Obituaries

Ms. Sabrina Tyreica Robinson was born on May 9, 1980, in Phoenix, Arizona to her wonderful proud parents, Ms. Sandra Muldrow and John Norris Robinson.Sabrina attended Sierra Vista Elementary School and graduated high school from South Mountain High both in Phoenix, Arizona where she demonstrated extraordinary skills of meeting strangers and becoming close friends. Sabrina also attended Phoenix College where...

1947 ~ 2022Keith Johnson was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Thelma and James Johnson. He was the oldest of nine children, his brothers and sisters in order were Patricia, Larry, Karen, Kevin, Kerry, Nita, Brian, and Natalie.He was an honor student at Saint Matthew Elementary School, Saint Mary’s and Carl Hayden High Schools. He graduated with honors from Northern Arizona...

Dorothy Louise Byassee, 98, passed away March 10, 2023. Dorothy is survived by her sons Tom (Meribeth), David (Carol), Larry, Gary (Tara), and daughter Diane (Charlie), 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was born in Willisburg, KY, moving to Arizona in 1947. Dorothy loved the warmth and sunshine of the valley. She was preceded in death by her husband of...

Maria Elena Kuri Cañas passed away peacefully in her Phoenix home on March 8. Maria was born in the tiny town of Talamantes, Chihuahua, Mexico on January 15, 1935, to Virginia and Teofilo Kuri. Maria’s husband, Ismael Cañas, and daughter Maggie Cañas preceded Maria in death in 2013 and 2021 respectively.While Ismael Cañas was on vacation from Texas as a...

Betty Jean Dodt, I.H.M., 93, passed away on March 13, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Betty was the youngest of eight siblings born and raised in Arizona by parents Bernard and Jessie Dodt. She and another sister entered novitiate for Immaculate Heart of Mary in California after high school and professed her vows in 1949. She served the I.H.M....

Rosina Adrianna DiPopolo-Williams, 27 years old, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on March 6, 2023. She was born in Mesa, AZ on August 25, 1995. Everyone who knew her will always remember her as an adored daughter, mother, and wife.As a little girl, from the age of 5 until she was about 12 years old, her favorite hobbies included dance,...

Antoinette “Toni” G. McPartland, 89 of Phoenix, Arizona, peacefully went to her Heavenly home on March 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Toni was born in New York on October 15, 1933, to her parents Walter and Helen Galan.She attended University in New York and achieved a BSN degree. She went on to work as a Registered Nurse in...

Lewis Wyman Griffin, Jr., 75 of Phoenix, AZ died at home on March 9, 2023. Lew was born December 29, 1947 in Birmingham, AL. He was the son of Lewis W. Griffin, Sr. and Mildred (Latimer) Griffin. Lew was raised in Leeds, AL and was a devoted “BAMA” fan. Lew was a graduate of Ambassador College, Big Sandy, TX and...

Hey hey Warrior Saints! With sadness and the hope of the Resurrection I announce the death of Hani Salem.  Hani fought against sickness valiantly and we now commend him to our Lord’s care.  Arrangements are as follows:  Visitation will be held on Monday, March 13, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E....

With sadness, love, and profound gratitude, the family of Rachel Lopez Losada announces her passing on March 7, 2023. She was born in Bisbee, Arizona on October 1, 1938, to Marina and Manuel Lopez and was one of three children. After graduating from Phoenix Union High School, where her official “Golden Girls” membership with life-long friends began and was maintained...

James Warren Sparks, 82, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on February 20, 2023. Jim was born on February 12, 1941 in Bismarck, ND to Pat and Jack Sparks, joining older sister, Mary. At a young age, they moved to Pierre, SD, and later, to Oklahoma City, OK. After graduating from Harding High School, Jim went on to receive a Bachelor...

Anita “Nita” Bernice Mullikin, 85, died on February 18, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born on August 2, 1937, in Newcastle, Delaware, to Norman Beadenkolph and Edna May Mullikin. She was raised in Newcastle for eleven years prior to moving to Mesa, Arizona and later to Phoenix, Arizona with her parents and three siblings in 1948. She initially attended...

January 28, 1958 – February 27, 2023Rick was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona February 27, 2023, in the comfort of his home. Rick moved to Arizona in 1985 where he held a career in the Automotive Industry.Rick Lepowsky is survived by his wife of 34 years of a loving marriage, Janet Lepowsky, children, Melissa, Alex,...

Michael “Mike” John Marrie, 75, of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on March 3rd, 2023, embraced and encircled by his wife Holly, and his immediate family. He was born October 7, 1947, to Michael and Bernice Marrie.Mike, our Poppi, leaves behind his wife Holly Pickrell; daughters Kristen (Eric) Kalkbrenner, Bethany (Andy) Wood, Katie (Dave Work) Marrie, Elizabeth (Jeff)...

Theresa “TT” Floris DiJulio Malunowicz was born December 22, 1959 in Phoenix, Arizona, the 3rd of 6 children of Vince and Shirley DiJulioTT passed peacefully March 1, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ with her husband Frank by her side.TT will be remembered for her big heart, love of children, family and friends and the spaghetti sauce. TT’s...

Stephanie Ann Follin, age 34 of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on March 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 28, 1988 to her parents Thomas and Therese Follin in Aurora, IL.Stephanie worked for Spence Cassidy & Associates as a Wealth Management Advisor during the few years she has called Arizona her home. Besides this, anyone...

“Peggy” Cavanagh Knoell, born January 22, 1922, died March 3, 2023.Peggy was born in Chicago, IL. Her family moved to Los Angeles, CA when she was beginning eighth grade. The family lived in Los Angeles until 1940 when they moved to Phoenix, AZ. Peggy went to Phoenix College where she met her future husband, Frank Knoell, just before he joined...

Ann L. Herzer, 88, born April 29, 1934 in Marion, KY, passed away February 28, 2023 in Scottsdale, AZ.Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Donald G. Herzer, parents Chester and Reba Walker, three brothers, Jimmy, Harvey, and Preacher, and three sisters, Betty, Fran, and Sue.Ann is survived by her son, John Herzer (Rebecca) and their children, Rayne Pierce...

Dr. Paul Bernard Borgesen passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family, on March 3, 2023, at the age of 92.Paul was born on August 24, 1930, in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The eldest of Agnes and Paul Borgesen’s three children, he was raised in Aberdeen and spoke of his childhood as being “unremarkable, in the best possible...

Jaime Eduardo Morales, 63, was called home to our Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, with his family at his bedside and after losing his battle with a lung disease. Jaime was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on July 7, 1959, the 2nd of 9 children to Ernest and Dolores Morales, who precede him in death. Growing up in Phoenix, Jaime...