Obituaries

Jose Fernando Reyes, age 48, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Valley Wise Hospital. Fernando was born August 8, 1972, in Phoenix.He is preceded in death by his mother Concepcion Leon Reyes and his sister Martha Lucia Reyes.He is survived by his father Jimmy Urias Reyes (97), his brothers Carlos S. Reyes (wife Peggy Romero-Reyes) and Luis Reyes....

Beatrice “Bea” Hernandez, 70, passed away after a battle with cancer on January 29, 2021. She is survived by her son, Jose Angel; parents, Joe and Corine Hernandez; sisters, Liz Steele (Laurel) and Jeannie Saenz; brothers Joe (Maria) and Richard. Also, many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was godmother to several nieces and nephews and the...

On Friday, January 29, 2021, Susan Sanchez, loving wife, mother to two children and grandmother to two grandchildren passed away at 65. Susan was born on May 24, 1955 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Roberto Olivas and Catalina Mendoza. On January 22, 1982, Susan married Lorenzo Sanchez. They raised two daughters, Natalie and Nicole. Susan had a passion for dancing, singing...

Patricia Ann Joyce “Patty” passed away peacefully on January 30, 2021 at the age of 90. She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Charles Joyce, “Chuck” and her son, Michael.Patty attended St. Mary’s grammar school in Phoenix and went on to graduate from St. Mary’s High School where she met and fell in love with...

In loving memory of Luis Santiago, Husband, Father, Tata, Brother, and Uncle who passed on to be with family and friends that have moved on before him on Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Luis was strong-willed, kindhearted, and charismatic, but overall resilient. Fueled by his love for nature. He is survived by wife Isabel, daughter Andrea, son Francisco, and grandkids Jessica,...

Vera “Little Nana” Villalobos, 99 of Phoenix passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 23, 2021, two days shy of her 100th birthday. Vera was born in Phoenix, AZ to Justo and Julia Florez. She was a lifelong Arizonan who raised a big loving family while working hard as a seamstress.Vera leaves behind a big family including 5 children, sons; Richard,...

Elijio “Lico” Lopez, 80, of Phoenix, Arizona, the loving father of Melissa Lopez passed away quietly with Melissa and his best buddy Michael Hamilton on January 18, 2021.He was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years Annie Lopez, and his dearly loved daughter, Raquel, who unexpectedly passed in October 2019. He was also preceded in death by his...

David Charles Angulo entered into his heavenly home on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 2:35 a.m. David was born June 10, 1949. He is preceded in death by his  father, Manuel G. Angulo, Jr. and his late wife, Priscilla Schwab. He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Patty) as well as his 3 stepchildren, Aaron Barriga, Natalie Barriga, and Wyatt...

September 4, 1971 – January 19, 2021Melissa Francis Halter was reunited in Heaven with her Dad on Tuesday, January 19th, 2021. She passed away unexpectedly, quickly, and peacefully in her home in San Diego, California. It was not COVID related.Melissa was born on September 4th, 1971 to Mary Hynes Halter and Thomas Albert Halter in Oakland, California. She was the...

Rutherford Dale “Zel” Schwanz, 92, passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona, January 14, 2021.Zel was born in Kansas City, Missouri, August 7, 1928, and was an orphan for the first 11 months of his life. He was adopted by Carl and Ruby Schwanz and spent his first seven years on the family farm in Maxwell, Nebraska. The family moved to Camas,...

Marianne L. Keany, 93, passed into eternal life, surrounded by her family, January 23, 2021. She was born in Phoenix on May 1, 1927, the fifth child of seven to Louise and Thomas C. Geare. While attending St. Mary’s grammar school and high school she was acquainted with classmate, Pat Keany. It wasn’t until he returned from the Navy after...

Sylvia Barela, 82, born in Crowley, Colorado went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2021 in Phoenix, AZ.Most Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt.She is survived by sons, Desi, Stephen (Melissa), Abraham and Gabriel; daughters, Teresa (Mike) McGhee, Laura (Al) Mora, Antoinette Nations, Madonna (Doug) Mounts; sister Dora Renteria; brother Jerry Algiene; 23 Grandchildren, 12 Great...

VANCE ROMMELL WINSTON, 54Vance Rommell Winston of Phoenix, Arizona was granted his angel wings on December 27, 2020 passing away suddenly and unexpectedly of a heart attack caused by a blood clot.As per usual, showered with love in his final days during the holidays, Vance was hugged virtually and in-person by family and friends whom he had touched in large...

José de todos los oficios, maestro del amor.José Rosario tomó su primer aliento el 23 de noviembre de 1956. Vivió su niñez y adolescencia en un pequeño y hermoso rancho llamado Los Collotillos en El Mezquital Del Oro ubicado en Zacatecas México. Don Chayo, un chef ávido y trabajador, era conocido por sus rápidas barbacoas en el patio trasero junto...

Cecilia Rodriguez, 80 years old, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2021 in Phoenix, AZ. Cecilia was born in Phoenix, AZ on November 29, 1940. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Arthur Rodriguez, four children Nancy (Micheal) Bugh, Arthur (Lisa) Rodriguez, Georgia (Gilbert) Rodriguez, and Donna Rodriguez. She also is survived by ten grandchildren Angel (Jenna), Cyrena,...

Camilo Espinoza Castro Jr. passed away on January 16, 2021, at the age of 60, in Sun City, Arizona with his sister Debra and wife Irma at his side.Camilo was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, and was the middle child of 3. He is preceded in death by his parents, Camilo & Gonzala Castro, his brother, Rick Castro Sr.,...

Joe B. Trujillo 90, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on January 16, 2021 surrounded by his family. He lived a long and active life with his wife Mary Lucy Trujillo until her death on February 25, 2016. He was well known for his love and devotion to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.Joe was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Joe...

Thomas P. Malloy, most recently a resident of Sun Lakes, AZ passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the age of 86. We know that as he departed earth on his final mission, Heaven’s soldiers will soon be lining up! Born in Trenton, NJ in 1934 to Thomas P. Malloy Sr. and Anna Monte Malloy.Tom is survived by...

DODT, Willena (Willie)—Passed away January 20, 2021, at the age of 98. Willie was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on February 8, 1922. She graduated from Kenilworth Elementary School and Phoenix Union High School. During high school, Willie, her sister Marian and good friend Ila Mae, as The Three Notes, sang on a weekly radio show hosted by Howard Pyle, who...

Anna “Annie” Traut (nee Petkac) born in Grassflat, PA, resided in Cleveland, OH most of her adult life. Living in AZ with her daughter and son-in-law in recent years, she passed away peacefully in her Fountain Hills home. She died on January 16, 2021 at the age of 96.She is predeceased by her loving husband Robert J Traut and siblings...