Obituaries

Franklin Henry Slater passed away surrounded by friends and family in Phoenix on June 19, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. Frank was born on July 3, 1943, to Cecil and Roxine (Diamond) Slater in Correctionville, Iowa. He was the second of their three children, and he had two sisters, Jackie Mahin (deceased) and Wyma Henrichsen (Tom). After graduating...

James Michael Roderick “Rory” Brophy, aged 81, of Phoenix and Mancos, Colorado, passed away peacefully at his home in Phoenix on June 16, 2021. Rory was the youngest of eight children of Frank Cullen Brophy and Sallie Blake Brophy.Rory was born in La Jolla, California and attended St. Francis Catholic School in Phoenix, Portsmouth Abbey School in Rhode Island, the...

One of Arizona’s most accomplished Carnivorous Dissecting Technician, David Nolan Walker Sr. AKA “Meat King” (76) passed away in his home on June 16, 2021 in Phoenix surrounded by his immediate family. He was born August 10, 1944 in Hollister, CA, but lived majority of his life in Phoenix, AZ. David was an entrepreneur at heart owning several meat packing...

Della Cruz Quihuis, beloved wife of Lionel V. Quihuis Jr., dear mother of Lionel V Quihuis III, Stephen C. Quihuis (Ana) and Joseph C. Quihuis (Kim), blessed grandmother to three granddaughters and three grandsons and 2 great granddaughters, entered eternal rest on June 17, 2021.Della was born on January 29, 1944 in Phoenix, AZ to Albert and Teresa Cruz, sisters,...

Thomas Edward Bowles, 78, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2021 with his daughter by his side. He was born in Wisconsin to Clyde Bowles and Edna Hall on March 27, 1943. Tom lived in many states throughout his childhood but settled down after college in Phoenix where he lived the rest of his life.Tom graduated from high school in...

Lucien “Lou” Luckett, 75, passed away from this world on May 26, 2021, surrounded by his family. Lou attended Camelback High School and was a graduate of ASU. Lou was a Class A swimmer in his State of Arizona and an Entrepreneur at heart, always looking for new ways to excel. Lou is survived by his wife of 53 years,...

1922 ~ 2021One of Arizona’s most honored and accomplished women, Pearl Mao Tang, a pioneering Arizona physician and advocate for women’s health, passed away Friday morning, June 11 at the age of 99. She lived a life of courage and service to Maricopa County as she successfully established clinics providing medical care ranging from vaccinations to maternal and child care....

Timothy Moreno, 74, of Phoenix, Arizona, peacefully passed on June 6, 2021.Timothy was born June 4, 1947, in Lyford, Texas to Timoteo and Florinda (Lucio) Moreno. He moved from to Arizona at the age of 10. Timothy graduated from South Mountain High School in 1966, where he excelled in multiple sports. After graduation he began attending Phoenix College; but was...

Phoenix – Robert Julian Stedelin, 87, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2021. He was born October 13, 1933, to Kenneth Julian and Alma Irene Stedelin in Rolla, Missouri. Robert married Nancy Pettitt (deceased 2004) in December 1961. He then focused on his studies and was an avid student. He graduated from Little Rock Central High School, he studied Journalism...

Timothy John Ash, 74 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on June 3, 2021.Tim was born on April 30, 1947, to the late Patrick and Bess Ash (Carpenter) in Lincoln, Nebraska. Tim was a proud Irving Aardvark and went on to attend Lincoln Southeast high school, graduating in 1965. Tim attended and graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln where he...

Phoenix-Raymond Terry White III, age 73, passed away on May 11, 2021, after a brief illness. Ray was born in New Haven, Connecticut to Raymond and Marilyn White. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Donna White; his sons Raymond Terry White IV, and Jason (Jennette) White, grandsons; Corey and Austin White and their mother Tricia White,...

Elpedio “Pete” G. Sanchez, passed away on May 28, 2021, in Peoria, AZ. Pete was born in Superior, AZ, on May 9, 1928, to Gumercindo and Mariana Sanchez.Pete is survived by his daughter Elaine McCall (Ron), five sons, Mark, Gary, Kevin (Kathy), Edward (Marget), and Robert, brother Carlos Sanchez, 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He...

Carol Anne Titsworth, daughter of the late Mike and Doris Miller, was born July 23, 1942, in Portland, Oregon. She attended Laurelhurst and Washington High School in Portland and graduated from Lewis & Clark College, Portland in 1963 with a BS degree in Medical Technology. She did an Internship at Tripler Army Hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii.She married Jay R. Titsworth...

September 7, 1948 ~ May 28, 2021In loving memory of Alex Joel Avila. He was an Arizona native who attended West High School and Phoenix College and retired from the Maricopa County Department of Transportation after thirty-three years. He focused his life on his wife, family and love of movies. He loved the beaches of Hawaii and Southern California and...

Robert A. Verdugo was born November 27, 1938 and passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 22, 2021. He is survived by his wife Mary and children: Christine Verdugo, Cathy (Bruce) Varner, Robert Verdugo, and Stephen (Melanie) Verdugo. Tata will be greatly missed by his loving grandchildren: Ashley (Patrick) King, Bianca (Elliot) Martich, Robert (Audrey) Benge, Brittney Verdugo, Stefan Verdugo, Nicholas...

Maria Mora Villa born in Rio Florido, Chihuahua, Mexico to Miguel Mora Valdiviezo and Lucia Martinez, passed away peacefully at her home in Phoenix, Arizona, May 25, 2021, at the age of 95, comforted by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Married to Pedro Meza Villa (Deceased 2017) for 65 years, they produced and raised 7 children. During her life,...

Jennifer Marilyn Miller passed away May 20, 2021 in Scottsdale, AZ. Jennifer was born in Menomonee Falls, WI on May 25, 1974. She graduated from Xavier HS and attended the University of Arizona where she was President of the Delta Gamma sorority. She loved and remembered her many friends from both schools. Jennifer was a teacher and administrator at Marion...

Phoenix- On May 22, 2021, Alice Carrillo Castellanos went to be with her heavenly Father. Alice was born on April 15, 1941, in Phoenix Arizona. She graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1959 and worked for the City of Phoenix and St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 41 where she served...

CHANDLER, AZ – Andres Joseph Mori was born in Mesa, Arizona on December 11, 1984 to Andrew and Mary Ruth Mori. Andres unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 in Tucson, Arizona at the age of 36. Andres is survived by his daughter: Ariana Sophia Mori, his parents: Andrew and Mary Ruth Mori, brother: Paul Mori, maternal grandfather: David...

Guadalupe “Lupe” M. Arballo, 82, of Laveen, Arizona. Born on August 29, 1938 to Prudencio and Esperanza Arballo. Lupe was called to Heaven to be our Angel on March 9, 2021 from a battle with Cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Frances C. Arballo, and sister Frances “Pancha” Hernandez. In his Blessed life he is survived...