Obituaries

Jimmy U. Reyes, age 97, died May 21, 2021. He was born on January 9, 1924, in Phoenix, Arizona, an only child to the late Pomposa Urias Reyes and Justo G. Reyes. Jimmy is preceded by his wife, Concepcion L. Reyes, his daughter, Martha Lucia, and his son Fernando. Jimmy is survived by his son Carlos Reyes (Peggy Romero), and...

Julie “Juelz” Victoria Ayala was born in Phoenix Az to Freddie Ayala & Mary Thornton on February 4, 1981. Julie was an Entertainer and Performer, known to many as “Juelz”, her Love and Passion for music was felt by everyone she came in contact with. “Juelz” was heavily involved with the Brown Girlz Movement which showcased up and coming Latina...

Andrew Siminski was born in 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents Kazimierz and Monika Siminski. When the family moved to Phoenix in 1964, he joined the Boy Scouts and developed a lifelong appreciation for Arizona’s great outdoors, spending much of his time camping and exploring. While in high school he took a keen interest in photography, which became an enduring...

James Morgan Hurley MD, was born in Bisbee, AZ as the son of Pauline Easterling Hurley and Michael John Hurley. He was raised in Phoenix, AZ and died peacefully, at the age of 89, on April 27, 2021 in Prescott, AZ.  Dr. Hurley (Jim) attended North Phoenix High School and Phoenix Junior College before transferring to the University of Nebraska...

Our beloved mother, grandmother and soon to be great grandmother, Mercedes C. Duarte was called home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of Monday, May 17, 2021. She was surrounded by family, love and prayers.Mercedes was born in Douglas, AZ on February 23, 1925 to Elizabeth G. Cueto and Daniel Cueto.In 1955, she married Frank G....

On May 16, 2021, David Dodt passed away at his Scottsdale home at the age of 71. He was born April 4, 1950 in Phoenix, Arizona to Charles and Willena Dodt. David was best known for his work as a musical performer, entertaining the Valley for over 50 years. He was an avid golfer, a voracious reader, and drew inspiration...

Cheva G. Candelaria passed away May 13, 2021. She was born on March 5, 1938 in Carlsbad, NM, one of twelve children born to the late Amador and Guadalupe Gonzales. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert A. Candelaria Sr., her children Robert A. Candelaria Jr (Lorraine), Ofelia M. Aguilera (Jose), David V. Candelaria, six grandchildren and sixteen great...

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother passed away on Monday September 14, 2020.  Marcia was born on November 21, 1929 to Edward and Louise McConoughey in Kansas City, MO. She moved to Phoenix, AZ when she was 11 years old and attended North High and Arizona State University where she received her Master’s Degree in Education. While living in Phoenix she...

Mark Alan Fleckenstein, age 43 of Phoenix, AZ passed away May 11, 2021. Born in South Carolina he is the son of Ida Fleckenstein of Phoenix and Mark Fleckenstein and stepmother Elizabeth of McKeesport, PA. He is survived by his brother James Fleckenstein of Phoenix. A private and spiritual ceremony occurred on May 17, 2021. Special thanks to Mark’s cousin...

Rita M. Krahulec,Surrounded by family, our beloved Mom, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Auntie passed away peacefully from Alzheimer’s at Mountain Park Senior Living, Ahwatukee, AZ.Rita was the Supervisor for Cashier Training for all the Basha’s for many years. She started in 1962 until her retirement in 2007.Rita was born in Buffalo, NY on May 22, 1925. She was preceded in...

Ryan Thomas Brown, 43 of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on May 10, 2021 after a short and courageous battle with an aggressive cancer. Despite the pain he was in he still managed to bring light and love to the family and friends who cared for him. Ryan was born in Grand Forks, ND on August 7, 1977. In his adolescent...

October 19, 1963 ~ April 26, 2021Our brother Jeff came into our lives on October 19, 1963. He was number eight of nine kids with three sisters and five brothers to welcome him into our family along with Mom and Dad. He attended Creighton Elementary school and later attended East High in Phoenix. He worked a couple of years and...

June 16, 1933 to May 7, 2021Alice lived nearly 88 years running at full throttle. Adventurous Alice was born in Englewood, NJ but thrived in the dynamic and developing Western setting that was Phoenix, AZ in the late-Fifties and Sixties. Here, she and her husband, Donald F. Froeb (1930-1997) a handsome fighter pilot, attorney and judge, enjoyed a marriage of...

Arthur “Wero” McKinn passed away peacefully on May 5, 2021. He was 78 years old. In the weeks leading to his death, he was surrounded by his family, visiting and sharing precious memories.Wero as he was known to his many close friends and family, was born in Phoenix, AZ to Pete McKinn and Herlinda McKinn. He began his career working...

On May 7, 2021, the angels came to escort our precious mother home to Heaven. Joan Kilkenny Williamson was born on February 6, 1932, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Hilary and Gladys Kilkenny. She subsequently grew up in Santa Ana, California and Yuma, Arizona, eventually settling down in Phoenix. In 1950, she married the true and only love of...

With heavy hearts, we announce Debra Jean Santiago of Phoenix, AZ born November 3, 1956 entered Heaven on May 7, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 41 years Vicente “Freddy” Santiago. Three daughters Monique Guerrero (Rafael), Vanessa Santiago, Asuzena “Shana” Villarreal (Lucas) and her 6 grandchildren: Aneas, Rafael, Danny, Anna, Emma and Gracie.Known to everyone as Debbie, she...

August 14, 1930 ~ May 5, 2021Phoenix – RoseAnn Sullivan, 90 years old, peacefully passed away on May 5, 2021. Rose Ann was born in Philadelphia, PA, to Joseph and Bessie Bachinger and enjoyed growing up, with her sisters, Mary Louise and Maggi, in a small country suburb, where her days were filled with family time, gardening, church life, academics,...

Phoenix, AZAugust 2, 1929 – May 3, 2021With much sadness and love the family of “Alex” announce his passing on May 3, 2021. He is survived by his children Beverly Estrada (Adam), Laurie Coleman (Ronald), Robert, Barbara Hobel (Michael), Norma (Vince) and Andrea Pagan (Miguel), 10 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, siblings Virginia Villaverde and John Quinn....

Julio Armando Mancillas Jr. “Lolo” nació el 25 de enero de 1996 en Phoenix, Arizona. Falleció el 29 de abril del 2021. Dejando una gran perdida en toda su familia, un inmenso dolor en sus padres, Julio A. Mancillas y Mariza Balderas y sus hermanos, Omar, Yasary, Jesse, Julia, Armando y Maximiliano. Fue un buen hijo, un gran hermano y...

Burnice Vivian Armstrong, of Phoenix, died peacefully on May 2, 2021 at the age of 93.She was born in Oakland, California on March 9, 1928, to William and Dottie Vivian Denton. She went by “Burn” and was quick to correct anyone who incorrectly pronounced her name as Bur-NIECE.She attended the University of California, Berkeley where she not only developed an...