Obituaries

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Eugene “Gene” Bernard Monteilh was born on June 16th, 1934, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, and was the third oldest of the 14 children of Joe and Ethel Monteilh. Gene graduated from Saint Mary’s High School in 1952 and during his teenage and early 20’s, was an avid and accomplished body builder who competed in numerous competitions in Arizona. As a young...

Phoenix: Wayne H. Clouser, known as “Mr. C”, a well known Certified Public Accountant, age 89, passed peacefully Thursday, August 4, 2022, in hospice care surrounded by loving family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice, of 59 years and they were blessed with three children, Andrew (Robertha), Gloria, and Leigh Shaffer (Jack), 8 grandchildren and several loving...

Christopher “Chris” Winchester passed away on August 13th, 2022. He was born on August 25th, 1977 and is survived by his wife, Melissa, his father Wade, his mother Linda, his sister, Dina, and his nephew Jordan.Chris was a proud Marine, devoted and adoring husband, and fiercely loyal friend. He was a lover of music, skateboarding, riding motorcycles & fighting MMA....

Willie Turl Jr, 66, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on July 31, 2022 after a long battle with cancer.Willie was born on January 12, 1956 to parents Willie Turl Sr. and Dorothy Turl in New Orleans, Louisiana.  After Willie graduated McDonogh 35 Senior High School in 1976, he went straight into the military to be a Marine. After finishing his...

Daniel Edward Ermoian, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2022.  He is survived by his wife of 45 years Deborah; son Matthew (Jennifer); daughter Megan Duty; six grandchildren Lauren, Bella, Esmé, Madeleine, Maverick and Ellie; and his extended family.Daniel was with Southwest Gas Corporation for 28 years, until his retirement in...

Rev. Jorge Ayala Cañez, 75, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on August 4, 2022, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease.Jorge was born on June 4, 1947 to Luis and Emilia Cañez in Phoenix. He graduated from Carl Hayden High School in 1966. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1967 and served his country as an Airman...

“Unfading will be his memory; through all generations his name will live.”Atlee Allen Tucker Jr., 70, passed from this life to everlasting life on August 10, 2022, with his wife Carmen by his side. Allen was born in Tempe, AZ, to Grace and Atlee Tucker Sr. (deceased) on November 24, 1951. Raised in South Phoenix, he attended St. Catherine School...

Paradise Valley – It is with great sadness that the family of Oliver (Michael) Ray 79, announces that he lost his battle with cancer and passed away on July 31, 2022, with his loving family at his side. Michael was born on November 22, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri, and was the child of Eugene Monroe (Charlie) Ray and Lois...

George S. Fulton, age 68, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 6, 2022. While George left us too soon, he left behind a legacy of love, patience, and kindness. He earned the nick name “Gandhi” by his siblings for his efforts to make peace whenever conflict would arise. George had a long 40-year career in architecture. He...