Obituaries

Eric Alexander “Zeke” Kaufman passed away suddenly, and unexpectedly on January 8, 2023 of natural causes. Eric is immediately survived by his son Zak, his daughter Zoey, parents Fred and Susan Kaufman, his brother David, nephew Davis, along with his former wife Vanessa Kaufman.Eric was born in Riverside, California to Fred and Susan Kaufman on December 31, 1965. Fred and...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William (“Bill”, “Junior”) Russell White, Jr., who passed away at home in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 17, 2023 at the age of 90. Longtime residents of Northern Virginia, he and his wife, Rosette, moved to Scottsdale two years ago.He was born in Colfax Township in Rutherford County, NC, on...

David Daniel Castillo, 51 of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on January 14, 2023 at approximately 4:30 P.M. surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 14, 1971 and was native to Phoenix, Arizona, raised by his adoring parents Celeste and Fredrico.David Castillo is survived by his fiancé Robin King, son Tyler, granddaughter Grayce, Mother Celeste, brothers, Michael Chavez...

Mary Louise (Bergero) Mulvihill, 86, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2023. Mary was a native Phoenician, born on August 21, 1936, the youngest child in a large Italian family. Raised on the family farm on the outskirts of Phoenix on 44th Street near Roosevelt Road, she grew up knowing the importance of family gatherings and great food. Mary graduated...

December 21, 1930 ~ January 14, 2023Leo Franklin Van Vleet Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by love on January 14, 2023 at the age of 92 (or 93 if you asked him). Leo, or “Van” as most knew him, was born on December 21, 1930 in Oberlin, Kansas to Aleen and Leo Van Vleet Sr. He is preceded in death...

May 6th, 1942 – January 10th, 2023With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Arnold Broos. Beloved husband of Betty (Merrick) for 39 years. Dear father of Krista Adams (Stephen), Michael and Anna Lisa. Grandfather of Clayton Adams. Stepfather to Shauna Drouin and Nicole Beharriel. Brother to Frank Broos and the late Johanna Rivers.Arnold was born in Eindhoven, Netherlands,...

Laura Pamela Hubbs died at home surrounded by her family on January 14, 2023. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona on August 30, 1951 to Margaret and Edward Preach. She was one of nine children. Laura attended St. Agnes Elementary, Gerard Catholic High School and graduated from Arizona State University. Originally Laura set out to be a teacher, but during...

Cecilia A. Brown Jasso passed away peacefully on January 5, 2023 at the age of 68 with loving family by her side. Born on January 2, 1955 in Phoenix, AZ to Manuel D. Martinez and Mary Jimenez Martinez, Cecilia was the second of four children, who all grew up in Glendale, AZ. She graduated from Apollo high school in 1973...

Richard Marc Pearl passed away on January 6, 2023 surrounded by family and friends. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and we are heartbroken at the loss. Richard was born to Jack and Miriam Pearl in New York in 1943. Richard served the country as a member of the Air Force National Guard, and the local community as...

Douglas Paul Patterson passed away peacefully on January 6, 2023 at the age of 89 with his family by his side. Doug was born September 9, 1933 in Phoenix AZ, to John H. Patterson and Ruth Lemker Patterson. Doug was one of 5 children including Don, Joanne, Harris and Larry. He was preceded in death by both parents, his brothers...

Louis A. Ercolano, 89 of Phoenix passed away on January 3, 2023, at John C. Lincoln Hospital after a brief illness.Born in Brooklyn, NY in 1933, Louis (Lou) served in the US Air Force as a Military Police Sergeant between 1952 – 1956.  He then attended and graduated from the Institute of Design, where he exhibited his true talents throughout...

Marilyn Virginia Paxton Biemond died peacefully on December 29, 2022. She was 90 years old.Biemond grew up in the North Shore of Chicago and graduated from New Trier High School in 1950. In 1954, she graduated from Dennison University in Ohio.She loved traveling and made it her career as a travel agent for over 30 years.Marilyn was a kind, giving...

Maria Francisca Mancillas Gutierrez nació en San Luis Potosí, Mexico en Enero 29, 1933 y dejó este mundo en Enero 4, 2023. Estuvo casada con Salvador Mancillas por 60 años en los cuales procrearon 10 hijos, Sandra, José, Concepción, Jorge, Edilia, Patty, Norma, Armando, Olga y Dora.Fue una buena esposa y una gran madre, sus hijos y nietos la recordaremos...

Anthony V. Ehmann, “Tony”, of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on January 2, 2023 at the age of 87. Tony was born on September 5, 1935 in Chicago, ILto Anthony and Frances (Verweil) Ehmann. His family moved to Phoenix in 1945, where he attended St. Mary’s High School. He received his bachelor’s degree from Arizona State. Tony earned his law...

Alice Lucille (Sutherland) Ward was born January 12, 1933. After a battle with cancer, she was peacefully called home by our Heavenly Father on January 2, 2023 just 10 days shy of her 90th birthday. Alice or ‘A,’ as she was known by everyone who loved her, was a beautiful and loving wife, a caring, understanding and patient mom to...

Randy M. Amaral, Sr., 65, earned his wings on December 26, 2022. Randy was born in Tempe, Arizona on November 20, 1957. He was preceded in death by his daughter Alexis Marie Amaral, his parents Daniel B. Amaral, Sr. and Eliza Martinez Amaral, and father in-law Alex Martinez. He will be forever loved and missed by his wife of 40...

Margaret Anne Duggins was called to her eternal home in heaven on December 20, 2022 after a brief illness. She passed away at home at the age of 91. She was born November 18, 1931 to Edward and Margaret Duggins. Margaret was born and raised in Kansas City. She moved to Phoenix in the early 1960’s. Margaret worked in the...

Catherine Lewis passed away in Scottsdale on January 1, 2023 at 99 at her home. She was born in in Kampsvillie, IL on December 21, 1923, and moved to Arizona with her husband Gilbert in 1958. She was employed by First National Bank of Arizona later merging to become Wells Fargo where she was best known as the merchant banker...

Joan Beverly (Miller) Isabel 81 beloved wife, mom, grandma & great grandma passed away peacefully on Jan 2, 2023, with family by her side. Joan was born on May 10, 1941, to Harry Charles Miller & Ruth Edna (Dorksen) Miller in Lakewood, Ohio. After graduating from Parma High School in 1959 Joan joined the United States Air Force. She served...

MSGT Regis K. Pizzuti, USAF, Ret.74 Years old, Phoenix, AZ12/5/1948 – 12/22/2022Regis was born December 5, 1948 in North Fayette Township, PA. At the age of 18, he joined the United States Air Force, where he saw many countries during his career including Thailand, South Korea and Egypt. He was stationed at Luke AFB, Glendale, Arizona in 1974 where he...