Obituaries
Glenn Arthur Hare
Jan 5, 2025
Glenn Arthur Hare passed away on January 4, 2025 from natural causes at age 97 in Glendale, Arizona. Born on December 21, 1927, in East Cleveland, Ohio, Glenn is the last of the Ira and Mary Hare family and is preceded in death by his 3 sisters and 4 brothers. He joins his beloved wife Marie Hare (nee Prizzi), who...
Delores Leal
Jan 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved sister Delores Leal, of Phoenix Arizona on January 4, 2025 at the age of 79. Born in Phoenix Arizona on September 28, 1945. Daughter of Antonio and Trinidad Leal. She was known for her positive personality, loving, kindness, generosity, infectious laughter, and a deep passion for sports...
Arlene Elise Leinbach-Prince
Jan 4, 2025
Arlene Leinbach Prince passed away peacefully in Phoenix, Arizona with her children Michelle and Rob Leinbach at her side after 90 trailblazing years on this planet. Arlene was born in 1934 in Passaic, New Jersey and spent her formative years in Roselle Park, New Jersey with her parents Roy and Hildreth Bailey and her brother Dale Bailey. Arlene was a...
Nathaniel Keith Brantley
Dec 31, 2024
Nathaniel Keith Brantley age 38 was called home due to heart complications on December 31st 2024 at Banner University Hospital in Phoenix Arizona. Nathaniel was born on September 10th, 1986, in Tucson Arizona to Joel Jerry Brantley Jr and Rebecca Lynette Brantley.
Displaying true compassion for others in every walk of life. He was not judgmental. He loved life and took...
Aurelia Lopez
Dec 31, 2024
Aurelia “Lela” Romo Lopez passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024 at Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona. Lela was born on November 12, 1928, literally in “Las Cuatro Milpas” a historic barrio neighborhood in Phoenix, Arizona.
Lela is preceded by her parents, Andres & Maria Romo, siblings Antonio Romo, Alfonso Romo, Angel Romo, Amalia “Molly” Chavira & great grandson...
Marion Patricia Fredrickson
Dec 31, 2024
Marion Patricia Maloney Fredrickson (Pat to those who knew her well), born in Waterbury, Connecticut on September 20, 1930, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. At the age of 10, she moved with her family to Phoenix, where she would spend most of her life. She graduated from North High School and went on to earn a Master's...
Irene V Spade
Dec 29, 2024
Irene Spade passed away December 29, 2024 in Scottsdale, AZ. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Elmer Spade. Irene was the Mother of 11 children: Doris Bruner, Donna Means, Karen Schmitt (deceased), Roger Spade, Geneva Soukup, Larry Spade, Viola Spade, Evelyn Marchi, Kent Spade, Kevin Spade & Keith Spade as well as and 33 grandchildren,...
Richard Malcolm Herman
Dec 28, 2024
Dr. Richard M. Herman of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on December 28, 2024, just shy of his 97th birthday. He leaves behind a legacy of love as a devoted husband and father.
Richard often spoke proudly about his three successful children of his first marriage, William Herman (Sandra), Dr. Ruth Steinman (Dr. David), and Susan Herman (Agapito Benavides), who gave him...
Margaret Serna
Dec 28, 2024
Margaret (Abeyta) Serna, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, at the age of 95. Known for her devotion to her family, steadfast Catholic faith, and service to others, Margaret lived a life of integrity and virtue as a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Her family remembers her independent spirit, determination, empathy, strong...
Robert Eugene Madore
Dec 27, 2024
Robert (Bob) Eugene Madore, age 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Friday, December 27, 2024. Born in Flint Michigan in 1947, he lived in various states including California, Washington and ultimately resided in the city of Maricopa, Arizona for the last eight years. He was the 1st of eight children of Francis (Gene) and Lucille...
Paul Fausto Oreffice
Dec 26, 2024
Paul F. Oreffice, age 97, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Thursday, December 26, 2024, at his home in Paradise Valley, AZ. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Jo Ann Pepper Oreffice; his children, Laura Jennison (Jon) and Andy Oreffice (Jamie); his grandchildren, Drew Jennison (Kimberly), Alex Jennison (Julie), and Kyle, Jillian,...
Barbara Cecilia Collins
Dec 24, 2024
Barbara Cecilia Collins was born into the Donaldson Clan on November 20, 1937, 6th of the 9 children of Ralph Donaldson and Josephine Monarski. Ralph was a lumberjack and road builder. Josephine raised a very tightknit family.
In 1957, the business of Firestone Tires took its young salesman, Nate Collins, to Eau Claire, Wisconsin where he looked up his classmates, Robert...
Donna Rae Donovan
Dec 23, 2024
Donna Rae (Petsch) Donovan passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on October 19, 1945 and raised by her parents, Roy and Ina Petsch in Phoenix, AZ. Donna graduated from Arcadia High School, attended Stevens College in Missouri where she met and married Bill Donovan and gave birth to...
Gerald Henry Gass
Dec 22, 2024
Jerry Gass [Gerald Henry Gass], age 67, passed away on December 22, 2024, at his home in Phoenix, AZ. He survived a considerable time while battling a chronic, terminal lung disease. He was born in Phoenix, the son of Charles Bernard Gass Sr. and Nina Trewhella Whitehall Gass. Jerry graduated from Bourgade Catholic High School, then attended Glendale Community College...
John Robert "JR" Erley
Dec 20, 2024
Phoenix AZ - John “JR” Robert Erley, age 36, of Phoenix AZ, formerly of Belleville IL passed away Friday, Dec 20, 2024. JR was born at Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD on March 2, 1988. JR will be remembered as a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He is leaving behind a legacy of laughter, adventure and love. He lived...
Paul Thomas Katsenes
Dec 20, 2024
Paul Thomas Katsenes, a proud native Phoenician, passed away on December 20, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on August 11, 1943, Paul lived a life marked by dedication to his family, community, and faith.
Paul attended Machan Elementary School and graduated from North High School in 1961. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University in...
Father Terence E. Finnegan
Dec 19, 2024
Father Terence Edward Finnegan was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota on April 28, 1947, to Mary Ellen McNeary and Firman Bernard Finnegan and departed from this world December 19, 2024. He is survived by his brother James, and his sister Mary Agnes.
He attended St. Thomas College in St. Paul, Minnesota from 1965-1969 majoring in Chemistry and earning a Bachelors degree...
John J. "Jack" O'Brien
Dec 18, 2024
John James "Jack" O'Brien, KM (1932-2024)
After a gentle but persistent decline over the last year from the effects of age, which he humbly accepted without anger or complaint, early Wednesday morning, December 18, John James "Jack" O'Brien died peacefully in his sleep, having received on Monday Viaticum and the Rite of Anointing of the Sick. In two months, Jack would...
Benjamin Hagan
Dec 17, 2024
Benjamin (Ben) Westfall Hagan passed away on December 17, 2024. Ben was born on December 7, 1984 to Marianne (Westfall) and William “Fred” Hagan III. Ben grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and attended St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School, St. Mary’s Catholic High School, and the University of Arizona, where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Urban Planning....
Dick Van Arsdale
Dec 16, 2024
Dick Van Arsdale, beloved figure in the world of basketball, cherished member of the Phoenix Suns and devoted friend to many, passed away on December 16, 2024, at the age of 81. Van Arsdale was a key figure in the evolution of professional basketball in the Valley of the Sun, known for his tenacious playing style and leadership on the...
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