Obituaries

Lydia “Gurule” Lankford, 89, of Tempe Arizona, went home to be with our Lord King Jesus on September 28, 2022. Lydia was born May 13, 1933 in Vallecitos, New Mexico. She is survived by her loving daughters Christina, Josie, Julie, Theresa, Barbara, Sarah, and Lisa. She leaves behind her legacy of 4 generations of children. Lydia had 7 daughters, 16...

Fermin Peru Salcido, 88, passed away peacefully at his home on September 27, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 3, 1934, in Morenci, Arizona. He was married to his beloved wife, Frances Salcido, 59 years. Fermin was retired from the City of Phoenix, as a Water Customer Service Representative, after 30 years of service. He...

Cornelius Biemond, 99, of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on September 26, 2022.Cork was born in Loup City, NE. He attended middle and high school in Ord, NE and college at Hastings College, Hastings, NE. He served in WWII from 1943-1946 in the U.S. Army as an Air Force training pilot, teaching men to fly 2 and 4 engine bombers...

DELORES MAE GIUNTOLI, 82, of Sun City, AZ passed away on September 22, 2022.Dee was born in Fond du Lac, WI on February 10, 1940 to Lester & Mabel Kunaschk. Married in June 1960 in Fond du Lac, WI and moved to AZ in 1960. They were blessed with a daughter, Diana Lynn March 17, 1962.Dee worked many years at...

Kevin Patrick BurkeBorn January 20, 1961St. Joseph’s Hospital Phoenix, ArizonaPassed Away September 25, 2022Preceded in death by his father Patrick Edward Burke.Survived by his mother Sarah Roselee Burke, sisters Libby Cohen (Joel), Melissa Voelker (Todd), Polly Wintergalen (Ed). Three nieces, Rebecca, Maggie, and Sadie; and two nephews Eddie and Patrick, all who affectionately referred to him as “Uncle K.” At...

Ruben Saldana, 64, of Phoenix Arizona, went home to be with Jesus on September 20th 2022.  Mr. Saldana was born September 28th, 1957 in Coahuila, Mexico, to Luis Saldana and Mariana Rincon.Ruben is survived by his wife Rosa Saldana, his children; Rosa Mata, Adriana Gomez, Ruben Saldana Jr., Roger Saldana, Gabby Lopez, and Louie Saldana. He had 16 grandchildren who...

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved father, Donald Lee Halbert, on September 17, 2022 at the age of 88. Born in St. Louis MO on February 27, 1934 to Cecil J. Halbert and Dollie Martha Allen. Preceded in death by his loving wife Martha Jane Halbert, stepfather Olaf Kinberg, brother Steven Halbert and still...

Justin D. Valdivia passed on from this life on Thursday, September 15th, 2022 at age 46.He was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, and he liked to remind you of that as often as possible. Justin spent most of his adult life in Portland, Oregon, and enjoyed the surrounding mountains, rivers, and ocean, but he loved the desert the most.Justin’s...

Pablo Somoza was born in Douglas, Arizona to parents, Pedro & Guadalupe.He had several brothers & sisters, Raul, Ruben, Alberto, Delphine, Angelita & Virginia.They all have passed away several years ago.Pablo spent his early years working on the ranch, he only went to school for a few years, but enjoyed working along with his father doing the chores & duties.In...

Frances Jean Webb, 87, of Phoenix passed away on September 3, 2022. Born August 12, 1935 in Phoenix, Arizona, to Alfonso and Gena Bassetti. Frances attended Saint Mary’s High School. In 1956, Frances married Raymon Webb at Saint Thomas Church.Frances is preceded in death by her husband Ray and her parents.She spent her life raising her children and was the...

John Pitoscia, Jr. passed away on August 30, 2022, at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife Angie, two daughters Diana (Robert) and Lisa; two grandchildren John and Alyssa; and two sisters.A celebration to honor John’s life will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian...

Lynda Katherine Munson (Nee’ Jones) 82, was peacefully taken into our Lord’s arms on September 16, 2022. Lynda was born in Vincennes, IN, on March 19, 1940, the youngest of five children, to Marceline and Robert Jones. Her family came by train to Phoenix, AZ in 1944, and settled in downtown Phoenix, near many families new to Arizona. Lynda graduated...

Judy Ann Pool of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully in her home on September 13, 2022. She was 79 years old. Judy was born February 18, 1943 to Betty (Payne) Miller and Shurl Miller in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the first of two children. Raised in the Catholic faith she graduated from Lillis High School. Although she departed Kansas...

“Jake” John B. Connors Jr., passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2022, in Sun Lakes, Arizona with his wife, Beverly, and son, Matt, by his side. Jake helped establish Little League in Kingsport, TN and he also coached teams in soccer, baseball and basketball. Over the years, he was a true mentor and friend to many kids in the Colonial Heights...

Robert William McGaughey, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Arizona State University.Robert McGaughey, known to family and friends as Bob, passed away peacefully at home on July 29, 2022, ending his twelve-year journey with lung cancer. He was 80 years old.Bob was born to Milford William McGaughey and Ruth Chase McGaughey on September 21, 1941 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.When Bob was seven his family...

Beverly Ann Carver was born in Douglas Wyoming on September 17, 1934. Beloved daughter of J. Emmett Carver and Lillian Russell Carver, Bev was proud of her Wyoming heritage and her deep roots in the State. A natural and gifted educator, Bev’s legendary contribution to education began in high school, when she was called upon to substitute teach younger children...

Patrick Snyder passed away peacefully on September 1, 2022 at the age of 63 after fighting a courageous battle with brain cancer for the past 3 years. He was born William Patrick Snyder, Jr. in La Jolla, California to William Patrick Snyder Sr. and Mary Lou Snyder while Pat Sr. served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Once their tour ended,...

Wanda Sue (Stubblefield) Miller, 86, of Phoenix, passed away on July 30, 2022. Wanda was born on October 12, 1935, in Palmersville, Tennessee, the only child of Hilma and Carter Stubblefield. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband and best friend, Jay (“Jim”) Miller, and by her parents. She is survived by her loving children: Teresa Miller, and...

Rocky was born June 21, 1977 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.Rocky unexpectedly lost his life while living in Phoenix, Arizona on September 5, 2022.Rocky was a wonderful son, brother and father. He loved his family deeply. Rocky would do anything to help others and was a friend to everyone he met.Rocky’s love of travel took him through many adventures across the...

Andrew McKelvey III, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away at the age of 65 on August 27, 2022. He was born in Buffalo, NY on May 15, 1957 to Andrew and Marjorie McKelvey, but grew up in LaGrange Park, IL.Andrew worked as an insurance agent for most of his adult life.He is preceded in death by his daughter Sarah McKelvey who...