Obituaries

Henry Servin, 85 from Phoenix Arizona, went to be with the Lord on December 1, 2020. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He passed away peacefully with his family by his side.He was preceded in death by his parents Enrique and Cuca Servin, sister Alice Luna, brother Ruben Servin, and son Ernie Servin. He is...

Sue Stockton, 83 of Phoenix passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 3, 2020. Sue was born in Tempe, AZ to Hugh and Juna McCreary. Sue graduated from North High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Arizona State University. While at ASU she joined the Gamma Phi Beta sorority and forged lifelong friendships with her fellow sisters. She...

Helen G. Villegas, age 75, was called home on November 28, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, nana, Tia and friend. She was born on October 8, 1945 in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico to Antonio Gomez and Guadalupe Gomez. Nine months later she was brought over to the United States by her father Antonio Gomez....

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry William Gallagher, aged 60, of Phoenix, Arizona on December 2, 2020. Larry was preceded in death by his parents Bonnie and William, brother Michael, and sister Shannon.Larry is survived by his son Larry Jr., grandchild Ken, brothers Timothy and Mitchell, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Larry was a...

Mary L. “Jill” Sawyer Sotelo entered the Gates of Heaven on November 29, 2020. She was born on September 29, 1932 in Hoxie, Arkansas to John and Alma Starr.As a child, Jill’s family moved to Miami, Arizona where Jill was a Rainbow girl and a paper girl. She was a proud graduate of Miami High School. Jill was a graduate...

On Monday, November 30, 2020, John Vincent Fessler, loving husband and friend to so many, passed away at the age of 89. John was born on December 23, 1930 in Oakland, CA to John and Angela (McGrath) Fessler. He attended seminary at the age of 13 in Compton, CA, ordained in 1956 in the Claretian Order, and was blessed to...

Art Balanon of Phoenix AZ passed away on December 3, 2020 at the age of 55. He is survived by his wife Sally, and three children, Joaquin, Nicholas, Marisa and grandson Kai. He is also survived by his mother, Josefina Balanon, brothers Danny Balanon (Yolanda), George Balanon (Cindy), Frank Balanon (Hilary), Mark Owensby, sister Patsy Castillo (Ivan) and ten nieces...

On November 26, 2020 Robert D Reyes Jr, who was born on September 30, 1935 in Tucson, Arizona. He was called home to the Lord on Thanksgiving Day and even though he is missed more than words can explain he is now reunited in Heaven with his father and mother, some of his siblings and his son Robert Reyes and...

Suzanne Robison Spooner, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away at home on November 28, 2020, surrounded by family.Suzanne was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on September 7, 1944. At the time, her mother, Marion “Nan” Robison was living with her parents in Alexandria while her father, Bob John Robison, was serving in the Pacific as a naval aviator. Suzanne would later acquire...

John R. O’Malley, age 69, passed away in Phoenix, Arizona.Born in Winner, South Dakota on January 5, 1951, John was raised by his father Shannon P. O’Malley (deceased 2004) and his mother Carme O’Malley (deceased 2020) in Winner, South Dakota alongside his younger brother Marty O’Malley (Las Vegas, Nevada)John excelled in scholastics and athletics as a young boy and well...

Louie Ruben Bustillo, Sr, 86, entered into eternal rest 11/27/20, surrounded by loving family.He was a Phoenix native, he graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School and went on to get his degree from Arizona Teacher’s College, now known as Arizona State University.He owned Chico’s Restaurant in Tempe, AZ for 17 years. Louie was at his best with customers, teaching...

PHOENIX – MURPHY, Gerald “Gerry” William, husband of Margaret Cogan Murphy, passed away on December 2, 2020. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on February 28, 1936, the son of the late Ellen Kenney and William E. Murphy. A 1957 graduate of the University of Massachusetts, he served as a naval officer in the Western Pacific and Brooklyn Navy Yard....

Edward F. Sesma, 94 from Phoenix, Arizona went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2020. A loving Father, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by his children.He was preceded in death by the love of his life Lenore R. Sesma, his wife and his son Steven (Sylvia) to rest in eternal peace.He is survived by his...

Patricia Eisele Simmons passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020. She was born in Phoenix on May 24, 1927 to proud parents Lloyd and Ruth Eisele and sister to Sally and Ed.Patty attended Kenilworth Elementary School, North High and Scripps College. She transferred to the University of Arizona and pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma. During her time at UofA, she met a...

Marie Dolores “Lola” Hawley, 77, entered into rest on December 1, 2020 surrounded by her family.She recently celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary with her husband, John, on November 28th.She leaves behind their children Cathy (Salvador), Juanita and John Jr; grandchildren Alexzanderia, Maricelia, Anthony, Adriana, Michael, Christopher, Nicholas and great grandsons Miles and Adrian.She was loved by many and will always...

Phoenix native Melani Ioannou passed away from cancer on November 20, 2020. Born May 16, 1946, Melani lived her entire life in Phoenix, graduated from Phoenix Union High School and Phoenix College. After college, she began her career at Motorola, where she worked until retirement. All who knew Melani know that she was a sweet and gentle soul; a rare...

The world is far less bright with the passing of Martha Bergener Albue on Nov. 19, 2020, in Phoenix, AZ.Martha was born June 29, 1958 in Roswell, New Mexico, and raised with the love of her parents, Dr. Karl L. and Janece M. “Frankie” Bergener, and her nine older brothers and sisters. After graduating from Goddard High School, and New...

Ronald Eugene Passmore, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully on Friday November 27, 2020. Ron was born in Dinuba California to Herschel and Ruby Passmore. At the age of five his family packed up and moved to Coolidge Arizona. Growing up there, Ron played the drums in “For what it’s worth” a band he started with his friends.As an adult...

Angelo Salmeri, 99, passed away peacefully at home Nov. 22, 2020. Ang was born July 18, 1921 in New York, NY. He was the second of six children to Sebastiana Martina and Frank Salmeri, Italian immigrants who raised their family in Lyndhurst, NJ. Ang’s life was defined by his love and dedication to his wife Zelma, his incredible work ethic,...

George Marquez passed away November 22, 2020 after suffering a brain hemorrhage. George leaves behind a daughter, Angelica Marquez. Three sisters, Martha Marquez, Amalia Villezcas, and Rosa Siller. As well as many nieces and nephews.George dedicated his life to working hard, illuminating the life of those around him with his infectious laugh and silly jokes. George left an impact on...