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Bradley Willard Bowen

Bradley Willard Bowen

Nov 23, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we share the sudden passing of our beloved father, Bradley Willard Bowen, who left us to be with Jesus on November 23, 2024 at the age of 78. Bradley was born and raised in Juliaetta,ID, the youngest of 4 children to his parents, Willard C. and Elizabeth M. Bowen. At the age of 18,...

Neil Hansen

Neil Hansen

Nov 23, 2024

Neil “Simeon” Charles Hansen fell asleep in the Lord on November 23rd, 2024 with his wife, son, mother and Godparents by his side. He was born on August 7, 1961 in San Francisco to Carl and Mary Hansen. He graduated from CalPoly-SLO in Engineering, specializing in Metallurgy. Neil was a builder, a maker, a Blacksmith, and a technical artist. He...

Bradley Willard Bowen

Bradley Willard Bowen

Nov 23, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we share the sudden passing of our beloved father, Bradley Willard Bowen, who left us to be with Jesus on November 23, 2024 at the age of 78. Bradley was born and raised in Juliaetta, ID, the youngest of 4 children to his parents, Willard C. and Elizabeth M. Bowen. At the age of...

Elliana "Ellie" May Leykam

Elliana "Ellie" May Leykam

Nov 18, 2024

Elliana “Ellie” May Leykam, 2-month-old daughter of Jonah and Elizabeth Leykam of Phoenix, AZ, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024. The Private Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. and visitation starting at 9:30 a.m. Monday, November 25, at Whitney and Murphy Funeral Home Chapel located at 4800 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018.

Ellie arrived two months earlier than her...

Kathryn M. Burgoz

Kathryn M. Burgoz

Nov 15, 2024

Kathryn "Kathy" Burgoz, a beloved dedicated wife, mother and grandmother passed away unexpectedly from surgery complications on November 15, 2024. She was born in Juneau, Alaska on April 30, 1941. Kathy attended grade school in Phoenix and high school in San Diego and Fresno, CA. 

Upon graduation from Fresno High School, Kathy worked for the phone company for four years. She...

Patricia V. Seabert

Patricia V. Seabert

Nov 15, 2024

Patricia V. Seabert, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend to many, died on November 15, 2024 at the age of 90 years old. 

Known affectionately as Pat, Patti, GiGi, Mom, and Grandma, she was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, as part of one of the state’s, pioneer first families, who arrived before Arizona achieved statehood.

In her youth...

Ramona Estrada Austin

Ramona Estrada Austin

Nov 14, 2024

Ramona Estrada Austin, 95, died on Thursday, November 14th peacefully attended by her daughter Carmen Chavez at Sun City Post Acute Rehabilitation Center in Sun City, Arizona. A lifelong resident and Arizona native, Ramona was a devoted mother, and great-great Grandmother.

Born Ramona Estrada on October 30th,1929 in Phoenix. On February 25th,1948 she married her true love Henry Joseph Austin and...

Scott Dennis Henderson

Scott Dennis Henderson

Nov 13, 2024

Scott Dennis Henderson, 66 of Villa Rica, GA passed away, Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at The Cambridge in Smyrna. 

He was born May 26, 1958 in Maricopa County, Arizona the son of the late, Joseph Marvin Henderson and the late Norma Jean Bradshaw Henderson. He was a Project Estimator with JMH Company and was a member of Midway Church.

Survivors include his...

James King Woodford

James King Woodford

Nov 12, 2024

James “Jim” Woodford, 69, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on November 12th, 2024 with his wife by his side. Born in Phoenix, he was the youngest of four sons born to Clair “Bud” Woodford and Grace “Lucille” Woodford. Jim was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and loyal friend. 

Jim enjoyed nature and spending time in the great outdoors and passed...

John H. "Jack" Nock II

John H. "Jack" Nock II

Nov 11, 2024

John H. “Jack” Nock, a journalist, healthcare executive, and beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died on November 11, 2024 at the age of 82 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Jack was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he developed a love for storytelling and language. He arrived in Arizona on April 9, 1961, while serving in the Air Force and soon became...

Brian Keith Kohrs

Brian Keith Kohrs

Nov 10, 2024

Brian Keith Kohrs, born on November 8,1964, in Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024, at the age of 60. Brian’s life was a tapestry of joy, adventure, and deep connections with those he loved. He is survived by his devoted parents, Leland and Marie, his sister Kathleen (David), and his brothers Bob (Linda), Roger (Ellen), Tom (Annette),...

Robert David Martin, III

Robert David Martin, III

Nov 9, 2024

Robert David Martin III, PhD. 

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Rob Martin. Rob was a loving and caring Father, Son, Brother, and Uncle, and will be missed by all, including his many friends.

Rob was born in Elmhurst, Illinois and proudly shared his birthday with his Mother. Shortly after, the family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona...

Kenneth Marvin Westby

Kenneth Marvin Westby

Nov 8, 2024

Kenneth (Ken) Marvin Westby was born on Saturday, May 11, 1935 at Rose Valley General Hospital in Rose Valley, Saskatchewan. His parents were Melvin and Signe (Madsberg) Westby. Melvin was from Minnesota, and Signe, who had been scheduled to ride on the Titanic, was from Norway. Ken had an older sister Edith (Westby) Landry, an older brother Wilber (Wib), and...

Dolores "Lola" Lucero Garcia

Dolores "Lola" Lucero Garcia

Nov 7, 2024

Dolores "Lola" Lucero Garcia is survived by her husband Martin H. Garcia, daughters Belia Bernal , Gloria Perez, husband Benny Perez , Irene Valenzuela & son Alex and wife Darlene Bernal; 13 grandkids , 34 great grandkids and 6 great great grandkids. 

The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me...

Jill Brandi Park

Jill Brandi Park

Nov 6, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of beloved wife and sister, Jill Brandi Park, 73 years old, on November 6, 2024, in the comfort of her own home with her loving husband by her side. Jill was a proud native Phoenician, born to her parents Delbert Jerome and Fae Miller, on June 2, 1951. 

Jill married...

Damone Eric Dellano

Damone Eric Dellano

Nov 5, 2024

Damone Eric Dellano 51, born in Los Angeles, California to Robert Anthony Dellano and Patricia Ann Jones.

Damone was preceded in death by his brother Anthony Brewster. He is survived by his partner Nellie Cervantes, daughter Deandra Dellano, son Damone Eric Dellano, Jr., son Hassan Maxwell Dellano and son Ayande Amir Phoenix Dellano, and mother of his boys Brandy Hawood and...

Geraldine "Gerri" Ann McCabe

Geraldine "Gerri" Ann McCabe

Nov 5, 2024

Geraldine Ann McCabe, affectionately known as “Gerri” to all who cherished her, departed this earthly realm on November 5, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona, leaving behind a legacy imbued with love, laughter, and an unwavering spirit. Born on September 30, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, Gerri became a luminous presence in the lives of her family and friends, a guiding light reflecting...

Mary Alice Hegarty

Mary Alice Hegarty

Nov 4, 2024

PHOENIX -- Mary Alice Hegarty nee Hayden, loving and cherished wife and mother, died peacefully early Monday morning in a dementia-care facility in Phoenix of complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Age 84. Wife of 56 years to her adoring husband, Paul W. Hegarty. Mother of five ludicrously energetic but obedient sons. Born in Evansville, Indiana; second of nine children: five sisters,...

James Ricardo Valdez

James Ricardo Valdez

Nov 3, 2024

James Ricardo Valdez James Ricardo Valdez, of Avondale, AZ, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024 at the age of 52 after a year long bout with cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends. James was born in Shirley, New York on January 28, 1972 and was raised by his parents, James Ervin Valdez and Eartha Lee Valdez. James’...

Jean Ann Prenovost

Jean Ann Prenovost

Oct 30, 2024

Jean Ann Prenovost, 88, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family. Jean Ann was born August, 3, 1936 in Chicago, IL to James Senese and Margaret Senese (McGrath.) She graduated from Xavier High School in Phoenix, Arizona in 1954. She married her high school sweetheart, Donald L Prenovost on January 26, 1957; they...

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