Obituaries

Clara M. Lara, 83 of Phoenix, AZ, peacefully passed away surrounded by family at The Ryan House on April 18, 2022. She was a resident at Palm House Assisted Living in Phoenix, AZ. Clara was born on November 12, 1938 in Clifton, AZ to her parents Geronimo Morales and Maria Reyes. Clara leaves behind her beloved husband of 65 years,...

Richard C Coronado (91)March 14, 1931 – April 9, 2022Richard was born on March 14, 1931 to Margarita and Pedro Coronado in Phoenix, Az. He had 5 brothers and 3 sisters. He Graduated from high school and went to work making man-hole covers for the metro Phoenix area. In 1951 he joined the USMC. Stationed at the Marine Corps Base...

Collene Atwood-Canter, 72, of Phoenix passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2022. Collene was born in Houston, Texas to Warren and Margaret Atwood. The family moved to Phoenix when she a young girl. Collene received a bachelor’s degree from ASU and a master’s degree from NAU. She was very active in the Pro-Life movement for 30 years. She was also...

Stella “Sam” Newton, 89, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2022 in Tempe, AZ. She was born on April 4, 1933 in Manistee, Michigan to Mary Ludwa and John Hajec. Stella attended Lamont Township High School, and graduated from St. Joseph’s Hospital Nursing School, Joliet, IL in 1954. Sam moved to AZ in 1961 and worked at Good Samaritan Hospital,...

To God Be The GloryOn April 30, 1933 God shared his love with the family, the birth of Bessie Mae Starks in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Bessie was the 6th child born to William and Velma who preceded her in death alone with two brothers; Jessie and James Starks and three sisters; Josephine (Joe) Mitchell, Anne Nyx and Betty Lou Pickingpack. Bessie’s...

Margaret Porras Baltierrez, 66, went home to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Tuesday, March 22, 2022 in Mesa AZ with her children by her side. Margaret was born January 12th 1956, in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, Mexico to Vidal Baltierrez and Margarita Porras. In the early 1970’s, Margaret moved to the United States of America where she would make her...

Richard F. Torres, 75, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2022 at home, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ. His parents were Armando and Nellie Torres; two brothers Joe and Manuel Torres; and sister Josie Rodriguez.  He is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife, Teddy, of 54 years, and their 5 children;...

Oct 28, 1947 – April 8, 2022Arizona lost a beloved angel on April 8, 2022. Alice transitioned to her eternal home and is now pain free. We lost a wonderful mom, grandmother, great grandma, mother-n-law, God mother, aunt, friend to so many. Alice would do anything to help anyone, she was a jack of all trades. She would have been...

1932-2022Guadalupe “Lupe” C. Moya of Phoenix died peacefully in his home last week at the age of 89.He was born on New Year’s Eve in 1932 to parents Mogonio and Josephine in Louise, Texas and was the second oldest of four. Around the time he was 8 years old, Lupe’s family moved to Waddell, Arizona where he lived for years...

In Remembrance: Harry W. Ramseyer, Jr., M.D.Dr. Harry William Ramseyer, Jr. of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully on April 4, 2022, at home surrounded by family. He was 90 years old.Dr. Ramseyer was born September 15, 1931 in Oskaloosa, Iowa to Harry W. Ramseyer, Sr. and Lena (Prevo). He grew up in Washington, Iowa and moved to Phoenix, Arizona in...

Our mother, Vivian N. Bejar, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2022 at the age of 85, surrounded by her loving family. A Phoenix native, she was born to parents Frank and Belen Navarro and was the middle of seven children. In 1957, she married Jaime L. Bejar and had four devoted children of her own.If you knew Vivian, you...

Doris Anne Gort, 98 of Phoenix, AZ, peacefully passed away on April 4, 2022. She was born on March 12, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York to her parents George and Anne Caron (Westrick).  Doris is preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 60 years, Christian F. Gort. She is survived by her 7 children; Susan, John, Mary, Jim,...

Geraldine Alice DeJohn, originally of Muskegon Heights, Michigan peacefully transitioned to her eternal home on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Geri, as she was affectionately known, was born in the family home on Highland Avenue to Eleanor (Humphreys) and George Bringedahl. Geri loved the Lord and was a lifetime member at the Lutheran Church. Geri will be remembered...

It’s with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Ralph Lopez Jr. He was a strong, loving, good-hearted father, son, brother, and friend who will be missed tremendously. On March 17, 2022, Ralph left this world at the age of 25. Ralph’s life was taken too soon but his love will live in our hearts forever.The simplest pleasures brought...

Robert Hughel Larmore, MD, 76, of Anderson IN, Indianapolis, IN, Fort Wayne, IN, and Phoenix, AZ, went home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2022, 3 days before his 77th birthday on March 27th. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Sarah Hiestand Larmore, MD, and Joseph Loman Larmore, MD, of Anderson, IN, and two brothers Philip...

It’s with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Juan D. Bautista. He was a strong, loving, good- hearted son, brother and Tio who will be missed tremendously. On March 26, 2022, Juan’s life was taken too soon but his love will live in our hearts forever.The simplest pleasures brought great joy to Juan. He loved listening to music,...

1954-2022Myron P. Mykyta, born March 10, 1954 in Lorain, Ohio, to Dmytro and Olga (Petrushynska) Mykyta. After the family moved to Phoenix, Myron played basketball at North High and graduated in 1972. He attended Oberlin College where he studied political science, played basketball, and served as sports editor and later editor-in-chief of the Oberlin Review. While at Oberlin, Myron met...

1938-2022Mary L. Verdugo, our mother and grandmother, passed away on March 30, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Verdugo, to whom she was married for 63 years. Mary, aka Nana Mary, worked in the early years but became a homemaker and then Nana to her grandchildren/great grandchildren. She proudly told stories about raising her grandchildren...

February 05, 1969 – March 27, 2022It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Amir Vetry on March 27, 2022 at the age of 53 years. Amir lived a peaceful life but unfortunately his life ended tragically. He will be lovingly remembered by his partner and soul mate of 30 years, Jackie; children: Amir...

Bernard Henry Pitzel, the Golden Gloves champ, World War II Navy veteran from Hibbing, Minnesota rejoined Anita, his loving wife of 62 years, in Heaven on March 23, 2022. Their passionate romance that began at Hibbing High School now continues through eternity, “Bernie” was an inventor, electrical engineer, constant tinkerer and an avid golfer who was still playing at 92....