Obituaries

Roberta Odile Scott, known as Skip to family and friends, grew up in Belleville, Illinois. Skip was raised by her father Morris Pirson, a Belgian coal miner, and Agnes Pirson, of Irish descent. As a child, Skip was treasured for her fearless imagination, boundless curiosity, and love of new people. From a young age, she held an innate spirituality and...

JOSHUA NICHOLAS WHITE was born July 3, 1984, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was raised, educated, worked, and socialized almost exclusively in the Greater Phoenix area, mainly in the Ahwatukee section of Phoenix, and in Chandler.Joshua went to school at Kyrene de las Lomas Elementary, Centennial Middle School, and Mountain Point High School. He did further his education with some college...

Gerard “Jerry” Henry Spendley, Sr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on September 28, 2021. Jerry was born on October 22, 1937 to parents, Herman M. and Adele M. Spendley, in Jersey City, NJ, and was the eldest of three boys.As a young man, he attended St. Peter’s Preparatory School in Jersey City then went on to Boston College...

Robert “Bob” Ayala Armola was born on January 14, 1938, in Tempe, AZ, to Susano Armola and Trina Perez. He lived 83 years and went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 21, 2021. He grew up in Tempe and attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School. He then served in the United States...

Known best for his kindness and love of family and friends, Robert Blake Steckner, 24, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. Robert was born on March 27, 1997, to Bridget Blake and Matt Steckner. Robert spent his life in Arizona, graduating from Notre Dame Preparatory High School in 2015 and the University of Arizona in 2020, where...

Serjoe Angel Montenegro, 32, was called home to be with our Lord on September 13, 2021. He was born on March 1, 1989, in Phoenix, AZ, to Gracie Vasquez and Steve Montenegro. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School, in 2008. Serjoe loved to watch movies and sports, especially basketball, and he grew up playing football and baseball. He would...

On September 21, 2021, the Dallas Cowboys lost their #1 fan, Daniel Arthur Robledo Sr. (80). Dan passed peacefully, and is survived by his wife of 59 years, Delia, his son Danny Jr. (Michaela), daughters Sally (Rob) and Samantha (Frank), granddaughter Maddie, grandsons Jackson and Lucas, and step-grandson Dylan. There will be a celebration of life at Samantha and Frank’s...

Helen Agnes was born on October 19, 1924, in Pittsburg, PA, to Joseph and Margaret Fallon. She lived 96 years, passing away on September 14, 2021. She grew up in Pittsburg and graduated from Annunciation High School. She served in the U.S. Marine Corp as a Sergeant in WWII. She had 6 children all born in Spokane, WA. She moved...

Mary passed away peacefully with family by her side in her son’s home in Connecticut on September 22, 2021. She was born in Nogales, Arizona to Thomas Doyle and Marina Carrillo, the fourth of eight children: Nachita, Daniel, Louis, Michael, Yolanda, Patrick and John. She graduated from Tucson Salpointe and Seton Hill College. Mary was a woman who loved the...

Norma Cano – beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend – passed peacefully into the hands of the Lord on September 18, 2021, at the age of 81.Norma was born Norma Jean Jauregui on December 23, 1939, in Mesa, Arizona. She was a devout woman of Catholic faith and graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Phoenix...

Age 86, Jerry passed away peacefully in his Phoenix home, surrounded by his family, on September 21, 2021. Born on December 20, 1934 in Detroit, MI to Joseph Riley and Marie Carolyn, Jerry moved with his family to Phoenix when he was 6 years old. Jerry had 6 brothers, and 3 sisters. Two of his sisters were IHM Catholic nuns....

Oscar Garcia passed away peacefully on September 19, 2021 in Phoenix after a courageous battle against brain cancer for over five years. He was born in Yonkers, NY to mother Clara and father Oscar, with elder sister Joanna and younger brother Matthew.After graduating from Roosevelt High School, where he also excelled as a football player, he studied first at NYU...

Damion Vashon Durham also known as “Damie, Deneaux, Dino” was born July 19, 1975, to the proud parents Cathy and Jerome Sr. in Waukegan, IL. He departed this life on September 12, 2021, at home. Damion leaves to cherish his loving memory to five children: Ve’Sean Pierre Durham, Da’Monise Marie Durham, Ellington Alexander King, Keidis Begaye and Da’Vion Jerome Durham....

On September 18, 2021, Margaret Simonetta Cook was called home. After 96 years, passed with her family, at home in Phoenix, Arizona.A Viewing will be held on Thursday, September 23, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. with a Rosary held at 7:00 P.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. A Funeral Mass is to...

Mary Mercedes (nee Buckley), 91, passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on September 18, 2021, while praying her beloved rosary. She was born February 27, 1930, in McHenry, Illinois the youngest child of Laura and Patrick Buckley.She was preceded in death by her husband Robert George Beatty. She is survived by her children Suzanne Beatty (Mike Olson), Patricia Beatty (Tim Irwin),...

Virginia Dorothy Komando, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 19, 2021, after a brave four-year fight against pancreatic cancer. Born in Brooklyn, she never lost her New York attitude and gumption despite living in New Jersey, Florida and finally settling in Phoenix with her daughter. Virginia was a true world traveler. She visited 60 different...

Cristina Vasquez “Mami Tina”77 anos de edadSeptiembre 2, 1944 – Septiembre 17, 2021Esta es la historía de una maravillosa mujer con un gran corazón, esos ojazos verdes, con esa sonrisa tan hermosa que siempre llena el alma y corazón con tan solo con recordarla. pastedGraphic.pngEl legado que nuestra mami y abuela nos dejono es de lujos, es de amor. Mami...

Richard T. Dugan, 91, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 in Phoenix. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on June 3, 1930 to the late Lawrence and Katherine (McGowan) Dugan. Richard attended Springfield city schools and upon graduating from the High School of Commerce, enlisted and proudly served with the U.S. Army. Richard received an honorable discharge upon completion...

Bella was a 10-year-old girl who was full of life. She was in fifth grade and a member of the Sparks Club where she was an ambassador. Bella had so many friends and teachers that she loved. She enjoyed drawing, arts and crafts, and making things out of clothing scraps or other things she found. Bella’s smile could light up...

Victor R. Leon,  age 71, born January 29, 1950 returned to Heaven on September 9, 2021.Victor was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, and the oldest of three children.  Victor, as a teenager met the love of his life, Mary Alice Payan.After three years of dating and a year of engagement, they were married on June 19, 1971. The two...