Obituaries

Jacqueline Charlotte (Dirac) Nichele was born in St. Maurice, Valais, Switzerland to Albert and Angèle Tissières Dirac on November 28, 1945.She is survived by her loving brothers Jean-Michel Dirac and Georges-Albert Dirac and their amazing families; her devoted daughter Aleka Janine Marie O’Neil, faithful son-in-law Timothy Mark O’Neil and adoring grandchildren Daly Nichele O’Neil (9) and Roic Castilla O’Neil (6);...

Jeffrey William Austin, a loving father and brother passed away February 18, 2021 at the age of 61. He is survived by his children Julia, Megan and Matthew as well as his sister Jill and brother Brent.Born January 21, 1960, Jeff was the eldest child born to Buck & Lois. He spent his formative years in Washington State before attending...

Steven Mark Szalay was born on May 18, 1954 in Laredo, Texas. His family lived in Laredo while his father was in flight training for the U.S. Air Force. A year later the family moved to Phoenix, Arizona where Steven would grow up. Steven attended Hopi Elementary School from first through eighth grades and graduated from Arcadia High School as...

In loving memory of Enrique “Henry” Villela, 47, who was born on June 25, 1973 and chosen by our Heavenly Father to be one of his Angels on February 23, 2021.Enrique was happily married to his best friend, Joanne C. Villela, who preceded him in death on February 8, 2021. They shared two fur-baby Beagles “Maximus and Bella”, who will...

James J. Leonard, Jr. took his last breath at home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the age of 81. Jim was also born on a Saturday – on January 13, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Ann and Jim Leonard.After several moves, the family settled in Lancaster, Pennsylvania where Jim attended Mannheim Township High School. He...

Elizabeth Elaine “Betty” Blake, a loving and devoted wife to Ralph, Jr., the mother of eleven children and grandmother to twenty-six, passed away this Monday, February 22, 2021, at the age of 94. Born Elizabeth Elaine Cavanaugh on May 3, 1926, in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, Betty moved to Phoenix in 1933 with her parents, Jack and Mary Cavanaugh, and her three...

Giuseppe Cirincione 87, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away peacefully of February 18, 2021. Giuseppe was born in Ciminna, Sicily, Italy on February 17, 1934 to his parents Giuseppe and Giuseppina Cirincione. After meeting the love of his life Francesca and starting a family, they moved to Arizona in 1972 where they planted roots and raised their children.A visitation will be...

Charles Washington 84, born September 16, 1936 in Marlin, Texas. He died January 17, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. Charles was married to Hortense Washington in 1959, until her passing in 2016, married for 57 years. His parents: Lula B. Thomas and J.B. Washington. Charles spent most of his childhood years in Ennis, Texas. In his teenage years, he went to...

Kathryn Elizabeth Stevens was born in Phoenix, Arizona on October 29, 1955 and died in Phoenix, Arizona on February 20, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.She was baptized at St. Agnes Church and went to the primary school there. She was a life-long member of St. Agnes Parish and was a proud member of their choir.Kathryn attended North Phoenix High...

Robert Jansa 95, left this world on February 20, 2021 to join our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.He is survived by his wife of 69 years Catherine; 3 children, son Glenn (Vivian), son Keith (Nancy), daughter Maria (Darin); 5 grandchildren, Matthew (Kelly), Nicholas, Ariana, Janae, and Nathan. Robert affectionately known as Bob, Beepa, and Papa worked for GE for 38...

Mary Louise Branigan a wonderful sister, a beloved aunt and great aunt died December 25, 2020.  Mary was the third of four girls born to Kathryn and Frank Branigan on February 18, 1926, in Amboy, Illinois. She graduated from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, and soon after moved with her family to Phoenix.  Her first job was teaching physical...

James Everett Strange, 79, of Phoenix, AZ passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021.He was born November 15, 1941 in San Francisco, CA to Floyd and Florina Strange. He was taken too soon, but accomplished much in his life, and brought happiness to those that knew him.Jim spent his formative years in California, attending El Monte High School and then graduating...

Victor Mitchell Arroyo Jr. 68, ascended into Heaven on February 5, 2021. Victor was a compassionate and loving person to everyone he met. It was a blessing to have him in our lives. He leaves behind his wife Debbie of 46 years, sons Victor Dion, Aaron, and three daughters, Diana (John), Bianca, Debbie AnnMarie, and 4 grandchildren. In addition to...

Victor Manuel Cobos, Jr., 77, passed away on January 12, 2021 at his home in Glendale, Arizona. He was born on December 17, 1943 to Victor Manuel Cobos, Sr., and Mary Socorro Sandoval. Victor attended Murphy Elementary and Carl Hayden High School. His love for sports was evident when he caught the eyes of both baseball and football coach’s as...

In loving memory of Joanne Christine Villela, 47, who was born on June 6, 1973, and chosen by our Heavenly Father to be one of his Angels on February 8, 2021.Joanne was accompanied in death by her husband, her High School Best Friend, Enrique “Henry” Villela who passed on February 23, 2021. Together they shared two fur-baby Beagles “Maximus &...

April 15, 1950 – February 11, 2021On February 11th, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona, Earl Rose III left this world to join the Lord. He is survived by his sons Earl Rose IV, Erik Gonzales, Edward James Rose, and five grandchildren. Earl spent most of his life seeing America through the windshield of an 18-wheeler. Taking great pride in delivering the...

Conrad “Connie” Harker Liston, 86, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2021. He was born June 8, 1934 to Shirley “Jack” Harker Liston and Iola “Pete” Liston in Jerome Hospital. Connie spent much of his youth hunting and fishing in the Clarkdale/Camp Verde area. He moved to Phoenix in 1941 and attended West and North High School. He was beyond...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gary H. Wolf, 77, mourn his passing on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Born to Otto and Alice Wolf on August 21, 1943, Gary was a native of Phoenix, Arizona where he resided his whole life. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and was survived by his wife, Marlene, his...

Pauline Teresa Nuanez Jones, a compassionate, caring, proud mother, passed away from COVID-19 on February 3, 2021, at the age of 59 years old. Pauline was born at the Maricopa County Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona on February 19, 1961, to Mellie ‘Nani’ Chavez Nuanez and Alfonso Wilfred Nuanez Sr.Pauline loved taking her children, Trini and Dominique on adventures even if...

John Woods, 47, a former professional umpire, died last week, finally succumbing to a serious traumatic brain injury suffered in an automobile accident in 2004 in Caracas, Venezuela.He is survived by his parents Dick and Sharon Woods, together with his siblings Lisa Kamps and her husband Spencer, and Jimmy and Doug Woods. John is also survived by loving aunts and...