Obituaries

Kevin and Cynthia Parks passed away together, while holding hands on January 16, 2022 from COVID. They were married for 44 years. Kevin, 68, was born in Phoenix AZ, attended Madison #2 Elementary School and graduated (1971) from Camelback High School. He retired from the Phoenix Fire Department in 2016 after 32 years of service. He is preceded in death...

In loving memory of John Z. Flores, 76, who was born on June 20, 1945, and gained his well deserved Angel wings on January 23, 2022.John was a proud veteran of the Navy, who served in the Vietnam War. He enlisted in the military when he was 19 years old. He served this country honorably through his patriotism, dedication, and...

Diane C. Perrone died in her home in Phoenix on January 10, 2022 after a battle with heart disease and kidney cancer. She was born on November 15, 1943 and was 78 years young.Diane was a faith-filled and faithful woman who raised five children. She was also a teacher for much of her life, a pilot, and a published writer....

Cornel Michael Radick passed away on January 20, 2022, at the age of 79. Many of his relatives and friends knew him best as Kernie. He was born in Amherst, Ohio on March 29, 1942, to John and Ardis Radick. Kernie moved to Arizona with his mother when he was 7 years old, and they settled in Tucson. As a...

PHOENIX – Vera Ruiz Garcia, 79 Years, a 2nd of 5 generations of Arizonan natives, passed away on January 20, 2022. Vera is a retired Banker of the former Valley National Bank. She is an Alum of Phoenix Union H.S., class of 1961.Vera is survived by her sons, Mark A. Ruiz and Ernest O. Garcia; grandchildren, Manuel, Anastacia, and Mathew...

Fernando Rodriguez Sr., 68, of Chandler, Arizona went home to be with the Lord Jesus in Heaven on January 21, 2022. While we deeply mourn the unexpected loss of our beloved Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Cousin and friend we rejoice with an absolute assurance of a future blessed reunion, which is promised to all by our heavenly Father. “Trust in the...

Paul A Russo JrBorn: October 9, 1954Died: January 18, 2022Paul died peacefully with his wife Fran by his side on January 18, 2022.Paul was a musician, amateur radio operator extra class (AC7LV), photographer, and most importantly family man. He loved working in the tech industry and learning all he could about the latest and greatest.Paul is survived by his wife...

Sunrise ~ October 5, 1962                Sunset ~ January 20, 2022Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 8:30 – 9:30 AM with a Funeral Service to be held at 9:30 AM at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 East Indian School Road, Phoenix.Graveside service will follow at 12:15 PM at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 North 48th Street,...

Edward Andrew McHale, age 42, born in Phoenix, AZ, left this world too soon on January 16, 2022. Ed is survived by his wife, Christine McHale, and five children, Ruby, Declan, Mikey, Frances and Theo. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence McHale and Madeleine McHale. The baby of six siblings, this father and legend is known to...

Richard Zazueta, beloved educator, administrator, father, and tata, died Thursday, January 6, 2022 at his son’s home in Mesa, Arizona after a battle with cancer.Richard was born in 1936 to parents Alejandro Zazueta and Guadalupe “Lupe” (maiden n. Soto) Zazueta. He graduated from ASU with an undergraduate degree in Psychology as well as a Master’s Degree in Education.Richard is survived...

Sandra Lynn Fernandez, age 42, born in Phoenix, AZ passed away on January 15, 2022.Sandra is survived by her daughter, Veronica Pablos, Son-In-Law, Felix Quintana, granddaughter, Gianna Quintana with arrival of soon to be grandson Adriel Quintana and baby sister, Connie Fernandez as well as her grandpup, Kakashi. Ms. Fernandez was preceded in death by her mother, Gloria Fernandez.Sandra attended...

Dell Akers of Nauvoo, Alabama was a member of First Southern Baptist Church of Scottsdale and a volunteer at Rio Vista Baptist Center. She is survived by her sister, her husband, three sons, two grandsons, and a great grandson. No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers people are encouraged to donate to Saint Mary’s Food Band...

Daphne Mary Steer, 81 of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on December 8, 2021. She was born in Lahore, Pakistan on June 5, 1940 to her mother Kathleen. There she was born into and attended St. Deny’s Boarding School. The school was operated by Christian English missionaries, who took her mother in when she became pregnant and eventually continued in over...

Our beloved mother, Florence Doreen Waits, passed away peacefully in her sleep early morning January 13, 2022, at the age of 93. She always said she wanted to make it to 100; she gave it a good try. Doreen was born December 13, 1928 in Stevensville, Montana. She was the last of the seven Brown family brothers and sisters who...

Avid golfer Anthony (nicknamed Jack by his mother) kept his life in the proverbial fairway. He passed away peacefully with family by his side at age 97. Jack was born in Shenandoah, PA the eighth of 10 children. Parents Maryanna (Mary) Stella Wegrzyn of Shenandoah and Franciszek (Frank) Stanley Kida immigrated to New York from the village of Lowisko, Poland...

Guadalupe “Lupe” Carmen Garcia, 78 of Phoenix, passed away on December 28, 2021. Lupe was born on May 17, 1943 in Phoenix, AZ.Lupe had a longtime career with the State of Arizona Department of Health Services and Attorney General’s Office. She loved to play softball in her younger days and enjoyed singing and dancing to country music and a good...

Lupe Arvizu peacefully passed away on January 8, 2022, at the age of 104 years old. Lupe was born on February 5, 1917 in the city of Culiacan in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico. She joins her loving husband Alfred in Heaven. She is survived by her daughter Celia Gunnels and son Ernest Aldama. Nana Lupe leaves behind 7 grandchildren...

Phoenix – Michael A. DiMarco, 75, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2022, with his loving family at his side. He was born in Mason City, IA on May 20, 1946 where he lived until he later moved to AZ and attended ASU, graduating with a degree in Business Information Technology. He worked for the State of...

Cruz P. Martinez of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on January 11, 2022. Our mom was a kind-hearted soul and will be missed by many.She was a loving mother and grandmother. Cruz is survived by her sons Antonio (Judy), Louie (Lupe), Vincent, her daughter Graciela (Ernie), many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Our mom is now in Heaven with her husband Anthony, her...

James “Barry” Owens beloved son, brother, uncle and nephew passed away peacefully on January 8, 2022.  Barry was born in Phoenix, AZ to his parents James R. Owens and Marjorie A. Owens on May 10, 1947.  He attended Madison Grade School #1 for 4 years then transferred to St. Francis Catholic Grade School where he was an altar boy and...