Obituaries

January 13, 1981 ~ April 11, 2022Jonathan Manuel Lopez, 41, passed away at his residence in Lakeside, Arizona on April 11, 2022.  Jon was born on January 13, 1981 in Phoenix, Arizona.  He is survived by his parents Natalie Lopez Baca and stepfather Manuel C. Baca, grandmother Erlinda Lopez; sisters Linda Marie Valladares, 42, Tiffany Rose Pippin, 43; stepsiblings Antonette...

Margaret “Peggy” Hernandez, 71, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Born to Ray and Petra Hernandez on January 28, 1951, in Phoenix, AZ. Peggy attended Wilson Elementary School and graduated from East High School. Peggy was a child at heart. She was loving, carefree and had a great sense of humor. She loved cats, enjoyed...

David Alan Devoy, 61, went home to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 16, 2022 in Phoenix Arizona.  Born to Paul and Patricia Devoy on February, 23, 1961 in Syracuse, New York.  David grew up, attended school, and graduated from East Syracuse Minoa High School in 1979.  Shortly after graduation, David relocated with his family to Glendale,...

Inez A. Gomez, 91, of Phoenix AZ, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on April 15, 2022. She was born on March 3, 1931 to Damaso and Marie Aguero. Inez went to business college and spent a 35-year career at Brookshire with 5 years serving as a manager. She enjoyed clubs such as the 82nd Airborne and Rebels...

Nora Castro was born on April 19, 1955. On April 11, 2022 our Lord called her to join our beloved family who she was preceded in death by. Nora is survived by her devoted husband Carmen Castro; 3 surviving brothers Richard, Robert, Raymond; her sister Paula; 2 daughters Lilly H. Trujillo and Nancy H. Soto-Askew and son-in-law Andy Trujillo Jr.;...

Beatrice Pearle Rice passed away peacefully in Cottonwood, AZ on April 15, 2022. She was 98 years of age. Bea was born to Frederick and Christine Mueller on February 17, 1924 in Winner, South Dakota. She graduated from Watertown, SD High School. After graduation she moved to Ogden, UT to be with her father who had found work there. Bea...

Christopher James Charles Poulos was born to Karen and James Poulos on April 26th, 1978 in Chicago, IL. CJ (as he was affectionately known as by family and friends) left this earthly life peacefully, with his family by his side, on Friday, April 15th, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona after a short but brave battle with liver disease.Chris spent his childhood...

On Saturday, April 16, 2022, Austin Chandler Graf left us way too early at the age of 16. He was born on October 26, 2005, Austin was a natural at so many things. He rarely sought the limelight, preferring instead to support those around him and be part of a team. His quiet charisma was infectious and drew people to...

Peter Joseph Chedid passed away on April 16, 2022 at the age of 84. He died peacefully surrounded by family. Peter was born on July 5, 1937, in Kherbet Kanafar, Lebanon, to his parents, Youssef Chedid and Marie Chedid. His father, Youssef, was a Maronite Catholic priest who served the West Bekaa community where Peter grew up.Peter immigrated from Lebanon...

Genevieve Reckling Jordan, renowned Arizona artist, passed away on April 18, 2022. She was 91. Genevieve was born in St. Louis, Mo. Her family moved to Houston, Texas when she was a child. She attended St. Agnes High School and University of Texas, Austin. She interrupted her college studies to marry William Joseph Reckling, Jr. in 1949. That marriage brought...

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...

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...

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;...

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...