Obituaries

Jose “Joe” C. Verdugo Jr. born January 17, 1941, passed away on August 27, 2020. He went home to be with his Maker and Heavenly Father. With heavy hearts and tearful eyes, we said goodbye to our beloved Dad, Tata, Big Brother, Tio, Cousin and Friend.He was preceded in death by his wife of 38 years, Amelia Ramon, parents, Mr....

September 19,1943 – September 16, 2020We lost our beloved father and friend, Edward Reyes Amador. Edward (Eddie) graduated from Globe High School in 1962 and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University in 1966. He was widowed in 2017 after fifty years of marriage to his beautiful wife, Yvonne Amador. Eddie leaves behind his two children Edward...

William (Bill) Glaseman,105, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020. He’s survived by his daughter, Gwen Glaseman Worthington, and his granddaughters Adriene Worthington, Sara Worthington-Formosa, and her husband Ryan.Born on April 7, 1915, in Toronto, Canada, his family immigrated to the United States in 1919. Growing up in Chicago, he worked in his father’s habidashiry...

Larry Frank Wilson passed away at his Scottsdale, AZ home on September 17 at the age of 82.A legendary figure in NFL history, Wilson built a Hall of Fame career as a tenacious defender for 13 seasons before serving 30 years in the Cardinals front office. His on-field persona as an aggressive, ferocious player who re-defined the safety position stood...

Angus Howe McLoone was born on October 19, 1978 in Phoenix, Arizona. He left this world and ascended to heaven on September 18, 2020 due to complications from a recent automobile accident. He was surrounded by loving family members at the time of his passing.Angus graduated from Brophy College Preparatory and indeed became part of the “Men for Others to...

Born: January 10th, 1942 in Davenport, IowaDied: August 31st, 2020 in Phoenix, ArizonaRich Wolfe passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer on August 31, 2020. Raised in Lost Nation, Iowa, Rich graduated from Davenport Assumption High School in 1960, and the University of Notre Dame in 1964.Rich excelled at marketing – first with a successful business in New York...

With deepest sorrow and heartbreak, we announce that Nicholas Michael Amari (Nick), age 30, our beloved son, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed suddenly on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Those who knew Nick for any length of time have lost a unique personality characterized by humor, intellect, varied interests, empathy, big-heartedness, enthusiasm, and love. Nick was always concerned about those who...

On September 17, 2020, Thomas “Tom” Lee Burger, 67, sadly lost his hard-fought battle with cancer, surrounded by his adoring family. Tom was born in Jasper, Indiana and moved to Phoenix, Arizona around 1955. Tom married his best friend, Nancy Hite, in 1975. They were devoted to and loved one another for 45 years, and together they raised 3 wonderful...

Steve Chavira, 84, a native of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on September 20, 2020. Steve is survived by his wife Molly, four children, Carmen, Steven, Gregory and Andy, and three grandchildren. Visitation only will be held from 11 AM – 12 PM. on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix.In lieu...

Todd Allen Dillard, 39, passed suddenly and peacefully at his home on September 17, 2020. The funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 10:30am at Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale, Arizona. Interment will be held at a later date.Todd was born in Beaumont, Texas to Scott Dillard and Jan Dillard. He was raised in...

Mary Louise Hubbs passed peacefully on September 15, 2020. She was born on October 2, 1935 in Phoenix, Arizona. Mary was the youngest of eight children. As a “rare native” of Arizona, Mary graduated from Xavier College Preparatory. After high school, she entered the convent to serve the Lord. During that time, Mary began teaching and spent much of her...

Joseph Michael Bettini, 80, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jean; his four daughters, Andrea, Lisa, Michele, and Marcela; his six grandchildren; and his three sisters, Sandra, Micki, and Mary.Joe was born on August 8, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to Phoenix...

Patricia Fuentes, 55, passed on September 10, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born on February 2, 1965 to her parents Jesus DeLeon Fuentes and Mary Rita Garcia in Boise, Idaho. Patricia is survived by her 4 sons; Adam, Luis, Christopher and Dwayne, 2 daughters; Kristina and Jewel, 1 brother, 8 sisters, and 8 grandchildren. She will be held in...

With sadness, Harriet Behl went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2020.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Joseph Behl, and her beloved dog Zorro (Schnauzer),Charles O’Malley, Loretta O’Malley, Thomas O’Malley, Charles O’Malley, James Stark, Patricia Donatos.Harriet is survived by Jane Landseadel, Robert Landeseadel (grandson), Robert Landseadel III, William and Judith Murphy, Patty and Thom Fischer,...

Owen Leo Clark, age 62 died peacefully July 19, 2020 after a 3-month valiant fight against multiple myeloma with complications including Covid-19 and Pneumonia.Mr. Clark was a resident of Arizona since August 2018. Owen was born December 22, 1957 (nearly in the elevator!) the sixth of eight children to Mary Elizabeth (Farmer) Clark and Robert Emmet Clark, II at St....

Joseph Foster Naylor III passed peacefully on September 10, 2020, in his home, at the young age of 42. He was born on October 10, 1977. Joe enjoyed the simple things in life such as, spending time with his sister Lena and nieces, his biggest hobby was collecting valuable comic books. Over the years he has collected many marvel series,...

Genobevo M. Morales, 78, of Phoenix AZ, passed away on September 13, 2020. Geno was a devoted husband, loving Dad and Tata. He leaves behind his wife Patricia Morales and his children Beverly (Tony) , Frank (Mina) , Marie (Arnoldo), Mark (Faith) , Cassandra, Gena (Jose), Geno, Daniel (Patty), David and Barbara, 28 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers, 3 sisters,...

Francisco A. Vasquez of Seeley, California passed away on September 9, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Sylvia E. Vasquez and his son Jose Francisco Vasquez. He is survived by his two children: Berta (Jose), Chris (Teri), grandchildren: Marla, Veronica, Vanessa, Vianca, Leah, great-grandchildren: Marco Jr., Adam, Teresita, Gia, Benjamin, Frankie, Violet, and Vincent. Francisco was loved...

Mary Ellen Johnson Jennings, age 94, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2020. She was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, only daughter of Agnes Cecilia (Travis) and William Albert Johnson. The family moved to Phoenix in 1930, where Mary Ellen graduated from North Phoenix High. She was a graduate of the University of Southern California, where she was a member of...

Nancy Laliberte, 92, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2020.Nancy was born Nunzia Capuano on January 1, 1928, in New York City at the stroke of midnight – the first baby of 1928. She was born to Pasquale Capuano and Maria Cuiffreda Capuano. Nancy was the fifth of thirteen children, Joseph, Michelena, Raffaella, Antoinette, Dominick, Anna, Constanza, Pasquale Jr., Carmine,...