Obituaries

Mary Helen (Manias) Parker was born October 11, 1929 in Peoria, Illinois. After graduating from high school, she attended the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque where she met her future husband, Charles Wolcott Parker II, who was always called “Wally.” They were married in Peoria on December 27thin 1948 and their daughter, Cynthia Jean, was born the following November....

On October 27, 2020, Robert William Sanders, loving son, brother and uncle passed away at age 53.Robert “Rob” Sanders was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Ronald W. and Barbara Jean Sanders in 1967. He graduated from Gerard High School in Phoenix, Arizona, and served his country with honor in the United States Navy. Rob worked as a stockbroker and advertising...

Barbara Jean Horn of Chandler, AZ passed away on November 3, 2020 at the age of 77. Barbara was born April 6, 1943 to Ernest and Helen Harpster in Detroit, Michigan. She moved with her parents to Scottsdale, AZ where she graduated from Scottsdale High School. She would periodically chant the school spirit song, “We are the Beavers, the mighty,...

John Harris Patterson (“Harris”) passed away peacefully on November 1, 2020 at the age of 89. He was born March 15, 1931 in Phoenix, Arizona to John H. Patterson and Ruth Lemker Patterson. Harris was one of five children, including Donald, Joanne, Douglas and Larry.He was preceded in death by both parents, his wife Dicksie Stiles Patterson, his brother Donald,...

Our dear brother Rudy flew with the Angels November 1st 2020 to be with our Lord. He was preceded in death by his partner of over 20 years, his loving mother and father, Virginia and Rudy Sr., and many of his loving pets.He is survived by his sister Yolanda and Brother Don Tarazon and Don’s partner Michelle and her family...

Dallas Horn of Chandler, AZ died on November 1, 2020 at the age of 83. Dallas was born in Huntington, West Virginia. His beloved wife of 34 years, Barbara J. Horn, survived him by only 2 days. They were two peas in a pod and could not imagine being without each other. Two souls but one spirit, they are together...

Carmen Fernandez passed away peacefully of natural causes at the age of 87 on October 29, 2020. She was born on April 6, 1933 in Miami, Arizona where her father worked in the copper mines. She moved to Phoenix as a young child with her parents Jesús and Julia Fernandez who died at a young age. She then resided the...

Martha “Marty” Belle Ward Maskey passed away Monday evening, October 26, at the age of 87. She was the daughter of Daniel Herbert Ward and Maudie Mae Hopper.Marty worked 25 years+ at Motorola in The Government Electronics Group in Scottsdale, Arizona which specializes in research, development and production of electronic systems and equipment for the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA...

9/27/1928 ~ 10/30/2020It is with a heavy heart we must write this notice on the passing of our Mother, Grand Mother, Sister, Aunt, Businesswoman and Friend to so many people.This past Friday evening at 6:00 PM, “Roz” peacefully took her last breath on this earth in her home, in her bed, surrounded by many of her family members.Coming to the...

Lois Marie Braun, 100, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2020 at her residence in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born on August 21, 1920 in Ursa, Illinois. Her parents were George W. Colvin and Cora A. (Grimes) Colvin Menke. She was married for 51 years to Werner W. Braun and they moved to Arizona from Quincy, Illinois in 1979. Lois...

On Thursday, October 29, 2020, Martin Gaviña, husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 55. With hospice close by Martin went peacefully ending his nearly two-year battle with esophageal cancer. Martin was born on November 27, 1964 in Stanton, TX to Antonio and Catarina Gaviña.In August 1981, he married Patricia Ritcheson. They raised four children...

Tony Moreno was born November 23, 1966 and passed away October 22, 2020.  Raised in the Los Angeles area, Tony graduated from Schurr High School and went on to graduate from UC Berkeley.  Tony had a zest for life and he was loved by all who were fortunate to meet him.  Whether in his personal or professional life, he faced...

1931-2020Raised in Michigan on a farm, Gene and his wife Pat moved to Arizona after serving in the Korean War. He graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in business and was a huge Sun Devil fan. Throughout the years, Gene ran and owned several successful valley businesses. Affectionately known as “Papa”, he will be dearly missed by all...

Florence “Flossie” B. Melby (Wells) arrived in this world on October 19, 1918 in Waco, Texas, and departed us on October 20, 2020. During her teenage years, Flossie’s family moved to Phoenix for her mother’s health. A decision to attend beauty school in Globe, Arizona, would change her life, as that’s where she met, fell in love, then married L.E....

George Stafford, 97, died on October 14, 2020, in Scottsdale, Arizona, of natural causes. He was born in Huron, South Dakota on July 8, 1923.He entered the military at age 16 when his National Guard unit was activated. He served in the Korean War, WW II and Vietnam retiring as a Major from the Army. He received numerous military medals...

Preston “Pat” Erlick, 97 years old, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on October 16, 2020.Pat was deeply loved by his family throughout his life.  He was a strong and driven man, determined to provide for his family and give them the life he felt they deserved.  Pat’s devoted family meant the world to him. He was a pillar of support...

William “Bill” Andrew Daniel, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020, at the age of 73.  He was born on June 23, 1947 in Canton, Ohio to James and Ruth Daniel. Upon graduating from Perry High School, he became an iron worker with Local #550 for 16 years.  Bill moved with...

Pete passed away in his home on September 11, 2020. He was born July 20, 1943 in Chicago. Pete has lived in the Valley of the Sun for over 65 years.The second born in a family of five, Pete was an altar server and proudly received his Eagle Scout award. Pete served in The Arizona Air National Guard and was...

October 12, 1942 ~ October 17, 2020On Saturday, October 17, 2020, Terry weighed anchor and set sail over the last horizon to meet his higher power. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him and were touched by his light. He was born October 12, 1942 in Phoenix, AZ.Shortly after graduating high school, Terry joined...

Dr. Eugene “Duffy” Almer of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully at home on October 16th. Duffy was born August 28, 1932 to Daniel and Marie (Meier) Almer in Tuttle, ND. From the age of 13 Duffy knew he wanted to pursue a career in psychiatry. Using proceeds from a plot of alfalfa he tended on his family’s farm, a determined...