Obituaries

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our precious Mother, Martha Jane Halbert, on September 2, 2022. Born on June 2, 1937 in St. Louis, MO. to Effie Etta Herrmann, a Registered Nurse for 47 years, and Paul Herrmann Sr., an orchestra leader and retired watchmaker. Survived by Donald Halbert her husband of 56 years; son...

Dan Dersam, 74 years old, passed away August 27, 2022. Danny Frank Dersam was born in Columbus, Ohio to his parents Ed and Alta Mae Dersam. His family moved to Tucson, Arizona in the early 1960’s. He graduated from Tucson High while playing baseball and football for state championship teams. He went on to play collegiate football and eventually get...

Gerda Bormanis passed away peacefully at her home on September 2, 2022. She was born in Bad Nauheim, Germany, on December 19, 1930. She moved to Phoenix from Chicago with her husband Juris (Joe) and their sons in February, 1966. They bought their current Phoenix home the following year.She was a homemaker who raised four sons. For twenty years she...

Linda P. Magill, age 70, passed away at her home in Glendale AZ. on August 27, 2022. Linda was born on August 9, 1952 in Wilmington, Delaware. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen E. and Barbara P. Magill, and brother Stephen Magill.Linda graduated from Scottsdale High School and attended Business College, working as an administrative assistant for...

On Tuesday, August 30, 2022, Ingemund Lars Arriola, father of 3 children, passed away at the age of 59.Lars was born on February 2, 1963 in Scottsdale, AZ to Fernando and Sonjha Arriola. He attended Scottsdale High School, and was a strong advocate for keeping the school open as a member of the student advisory board. He went to Georgetown...

January 6, 1934 – August 28, 2022Miguel Martin Del Campo, 88, died on Sunday, August 28, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. Mr. Martin Del Campo was born on January 6, 1934, in Los Angeles, California, the son of Miguel and Eleuteria Martin Del Campo.Mr. Martin Del Campo moved to Arizona at the age of 6 years old. He served as MP...

Alonzo K. Alday, 89, born in Glendale, AZ on April 7, 1933, passed away on August 27, 2022 in his home in Sun City West. He is preceded in death by his wife Clara, his parents Alberto and Angelita Alday, three sisters and four brothers. He is survived by brother Abel Alday and sister Adriana Moreno (Billy), five nieces and...

February 17, 1927 – August 29, 2022Born at St. Joseph’s Hospital Phoenix AZDied at Astoria AZ Assisted Living Group Home in Phoenix AZSurvived by her daughter, Joanne (Steve) Tillson, Daughter-in-law, Patty (David) Angulo, Grandson, Antonio Manuel Duran III (Jill Martin), Granddaughter, Anitra Jo Duran (Courtney Quick), Steve’s son, Tony (Tedra) Tillson, Great-Granddaughters, Samantha & Jyllienne Tillson, Sister-in-law, Angelita Angulo Favela,...

Ronald G. Amodeo, resident of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the age of 87.Ronald was born on February 14, 1935, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the youngest of four children. In 1953, he graduated Peabody High School and worked the night shift at US Steel to put himself through Duquesne University where he...

March 30, 1927 ~ August 13, 2022Francisco T. Ramirez “Tio Bennie” entered into eternal rest peacefully on August 13, 2022. Tio Bennie was a beloved son, brother, and uncle. His warm heart and gentle demeanor reached many in his family and his community.He is survived by his sister Tillie Moreno and preceded in death by his mother Natalia Ramirez, Father...

On July 30, 2022, Paul R. Beloud “Daddio” passed away in his sleep while at his residence in Scottsdale Arizona. He was 86 years old. He leaves behind his two adult children Cristina and Brett and son in law Rudd and will be forever missed. Paul was born in Detroit Michigan to Robert G. Beloud and Leone Wascha in 1935....

Josefina Trujillo, also lovingly known as, Josie, Jo, Mama Jo, and Cha Cha, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 13th, 2022 surrounded by family. She is survived by her husband Guy Trujillo; three sons, Paul, Marty, and Mike (Claudia); two sisters, Micki (Manuel) and Juanita (Gilbert); and six grandchildren, Kristina (Katrina), Briana (Sara), Dalton, Michael J, Cortez and Azul. She is...

Lydia Macias passed away August 23, 2022, a few weeks short of her 95th birthday. She was the youngest and last surviving child of Ignacio and Angelita’s 17 children.Born in Laveen, just before the start of the Depression, Lydia spent her early childhood living on farms that her father worked in Laveen and east Phoenix. She enjoyed telling stories about...

Seymour ‘Steve’ Nealis, native resident of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 after suffering a heart attack. He held on just long enough to celebrate his 69th birthday with his family filling his hospital room to offer a final farewell.Born to Seymour Schell & Chonita (Oviedo) Nealis on August 11, 1953 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix,...

Q. Gerald “Jerry” Roseberry passed away on July 26, 2022 after a short illness. Jerry was born January 1, 1932, to Quintus and Beuna Roseberry in Jacksonville, Florida. Second of 6 children, Jerry grew up in Scottsdale, Georgia, at the time, a poor, segregated cotton mill town on the outskirts of Atlanta. Family life revolved around a small fundamentalist church....

Mary M. Konz, 96, of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on the morning of August 3, 2022. She was born to Bartholomew Mahon and “Doll” Mahon, nee McCloud in Dixon, NE. Mary was raised on the family farm and her access to primary education was provided by a one-room rural schoolhouse. After attending Holy Trinity High School in Hartington, NE,...

Juanita Tellez, age 75 passed away peacefully with her family at her side on August 13, 2022. Born on June 24, 1947 in Florence, AZ to Marjorie and Russell Stephenson, she spent her early years at 11 Mile Corner before moving to Casa Grande and graduated from Casa Grande High School. She moved to Phoenix after getting married where she...

James Ray Franchini, “Jim,” passed away peacefully surrounded by his three children on August 12, 2022, at the age of 73.Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Mario and Lena Franchini, and his brother, Chief Justice Gene Franchini, and wife, Glynnie Franchini. Jim was blessed with a large and loving family, and leaves behind the mother of his children,...

Phoenix – Lucio Martin, a longtime resident of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 of natural causes.Lucio was born on September 10, 1934 in Pieria, Italy. At the age of 2, his mother, father, and three brothers immigrated to the US, where they settled in Pittsburgh, PA.Lucio graduated from Westinghouse High School, earning a football scholarship to...

Lewis G. Aros was born on June 3, 1961, in Phoenix, AZ to Rudolph and Marylou Aros. He attended and graduated St. Mary’s High School. Lewis dedicated his life to public Safety. He was an employee of the Maricopa County Sherriff Office for over 20 years. During his time with MCSO he was part of the S.R.T team. He is...