Obituaries

Robert Jansa 95, left this world on February 20, 2021 to join our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.He is survived by his wife of 69 years Catherine; 3 children, son Glenn (Vivian), son Keith (Nancy), daughter Maria (Darin); 5 grandchildren, Matthew (Kelly), Nicholas, Ariana, Janae, and Nathan. Robert affectionately known as Bob, Beepa, and Papa worked for GE for 38...

Giuseppe Cirincione 87, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away peacefully of February 18, 2021. Giuseppe was born in Ciminna, Sicily, Italy on February 17, 1934 to his parents Giuseppe and Giuseppina Cirincione. After meeting the love of his life Francesca and starting a family, they moved to Arizona in 1972 where they planted roots and raised their children.A visitation will be...

Mary Louise Branigan a wonderful sister, a beloved aunt and great aunt died December 25, 2020.  Mary was the third of four girls born to Kathryn and Frank Branigan on February 18, 1926, in Amboy, Illinois. She graduated from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, and soon after moved with her family to Phoenix.  Her first job was teaching physical...

James Everett Strange, 79, of Phoenix, AZ passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021.He was born November 15, 1941 in San Francisco, CA to Floyd and Florina Strange. He was taken too soon, but accomplished much in his life, and brought happiness to those that knew him.Jim spent his formative years in California, attending El Monte High School and then graduating...

Victor Mitchell Arroyo Jr. 68, ascended into Heaven on February 5, 2021. Victor was a compassionate and loving person to everyone he met. It was a blessing to have him in our lives. He leaves behind his wife Debbie of 46 years, sons Victor Dion, Aaron, and three daughters, Diana (John), Bianca, Debbie AnnMarie, and 4 grandchildren. In addition to...

Victor Manuel Cobos, Jr., 77, passed away on January 12, 2021 at his home in Glendale, Arizona. He was born on December 17, 1943 to Victor Manuel Cobos, Sr., and Mary Socorro Sandoval. Victor attended Murphy Elementary and Carl Hayden High School. His love for sports was evident when he caught the eyes of both baseball and football coach’s as...

In loving memory of Joanne Christine Villela, 47, who was born on June 6, 1973, and chosen by our Heavenly Father to be one of his Angels on February 8, 2021.Joanne was accompanied in death by her husband, her High School Best Friend, Enrique “Henry” Villela who passed on February 23, 2021. Together they shared two fur-baby Beagles “Maximus &...

April 15, 1950 – February 11, 2021On February 11th, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona, Earl Rose III left this world to join the Lord. He is survived by his sons Earl Rose IV, Erik Gonzales, Edward James Rose, and five grandchildren. Earl spent most of his life seeing America through the windshield of an 18-wheeler. Taking great pride in delivering the...

John Woods, 47, a former professional umpire, died last week, finally succumbing to a serious traumatic brain injury suffered in an automobile accident in 2004 in Caracas, Venezuela.He is survived by his parents Dick and Sharon Woods, together with his siblings Lisa Kamps and her husband Spencer, and Jimmy and Doug Woods. John is also survived by loving aunts and...

Pauline Teresa Nuanez Jones, a compassionate, caring, proud mother, passed away from COVID-19 on February 3, 2021, at the age of 59 years old. Pauline was born at the Maricopa County Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona on February 19, 1961, to Mellie ‘Nani’ Chavez Nuanez and Alfonso Wilfred Nuanez Sr.Pauline loved taking her children, Trini and Dominique on adventures even if...

Conrad “Connie” Harker Liston, 86, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2021. He was born June 8, 1934 to Shirley “Jack” Harker Liston and Iola “Pete” Liston in Jerome Hospital. Connie spent much of his youth hunting and fishing in the Clarkdale/Camp Verde area. He moved to Phoenix in 1941 and attended West and North High School. He was beyond...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gary H. Wolf, 77, mourn his passing on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Born to Otto and Alice Wolf on August 21, 1943, Gary was a native of Phoenix, Arizona where he resided his whole life. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and was survived by his wife, Marlene, his...

Seppanen, Wayne Joseph, 41, of Scottsdale Arizona, passed away on February 12, 2021.He was born in Tempe, Arizona to Jerry and Phyllis Seppanen on November 28, 1979. Wayne attended Arcadia High School. As Wayne grew up, he enjoyed playing little league baseball. He attended many Notre Dame Football games with his best buddy, his Dad.He was employed by J.P. Lining...

Terence Damon “Terry” Pilon passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, following a valiant battle against Covid-19.Terry was born in 1958 in Flagstaff, Arizona to Chuck and Linda Pilon, then-students at Arizona State College (now Northern Arizona University). Two years later, the family moved to Phoenix, where Terry grew to manhood and lived the rest of his life. Terry attended...

Emilia “Chata” Espudo Cano, 81, passed away on February 2, 2021. Along with Our Lord, she was reunited with her beloved husband Edward, son Michael, and many other family members she loved and missed. Our sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother was born in Marfa, Texas on May 30, 1939 to Catarina Sanchez and Manuel Espudo and was one of...

Michael Alexander Cano, 50, passed away on January 30, 2021. Michael was born on February 10, 1970 to Emilia Espudo and Edward Cano II. He was the youngest of 5 children (Eddie III, Bobby, Priscilla and Charlie).Michael was a life- long South Phoenician and graduated from South Mountain High School. He loved giving rides to everyone in his golf cart...

Gabriel Tomanata Rodriguez Jr, 39, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on February 11th 2021. He is survived by his mother Debbie, 4 children, Victor Cade (13), Cynthia Jade (11), Sophia Jade (8), Gabriel Tomanata (7), his nana Thelma, 4 tias, Linda, Sylvia, Heather, and Angela, 3 tios, Tommy, Ruben, and Angel and 5 cousins, Jessica, Elissa, Trey, Lexi, and Kyler....

Florence was born 16 May 1930, in Cleveland Ohio, to Salvatore “Sam” Piscitello and Benedetta “Bessie” Dignoti.In the arms of Jesus 20 January 2021 Phoenix Arizona.Florence was proceeded in death by her Brother Anthony Piscitello and his wife Theresa also her brother August Piscitello and daughter in law Gail T Stute-Davis. She is survived by her sister in law Gina.Florence...

Alina Meriem Anderson; January 4, 1967 – February 7, 2021.Alina was born in Medgidia, Romania 54 years ago. She completed her primary education in Medgidia and her secondary education in Bistrita, Romania. In 1992, Alina moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where her daughter Christine was born. She would later earn a Baccalaureate Degree in Business Administration. In 2003, Alina met her...

Janice Misfeldt 84, of Scottsdale, AZ. passed away February 1, 2021. She is finally at peace after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Jan was born in Hollywood California to Mildred and Elgin Snow. She grew up in California being raised by her mom and stepdad Britt.She married Chuck Misfeldt in 1958. Chuck and Jan knew each other since they were...