Obituaries

Allene Franklin, 86, passed away in her home in Goodyear, AZ on May 19, 2022. She was an amazing artist, talented musician and loving mother. Allene was preceded in death by her husband John Franklin and brother Richard Unruh. She is survived by her daughter Wendy DiCaprio and her husband Gary, son Douglas Franklin and his wife Joyce Mayer, step-daughter...

Debra Groscost, 62, passed away on June 24, 2022 in Peoria, AZ while surrounded by her family and loved ones. Our family is grateful to know that she is at peace, flying with the angels.Debra was born on November 23, 1959 to Chester and Dominga Padgett in Phoenix, AZ. Debra was preceded in death by her 3 sisters Jody, Bernice,...

Phyllis Mary Peterson Carson, 99, passed away peacefully on July 5. 2022. Phyllis was born on May 13, 1923 on the family ranch in Gilbert, Arizona, the daughter of Mary and Edwin Peterson. She attended schools in Gilbert and Phoenix, attended Mills College and graduated from the University of Arizona with a BA in English.She met her future husband, C.A.Carson...

In fondest memory of my wonderful father, Mr. Edward E. Obert, 73, of Phoenix, Arizona, who passed away in his sleep on 7/7/2022. Many people have said he was one of the kindest and most caring people they had ever known. A man of much warmth and deep love for all family members, he showed immense courage and fortitude through...

Albert Garcia Cerino Jr., 93, entered into eternal rest on June 29, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife Enedina. He is survived by his sister Josephine Garcia Cerino, his four children Albert Cerino (Jennifer), David Cerino, Joseph Cerino, and Theresa Whitmarsh, as well as his seven grandchildren Daniel, Michael, Joseph, Katherine, Andrea, Bailey, and Alexander, three great-grandchildren...

Cactus Jack Voita, Jr., 76, was born into eternal life on July 2, 2022.Jack was born in Los Angeles, California on February 19, 1946 to John Voita, Sr. and Lorraine Mills. He was the eldest of nine children, survived by brothers Donald, Thomas, Stephen, David, Frank, and Patrick, and sisters Judith and Barbara. He grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and...

Sandra “Sandy” Sue Wood, 79, passed on Monday, June 27, 2022 in Phoenix Arizona. Sandy is survived by her husband Walton Wood, sister Kay Cummings, daughters Pamela de Leon, Cindy Hall, Debbie Howell, Brenda Stradling, son Edward Wood, 11 grandchildren, her great grandchildren and her beloved Yorkie fur baby Squirt. Sandy was born in Searcy Arkansas, on December 12, 1942,...

Richard “Dick” Buelow March 23, 1936 – July 4, 2022Beloved husband, father, grandpa, papa, great-grandpa, uncle and friend Dick Buelow, age 86, passed away on July 4, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. Dick was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on March 23, 1936, son of Beulah (Rosenow) and Karl Buelow. About two years after his birth, Dick, his brother LeRoy...

Virginia Lucy (Taibi) Giaconia, age 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 2, 2022. Her family and friends are saddened by her passing, but they find comfort in the knowledge that she is in the loving care of the Lord and is with those beloved family members who preceded her in death. In her 94 years, Virginia touched...

“When you seek me, you will find me, when you seek me with all your heart. You will search for me, and when you search for me with all your heart, you will find me, says the Lord.” Jeremiah 29:12-14“Whenever I needed help, I would pray and ask the Lord for help. I have never had a better source of...

Gretchen Evans (Braun), 71, daughter of the late Werner and Lois Braun, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 in Scottsdale, Arizona. She is survived by her husband of nearly 43 years, Dietmar Evans, and their two daughters, Heather (Jansen) and Megan (Morgan), their spouses Tom Jansen and Peter Morgan, and her grandchildren whom she loved dearly, Henry (6) and Hayden...

Jon Nochta died peacefully after a long illness with his family by his side.  As a lifelong resident of Arizona, he loved to hike the Arizona trails.  Nature and animals brought much peace to him.  He was a kind and gentle soul and loved to help those less fortunate.He graduated from Arcadia High School, earned a BS in Accounting and...

Rosalie Angulo Martinez, beloved mother, grandmother “nana”, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many, passed away on June 28, 2022 at the age of 87. Rosalie was the eldest child born to Peter and Mary Salcido. She was raised in Phoenix, where she graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School. After graduation, Rosalie married her high school sweetheart David Angulo....

Jacquelin Scott Rideau, age 97, went home to be with the angels on Tuesday, May 31 , 2022. Jackie was born on August 19, 1924, on the South side of Chicago, IL.She graduated from Provident Hospital & and Training School for nursing before moving to Phoenix in 1946, where she met and married her late husband Burleigh A. Rideau, Jr.  ...

Maribeth Joan Wodzien was born on October 7, 1960 in West Des Moines, Iowa to Leo John Wodzien and Shirley Ann Wodzien (Hedman). She was the youngest of four daughters, welcomed into a house already bustling with so many young ladies! Her father’s role as a salesman took her from West Des Moines to Michigan to New York City and...

Dorothy K. Wales peacefully reposed in her apartment on June 22, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born July 15, 1924 to Marie and Christopher Kotthoff in St Louis, Missouri.Dorothy graduated in 1942 from Ursuline Academy in Kirkwood, Missouri, and Maryville College of the Sacred Heart in June 1946. She graduated with Magna cum Laude honors and was accepted into...

Hugh died peacefully on June 22, 2022, with his family by his side. He was born in New York on April 12, 1940. He graduated from All Hallows High School, entered the U.S. Army in 1958 and served in the 101st Airborne Division. He worked for the Maricopa County Highway Department until his retirement in 2001. He was a lifelong...

Gretchen Trinklein, 56, passed away on June 21, 2022 in Phoenix Arizona. She was born to Rev. Arnold and Mary (nee Zander) Frank in Whittier California. Gretchen graduated from Coronado High School in 1983 and was named Home Coming Queen. She graduated from Christ College in Irvine CA in 1987 and was named their Home Coming Queen. She married Rev....

Josephine Anne St. Angelo, 88, from Massapequa, New York, died peacefully at home on June 21, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born on July 31, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York to Margaret Trizzino and Louis Marino. She was married on May 30, 1953, in Queens Village, New York, to her love John Joseph St. Angelo.Josephine is survived by her...

Jolyn Twohig Shikany of Phoenix, AZ died peacefully on June 23, 2022. Jolyn was born on September 7, 1926 in Toledo, Ohio to Lynn and Helen Winans. As a young child, her family relocated to San Diego, CA where Jolyn and her family curated a love of the ocean and a sense of adventure. After high school, she attended the...