 26, 2024
Phoenix- Patricia Dooley, 67, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on September 26, 2024, while in hospice resulting from a cancer diagnosis.
Patty is survived by siblings Eileen Izatt (Raymond), Joseph Dooley (Maureen). She was preceded in death by her beloved sister Kathleen Kufner (Richard) and parents Joseph and Patricia Dooley. She is also survived by nieces Jenny, Megan and Maureen, nephew...
Michael Alan Wilson
Sep 25, 2024
Michael Alan Wilson age 77 passed away unexpectedly in his home in Scottsdale, AZ on September 25, 2024. Son of Alan and Hazel Wilson, father to Shawn Elden Wilson, and uncle to Anthony Wilson. Michael is survived by his daughter Cara Ann Bedford, his granddaughter Anastasia Silvana Shawn Bedford, his brother Mark Wilson, his brother's wife Brenda Wilson, and his...
Joyce Ann Zazzi
Sep 23, 2024
Joyce Ann Zazzi was the first and only child of Clara and Cesar Leite in Massachusetts during the Great Depression. She graced the world as a beloved wife, heroic single mother, wonderful grandmother, Catholic godmother, treasured friend, and other blessed roles. With Rachel, one of her beloved granddaughters at her side, “Grammy” peacefully moved to the Kingdom of Heaven on...
Richard Hughes de Uriarte
Sep 23, 2024
Richard de Uriarte passed away peacefully with his family on September 23rd at the age of 77 in Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by his family in hospice care.
Born in Darby, Pennsylvania, he grew up in Springfield, a suburb of Philadelphia. He graduated from Monsignor Bonner High School in Pennsylvania in 1965 and earned a bachelor's degree in international relations with an...
Edwin Cruz Soto
Sep 22, 2024
“Your wings were ready, but our hearts were not.”
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Edwin Cruz Soto, who was taken from us too soon on September 22, 2024 at the age of 18. He brought immeasurable joy and light into our lives with his kind heart, radiant smile and shy personality.
Though his time with us was brief, the...
Jon Howard Svendsen
Sep 20, 2024
Jon Howard Svendsen passed away peacefully September 20, 2024. Jon was born in Berkley, CA on October 26, 1953 to Alberta & Howard Svendsen.
From a very early age he showed a love for swimming & he along with his 2 brothers swam in tournaments all over California. The Svendsen brothers were well known in Northern, CA as forces to be...
Fr. Josef Anton Baur
Sep 18, 2024
Father Joseph Baur, OFM, 97, passed away Sept. 18, 2024, at Morning Star Assisted Living in Phoenix, Arizona.
A native of Los Angeles, California, Father Joe entered the Franciscan Order on June 10, 1945, made simple vows on June 11, 1946, professed solemn vows on June 11, 1949, and was ordained to the priesthood on June 8, 1952.
Many of Father Joe’s...
T.Ed Woods
Sep 18, 2024
T.Ed Woods was born December 16, 1936 in Tucson, Arizona and died September 18, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.
He is survived by his wonderful and loving wife Barby; children Tori Woods, Sue Holloway, Tim Woods, Kennith (K.C.) Woods (Pam), Mark Woods (Kerry), Dennis Woods (Traci); Stepdaughters Kelly Weinschenk (Bob), Jill Bergen (Andy), Katy Owens (Buddy); fifteen grandchildren Ryan (Cecillia), Jacob (Stephanie),...
Teresa "Teddy" M. Whitaker
Sep 18, 2024
Teresa “Teddy” M. Whitaker, the greatest lady that ever graced this earth.
She was born on February 25, 1937, in Phoenix, AZ where she was raised. She passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 18, 2024.
Teddy was preceded in death by five generations of Arizonans, which includes her parents Alfred & Alice (Maldonado) Culling, brother Daniel Culling,...
Rosemary Gibbs
Sep 16, 2024
Rosemary Gibbs was welcomed into Heaven on September 16, 2024. She is now with her husband Joseph and surrounded by family, friends and loved ones who have passed before. She lived her elegant 84 years of life courageously and by her direction. Her soul is free and we are all blessed to have a beautiful angel in the heavens above....
Manuel A. Marquez
Sep 16, 2024
Leon Manuel Amador Marquez was a loving father and husband, grandfather & great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife Tomasa, his children Humberto, Maribel, Ismael, Alma and Jesus, his grandchildren Amber, Gina, Cody, and great grandson Cooper.
He was a very faithful Catholic. He drove people to mass, helped at many church events and was a member of Catholic group called...
Matthew Adam Estrada-Cox
Sep 15, 2024
Loved by everyone that met him. He had charm and a great sense of humor. He loved life and fought like a warrior to the end.
Matthew is survived by his mother Deborah, sisters Katherine and Jessica, his beloved Nana/best friend Margaret, 5 children, many cousins, aunts, uncles, his “Tiki Tiki” and many friends.
A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m....
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