Obituaries

November 22, 1939 to December 31, 2022Margaret (Maggie) Ella O’Malley West passed away peacefully in her home at The Terraces of Phoenix on December 31, 2022. Maggie was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 22, 1939. Her parents, John and Margaret O’Malley moved to Tempe, Arizona where Maggie grew up. She graduated from Arizona State University in 1960, and was...

Thomas Jonathan Bohr, 72, went home to Jesus December 14, 2022 with family by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents Michael and Artis and older brother Michael II. He is survived by his wife of 31 years Debbie; brothers Randy, Nathan, and Jonathan along with their families; 2 stepchildren Rebecca Battistelli (Mike) and Paul Thuringer (Angela)...

Marlys Metlyng passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2022. She was born in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota in September 1953 to parents Alice and Flavian Steffl. In 1985 Phoenix, Arizona became her home for over 37 years where she lived life to it’s fullest.Marlys shone as brightly as the Arizona sun as an exceptional mother, an amazing friend, and as a...

Olivia (Dee) Nole passed away unexpectedly on December 23rd, 2022.  She was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on April 10th, 1951 to Fred and Margaret Robinson.  She found a home in Imperial Valley California where she lived for many years, made many friends and took great pride in her work. She has 4 beautiful daughters – Vetie, Tamira, KeAndria (Cho) &...

Jeanne Marie (Babbitt) Burns, age 68, passed away at home, on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Jeanne was born on September 25,1954, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frank and Maxine Babbitt. As a young girl, her family resided in Bloomer, Wisconsin before moving to Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She attended Memorial High School and was a member of the Jobs...

Sergio Jose Canevett Sr., Patriarch of the Teodoro Canevett, Sr., family, passed away on December 23, 2022, at Banner Desert Hospital. His beloved wife (his “Vieja”) of 49 years and his little sister were at his bedside. Yolanda held his hand until the very end and continued to hold onto his hand until he was taken from the room.Sergio is...

October 14, 1948-December 10, 2022William (Bill, Billy, Bobby) Gonzalez, 74, passed away on December 10, 2022, in Gilbert, AZ, surrounded by his loving family. Bill’s parents Trinidad and Lucila Gonzalez, brother, Orlando Gonzalez, and granddaughter, Doreen Saiz, precede him in death. His survivors include his wife and life partner, Nellie Gonzalez, his sister, Laura Gonzalez, six children, twenty grandchildren, fourteen...

Guido T. Crognale of Phoenix passed away peacefully on December 28, 2022. Guido was born on March 15, 1923 in Warren, Ohio. He moved to Phoenix in 1950, where he met the love of his life and married Anna Leonardi in 1953. They were married until her death in 2018. Guido loved all sports and was a sport enthusiast. He...

Charles Alvin was born on August 3, 1934, to Frederick Alvin and Grace (Grant) Merrick in Osceola, Nebraska. When Charles was a young boy, the family moved to Fairbury, Nebraska, where he attended both Elementary and High School. After graduating High School, Charles took a summer job at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona. Upon returning to...

Crowley, Philip Andrew 74, of Phoenix died on December 25, 2020. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 21, 1946 to Bernard & Mary Crowley. His family moved to the Phoenix area in 1955. Phil graduated from Camelback High School in 1964. Phil was retired from his career with the State of Arizona. In 1972 Phil married his...

Constantine “Dean” Tsantilas, passed away in the early hours of Christmas morning on December 25, 2022, at the age of 92. He was born July 24, 1930 in Monessen, Pennsylvania. Shortly after his birth, his family was moved to what would become his childhood hometown; Cleveland, Ohio.In Cleveland, Dean was an avid runner and active in track in high school...

January 31, 1938- December 16, 2022Marta Rosa Ramirez Reyes, “Martita” as we called her was born in Salama, Baja Verapaz Guatemala, Central America to Juan Ramirez and Rosa Zoila de Ramirez. She is the second one of six daughters and two sons.She study in Guatemala City and work as a nurse and volunteering work at a Medical Clinic, when she...

Helene Jo “Jody” Bloemer passed away peacefully on December 26, 2022 at the age of 84. Born on December 25, 1938 in Batesville, Indiana, she moved to Arizona at age 7 in 1945 with her brother (Stewart) and parents (Frank and Emma) who ran Frank’s Pharmacy in Phoenix for many years. She attended St. Mary’s High School and Arizona State...

Judy T. Mada, 55, of Phoenix passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022. Judy has reunited with parents John O. Mada and Maria M. Laguna and brother John M. Mada. She is survived by her daughter Esther, sons John Christopher, Armando, Alfred Jr. and Raymond, 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild, sister Josie Mada and brothers Bernardo Jr., Gabriel, and Javier Espinoza...

September 24, 1956 – December 21, 2022Randolph (Randy) Huber, 66, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the Ryan House Hospice Facility in Phoenix. His sister held his hand as he took his last breath here on earth and then, immediately, entered eternal life in heaven with Jesus Christ....

Dennis Raymond Fitchner passed away December 24, 2022. He was 64 years old and a Phoenix native. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also loved his dogs and his family. Dennis is survived by his wife Diana, son Ryan, daughter Amy (Jesse North) and grandson Payton. His sisters Bonnie Hanen, Diana Ragsdale (James) and Cindy Soqui (Vince). As...

August 24, 1954- December 25, 2022Mark Scott Hester of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on December 25, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Mark was born in Phoenix, Arizona as a third-generation native from a pioneer family that preceded Arizona’s statehood. Mark attended Kaibab and Kiva grade schools, Brophy and Saguaro high schools, Western State College (Gunnison, CO), and the...

Edwin F. Cathcart, Jr, age 78, passed away on December 7, 2022. He was surrounded by loved ones until the end. So many people will always remember him as a loving husband, father, and grandpa.Ed (Ned to family growing up) was born in Ohio. He spent most of his youth in Bay Village until he moved to Williamsville, near Buffalo...

David W. Graef, Ph.D., age 93 passed away peacefully on December 18, 2022. Dave was born on September 20, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to Henry and Dorothea Graef. Dave graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1951. While at Nebraska he lettered and played on the basketball team. Following graduation, Dave enlisted in the United States Air Force and served...

Christina Vila passed away peacefully on December 18, 2022 in her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 89.Christina was born on March 24, 1933, to Susano and Trina Armola. She spent her childhood years in Tempe Arizona, attending Tempe’s grammar and high school. Christina is preceded in death by the love of her life and Husband Manuel. They...