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Anita “Nita” Bernice Mullikin

Anita “Nita” Bernice Mullikin

Anita “Nita” Bernice Mullikin, 85, died on February 18, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born on August 2, 1937, in Newcastle, Delaware, to Norman Beadenkolph and Edna May Mullikin. She was raised in Newcastle for eleven years prior to moving to Mesa, Arizona and later to Phoenix, Arizona with her parents and three siblings in 1948. She initially attended...

Ricky Dean Lepowsky

Ricky Dean Lepowsky

January 28, 1958 – February 27, 2023Rick was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona February 27, 2023, in the comfort of his home. Rick moved to Arizona in 1985 where he held a career in the Automotive Industry.Rick Lepowsky is survived by his wife of 34 years of a loving marriage, Janet Lepowsky, children, Melissa, Alex,...

Stephanie Ann Follin

Stephanie Ann Follin

Stephanie Ann Follin, age 34 of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on March 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 28, 1988 to her parents Thomas and Therese Follin in Aurora, IL.Stephanie worked for Spence Cassidy & Associates as a Wealth Management Advisor during the few years she has called Arizona her home. Besides this, anyone...

Peggy Cavanagh Knoell

Peggy Cavanagh Knoell

“Peggy” Cavanagh Knoell, born January 22, 1922, died March 3, 2023.Peggy was born in Chicago, IL. Her family moved to Los Angeles, CA when she was beginning eighth grade. The family lived in Los Angeles until 1940 when they moved to Phoenix, AZ. Peggy went to Phoenix College where she met her future husband, Frank Knoell, just before he joined...

Michael “Mike” John Marrie

Michael “Mike” John Marrie

Michael “Mike” John Marrie, 75, of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on March 3rd, 2023, embraced and encircled by his wife Holly, and his immediate family. He was born October 7, 1947, to Michael and Bernice Marrie.Mike, our Poppi, leaves behind his wife Holly Pickrell; daughters Kristen (Eric) Kalkbrenner, Bethany (Andy) Wood, Katie (Dave Work) Marrie, Elizabeth (Jeff)...

Theresa “Tt” Floris Dijulio Malunowicz

Theresa “Tt” Floris Dijulio Malunowicz

Theresa “TT” Floris DiJulio Malunowicz was born December 22, 1959 in Phoenix, Arizona, the 3rd of 6 children of Vince and Shirley DiJulioTT passed peacefully March 1, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ with her husband Frank by her side.TT will be remembered for her big heart, love of children, family and friends and the spaghetti sauce. TT’s...

Ann L. Herzer

Ann L. Herzer

Ann L. Herzer, 88, born April 29, 1934 in Marion, KY, passed away February 28, 2023 in Scottsdale, AZ.Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Donald G. Herzer, parents Chester and Reba Walker, three brothers, Jimmy, Harvey, and Preacher, and three sisters, Betty, Fran, and Sue.Ann is survived by her son, John Herzer (Rebecca) and their children, Rayne Pierce...

Dr. Paul Bernard Borgesen

Dr. Paul Bernard Borgesen

Dr. Paul Bernard Borgesen passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family, on March 3, 2023, at the age of 92.Paul was born on August 24, 1930, in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The eldest of Agnes and Paul Borgesen’s three children, he was raised in Aberdeen and spoke of his childhood as being “unremarkable, in the best possible...

David Angel Barraza

David Angel Barraza

David Angel Barraza, aged 34, tragically passed away on February 24th, 2023, a caring son and loving brother that will be eternally missed. He is survived by his parents Lucy and Gregoria Barraza, his brother Greg Barraza and his sister Cynthia Barraza.David was born in Phoenix, AZ on June 27th, 1988. He attended St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School and...

Jaime Eduardo Morales

Jaime Eduardo Morales

Jaime Eduardo Morales, 63, was called home to our Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, with his family at his bedside and after losing his battle with a lung disease. Jaime was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on July 7, 1959, the 2nd of 9 children to Ernest and Dolores Morales, who precede him in death. Growing up in Phoenix, Jaime...

John Baca Chavez

John Baca Chavez

John Baca Chavez, 84, passed away February 25, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ. John was born in Las Placitas, NM, to George Chavez, father, and Mela Baca, mother. He is survived by two children, Carol and Johnny; five grandchildren, and two sisters. John loved his family and was a good son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend.John spent the time in his...

Jr. John Murray Sheedy

Jr. John Murray Sheedy

Our dad passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 25, 2023. Per his “strict” instructions we submit the following obituary on his behalf. Anyone who knew him would also agree: “I lived a blessed life, I was proud to be a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend to all. I am off to...

Jacqueline Joan O’Connor King

Jacqueline Joan O’Connor King

Jacqueline Joan O’Connor King, a caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family and lots of love, on February 25, 2023. Jackie was born on September 7th, 1938 in Omaha, Nebraska, and moved to Phoenix with her family when she was four. Jackie had a passion for reading, old movies, politics, and conquering...

Dr. Thomas F. Mulligan

Dr. Thomas F. Mulligan

September 23, 1933 – February 24, 2023Tom Mulligan was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the third of ten children. Tom attended St. Alphonsus grade school and high school in Langdon, North Dakota, where he played basketball, baseball, and football.In 1953, Tom left St. John’s University in Minnesota for the U.S. Army and served in the Far East with the...

Jr. Charles John Beuerlein

Jr. Charles John Beuerlein

Our beloved father, Charles John Beuerlein, Jr. “Charlie”, passed away peacefully in Hospice Care on February 24, 2023 at the age of 95. He is survived by his 12 children; Meg (Don), Cathy (Jim), Dotty (Tom), Chuck (Jane), Maryellen, Judy (Tom), Jim (Patty), Terri (Jim), Linda (Charlie), John (Wendy), Steve (Lori), Ed (Mariah), and 2 stepchildren; Tom & Debbie (Phil)....

Dr. Thomas Francis Moore

Dr. Thomas Francis Moore

Thomas Francis Moore, M.D., age 90, passed away on February 20, 2023. Born in Detroit, Michigan to Irene and Francis Moore on January 3, 1933, he was a graduate of Detroit Catholic Central High School in 1950. Also, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1954, he was fortunate...

Roberta “Bobbe” June Vandeventer

Roberta “Bobbe” June Vandeventer

Roberta “Bobbe” June Vandeventer, our beautiful creative loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2023, surrounded by her forever grateful and ever-growing family. She was preceded in death but her husband, Norman Vandeventer, of 42 years and survived by their children, grandchildren, and extended family.The core of Bobbe’s true heart and soul was her unwavering faith in...

Juanita Chavez Mendoza

Juanita Chavez Mendoza

Juanita Chavez Mendoza, was born on April 26, 1925, in San Bernadino, CA to Matilde Morales Chavez & Leonardo Chavez.She passed away February 23, 2023, in Phoenix, AZ, at the age of 97. She is survived by her husband of 77 years, Rosendo Mendoza, her sons Guillermo (Willie) & David, daughters Rosa, Consuelo (Connie) & Esperanza and sisters Frances, Matilde...

Ioannis “John” E. Karamouzis

Ioannis “John” E. Karamouzis

Ioannis “John” E. Karamouzis 92, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away silently February 22nd, 2023He lived life with Dignity, Integrity, and great Passion! John was a loving husband, his wife Mary whom he married 3 days after meeting and cherishing 47 yrs of union in marriage, preceded him in death in March of 2005. He leaves behind his children daughter Elizabeth...

Lydon Cook Parent

Lydon Cook Parent

Lydon Cook Parent of Phoenix entered eternal life quietly on the morning of Thursday, February 23, 2023.Mr. Parent, Cookie to family, and Lee to his friends, was born in Washington DC, son of Dr. Ernest and Mrs. Louise Kilton Parent. He spent his childhood years in the capitol city, exploring the museums and historic buildings.After attending the University of Virginia,...

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