Obituaries

Donald Wayne Morehead was born on February 12, 1964, in Nashville, Tennessee to Everett and Margie Helen Morehead. Donald passed away peacefully in Scottsdale, Arizona on April 7, 2021. He grew up in East Nashville and graduated from East High School and was his graduating class president. Donald went on to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Bible Studies from...

Katherine (Kay) Baron died on April 9, 2021 at the age of 70 in Phoenix, Arizona.Born in Jersey City, New Jersey on May 5, 1950 to Edward and Ella (Qualters) Kenny, Kay was raised by close family after her parents and grandmother died. It was an experience that created life-long bonds with her cousins across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.After graduating...

Evan Jerry Lumpkin (31), was ultimately healed from cancer on March 31, 2021. He was born on February 15, 1990 to father Jerry Frank Lumpkin, mother Kathleen Ann Lumpkin, brother Joshua Robert Lumpkin, brother Aaron Michael Lumpkin, and his beloved grandparents Frank and Lynda Lumpkin, and Bob and Joan O’Leary (1932-2011). Evan was the baby of the family and always...

Jane E Malloy, most recently a resident of Sun Lakes AZ passed away peacefully on Good Friday, April 2, 2021 at the age of 87.  As the ultimate organizer and planner we feel confident that heaven is about to experience the grandest homemaker ever to pass through the pearly gates!  Born in Rockland, Village of Nyack New York in 1934...

Ernestina “Ernie” Montez Flores of Phoenix passed away peacefully on April 3, 2021 surrounded by family at the age of 94. She was born in Miami, Arizona to Guadalupe “Lupe” Nora and Jose Montez. Ernestina grew up in Miami until she married and moved to Ray Sonora, Arizona where her husband, Ricardo “Richard” Flores, worked in the Kennecott Mine. It...

October 13, 1933 – April 5, 2021Dominic John Briguglio went to the Lord on April 5, 2021 at 6:15pm. At his side were his wife of 62 years Mary Elizabeth, his children Michael, Cheryl, Dominic, and Karen, his sister Roseann and his brother John.Dominic is survived by his wife Mary, his children, Michael (Jeanine) Briguglio, Cheryl (Thomas) Oldani, Dominic Briguglio...

James Barnes “Jim” Medland, 82, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully of natural causes on April 1, 2021, with family at his side.He was born October 26, 1938 in Logansport, Indiana, to the late James W. and Clara B. Medland. He was a 1956 graduate of Culver Military Academy, where he was a proud member of the famous Black Horse...

Norma Jean, “Jean or Jeanne” as many knew her, Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother journeyed home to be with the Lord on March 31, 2021. Born January 7, 1936 to Charles L. and Kathryn R. (Hershner) Brown, both deceased. She graduated from Leesville School Rural Jefferson Township in 1953 on June 21, 1952 she married the love of...

Matthew Don Colyer, 14 years old of Maricopa, Arizona, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. He is survived by his loving mother Krystal McClatchy, father Dale A. Colyer Jr. and his sister Kenna, grandparents Dolores and Dale A. Colyer Sr.Matthew was loved deeply and we will cherish the precious memories we hold in our hearts forever.A Memorial Service will...

Roman Alvarez, 43, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021. He was born in El Paso, TX to Pete and Jobie Alvarez and moved to Arizona to attend Arizona State University. He loved Arizona so much that after college he decided to stay and called it his “new” home.Roman was a smart, compassionate, caring, protective, and a loving man....

Minerva M. Williams, 101 of Mesa, Arizona passed away early Wednesday, March 30, 2021 at her residence, The Oasis/Fellowship Square. Minerva worked as a visiting Nurse for the City of Chicago and served many on a daily basis visiting those in need at Cabrini Green and the TB Sanatarium. She was married to Ray Williams for over 50 years. In...

Anna knew no strangers and believed that you should always give everyone a little compliment.  Working outdoors in her garden was a lifetime passion.  There was never a hungry person, bird or animal that she did not feed.Anna was the youngest of nine children, and was born on Oct 29, 1920, in a log cabin on a farm near Compton,...

Alexandra “Alex” Sampson went to Heaven on March 28, 2021. Alex was a 17-year-old senior at Sunrise Mountain High School.Her passion for life and love for her family and friends were evident in her beautiful smile and vivacious personality. She will be forever in our hearts.Alex is survived by: her mother, Dimitra Hotis Sampson; father, James R. Samspon, Jr.; sister,...

Ret. Deacon Joseph A. Lessard, 94, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Joe was born on July 16, 1926 in Chelmsford, MA, the son of Leonile and Cora Lessard. His parents preceded him in death as did seven of his ten siblings: Edmond, Alfred, Rita, Doris, Esther, Yvette, and Jean....

Carole Jean Winiker Muir, born February 5, 1938, in Mojave, CA to James H. Winiker and Marietta Ritchie Winiker.Carole Muir passed peacefully at home on March 25, 2021 with beloved husband John Muir at her side.Carole’s earliest years were lived in the Philippine Islands where she and her family spent three years as Prisoners of War in the city of...

August 6, 1961 ~ March 13, 2021Joseph Manuel Enriquez, 59 years, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on March 13, 2021. He was born in Phoenix, AZ to Joseph Enriquez and Frances Contreras.A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix. On Friday,...

October 27, 1931 ~ March 25, 2021Efren Renteria, 89, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021. He was born in Oxnard, CA to Librado and Maria Renteria. Efren proudly served in the United States Marines. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM with a funeral service beginning at 11:00 AM at Whitney...

George “Tom” Simmons III was born on April 15, 1940 in St. Joseph, Missouri. He died on March 20, 2021 at the age of 80. Tom spent nearly 47 years in the Paradise Valley and Scottsdale communities, his presence is sure to be missed.Tom attended the University of Nebraska Lincoln playing collegiate basketball and was a member of Delta Tau...

Irene passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on March 10, 2021 leaving behind her son Dominique, mother Inez, and 4 brothers Robert, David, Daniel and Charlie to join her father in heavenly bliss. The Gomez Family takes comfort knowing that her soul is content, and she is not in pain. Irene is and always will be a mother, daughter, sister, an...

John Stewart Carlson, 67, left his home in Phoenix, AZ, for his eternal heavenly home on March 17, 2021. John was born on August 16, 1953 in Nogales, AZ, to Dr. John S. Carlson and Mrs. Marion (Stewart) Carlson. He passed peacefully with his wife at his side and surrounded by his loving family.After years of landscaping work and medical...