Obituaries

John R. Turek, 79, passed away on May 19, 2022 in Phoenix. He was married to his wife Inez T. Turek for 22 years. John served in the United States Army as PFC. He was preceded in death by his brother Bob. John is survived by his brothers Rich, Steve, daughter, son, stepson, 9 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.Graveside service...

Laila Innabi, 54, of Peoria, AZ passed away on May 26, 2022. She was born on June 16, 1967 in Jordan.The funeral arrangements for our beloved Laila Innabi are as follows…The Escobedo Family is opening their home to accept condolences from 6-10pm on Sunday May 29th and Monday May 30th. Their address is as follows:9998 W Los Gatos DrPeoria, AZ...

Angels called Patricia Woodland Maguire to be with God on May 4, 2022, at the age of ninety-nine. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank W. Maguire, her sister Kay Zell and brother Joseph McGovern. She is survived by her sister Lea McGovern and her seven children, eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.Patricia was born in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania...

PSG Gil I. Martinez (U.S. Army, Ret.) of Phoenix passed away peacefully on May 24, 2022. He lived a full life until the age of 91 years. Gil was born in the Philippines and entered the U.S. Army in 1952. He was recognized for his honorable service with a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart and many commendations....

Ersenia “Ersie” Salcido passed away at age 83 on May 24, 2022, surrounded by loved ones.Ersie was born on November 17, 1938 in Phoenix, Arizona to Gus and Vera Enriquez. She had two younger brothers Albert and Gustavo.A lifetime resident of Arizona, Ersie graduated Phoenix Union High in 1956 and worked for Valley National Bank (now JP Morgan Chase Bank).On...

Evelyn M. Branch, beloved mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2022, in Phoenix AZ.  Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband of almost 72 years, James (Red), and her grandson David Branch.  She is survived by her daughter Marianne Hornbeck, son Richard (Judy) Branch, daughter Jo (Mike) Hart and son Steve (Becky) Branch; eight grandchildren: Angela...

Milton Patmore Smith Jr. who everyone knew as “Bud”, was born to Fannie and Milton Smith in Phoenix Arizona on December 5, 1926, and passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, in his home.Bud can trace the lineage of his family, noting that he is a descendent of William Bradford, a passenger on the Mayflower and the first Governor of...

Frank J. Sitter, age 67, of Phoenix, Ariz., passed away peacefully on May 16, 2022. Frank was born in Muskogee, OK on September 17th, 1954 and was the third of 4 children born to Albert and Alma Sitter. A frame-maker then Mail Carrier for the USPS in 1986, Frank retired in 2014 after almost 29 years. An active Philanthropist, Woodworker,...

Eleanor Ann (McNamara) Booth, the daughter of Robert and Lillian F. (Keevan) McNamara, went to heaven, on 26 April 2022. Eleanor, who was caring and compassionate, was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. Eleanor, who once auditioned, as a teenager, for country music artists, enjoyed many things in life, but more often than not, it was the little, or simple things that...

Teodoro Abbott Ballesteros, 87, died Friday, May 20th, peacefully in his Phoenix home with his wife and family by his side.  Teodoro, known by “Ted” by his friends and family, was born on July 18th, 1934, to Aurelia and Manuel Ballesteros. Ted grew up in the northern Arizona town of Clarkdale with his 3 siblings, Eloy, Ruth and Marie, later...

Bill Chesser was born in Tarpon Springs on January 31, 1941. He was the much-loved son of William Chesser and Oren Chesser. Bill married the love of his life Martha Orr in 1964. They were totally devoted to each other until Martha passed away in 2011.  Bill is survived by his sister Mary Martens, his nephew Douglas King and niece...

To the Angel who gained her wings too soon, Victoria Melany Cruz was born on December 24, 2005 and tragically passed away on May 19, 2022. Victoria was only sixteen years old and an amazing teenager at Sunnyslope High School who loved hanging with friends and family, listening to music, and doing her makeup as a beautiful woman. Vicky was...

Our hearts will be honoring Reyna Murillo for she was a loving wife, along by her side was her husband Alejandro Cruz where they raise beautiful children whose names are Victoria Cruz, Alejandro Cruz Jr., and Mateo Cruz. Reyna was also a caring sister to Rubi Murillo and Diana Herrera. She was the best daughter who always took care of...

It is with sincere sadness that we share the passing of Patrick H. O’Connell. He died peacefully in Scottsdale AZ on May 16, 2022.  Pat was born on November 5, 1930 to Edward and Sylvia O’Connell.  Pat attended St. Mary’s Grammar School and graduated from Phoenix Union High School.He served in the Navy during the Korean War on the USS...

Lauren Donley of Surprise, Arizona passed away on May 7, 2022. Lauren was born in Pueblo, Colorado on Jan. 7, 1981, to parents David L. Donley and Joni Ross-Donley of the Hillside Dairy Family. He attended John Newman Elementary School and graduated from Centennial High School in 1999. Lauren was the 4th generation Donley to graduate from the school. He...

Jerry was born on November 5, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio to Harold Boin Davis and Florence Terese Piscitello. He passed away in his home peacefully surrounded by family on May 14, 2022.  The only child of his mother, he is survived by his son Jason and his stepdaughter Allison, 2 siblings Richard and Kristal from his father’s second marriage to...

Timothy John Sanford, 69, passed away on April 29, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Shawkopee, Minnesota. Shortly thereafter, his family relocated to Phoenix. He attended St. Mary’s for both Elementary and High School. Although quiet and shy, he said that playing football gave him confidence both on and off the field. It was the beginning...

Rufino F. Dominguez Jr. went home to his final resting place on May 18, 2022. He was surrounded by his devoted and loving daughters when he took his last breath.  Rufino was born March 8, 1943 in Tempe, Arizona to Dolores Robles and Rufino F. Dominguez Sr.As a young boy, he attended grade school in the “projects” then Jr. High...

Enriqueta “Keta” Esquer Reza was a caring fiancé, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on May 14, 2022 at age 89.She was 1 of 9 children born to Eduardo and Rita Esquer on May 20 1932 in Tucson, Az. She was preceded in death by her siblings Manuel Esquer, Ben Esquer, Walo Esquer, Ramon Esquer and Maria...

Elizabeth Ann Caggiano, formerly known as Betty Ann Hahn or Betty Rasa, age 91, went home to her Eternal Reward on May 14, 2022 at 6:30 PM, at Fairmont Villages in Peoria, Arizona. Betty was born September 5, 1930 in Paterson, NJ, the daughter of the late William and Mary Hahn. Betty has 4 siblings: Margaret, Alice, William, and Mary...