Obituaries

1950-2023Mr. Zuo Anning “Tony” passed away surrounded by close family members on May 31, 2023, at the age of 73.Born in Beijing, Tony grew up in a family of 5 surrounded by sisters. He attended the prestigious High School Affiliated to Renmin University of China and went on to serve in the 44th division of the Wuhan Air Force. Later,...

Robert “Bob” Meyer Cherner, passed away on May 31, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ.He was born on July 1, 1947 to Abraham and Helen (Terhune) Cherner in Chicago, IL. He grew up in Hays, Kansas, and after graduating from Hays High School, he attended University of Kansas where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Radiation Biophysics. Robert, Bob to his friends...

On Monday, May 29, 2023 Kenneth B. Brown, 85 years, loving husband, and father of six children passed away. He was born October 20, 1937 in Henrietta, Oklahoma, to Jack and Ruby Brown. Ken was the youngest of five children.He worked with his dad on the farm and worked a short stint in the Air Force. He was a lineman...

Bessie M. Chavez, much loved mother of Betty Jean (Jose), Pete (Mary), Margie (Victor), cherished grandmother of eleven, a great grandmother of nineteen, and great-great grandmother of one. Bessie is preceded in death by her husband Juan P. Chavez and her only brother Robert Marez. She was born June 23, 1929, after a long fight with Alzheimer’s, while sleeping peacefully...

Stephen (known by Steve on the day to day) was born on January 28, 1962 to Blyn and Lucille Currier in Skowhegan, Maine.Steve was known and loved by so many throughout his life. Serving his country in the Marine Corps and his community in the United States Postal Service, he lived a life of service unto others. His love language...

Nicholas D. “Nick” Arnstad was born on November 8, 1981 and was called home unexpectedly to our Lord on May 26, 2023.Nick was a 41-year-old Phoenix native, son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He marched to the beat of his own drum. Nick trusted and was generous.Grandparents Vernon and Irene, Uncle Mark, and Aunt Susan predeceased him. He is...

JACOB ISRAEL , 27, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed on Mother’s Day May 14, 2023. Jacob was the victim of a horrible accident on May 10th, 2023, and was placed on life support. Friends and family lifted him up with prayers, held his hands, and stayed with him every second until he felt it was okay for him to move on....

Carol Ann Smith, 61, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 1, 2023, after a battle with cancer. Carol was born September 6, 1961, to parents Richard and Bernadine Smith. Carol was a wonderful Daughter, Sister, Aunt and friend and will be dearly missed by all who were privileged to know her. Carol was...

Trella “Susie” Sue Brown, 61, passed away on May 11, 2023 in Scottsdale, AZ. She was born on June 4, 1964 to parents Maxine Merle and Robert D. Brown in Poplar Bluff, MO, in Butler County. Trella began her life in Arizona in 1973.She was a volunteer for the hotshot wild land firefighter’s organization. Trella had a passion for painting,...

Our beloved mom died peacefully at home in the early hours of November 17, 2020. In our grief, we couldn’t write her story until now…Jeanette was born in Globe, Arizona, on April 14, 1930, to loving parents, Mary (Bertino) and John A.B. Caretto, proprietors of the Arizona Baking Company. As an infant, she was not thriving. One day, her father...

Todd David Stroesenreuther passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2023, in Waddell, Arizona. Todd fell from a boulder while out hiking with friends. Todd is survived by his mother JoAnne Panasuik, of Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania, his brother Leo, his sister Amy and his two children from previous marriages, Nicholas, and Sophia. Todd is survived by aunts and uncles, Dorthy and...

On Saturday, May 20, 2023, we lost the incomparable Armani Giorgio Moreno, age 31, who passed away unexpectedly. He was born in Tempe, Arizona to Romulo Moreno Jr. and Dorina Abril. Armani and his brother Giorgio were twins, but Armani was the youngest of the family. He came from a big family that includes three additional brothers and one sister....

Aurelia “Rae” Guthrie age 101 passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Rae was a dental hygienist before being married on May 10, 1947 to the love of her life James “Andy”. She was a devout catholic whose faith filled her heart providing the love and joy she radiated upon her family and everyone she met. Rae was a...

George T. Moore was born August 31, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan. He died in Scottsdale on May 19, 2023. He received training to be an officer in the Navy at Cornell University. After serving honorably in the Navy during WWII, he received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan where his stellar academic record brought...

“Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon him. Amen.”Birth: September 3, 1938Profession: September 8, 1960Ordination: June 9, 1967Death: May 18, 2023Father Joseph Gabriel Wambach was born in Englewood, New Jersey, on September 3, 1938. He was the only child of William and Cecilia (Nueffer) Wambach. The family made their home in Phoenix, Arizona,...

Michael “Mickey” Patrick Mahoney, age 42, passed peacefully on May 13, 2023. He was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona.In his youth, Mickey was a member of the Arizona Puma Track Team and went all the way to the Junior Olympics, in Lincoln, Nebraska where he competed in a triathlon. At age fourteen, he had the first of two successful...

Thomas David Lawless, 67, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully at his home on May 12, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.Born in San Diego, California to his late parents, David Thomas Lawless, a Scottsdale orthodontist, and Mary Ellen Lawless, his family moved to Scottsdale in 1959 from the Midwest when Dr. Lawless opened his practice, and Tom was...

Jack Stevens Mandala passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2023, in Ft. Worth, TX. He is survived by his parents, Amy Moore Mandala, of Tucson, and Charlie Mandala, of Dallas; his brother, Michael; his grandmothers, Sarabeth Moore of Paradise Valley, AZ, and Joan Mandala of La Quinta, CA; aunts and uncles, Steve and Sheryl Mandala, Carrie Mandala, John and DeeDee...

Margaret Mary Frushon, 85, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on May 11, 2023.  She was born on February 21, 1938 to John and Eleanor Mazzanti in Plains, PA. Margaret married her beloved husband of 61 years Anthony “Tony” Frushon. Together they had two children Dawn Marie (Robert) Roeder and Anthony Jr.They moved to Phoenix...

Donald “Keith” Cox of Prescott Valley, Arizona died Saturday, May 13th just shy of his 96th birthday. He was a loving husband, devoted father, doting grandfather and great-grandfather to a whole clan of Coxes. He also was a dedicated Middle School Teacher beginning his long career in education at Mitchell School in Tempe and retiring from Gililland Middle School in...