Obituaries

Helen Furka, always loving, always loved, passed away at the age of 100. A retired restaurant owner of Ham’s Bar & Restaurant. She was preceded in death by her husband, George, and 3 brothers. Surviving family include her daughters, Georgia (Gary) and Suzanne; 3 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; one brother (Alex); numerous dearly loved and cherished...

Arnold A. Verdugo passed away peacefully on August 20, 2021, surrounded by his family. Arnold was born on December 12, 1941, in Miami, AZ. He enlisted in the Army in 1959 and was a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division and was proud to be a soldier. He lived most of his life on Madison St., which is fondly known...

On August 26, 2021, Victor Medina Campusano passed away peacefully at the age of 85 to join his wife whom he missed so much. He is survived by his daughter Johanna and his grandson Harny.Victor was born on March 6, 1936 in Lima, Peru. At the age of 20, he joined the Peruvian Navy and married his sweetheart, Cira in...

Art died peacefully in Phoenix, AZ. He was born in 1927 in Milwaukee, WI. His parents were Polish immigrants, Joseph and Placyda Grochowski. After graduating from Pulaski High School, nine months later, he was drafted into the US Army, serving in Japan during World War II. After returning home, he completed his Civil Engineer Degree at Marquette University. He then...

Phillip Shelby Stockton, 85, of Phoenix, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 peacefully in his sleep. Phil was raised on a dairy farm in Phoenix and it’s there that he learned to rope and ride. At the age of 16, Phil and partner won the team roping event at the Phoenix Rodeo. He was part of the 1st class...

Enrique “Rico” Fierro, passed away peacefully at the age of 90, on August 17, 2021, surrounded by his loving family members. He is preceded in death by his first daughter Patricia, his parents Aurelia and Jose Fierro and Lupe Singh, his brothers: Manuel, Tony, Juan, and sister Candelaria. Rico was born on March 3, 1931, in Cashion, Arizona. He served...

Jeffery William Greer, born February 15, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, to William and Elanor Greer. He passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021, in Glendale, Arizona, at the age of 57. He moved from Chicago to Glendale, Arizona, in July of 1978. Jeffrey was a graduate of Cactus High School in 1982 and lettered in baseball and basketball. He enjoyed playing...

Frank N. Abril was born on May 10, 1932 and passed away on August 16, 2021 at his home in Phoenix.He is preceded in death by his wife Christina G. Abril of 51 years. Together they built a family that included six beautiful children, Laura (Robert), Norma, Larry (Providencia), James (Cathy), Abran, and Dion (Irma), 26 grandchildren and 21 great...

Eva Maria Gonzales Vargas was the first of three children born to her parents. She was born in Mabank, Texas in 1932. Eva passed with grace into eternity with her Lord and savior Jesus Christ on August 19, 2021.Eva loved her husband Silverio Vargas, and her family of four children, Gabriel Garcia, Juanita “Jenna” Garcia, Robert Garcia and Alex Hernandez...

On August 20, 2021 Estela Rama Fiesta passed peacefully in Glendale, Arizona. She is survived by her two children Daphne & Pierre. Her two granddaughters Brianne & Siobhan. Her two great-granddaughters Kaori & Kaiden.Lola lived a long & fulfilling life full of many adventures & happy memories. We remember driving out to see Lola with mom, and eventually Kaori &...

Larry Penrod, 97, of Phoenix, Arizona, found external peace on August 22, 2021. He was born on September 21, 1923, in Pinetop, Arizona. Larry was son to Elmer and Edna Penrod. He enlisted in the US Navy August 19, 1942. During his time there he served on the U.S.S. Dixie, a destroyer tender ship, as a signal man in the...

On Monday, August 16, 2021, loving husband, father, second dad, Tata, Tati, Veteran of World War II, pharmacist, businessman and overall BIG-hearted, kind, and gentle man with a great sense of humor, Manuel Navarro passed unto the Lord after living life for almost 98 glorious years.“My flesh and my heart faileth, but God is the strength of my heart and...

Surrounded by family, Jean Wallace passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on August 14, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Bruce Wallace, who passed away in 1997.Jean is survived by her 9 children: Scott Wallace (Sue), Sally Drake (Don), Lisa Grant (Dave), Debbie Robbins (Carl), Tina Ammann (Beat), Barbara Kush (Nick), Cindy...

1935-2021Janet was born on May 1, 1935 in Fargo, North Dakota. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 6, 2021 after suffering a mild stroke a few days prior.She grew up in Bowman, North Dakota. She then attended business school in Rapid City, South Dakota, where she met her first husband Tom Purcell, and they had three beautiful...

Surrounded by his family, Charles Moulton Brewer passed away on August 13, 2021. He was born on June 9, 1931 in Washington, District of Columbia, to Charles MacFarlane Brewer and Monemia Agnes Moulton. Charles was the older of two brothers, and he grew up under the principle that hard work and dedication bring success.Charles’ passion for the law began during...

PHOENIX – Michael John Valder passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2021 from complications following recent heart surgery.Mike was born in Mitchell, SD on August 31, 1940 and grew up on family farms in Minnesota and Iowa. He graduated from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa in 1962, where he was a student leader and also served as the National President...

https://www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com/wp-content/uploads/William_Lewis_Jackson.mp4William Lewis Jackson, 81, born in Yalobusha County, Mississippi passed away on August 16, 2021. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after suffering multiple age related strokes. William graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in mathematics and went on to become an engineer in the aerospace industry. He eventually retired in 2017 from Honeywell after working...

Mary Anne Romley McKone was born to Elias and Margaret Romley in the summer of 1937 in Phoenix, Arizona. Mary Anne attended St. Francis Xavier Grade School, where she met the love of her life in the first grade, Jack McKone. Mary Anne attended Xavier College Preparatory and Marymount College in Los Angeles, California. She married Jack in December of...

It is with a heavy heart that I share with you the passing of my mother Barbara Jane Yurick. She passed peacefully in her sleep at Honor Health hospital due to Covid. She was in control of her mental faculties and able to live on her own terms for her 84 years. I was blessed to have her in my...

Born May 29, 1936 in Oakland, CaliforniaDied August 10, 2021 in Mesa, ArizonaWe mourn the passing away of Barbara Ruth Bailey Wellner and celebrate the time she spent with us.Barbara was a list maker extraordinaire, so here’s a short list of maxims that guided her in life:Try new things and become very, very good at them (pastry crust, knitting, quilting,...