Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

Donald John Casey, DVM of Paradise Valley and Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on January 12, 2022, at the age of 97, while a resident at the retirement community, Vi @ Silverstone in Scottsdale. Thank you to the entire staff for making his days so rich and filled with love. He was predeceased by our mother, LaDeane Casey, who passed away...

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...

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...

This January 8, 2022, Mary Catherine Dockendorff took her final breath, surrounded by her loved ones. The sun rose and the world welcomed Catherine on July 8, 1950, a day the world became a little brighter. Catherine lived a full and warm life, filled with quiet wisdom and love. Her journey ended in the arms of Jesus. Though we rejoice...

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...

Nancy Marie Baier (Cocca, Cortright), a loving mother of Joseph, Angela and Anthony, adoring grandmother to Atticus and Holden, and cherished wife to Jason, Nancy went peacefully in her Arizona home on January 1, 2022. She was born on December 29, 1961 to Lois Haffler and Earl Cortright in Bethlehem, PA. She lived most of her life in Allentown, PA...

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...

Michael Steven Klingen “Mike” passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 6, 2022. He was born on March 23, 1962 to Richard and Carmen Klingen of Minneapolis, Minnesota.Mike grew up in Hopkins, Minnesota and spent summers on Gull Lake where he enjoyed water skiing, barefoot skiing, hunting, and fishing. He followed in his brother and sister’s footsteps...

Roman A. Canez, 74 of Phoenix, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Roman was born in Phoenix to Mike and Armida (Acevedo) Canez. He is survived by his loving wife, Connie; children Roman Canez, Jr., Dolores Canez, Veronica Canez, Jesse Lopez, Jacque Hernandez and Janice Rodriguez; He is also survived by 2 brothers, 4 sisters, 18 grandchildren and 17...

Michael Francis Durand, 78, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on January 5, 2022, after a ten-year battle with Alzheimer’s which also rendered him blind. He passed away at the Lund House, a Hospice of the Valley facility.He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Pat Norton Durand, his sisters Barbara and Mary and his brother Jim, all of Phoenix....

Wilson, Ella J., nee Kawell, nee Blanchart, 92 years. Beloved wife of the late John. Devoted mother of Bonnie Blanchart Tomasello (Mousey-ex), Judy (Deacon John) Blanchart Bumbul, Cathy (Ron) Wilson Leon, Janie (Pastor David) Wilson Farnsworth, and the late John Blanchart and Thomas (Jacqueline) Wilson. Cherished grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 15. Dear sister of Diane Kawell Petlak, George...

Lisa Nera, age 44 of Anthem, Arizona, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2021. She was born July 28, 1977 to George and Mary Lou Nera. Lisa was an Arizona native and attended North Canyon Highschool. She loved her family and most of all her daughter Hannah. She also enjoyed playing bingo and doing puzzles in her free time. Lisa...

David “Dave” Stanley, aged 90, of Phoenix AZ, passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2022. He was born to Wayne and Alberta Stanley on July 28, 1931 in Battle Creek, Michigan. Dave was the eldest of eleven children. Dave lived a life of love, gratitude, generosity, and held a positive disposition throughout his life expressed in the thought...

On December 30, 2021, Steven “Steve” Valdez Jr., a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend entered eternal life at age 37.Steven graced the earth on March 31, 1984 in Phoenix, Arizona to Steven Sr. and Florentina. Steven will be remembered as a funny, sweet and free-spirited boy, who was one of the few to carry out his passions as he...