Obituaries

Man down. I’m very sorry to report that Mr. Thomas Sternke left the building yesterday afternoon. One of my closest friends since childhood, I can vouch he was one of kind.  Descriptive words will never do him justice, but ‘intelligent and witty irreverent bastard’ comes quickly to mind. He was a rogue rule breaker, adopter of ‘it’s better to ask...

Gola Iva “Dolly” Johnson, 98, of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on March 8, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.First and foremost, Dolly was always devoted to and delighted by her family. She was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She is survived by her four children Stephen (Joan), Jere (Dana), Cheryl Wilcox (Roger)...

Frank Lujan Jr., 81, a proud Phoenix native, passed away peacefully with family on March 9, 2021. Frank Jr. was loved by many. He graduated from Phoenix Union High School, Class of 1958 and Phoenix Community College, Class of 1970. He also served in the Arizona Air National Guard assigned to the 161st Air Refueling Group, active in the Gulf...

Toni Godoy Dorame of Phoenix AZ, age 83, passed away at home on March 6, 2021. Toni was born on February 4, 1938 in Miami, AZ. Toni graduated from Miami High in 1957 and married Alfred Dorame in 1958. They moved to Phoenix and had three daughters during their 21-year marriage. Toni was hard-working and dependable, working for Motorola for...

On Sunday, March 7, 2021, Robert “Rob” Jesus Garcia, loving husband and father of three, passed away at the young age of 29 years old as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident.Those who knew Robert, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Robert was born on September 9, 1991 in Phoenix, Arizona to...

Mary Margaret Barham of Phoenix, Arizona, passed peacefully on March 6, 2021, at the Huger Mercy Living Center.Mary was born on August 21, 1926, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Dr. Herman A. and Marie M. Fasbender. Mary grew up with her four brothers and a sister, all of whom she loved dearly. Mary graduated from the University of Minnesota, married, and...

Maria Montaño Gerardo, 83, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Native to Arizona, she was born to Francisco and Maria Gerardo in Tempe, AZ on July 30, 1937. Maria was loved dearly by all who knew her, especially her beloved children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Mike Contreras. She is...

Pearl Musenbrock age 97 of Scottsdale, AZ peacefully passed away March 6, 2021. Pearl was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend of many. She was born on September 26, 1923 in Carlyle, Illinois to her late parents Ben and Pearl Gehrs. Graduated from St. Mary’s High School and married Edward Musenbrock on November 25, 1943 and...

Jesse is the son of Jesse Richard Grande and Susannah Byers; he was preceded in death by his father, uncle & nino Chris Grande, and grandfather Jesus Grande. Survivors include: daughter Faye, Gilbert, AZ; mother Susannah (Bob), Peoria, AZ; sister Lauren (Mark) St. Paul, MN; niece Alexandra, St. Paul, MN; sister Emily, Chula Vista, CA; grandma Josie Lentz, Sun City,...

Michael J. Miles passed away on Friday, March 5th, 2021. He leaves behind two daughters, Sarah Schafer and Jennifer Marschel, three grandchildren, Hannah Schafer, Hailey Schafer and Emily Marschel, as well as his lifelong partner and friend, Susan Miles. In addition, he leaves behind two sisters, Joella Bever and Chrissy Lyons, two sons-in-law, countless friends and other relatives that will...

Juvencio Hector “Juve” Elizalde entered our Lord’s Heavenly Kingdom on Friday, February 19, 2021 at the age of 76 in Phoenix, Arizona.Juve was born in Laredo, Texas on April 28, 1944. He graduated from Martin High School in Laredo and went on to obtain a bachelor’s and master’s degree to become a master mechanic. He was also a teacher at...

Richard (Rich) Leon Hazelwood, 74, of Phoenix, AZ passed away March 1, 2021 after a fierce battle with Leukemia. He was born August 24,1946 in Knoxville, Tennessee to parents Leon and Evelyn Hazelwood, who are preceded in death. His family relocated to Phoenix when Rich turned 2. After the passing of his father, his mother remarried Melvin Hamberlin who is...

PHILIPP ROMAN OSTROVSKY, 34, passed away Saturday February 27, 2021. Roman died at our home in Phoenix wanting to be with the family in his last hours.Roman is preceded in death by both sets of grandparents, Pete and Yetta Ostrovsky, and George and Marie Lashnits. They deeply loved him and are now united with him for eternity. Roman is survived...

Rosemary Patricia (Maher) Coffeen, age 92, a retired nursing administrator, passed away January 23, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona.She was pre-deceased by her parents, John and Frances Maher, her husband Edward L. Coffeen and husband Donald Otten, as well as her daughter Mary Frances Coffeen and was a loving and devoted mother to Timothy (Beverly), Patty, Tess, Michael (Lynn), Margaret (Bill),...

8/19/1957 – 2/28/2021Bill was a happy guy. He made friends everywhere he went, Starbucks, Safeway, and the bookstore. He sincerely told everyone, “I love you”.He was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated from North High School. He was a faithful Catholic, member of St. Francis Xavier Parish, and close to Mother Mary. He worked for many...

Patricia Ellen Ford died March 3, 2021 at the age of 90. She was born in Elyria, OH on a beautiful sunny day as the oldest daughter of Patrick and Virginia Radican. She grew up there and graduated from Elyria High School. She spent her freshman year of college at St. Mary’s of the Springs College in Columbus, OH. She...

On February 25, 2021, Heaven gained an incredibly beautiful angel. Born February 17, 1946, in Phoenix, AZ. Irene was a jack-of-all-trades. She worked as a beautician, a social worker, accident investigator for the Phoenix Police Department, and worked for the Phoenix Aviation Department as an Operations Assistant. Irene retired from the City of Phoenix after a very distinguished 34-year career.Mom...

Lauro “Larry” Garcia Castro, beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather died peacefully at home on February 19, 2021. Larry was the second oldest of 5 children born to Leandro and Carmen Castro on August 18, 1927 in Sunnyslope where he was raised in a citrus farm where he often worked as a young man. In the barrio where he grew...

Frances Marie Hatcher (nee Ordway), 92, passed away suddenly on February 25, 2021. She was born on August 9, 1928, the third of four daughters born to Frank and Berdie Ordway of Davis City, IA. After her father moved the family to Wichita, KS in 1941 in order to find work, Frances spent most of her life there where she...

Paul Pierce Landis passed away February 23, 2021. He was born in East Sparta, Ohio in 1929 and moved to Phoenix, Arizona with his family in 1969. He is survived by his wife of 68 years Dorothy Landis, his son Audie Landis, daughter-in-law Tamye Landis, his grandchildren Nicolas and Ashley Jensen, his brother Wendell Landis, as well as his nieces...