Obituaries

Jeff Schreiber, 65, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on September 7, 2023. He was born in Chicago, IL in 1958.Jeff loved the holidays, often putting up lavish decorations for all the big holidays, with Halloween being his favorite. He loved 70’s music, with a special affection for the band Rush, attending dozens of their concerts over the years. He was...

Marisa Gama passed away on September 8, 2023. She was 43 years old. She is survived by her husband, Don Hudspeth, a local attorney, her father Joe Richard Gama, a retired judge, her mother, Sylvia La Mar, a retired accountant, her brother, an attorney in Colorado, and an extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives. Those who knew...

Daniel Strickland, 82, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on September 14th, 2023, from complications of an infection. He was born on November 26, 1940, in Phoenix, Arizona. Daniel married his wife Maureen in October of 1963. He worked as a mechanic inspired by his love of cars. Daniel was a huge sports fan and an Arizona Cardinals supporter from the...

Joe O. Duarte (73) was born, Phoenix, AZ on January 23, 1950, and passed peacefully on September 1, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Joe is survived by his wife Linda. His children: Vangie (Warren Gour), David (Esther Duarte), Tracy (Chris Klaus), Maegan (Jimmie Scruggs), Stephenie (Shane Gladden), Stacy (Hernan Perez). His 13 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren.Joe has always...

James B. Andreyka was born on January 11, 1949 and died on September 14, 2023. He was born to parents Ted and Jackie Andreyka in Barberton, Ohio and grew up in Phoenix by South Mountain. Jim was a mechanical engineer and worked in the aerospace/defense industry, spending the majority of his career in Connecticut. He was an avid car enthusiast...

Phillip “Boy” Fimbres passed away peacefully on his 71st birthday, September 8, 2023. Phillip was born to Frank and Carmen Fimbres, on September 8, 1952, in Phoenix, Arizona. Phillip was a lifelong mechanic. He loved his cars, especially his 1957 Chevy Delivery. He will be missed by many, especially his siblings- Frank, Toni (Neni), Carmen, Angel, Rebecca (Becky), Mary Helen,...

Frank Barrios, Arizona historian, engineer, community activist, author, retired St Vincent de Paul President, and a heritage family descendant of Phoenix AZ passed away after a battle with a year-long illness. He was born on April 8, 1942, to Alphonso Barrios and Dolores (Gold) Barrios.Frank’s Arizona Sonora lineage ran deep, with his father’s family originating from Tecate, Mexico, and his...

22 October 1940 – 3 September 2023Daughter of Juan and Rosa EnriquezBorn and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, “‘Queta” or “Kati” spent her childhood looking after her younger siblings, working different jobs: shining shoes, helping to pick cotton and produce, and housekeeping. As a young nanny for USAF Col. H. and Hazel Terry and family, she travelled to Germany and saw...

20 December 1935 – 7 September 2023Son of George J. and Violet A. BatesBorn and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. Larry grew up with a love of animals and the outdoors, caring for pets and enjoying hunting and fishing. He attended vocational high school where he learned the drafting, plumbing and construction trades which would become his livelihood.After high school, Larry...

Richard “Dick” Paul Bauer, 93, passed away August 30, 2023. He was born and raised in Akron, Ohio by his grandparents, aunt and uncle. As a teen, he sold produce and worked as a baker’s assistant and graduated from St Vincent High. Dick signed up for the Air Force Reserves with his friends. He was grateful to the military for...

Robert H. Bullington, Sr. passed away peacefully on September 8, 2023. He was the first physician in Arizona to start a practice strictly limited to the specialty of cardiology, and was in private practice with his brother, Dan, from 1956 to 1994. He was born on September 21, 1926 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Robert S. and Frances Heyburn Bullington....

Miriam Addison, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. Miriam was born March 23, 1943 to Albert and Hazel Mracek in Santa Rita, New Mexico.She married the love of her life, David, in 1962, and enjoyed 51 years of marriage. Together they created a life raising their...

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...

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...

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)...

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...