Obituaries

Michael Alexander Cano, 50, passed away on January 30, 2021. Michael was born on February 10, 1970 to Emilia Espudo and Edward Cano II. He was the youngest of 5 children (Eddie III, Bobby, Priscilla and Charlie).Michael was a life- long South Phoenician and graduated from South Mountain High School. He loved giving rides to everyone in his golf cart...

Terence Damon “Terry” Pilon passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, following a valiant battle against Covid-19.Terry was born in 1958 in Flagstaff, Arizona to Chuck and Linda Pilon, then-students at Arizona State College (now Northern Arizona University). Two years later, the family moved to Phoenix, where Terry grew to manhood and lived the rest of his life. Terry attended...

Emilia “Chata” Espudo Cano, 81, passed away on February 2, 2021. Along with Our Lord, she was reunited with her beloved husband Edward, son Michael, and many other family members she loved and missed. Our sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother was born in Marfa, Texas on May 30, 1939 to Catarina Sanchez and Manuel Espudo and was one of...

Seppanen, Wayne Joseph, 41, of Scottsdale Arizona, passed away on February 12, 2021.He was born in Tempe, Arizona to Jerry and Phyllis Seppanen on November 28, 1979. Wayne attended Arcadia High School. As Wayne grew up, he enjoyed playing little league baseball. He attended many Notre Dame Football games with his best buddy, his Dad.He was employed by J.P. Lining...

Gabriel Tomanata Rodriguez Jr, 39, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on February 11th 2021. He is survived by his mother Debbie, 4 children, Victor Cade (13), Cynthia Jade (11), Sophia Jade (8), Gabriel Tomanata (7), his nana Thelma, 4 tias, Linda, Sylvia, Heather, and Angela, 3 tios, Tommy, Ruben, and Angel and 5 cousins, Jessica, Elissa, Trey, Lexi, and Kyler....

Florence was born 16 May 1930, in Cleveland Ohio, to Salvatore “Sam” Piscitello and Benedetta “Bessie” Dignoti.In the arms of Jesus 20 January 2021 Phoenix Arizona.Florence was proceeded in death by her Brother Anthony Piscitello and his wife Theresa also her brother August Piscitello and daughter in law Gail T Stute-Davis. She is survived by her sister in law Gina.Florence...

Janice Misfeldt 84, of Scottsdale, AZ. passed away February 1, 2021. She is finally at peace after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Jan was born in Hollywood California to Mildred and Elgin Snow. She grew up in California being raised by her mom and stepdad Britt.She married Chuck Misfeldt in 1958. Chuck and Jan knew each other since they were...

Alina Meriem Anderson; January 4, 1967 – February 7, 2021.Alina was born in Medgidia, Romania 54 years ago. She completed her primary education in Medgidia and her secondary education in Bistrita, Romania. In 1992, Alina moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where her daughter Christine was born. She would later earn a Baccalaureate Degree in Business Administration. In 2003, Alina met her...

Thomas C. Gallegos passed away peacefully at the age of 75 on January 27, 2021 in his home with his family.He was born January 20, 1946 in Magdalena, New Mexico to Crusita Chavez Gallegos and Domingo Gallegos. He had 1 brother George Ernest Gallegos and 2 sisters, Evan Balderaz and Maria Saiez, who have all passed away.Thomas moved with his...

Oscar C. Ortega, 58, peacefully passed away on February 3, 2021. He was born September 16, 1962 to Erlinda L. and Oscar Flores Ortega in Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated in 1984 from Desert Valley High School, Phoenix, AZ.He is survived by sister; Lydia C. Rodriguez, brother; Victor C. Ortega, niece; Sophia Ortega, nephews; Victor J. Ortega, Joseph Thornton, grand-nephews; Jeremiah...

PHOENIX – Philip Anthony Murphy, 63, peacefully returned to our Lord Tuesday, February 2 at 10:23 am surrounded by family at Banner University Medical Center. Phil left us after a 3-week hard fought battle with complications due to COVID-19. He was born August 13, 1957 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to a family of farmers that soon moved to Phoenix when...

Barbara Ann Lubin, of Phoenix, died on February 6, 2021 after a courageous fight with breast cancer. She was 63.Her endearing wit, fierce love of her family and friends, and dedication to helping others in all aspects of their lives, will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know her.A lifelong Democrat, Barbara spent the greatest part of...

Angel Jimenez, 82, passed away peacefully at Banner Health Medical Center in Phoenix on February 3, 2021. His daughters Belen Linares and Maritza Jimenez held his hands when his Lord Jesus took him to the heavens to be with his loved ones who had preceded him in death. He was born April 12, 1938 in Phoenix, Arizona.Angel Jimenez is survived...

Age 70, Debbie Dillon was born on March 12, 1950 in Benson, Arizona. She passed away on February 4, 2021 after, as she called it, “an irritating and whiney four-year battle with cancer.” She was, in fact, inspirational in the way she dealt with her illness. She was always proud of the fact that her young parents rode cross-country on...

Vidal Aguilar passed away peacefully on January 20, 2021 at the young age of 74. He was born in Casa Grande, Arizona on June 5, 1946 and raised in Eloy, Arizona.He attended Santa Cruz High School in Eloy and was drafted into the United States Army after he graduated. He served in Vietnam from 1966-1967 in 2ndbattalion 34tharmor, 4thinfantry division...

Ramon T. Rojas passed away peacefully on February 1, 2021.Ramon was born May 6, 1929, in the small mining community of Minas Nuevas in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico.Having lost his father before the age of 10, Ramon found small jobs to help his mother provide and care for his younger siblings. It was because of this that Ramon would...

Danny T. Seivert, 88, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on February 1, 2021.Danny was born to Agnus and Frank J. Seivert on July 24, 1932 in Phoenix. Danny was a simple man, a go-getter and did anything to make a dollar. He shined shoes and worked as the bathroom attendant for tips at the Adams Hotel as a kid, then...

Hector Salvatierra, 81, passed away February 3, 2021 after a long illness. A principled, kind and generous man, he was born in Tucson, AZ to Oscar and Josefina Garcia Salvatierra. He attended SS Peter and Paul grade school and Salpointe High School. He earned a BBA at Loyola University Los Angeles where he met Joan, his loving wife of 59...

Charleyne Aschenbrenner of Fountain Hills AZ passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family January 31, 2021 at the age of 92. Char was born January 3, 1929 in Pasadena, CA to William and Charleyne Nobes. After growing up in California she found her way to Phoenix Arizona where she met and married Ralph Trompeter. Char was a caring and...

Denise De La Cruz, born December 30, 1968, joined her son Michael in Heaven, January 25, 2021.She was a loving mother, nana, sister, wife and friend.She is survived by her children LeeAnn & Danielle, Nika, Ana, Ronnie, Jeremy, Teresa and her adored grandchildren, Hector, ShirleyAnn, NadiaLee, Michael Jr., NiseyAnn, Malinda-Ann, IssaBella, Joshua, Arabella, DeniseAmylee, Aviana, Damian in Heaven, and her...