Obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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),...

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...

Ramona Bojorquez, 97, passed away peacefully September 12, 2021. “Ramoncita”, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, November 13, 1923. Born to Benito and Cleotilde Dimas, she was the seventh of ten children. As a young girl Ramona moved to Arizona with her family, and they settled in South Phoenix where she lived...

Linda Dianne Pernell passed away at home in Phoenix, Arizona on September 11, 2021. Born at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona on November 4, 1940, Linda was the daughter of Dr. Angus J. DePinto and Margaret Bensema DePinto. Linda attended Kenilworth grade school and West High School in Phoenix, Arizona and graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University...

Lila Catherine Levi was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She left this world in peace on September 13, 2021 at the age of 95.She was born in Kodiak, Alaska to Heber John Hunt and Pauline Kraft Hunt on November 25, 1925. After graduating from Phoenix Union High School in 1943, Lila chased her dreams of becoming...

Timothy A. Mavis 56, of Phoenix passed away on September 10, 2021 at Chandler Regional Hospital.  He was born September 13, 1964 in Bryan, OH, the son of Robert and Francis (Ickes) Mavis.  Timothy graduated from Fairview High School Class of 1983. On May 7, 1993 he married Rebecca Goebel in Las Vegas, NV. They moved to Phoenix in 1999....

Manuel Machiche was born on February 2, 1944 and unexpectedly entered into God’s presences on September 8, 2021. We lost a Husband, dad, grandfather, son, uncle, brother, a cousin, Pastor and a friend. He was born in Chihuahua Mexico, but grew up in border towns of Douglas and Auga prieta. It is here where he met and married his wife...

David Allan Waddington of Surprise, AZ, died unexpectedly on August 28, 2021 in his home at the age of 75. He was the beloved husband of the late Celeste (Pietrantoni) Waddington; the son of the late Albert A. Waddington and the late Carline I. Waddington; loving father of Leane Owen, 46, and her husband Daniel, 41, of Phoenix, AZ, Colin...

Patricia “Patsy” Mae Borgesen passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on September 12, 2021 at the age of 89.Patsy was born on May 15, 1932 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The fourth of six children, she was raised in Aberdeen by two incredibly gentle parents who led by example: how to be kind and generous with...

Richard Joseph Stratz, 87, of Big Rapids, Michigan, passed peacefully on March 10, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona.Richard is survived by his son, Richard (Anne Marie) Stratz of Evergreen,Co; son,, Ronald (Jane) Stratz of Maricopa, AZ; daughter, Laura (Bryan) Herne of McHenry, IL, son, Donald (Bonnie) Stratz of Clinton, WI; daughter, MaryAnn Stratz (Phil) of Hillside, IL; son, Daniel (Kristen) Stratz...

Felix “Fatboy” Galaviz born May 21,1944, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2021. Fatboy is preceded in death by his parents Henry “Gordo” & Helen “Weda” Galaviz and his brother Golly “Burro”. Fatboy was a proud father survived by his sons Robert & Eric Galaviz and his 7 grandchildren. Fatboy served in the Vietnam war 101st Airborne and was a...

Leonardo Tito “Lennie” Estrada, born November 7, 1949, passed away on August 27, 2021. He was born in Havana, Cuba, to Tito Estrada and Francisca Garcia. After graduating from high school in Havana, he worked for Chrysler Air Temp holding the position of trouble shooting technician. At the time of the revolution against Bautista, Lennie joined Castro’s armed forces as...