Obituaries
Eileen Catherine Murphy Hansen
Feb 7, 2025
Eileen C. Hansen passed peacefully on February 7, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona with family at her side. A loving wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend, she was guided by her devout Catholic faith as she prepared to enter eternal life.
Born in 1938, Eileen was raised in Rochester NY and graduated from Our Lady of Mercy School for Girls where...
Lauren Danielle Guzman
Feb 6, 2025
Lauren Danielle Guzman, born on March 27, 1993, in Chandler, AZ, passed away after a courageous battle with ALSP on February 6, 2025. Lauren was the beloved daughter of Veronica and Larry Guzman, who preceded her in death, and is survived by her loving mother Veronica Guzman, sister Brittany Guzman Alcantar, her nieces Luna and Ximena, and her brother-in-law Daniel...
June Helena Anderson
Feb 6, 2025
June Anderson, born Helena June Ridgeway, 94, of Phoenix, Arizona, transitioned to heaven on February 6, 2025. Born to loving parents Tom and Mabel Ridgeway, June lived a beautiful childhood with her sister Jean and her two brothers, Charles and Tommy. At age 15, June's life would forever be changed when she asked a handsome Navy man, who was on...
Maria Bañuelos
Feb 5, 2025
Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Friend
Maria Bañuelos, a woman of strong faith, and endless generosity, peacefully joined our Lord surrounded by her cherished family on February 5, 2025. She leaves behind an imprint that will forever live in the hearts of those who knew her.
Born to Alfredo Cerros and Maria del Refugio Alvarado, Maria was raised in Ciudad Juárez,...
Kenneth Francis Trzeciak
Feb 4, 2025
Kenneth Francis Trzeciak, fondly known as Ken, 84 years old of Phoenix, Arizona, passed peacefully in his sleep on February 4, 2025, after a long, hard-fought battle with several debilitating illnesses. Ken was a Valentine's Day baby, born on February 14, 1940, in Avonmore, Pennsylvania.
After moving to Phoenix in 1958, he courageously joined the United States Army and served honorably,...
Renate Marianne Elias
Feb 4, 2025
Renate Elias, 88, was born in Germany on January 6, 1937. After a long battle with dementia, she passed away peacefully on February 4th at 1:04 p.m. She is now in the hands of God and joyfully reunited with her husband George, parents, and countless other beloved family members and friends.
Known for her outgoing personality and passion for life, she...
Raymond Antonio Verdusco
Feb 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of Raymond Verdusco
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Raymond Verdusco, a devoted father, grandfather, and proud Marine, who left us on Monday, February 3rd, 2025. He was a man of strength, integrity, and unwavering dedication to both his family and his country.
A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Raymond embodied the...
Beverly Francis Woodford
Feb 3, 2025
Beverly Francis Woodford from Mesa, AZ hometown Phoenix, AZ leaves behind her loving family, her estranged husband, two sons, one daughter in-law, six grandchildren, three nephews and two sisters.
She will be missed and she will forever live in our hearts.
Barbara "Barb" Alice Nedrow-Sitzler
Jan 30, 2025
Barbara “Barb” Alice Nedrow-Sitzler, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, at the age of 94 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Born on September 15, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan to Harold and Ida Bean, Barb led a long, beautiful life full of family and friends, bringing smiles to those who knew her.
Barb grew up in Detroit...
Joanna A. Barbieri
Jan 30, 2025
Joanna passed away peacefully at home on January 30, 2025. She was born in Highland Park, MI, and came to Arizona when she was four and a half. Her parents were John and Olga Barbieri. Joanna was predeceased by her parents and brother, David. She is survived by her sister, Joyce, and her daughter, Alicia.
Joanna attended Gerard High School from...
Robert Napierkowski
Jan 30, 2025
Robert Napierkowski 87 years old passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family in Phoenix Arizona on January 30, 2025 at 10:15 am. Born May 30, 1937 in Allegheny County Pennsylvania. Moved to Arizona in 1972. Robert belonged to the Carpenters Union and was a cabinet maker up until he had to take an early retirement. Robert‘s favorite pastime...
Lawrence Matthew Meier
Jan 29, 2025
It is with great sadness we share the passing of Lawrence Meier 102 of Peoria, Arizona. He is survived by his children Christine A. Waters, Thomas M. Meier (Dunya), Carol E. Hamel, and Lawrence R. Meier (Gwen Wood) five grandchildren Shannon Waters, Meghan Myszkowski, Ian Waters, Joshua Hamel, Timothy Meier and seven great grandchildren Hayley Waters, Addysn Waters, Ethan Waters,...
Gloria "Goya" Jean Nichols
Jan 29, 2025
It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Gloria Jean Nichols, Née Gómez, on January 29th, 2025. She was a source of love and light to all who knew her. Born in Phoenix at St Joseph’s Hospital on April 21, 1950, the fifth of six children to Antonio and Sophia Gómez, she was given the name Gloria...
Ruth Anna Hylton
Jan 28, 2025
Ruth Anna Hylton, age 64, Entered into Rest, January 28, 2025. She was a wonderful Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, and Friend. She loved her dogs & cats, like children. Ruth was an avid crafter, under the name of R.A.S.H. (Ruth Anna Staples Hylton), and enjoyed socializing with her friends, while she created cards, etc.
She is survived by her...
Guadalupe Urias
Jan 27, 2025
Guadalupe G. Urias born December 12, 1927 in Calexico, CA, passed away January 27, 2025 in Phoenix, AZ. Born to Juan Munoz Gonzalez and Maria Navarro Gonzalez. She was 1 of 9 (Celia, Johnny, Arnold, Lydia, Barney, Gil, Louie, Dora) siblings.
She is survived by her husband Gabe Urias of nearly 65 years, son Gabe Urias (Kathy), grandson Gabe Urias (Lauryn)...
Angelita "Angie" G. Apodaca
Jan 26, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Angelita “Angie” G. Apodaca, who entered eternal rest on January 26, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Born on September 20, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, Angie lived a life rooted in love, faith, and service. A devout Catholic, she found strength in her relationship with God, guiding her family with unwavering devotion...
William Jerome Hinski
Jan 25, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of William Jerome Hinski, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who departed this world peacefully on January 25, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on September 15, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan, he lived a life full of love, service, and unwavering optimism.
William is survived by his loving wife of...
Edward B. Vallone II
Jan 24, 2025
Edward B. Vallone II “Ted”
Paradise Valley – Ted Vallone passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 24, 2025 at the age of 85. Born on November 23, 1939 in Harrisburg, PA to Edward B Vallone and Helen Congrove. Ted grew up in Buffalo, NY. Graduating high school from Nichols Prep.
After attending two years at Trinity College in Connecticut, Ted...
Michelle Lea Mehalovich
Jan 23, 2025
Michelle Mehalovich, 55, passed away peacefully after a year long battle to cancer, leaving behind a legacy of love, joy, and boundless positivity. Born to Karma McCauley-Stocker, Michelle’s life was a testament to her unyielding zest for life and her profound impact on everyone she met.
Michelle found her greatest joys in her family and embraced motherhood with unwavering love and...
Frances Switalla
Jan 22, 2025
Frances "Frankie" Carolyn Switalla passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 22, 2025, in Chandler, Arizona, at the age of 92.
Frankie was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, where she attended Brown High School and played on the girls' basketball team. Growing up she cherished time with friends and family. Her adventurous spirit led her to become a flight...
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