Obituaries

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Tyler Madison Thompson on April 17, 2022. Tyler was many things to many people, including a son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, and friend who will be missed tremendously. While Tyler left far too soon at the age of 28, his family and friends will hold him and our shared...

Juan Lopez, Jr., was born in Tucson, Arizona on February 21, 1935, the 3rd of six children (Anita, Carlos, Armando, Julieta, and Mary Helen), to Juan Lopez and Julieta (Arreola) Lopez.Juan attended Drachman Elementary School, Safford Junior High School, and Tucson High School where he excelled in sports. He was a state champion wrestler.After graduating from high school, Juan joined...

Sunrise January 20, 1926 ~ Sunset April 18, 2022Thelma Jeanette Austin Johnson was born one of six children to Leona (Pickens) and Aaron Austin. She was a twin her brother was Otha Thomas. Thelma and Thomas were the 3rd and 4th children born in Shaw, Mississippi on January 20, 1926. Her other siblings were Aaron, the oldest son, Leona the...

January 27, 1937 ~ April 29, 2022At the time of her death, she was surrounded by her daughter Margo A. Galvan and son Gary D. Galvan. She is preceded in death by her husband Isidro A. Galvan, son Isidro Galvan Jr., best friend Lily Pablos, along with other loving family members.She is survived by her brothers and sister, David S....

Charles Phillip Daspit, 78 of Paradise Valley, AZ, passed away on March 26, 2022. He was born in New Orleans, LA on September 5, 1943 to his parents Dudley Daspit and Hallie Swift.He graduated from LSU Medical School in 1968. He was an active-duty flight surgeon from 1969 to 1972. He stayed on in the active reserves retiring as Captain...

Sister Augustine Dempsey IBVM (Mary Patricia) died peacefully on Saturday, April 30, 2022 surrounded by her Loreto Sisters at Ss. Simon and Jude Convent.Sister Augustine (Mary Patricia) was the daughter of James W. Dempsey and Gertrude L. (Condon) Dempsey and was born in Cork City, Ireland on March 27, 1923. She had one sibling, James Kevin Dempsey who preceded her...

Arthur “Art” Lee Bradley, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on April 28, 2022.  Art was born in 1927 in Bloomington, Indiana to parents Ray and Wilma Bradley. The Bradley’s moved to the valley in 1937. Art attended Glendale Union High School and shortly thereafter began his life-long construction career. He married the love of his life, Helen...

June 18, 2003- April 20, 2022“He was blessed with all but years..”It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of George Ferris Kroeger, Jr.George passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on April 20th, 2022 while visiting his beloved family in St. Louis. He was born in Paradise Valley, Arizona on June 18th, 2003 and was just shy of...

With tremendous sadness we mourn the passing of Michael “Mike” Cobb, a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend, whose gentle soul touched so many lives. Born and raised in Phoenix, Mike grew up with a brilliant mind for electronics, a love of music, and an overwhelming sense of pride in everything he set out to accomplish. He never...

Rita Brock Perini passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022. Rita was born on October 17, 1938 in Phoenix, AZ, to the late Pedro and Eleanor Abeytia. The first of ten siblings, being an older sister inspired her to become a nurse at a young age. After attending St. Mary’s High School, she received her nursing degree at St. Joseph’s...

January 13, 1981 ~ April 11, 2022Jonathan Manuel Lopez, 41, passed away at his residence in Lakeside, Arizona on April 11, 2022.  Jon was born on January 13, 1981 in Phoenix, Arizona.  He is survived by his parents Natalie Lopez Baca and stepfather Manuel C. Baca, grandmother Erlinda Lopez; sisters Linda Marie Valladares, 42, Tiffany Rose Pippin, 43; stepsiblings Antonette...

Margaret “Peggy” Hernandez, 71, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Born to Ray and Petra Hernandez on January 28, 1951, in Phoenix, AZ. Peggy attended Wilson Elementary School and graduated from East High School. Peggy was a child at heart. She was loving, carefree and had a great sense of humor. She loved cats, enjoyed...

David Alan Devoy, 61, went home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 16, 2022 in Phoenix Arizona.  Born to Paul and Patricia Devoy on February, 23, 1961 in Syracuse, New York.  David grew up, attended school, and graduated from East Syracuse Minoa High School in 1979.  Shortly after graduation, David relocated with his family to Glendale,...

Inez A. Gomez, 91, of Phoenix AZ, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on April 15, 2022. She was born on March 3, 1931 to Damaso and Marie Aguero. Inez went to business college and spent a 35-year career at Brookshire with 5 years serving as a manager. She enjoyed clubs such as the 82nd Airborne and Rebels...

Nora Castro was born on April 19, 1955. On April 11, 2022 our Lord called her to join our beloved family who she was preceded in death by. Nora is survived by her devoted husband Carmen Castro; 3 surviving brothers Richard, Robert, Raymond; her sister Paula; 2 daughters Lilly H. Trujillo and Nancy H. Soto-Askew and son-in-law Andy Trujillo Jr.;...

Christopher James Charles Poulos was born to Karen and James Poulos on April 26th, 1978 in Chicago, IL. CJ (as he was affectionately known as by family and friends) left this earthly life peacefully, with his family by his side, on Friday, April 15th, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona after a short but brave battle with liver disease.Chris spent his childhood...

Beatrice Pearle Rice passed away peacefully in Cottonwood, AZ on April 15, 2022. She was 98 years of age. Bea was born to Frederick and Christine Mueller on February 17, 1924 in Winner, South Dakota. She graduated from Watertown, SD High School. After graduation she moved to Ogden, UT to be with her father who had found work there. Bea...

On Saturday, April 16, 2022, Austin Chandler Graf left us way too early at the age of 16. He was born on October 26, 2005, Austin was a natural at so many things. He rarely sought the limelight, preferring instead to support those around him and be part of a team. His quiet charisma was infectious and drew people to...

Peter Joseph Chedid passed away on April 16, 2022 at the age of 84. He died peacefully surrounded by family. Peter was born on July 5, 1937, in Kherbet Kanafar, Lebanon, to his parents, Youssef Chedid and Marie Chedid. His father, Youssef, was a Maronite Catholic priest who served the West Bekaa community where Peter grew up.Peter immigrated from Lebanon...

Genevieve Reckling Jordan, renowned Arizona artist, passed away on April 18, 2022. She was 91. Genevieve was born in St. Louis, Mo. Her family moved to Houston, Texas when she was a child. She attended St. Agnes High School and University of Texas, Austin. She interrupted her college studies to marry William Joseph Reckling, Jr. in 1949. That marriage brought...