Obituaries

JOSEPH RAYMOND BARABE was known by many as the “Pickle Man” aka Joe. He was born to Mary Agnes and Joseph J. Barabe on September 14, 1934. Joe was a lifelong resident of Phoenix AZ, passed on to join his wife Ramona in heaven on February 21, 2023.Joe is survived by his children Danny, Jean, Joey, and Chris (Lupe); brothers...

September 4, 1960 – February 22, 2023PHOENIX- With great sadness over a life too short and abundant gratitude for a life well-lived, the Celley family today announced the death of Scott Kenneth, aged 62. He died peacefully at home on February 22, 2023 following a brief neurological disease.Scott will be remembered most of all as an incredible husband, father and...

Born February 13, 1968Born to Eternal Life February 18, 2023It is with profound loss that we inform you of the death of Mark Jeffries McWhirter. In a tragic accident, Mark was hit by a vehicle while biking the early morning hours of February 14, 2023, the day after his 55th birthday. He was on life support for the next few...

Michael Louis DuFrain II left this world too soon on February 18, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. With his contagious smile and generous, outgoing nature, Michael was a treasure to his mother, many friends, and large extended family.Born on May 20, 1965 in Page, Arizona, he was a beloved son, brother, father, uncle and nephew. Michael is survived by...

Carrie S. Leal, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on February 16, 2023 in her home at the age of 89. Carrie was born on January 20, 1934 in Phoenix, AZ, to Haviel and Fidela Sierra. She retired from Motorola in 2007 after 35 years of working in their Quality Assurance Division as a QA...

Chester was born Czeslaw Jama in the small town of Sienieace, Poland on March 28, 1927. This portion of Poland came under control of the Russians in 1939 and the town, then becoming known as Norvodrudok became part of the Grodno Region of Belarus.Chester was one of six sons and three daughters born to the Jama family. Chester and his...

Owen Michael Scanlon, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his eight children Judi Scanlon Svendsen (Jon), Collen Scanlon Wilson (Robert), Owen Scanlon, Jr. (Dawn), Patrick Scanlon (Patty Mullaney), Brian Scanlon (Pauline), Timothy Scanlon (Laura), Matthew Scanlon (Lisa) and Jenny Scanlon Biancardi (Anthony). Owen was blessed with 16 grandchildren, 3 great...

Nancy passed away on February 15, 2023, at the age of 97. She was an Arizona resident since 1947, moving to Phoenix as a newlywed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Anna Stambal, husband John Hnida, daughter Donna Hnida, and sisters, Betty Macek and Marie Minor. Survivors include her son John A. Hnida (Mara Giles), granddaughter...

Mark D’Arcangelo, 67, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 23, 2023. Mark’s sudden calling was a shock to all who loved him which was many. Mark was born to Marian and Jim D’Arcangelo on August 2, 1955. Growing up in Phoenix he attended St. Thomas Elementary and was a Brophy Prep graduate.Mark pursued his creative side by...

Sally T. Renteria, 84, passed away on February 14, 2023 at her home in Chandler, Arizona. Sally was born on June 1, 1938 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was a beloved mother, wife, daughter, cousin, aunt, and teacher. In 1957, she married her husband, Librado Renteria, with whom she shared 64 years.She is survived by her two children: David Renteria (Marcela)...

Carmen Delores (Vasquez) Ulibarri, from Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully at home, on January 29, 2023. She was born in Los Angeles, California, on August 30, 1923, to her parents Ralph Vasquez and Tomacita (Lucero) Vasquez. She and her sister, Mary Louise Wallace, grew up in Los Angeles. It was there that Carmen met her future husband, Alfred (Al) Ulibarri,...

When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory is your greatest treasure. On Saturday February 4th 2023 , David T. Quezada Jr passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in his sleep in Phoenix, Arizona. David was 45 years old, born on August 5, 1978 to his parents David and Blanca Quezada. He was the youngest of their four children. David...

Karla D. Rodriguez, 69, gained her wings on February 11, 2023 in Phoenix Arizona. She was born on November 4, 1953 in Mexico.A celebration of Karla’s life will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 2:00PM at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. Condolences may be expressed at www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com

David G. Herzer passed away peacefully at his home in Scottsdale AZ, on Friday February 10, 2023 at the age of 90. A wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.He is survived by his loving wife, Vernelle “Nell”, two daughters, Susann Herzer and Carol (Rick) Fronberry, and Nell’s children Kris (Leroy) Kukowski, Kevin Schott and Darin (Bruce) Sales. Their combined...

Earl “Skip” Webber left this world on February 12, 2023 at the age of 80. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our hearts. Judi Krystek Webber his wife preceded him in death after 53 years of marriage. He is survived by his son Randy Webber, Sister Terri Hollowell (David), his brother in law and...

Genoveva “Eva” Moreno Romero, 87 years old of Phoenix, Arizona, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 5, 2023. She was born on January 3, 1936 in Nogales, Mexico to her parents Vicente Moreno and Josephina Perraza.Eva was married to the love of her life, Flavio Ayon Romero (May 7, 1938 – May 5, 2014) for over...

On Tuesday, February 7th, Alan “Buck” Keith Brunkhorst, 85, passed away in Paradise Valley, AZ. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nancy; three children, Brock (Josie) Brunkhorst, Brett Brunkhorst Carlino, and Brynn (Daniel) O’Connell; grandchildren, Billie, Kennedy, Bo, and Britton Brunkhorst; Matthew (Mandi), Jack and Catherine Carlino; Bucky (Christina) O’Connell, McKenna (Jack) Hutt, Ryan and Claire O’Connell;...

Deborah Anne Reker was born January 3rd 1950 in Xenia, Ohio. She was the forth child of T. Gerald Babb and Anna Florence Babb. Deborah’s early life was spent on a farm. The family spent a number of years living at a college in Kentucky so her father could enter the ministry. Deborah’s growing years were spent moving from one...

Henry M. Quihuiz, 84, of Chandler, AZ, joined Our Lord on February 4th, 2023. Henry was born on September 29th, 1938, in Phoenix, AZ, to the late Ray P. Quihuiz and Annie (Mendoza) Quihuiz. He was the second youngest of 5 children. Henry graduated from St. Mary’s High School before he joined the Coast Guard Reserve. He married his wife,...

On February 2nd, Genevieve A. Gedeon (née Davis) left this earthy realm to join loved ones who preceded her. Born in 1924 to parents from Lebanon and Syria starting a new life in Sudbury, Canada, Genevieve spent her early years surrounded by a large loving family managing through the travails of the Great Depression, World War II, and long cold...