Obituaries

A life well lived, our loving mother, Nancy Hine Stegman, nee Niemann, passed away, peacefully under hospice care at the age of 86 in Scottsdale, AZ on April 15, 2023.Nancy was born on December 13, 1936, the only child of John and Dorothy Niemann. She attended Convent of the Sacred Heart on Sheridan Road and Northwestern University in Evanston, IL...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joy Anna Aurora Diaz, our precious 10-year-old girl who died tragically in a car accident on Good Friday, April 7, 2023, along with her mother Jana Hayden. Joy was born in Scottsdale, AZ on March 15, 2013, to her loving parents Domingo (Chino) Diaz and Jana Hayden. She was...

February 5th, 1945 – April 7th, 2023Donna L. Woods, 78, of Surprise, Arizona passed away on Friday, April 7th, 2023. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Alva and Opal Burke, the second child of two. Donna, a beloved Sister, Mother, Aunt, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, was a force to be reckoned with. She was rough around the edges, telling you...

Beatrice “Betty” Huguez born in Phoenix Arizona passed away peacefully at home at the age of 90 on April 15th, surrounded by family. The Lord saw her suffering and said “Well done, Good and Faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the Joy of your Master.”Betty...

Michael “Mike” Paul Segall was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 30, 1949 to Richard Segall and Eleanor Carr Segall. On April 7, 2023, Mike passed away peacefully in his sleep. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard, his brother, Christopher, and his daughter, Michelle. He spent his early childhood in Massapequa Park, Long Island. He was the...

Sharon K. Keller, of Yuma, Arizona, suffered a stroke on Easter morning while at church and passed away on April 11, 2023. Sharon was born on September 29, 1943, in Olympia, Washington to Roy and Flora (Davis) Keller. As the only daughter in a family with an older brother, Ron, and a younger brother, Larry, Sharon was known for her...

Marilyn Wells, 80 years old of Phoenix, AZ, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 13, 2023. She was born on September 14, 1942 to her parents George E. Pearce and Margaret McNally in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Marilyn first came to the United States when she won an immigration lottery and immediately moved to Ellicottville, NY. Later,...

1935 ~ 2023Jacqueline Hayden was born June 28, 1935, and passed away April 10, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. Born and raised in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Jackie was the daughter of Harvey and Mary Hayden. Jackie graduated from Klamath Union High School and later married her high school sweetheart Clayton Hannon. Jackie was a full-time mom supporting her children by being...

April 20, 1922 ~ April 8, 2023We are sad to announce the death of Rose Frances Booth, who died on April 8, 2023 just 12 days shy of her 101st birthday. She died peacefully in her sleep at her home of 70 years in Phoenix, Arizona.Rose was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 20, 1922 to Antonio and Antoinetta Vespo...

1917 ~ 2023It is with profound sadness the family of Alfred Benjamin “Benny” Ashley announce his passing during the early morning hours of Saturday, April 8, 2023. Benny, as he was known, was born on August 25, 1917 to parents Alta Grace and Joseph William Ashley, Sr. He was 105 years old at the time of his death. He attended...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Carol Relyea, our loving and devoted mother and dear friend to all whose lives she touched, on March 20, 2023 from Alzheimers Disease at the age of 76.  She was born on July 16, 1946 in Bridgeport, CT. Carol was the middle child of the late Arthur and Loretta Relyea.She graduated from...

June 9, 1981 – April 8, 2023Matthew Edward Kistler, of Phoenix AZ; devoted dad, son, brother and uncle passed away suddenly on Saturday April 8, 2023. He was 41.Born and raised in Phoenix, AZ, Matthew attended SS. Simon and Jude Cathedral grade school and both Bourgade and Glendale for high school.Matthew was a born leader with a heart of gold....

Barbara Garcia Guerrero and Oreste Carrasco were born into eternal life April 6. 2023. Originally from Mexico, the married couple made Phoenix their home since the 1980’s.Whoever knew them, knew charity and experienced the presence of the living Christ in their generosity.Barbara and Oreste are survived by their son: Miguel Ángel Carrasco, three granddaughters and two great grandchildren as well...

Martha Marilyn Hall, born on January 26, 1941, passed from this worldly life to the spiritual world on April 5, 2023. She is survived by her husband Raleigh and three sons, Scott, Jeff, and Eric. She also had four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.Martha was a creative and loving person. She excelled as a seamstress and in bead jewelry design,...

Travis J Corley of Phoenix, AZ was born July 18, 1975 and passed into the higher power’s hands April 3, 2023. TJ was someone who had love to go all around. His love was always felt through his warm and embracing bear hugs. He could be picked out of a room simply by his booming, good hearted laugh. TJ judged...

AnnMaureen Kelly, 78, went to her eternal rest on December 27, 2022. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to John and Elizabeth Allen, she moved to Arizona in 1973, where she had a long career as a legal secretary, working for several firms in the greater Phoenix area, until her retirement in 2008. A beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and friend,...

It is with great sadness that the family of the Very Reverend Stephen A. Fraser announce that on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023, at Hospice of the Valley, Thunderbird House, Father Stephen passed away peacefully with his wife by his side.He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marlene (nee Held), sister-in-law, Mary Johns, nieces and nephews, Michelle (Will), Ryan...

Ruby L. Martinez, 91, passed away on March 29, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born May 15, 1931 to Fabian and Lola De La Lama. Ruby was a homemaker and hostess at her brother’s restaurant (Lama’s). Her biggest joy was cooking and traveling with loved ones. She is preceded in death by husband Alex G. Martinez, son Alejandro Martinez,...

Gladys Sullivan Mahoney died peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023, after a brief illness. She was 74.  Gladys was born on July 30, 1948, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was the second of nine children born to prominent civil rights attorney – and U.S. Ambassador to Ghana in the Kennedy Administration – William Patrick Mahoney, Jr., and his illustrious wife, Alice...

Lisa Ann Domini of Scottsdale, AZ; loving and devoted mother, daughter, partner, sister and teacher passed away peacefully on Monday, March 20, 2023. She was 54, just shy of her 55th birthday on March 30th.Born and raised in Phoenix, AZ, Lisa attended SS. Simon and Jude Cathedral grade school for K-8th, Xavier College Preparatory for high school, then earning a...