Obituaries
John Michael Lewis
Jul 1, 2024
John Michael Lewis, devoted husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, and friend, went home to Heaven on July 1, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of respect, kindness, and love that defined what it truly means to be a man, father, and husband.
Born August 14, 1935, John grew up in the tiny town of Vinita, Oklahoma, on a street he shared with his...
Georgia Emily Kimmell
Jun 30, 2024
Georgia Emily Kimmell, affectionately known as Yiayia, passed away on June 29, 2024, at 96, in Phoenix, Arizona. A cherished member of the local community and a devout attendee of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, she was known for her kind heart and unwavering generosity.
Emily was the second of four children and a Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church member...
Eric Calvin Orkild
Jun 30, 2024
Eric peacefully passed away on June 30, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family just 1 week short of his 85th birthday. Eric was born on July 7, 1939, the fourth child of Carl and Inga (Grethe) Orkild in Highland Park, Illinois. His parents were Danish immigrants, and he grew up on a farm in Northbrook, Illinois, which fostered...
Joe Rios
Jun 28, 2024
Lieutenant Colonel Joe R. Rios, peacefully passed away on June 28, 2024, at his care home in Mesa, Arizona surrounded by his loving wife and family. Joe was born on March 20, 1938, in Clarkdale, Arizona. Born to Magdeleno and Juana Rios, Joe was one of six siblings with four brothers and one sister. He grew up in Phoenix, Arizona...
Hector Erin Abundio Ramirez
Jun 25, 2024
Hector Erin Abundio Ramirez Reyes, born June 11, 1941 in Salama, Baja Verapaz, Guatemala Central America passed away on June 25, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. Hector was the third child of eight siblings of Juan and Zoila Rosa de Ramirez. His brother and sisters are Estelita (Mario), Marta Rosa, Maria Antonieta, Floridalma (Ernesto), Maria Teresa, Gloria (Leonel) and Juan Francisco...
Millie Josephine Hudson
Jun 24, 2024
Millie “Jo” Josephine Hudson 72, passed away on June 24, 2024 in her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona not far from where she was born and raised. She lived a beautiful and full life and will be missed by family and friends, leaving a lasting impression on all of us.
Millie was born on April 28, 1952 to Dwight G. Hudson and...
Gladys Grace Maruna
Jun 23, 2024
Gladys Grace Maruna, 93, of Phoenix, AZ., passed away June 23, 2024. She was born November 1, 1930 in Garrison, N.D. After moving to Arizona in her 20’s, she enjoyed a wonderful 30-year career at Motorola as an electronic technician before retiring to spend time with her new grandchildren. She was a proud supporter of the Arizona Diamondbacks as a...
Rachel "Kela" Hernandez
Jun 23, 2024
Rachel “Kela” Hiralez Hernandez born May 16, 1930 passed away surrounded by her loved ones on June 23, 2024 in her home. She is survived by two sons; Philip and his wife Annalisa and Charles and his wife Pamela; grandchildren Anthony, Alicia, Ernesto, Charley, Erika, Christina, Georgina, Adam, and Liza; 24 great grandchildren and 29 great-great grandchildren. Married for 54...
Olga Marina Brent
Jun 21, 2024
Olga was born in Honduras and the youngest of three. She had 1 sister, Haydee Corea, and 1 brother, Raul Cerritos. She grew up in Honduras and lived in Yuscarán and El Paraíso. Olga then moved to the United States in her 30’s and brought her family here.
Moving to the United States sparked a love of traveling. Olga loved seeing...
Robert E. Hurley
Jun 21, 2024
On a bright sunny day a few years ago, a healthy and happy Bob expressed his plan to never die but admitted the odds were not in his favor. On June 21, 2024 at age 88, Bob succumbed to those odds while surrounded by the love and care of his family and friends.
Robert Emory Hurley was born in Phoenix, AZ...
Salvador Martinez III
Jun 20, 2024
Salvador Martinez III was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on June 20, 2024. Born in Phoenix, Arizona on February 27th, 1987, Salvador leaves behind a legacy of love and resilience. He is survived by his cherished sons, Julian and Jeremiah, mother of his children Melissa Blanco, his mother Katie Calderon-Martinez, his father Sal Martinez Jr., his brother Nicholas...
Victoria J. Lopez
Jun 18, 2024
Victoria Lopez, age 65, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on June 18th, 2024. She was born on February 20th, 1959, in Phoenix, AZ, to Antonio and Cruz Jurado.
Victoria grew up in Phoenix and would eventually meet her high school sweetheart and beloved husband of 43 years, George A. Lopez Jr. at East High School, but not before spraining his ankle...
Manuel I. Albiño
Jun 17, 2024
Manuel Isidoro Albiño Rosado Born: January 2, 1955 - Babahoyo, Ecuador Died: June 17, 2024, at 3:40 p.m. - Phoenix AZ
Manuel Isidoro Albiño Rosado was born on January 2, 1955 in Babahoyo, Ecuador, son of Ricarte Albiño Castillo and Lila Rosado Párraga. He was a beloved brother of his sisters Rosita Yepez(+), Mariana and Gladys Albiño.
Manuel continued his early education...
Carolyn A. Middlemist
Jun 17, 2024
Carolyn Middlemist was born in Edina, Minnesota on July 18, 1942. Carolyn was the daughter of Elizabeth and Leonard Odell. She was preceded in death by her parents and her three sisters Patricia, Geraldine, and Donna.
Carolyn took great pride in her father’s significant role in building Burma-Shave into a legendary company with his father and brother. Burma-Shave was famous for...
Alice P. Legan
Jun 16, 2024
Alice P. Legan, 81, passed away in the early morning hours of June 16th, surrounded by family and friends. Alice was born in Morenci, Arizona on September 25th, 1942, however she was raised on a ranch in Duncan, AZ. During her early childhood years, she spent a lot of time with horses which created an inevitable love for them. A...
Donald M. Moncher
Jun 15, 2024
Moncher, Donald 98, of Phoenix, Arizona, peacefully died on June 15, 2024 surrounded by his family. A devoted husband and father, he was most proud of his family and considered them his greatest blessing. He is survived by his 4 children Beth Regan (Jerry), Tim Moncher (Susie), Katie Baker (Mike), and Mary Hawes (Steve), 10 grandchildren, Amy, Billy, Andy, Ben,...
Mark Aloysius Larkin, Jr.
Jun 13, 2024
Mark Aloysius Larkin, Jr. passed away at the age of 93 on Thursday, June 13 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mark was born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 3, 1931, to Mark A. Larkin Sr. and Henrietta Ketchmark. Mark spent his childhood years in the community of St. Bridget’s in South Omaha, Nebraska. He and his family moved to Phoenix, AZ in...
Dean Anton Hoffman
Jun 11, 2024
Death is not an end of life, but the beginning of another journey for the spirit.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Dean Anton Hoffman. He was born in Lestock, Saskatchewan, Canada on January 18, 1960. He resided in Surprise, Arizona with his loving wife Christina Hoffman. Dean took his spirit journey home on...
Olivia Telles Flores
Jun 10, 2024
Olivia Telles Flores, 99, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2024, in the comfort of her daughter Olivia's (Lolly) home surrounded by her three daughters. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona on July 28, 1924 to Pablo and Guadalupe Telles and was their last surviving child of seven children. She attended Phoenix Union High School. She began her employment at...
Debra Sue Hutzel
Jun 10, 2024
Debra (Debbie) Sue Hutzel passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 10, 2024 after a yearlong battle with cancer. Debbie was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on April 22, 1954. She attended elementary school in Macedonia, Iowa, junior and high school in Carson, Iowa and graduated from C-M Consolidated High School in 1972. Debbie moved to Phoenix, Arizona in...
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