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Obituaries

Rose Andonyan

Rose Andonyan

Jan 21, 2025

Rose (Yaghmour) Andonyan passed away on January 21, 2025 at age 93. She passed peacefully with her loved ones by her side. Rose was born in Tal Abyad, Syria on December 17, 1931. Born to a family of Armenian Genocide survivors. Daughter of Abdo Yaghmour, son of Ferris and Lucia Yaghmour, and Anna Tashjian, daughter of Garabed and Mariam Tashjian....

Helen P. Wanless

Helen P. Wanless

Jan 20, 2025

Helen Patricia Wanless, 87, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2024. Born on September 5, 1937, in Boston, Massachusetts, Helen was the beloved daughter of Florence Swanson and Charles Chasas.

In 1959, she married the love of her life, Bill Wanless, and together they raised two sons, Robert and Charles. Throughout their marriage, Helen and Bill had the...

Devon Overlock Howe

Devon Overlock Howe

Jan 20, 2025

Devon Overlock Howe “D4”, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on January 20th, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on April 5th, 1961 to Richard and Doris Howe. Devon is survived by his wife, Katherine (Warlow) Howe, his children John, Brett, and Helaina, and his three sisters, Deirdre (Howe) Robertson “D1”, Darcy Howe “D2”, and Daryn...

Terrie Lynn Perkins

Terrie Lynn Perkins

Jan 19, 2025

Terrie Lynn Perkins passed away on January 19, 2025, at her home in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, the daughter of Doris Cowell and Donald Perkins. She came to Phoenix at a young age.

Terrie graduated from Arizona State University on May 10, 1991, with her Juris Doctor degree. She worked for and retired from Maricopa County in...

Nancy Kinney

Nancy Kinney

Jan 19, 2025

Nancy Kinney passed away at the age of 95 on January 19, sans swim fins and walking shoes! By her own account, she really led a charmed life. Born to Wendell Kinney and Sylvia Lewis Kinney in Los Angeles, CA. in 1929, she was a proud Angeleno, graduating from Marlborough School. With multigenerational ties to Arizona dating back to the...

Katrina V. Chavez

Katrina V. Chavez

Jan 18, 2025

With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Katrina V. Chavez, who lost her courageous battle with cancer on January 18, 2025, at the age of 44. A beacon of love, strength, and resilience, Katrina’s life was a testament to unwavering dedication to her family, her community, and her faith.

Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Katrina graduated...

Albert Mendez Jr

Albert Mendez Jr

Jan 18, 2025

Albert Mendez Jr., affectionately known as Pato, passed away peacefully at the age of 76 on January 18, 2025. For 42 years, Mr. Mendez served the Arizona community as a devoted educator, earning the love and admiration of students, colleagues, and friends across the state. Known for his quick wit, jokes and talent for storytelling, he could make anyone laugh...

Roy Allen Mathis

Roy Allen Mathis

Jan 17, 2025

Roy Mathis, a veteran of the Vietnam War and resident of the Arizona State Veterans Home, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the age of 88 years old. Roy was surrounded by love and his friends and family when he passed.

Roy was born in El Dorado, Arkansas to Roy H. Mathis and Hazel E. Evans. He never got...

Adelina Ongaro Romero

Adelina Ongaro Romero

Jan 16, 2025

Adelina Ongaro Romero, a woman of remarkable strength, faith, and love, passed away the morning of January 16, 2025 at age of 90, of heart failure. Born on September 30, 1934, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Edelmira Jerez Ongaro and Americo Ongaro, Adelina’s life was a testament to resilience, dedication, and devotion to her family, her Catholic faith, and the American...

Paul Gilbert Berumen

Paul Gilbert Berumen

Jan 14, 2025

Paul Gilbert Berumen, 57, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, after battling cancer. Born on April 23, 1967, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Gilbert and Olga Berumen, Paul was a respected and deeply cherished person and a loving husband to his wife, Monica Hernandez.

He lived a life rich with purpose, surrounded by his beloved wife, immediate family, multiple generations of relatives,...

Carolyn Homsey

Carolyn Homsey

Jan 14, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Homsey, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Carolyn passed away on January 14, 2025, at the age of 78.

She was the loving wife of Greg Homsey and devoted mother to her son, Charlie, and daughter-in-law, Christine. Her grandchildren, Felicia, John, and Neveah, brought her immense joy. Carolyn...

Billie E. Cummings

Billie E. Cummings

Jan 13, 2025

Billie E. Cummings, 98 years old, a loving father passed away during the night of January 12, 2025. He was born on September 7, 1926 in Fredonia, Kansas. Came to Phoenix, AZ at the age of 7 where he attended Creighton grade school and Phoenix Union High School then joined US Navy and served for 3 years. After that he...

Musa Sayegh

Musa Sayegh

Jan 13, 2025

Unexpectedly, Musa Sayegh left Earth side early morning on January 13th, 2025. Born on April 5th,1956, in Amman, Jordan, Musa was a charismatic man who made friends with everyone he met. His laugh (mostly at this own jokes) reverberated around the room and wrapped you in a warm hug. You always felt taken care of by Musa. A father of...

Christopher Lee Allen

Christopher Lee Allen

Jan 11, 2025

Florence Arizona, Phoenix Arizona - Christopher Allen, forever 38. Was taken home in gods arms on Saturday January 11, 2025. Christopher was born in Tucson Arizona on March 01, 1986.

Christopher, “ Mr. Mayhem”, was known for his loving and caring soul. He was always willing to give someone a chance, but he only gave one. He was a man of...

Carmen Miranda Valles

Carmen Miranda Valles

Jan 11, 2025

Carmen Miranda Valles, 93 years old, peacefully passed away on January 11, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 16, 1932 in Phoenix, AZ.

Carmen is preceded in death by her beloved husband Raul Valles, and her daughter Barbara McCluskey. She is survived by her sister Margie Kinnis; brother Angel Miranda Jr.; sons Louis...

Charles Reese "Charlie" Harpst

Charles Reese "Charlie" Harpst

Jan 9, 2025

In loving memory of Charles Reese “Charlie” Harpst, a visitation will be held from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85018.

Nicholas Golubovich

Nicholas Golubovich

Jan 9, 2025

Nicholas Golubovich (78), of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on January 9, 2025. Nick was born on April 10, 1946, in the Bronx, New York City to Lena Bosco and John Golubovich. Nick grew up and lived in Astoria until he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1966. Nick was stationed in Biloxi, Mississippi and Greenland. After his service,...

Celia R. Barron

Celia R. Barron

Jan 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Celia R. Barron (Quiroz) on January 8th, 2025 at age 77. She was surrounded by her sisters, children and grandchildren. A memorial Mass will be held in her hometown of San Luis, Rio Colorado, Sonora Mexico on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 at 4:00 p.m., at...

Edward W. Gray

Edward W. Gray

Jan 8, 2025

Edward Wilburn Gray, 90, a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died Jan. 8, 2025, at his Phoenix home at La Siena senior living community. A native Phoenician, he was born Feb. 24, 1934, and attended St. Agnes elementary school, St. Mary’s High School and Arizona State University. He met his wife, MaryAnn, while in high school and they were married...

Christine Alvanez Morgan

Christine Alvanez Morgan

Jan 7, 2025

Christine Alvanez Morgan, born on 5 December 1959 in Winterhaven, California - died 7 January 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of Howard and Fay Fitzgerald. Christine was a member of the Cocopah Indian Tribe and lived her formative years in Sitka, Alaska with her parents and sister Lila, graduating...

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