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Jacob Patrick Dohogne

Jacob Patrick Dohogne

Our son, Jacob Patrick Dohogne, peacefully passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020. Jacob, often hailed by “JP”, was born November 24, 1998 at Rose Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. Jacob was the eldest son and is survived by his Father Mark Dohogne, Stepmother Marilyn Dohogne, Mother Jill Anderson, Brothers Adam Dohogne and Luke Dohogne, Stepbrother Tom Preston, and Stepsisters...

Jeremy Joseph Keck

Jeremy Joseph Keck

Jeremy J. Keck, age 37 passed away on September 2, 2020. Jeremy graduated with Honors from the WP Carey School of Business with his Bachelor’s Degree in 2006. He was employed by Chasse Building Team in Tempe and was active in several work-related organizations. Jeremy was also an active member of his community serving as a Scottsdale 20/30 Club member,...

Ronnie Lopez

Ronnie Lopez

1947 ~ 2020Ronnie Lopez, 73, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020. A third-generation Arizonan of Mexican-American descent, Ronnie was born on March 6, 1947 in the copper-mining town of Miami, AZ. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesus, his mother Vera, his two brothers and his son, Paul Jesus. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Ronald “Ron” J. Davis

Ronald “Ron” J. Davis

Ron Davis lost his battle with leukemia and pneumonia on August 29, 2020. Ron was born on October 20, 1939 in Muncie, Indiana. He is survived by his wife, Deb Schoeny, two children, Ron and Marla, from a previous marriage, and seven grandchildren. Preceded in death by brothers, Richard and Jimmy, and survived by siblings John, Cathy, Peggy, Jeff and...

Josephine Anne “Joanne” Serio

Josephine Anne “Joanne” Serio

Of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Friday August 28th, 2020. Joanne was born in Johnson City New York to Gasper and Teresa Margardino. Her family moved to Arizona in 1952, where she grew up, and eventually met the love of her life Joseph Serio. The two were married and had three children. Joanne had a lifelong love of music...

Mary Ellen Aguayo

Mary Ellen Aguayo

1941 ~ 2020Mary Ellen “Mena” (Gallego/Nieto) Aguayo was born in Superior, AZ on December 6, 1941, to Jose B. and Belia Gallego and entered heaven on August 27, 2020, due to complications of pneumonia. Mary Ellen moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1950, when she was just eight years old. After graduating from Phoenix Union High School in 1960, she started...

Kenneth Raymond Peterson

Kenneth Raymond Peterson

1934-2020Kenneth Raymond Peterson, 85, passed away August 24, 2020 after a five-year challenge with a blood disorder that eventually transitioned into Leukemia.Ken was born in 1934 in Park Rapids, Minnesota, the only child of Della and Hugo Peterson. The Peterson family eventually moved to Michigan, where Ken attended General Motors school. He had a passion for automobiles that lasted his...

Joanne Marie Thurau

Joanne Marie Thurau

JOANNE MARIE THURAU, born San Francisco CA, March 27, 1955, passed in Phoenix AZ, August 25, 2020.  Loving daughter of Raymond and Helen Whelan and raised in Burlingame CA.  Joanne graduated from Mercy High School in Burlingame in 1973 where she was elected Senior Class President and was one of the first members of the tennis team.  She graduated from...

Tillie Perkins

Tillie Perkins

Of Phoenix, Arizona, entered the peace of the Lord on August 26, 2020. She was born in Globe, Arizona to Diego Saldaña and Louisa Guerrero. Tillie met and married the love of her life Ellis Perkins and started their family in Phoenix. She was an extremely hard worker and loved everyone she met. Tillie always took good care of all...

La Rosa Felipe De

La Rosa Felipe De

Felipe de la Rosa, 79, of Phoenix, AZ passed away August 27, 2020. He was born in Monterrey, Mexico on February 5, 1941. He was preceded in death by his parents Jose Angel and Beatriz Garcia de la Rosa and his son Mario Angel, his sister Maria Felicita Montano, brothers Hipolito “Polo”, Mocario “Tito”. He is survived by his wife...

Mary Ann Mccaw Guerra

Mary Ann Mccaw Guerra

Mary Ann McCaw Guerra passed away at the age of 75 on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at her home in Phoenix, Arizona; surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 24, 1944 in Globe, Arizona to Erleen Kennedy and Cecil McCaw.She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Arthur Daniel Guerra, her daughter Stacie (Alex) Fajardo, son...

(Ret.) Lt. Col. James Vance Emery

(Ret.) Lt. Col. James Vance Emery

James V. Emery of Phoenix passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on August 11, 2020. He was born in Glendale, California, on November 10, 1950, and moved to Arizona as a precocious child in 1956. After graduating from Arcadia High School in 1968, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and subsequently attended Jump School and Officer Candidate School at Ft. Benning,...

Alice O. Saenz

Alice O. Saenz

Alice O. Saenz, 94, of Phoenix left to be with our Lord on August 16, 2020 in Scottsdale, AZ. Alice was preceded in death by her beloved husband Louis G. Saenz, father and mother Delfino and Simona Ortiz, and her brothers Vincent and Frank Ortiz. Alice is survived by her daughters Linda Sandoval (Arthur), Barbara Sandoval, son Louis Saenz Jr....

De Moreno Ricarda Santana

De Moreno Ricarda Santana

Ricarda Santana came into this world on January 4, 1958. She went to her Eternal home on August 17, 2020. Ricarda was a Wife, Mother of 5, Grandmother of 7, advocate for all of her family, a great friend, consistent in her work, and strong in her faith. She was born in Jojutla, Morelos, Mexico and was raised in the...

Janice Katherine Allison

Janice Katherine Allison

Janice Katherine Allison, born July 5, 1931, Arizona native, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 14, 2020. She was a wonderful and kind wife, mother, sister, and grandmother devoted to her family. She was the daughter of Elmer Herman and Mary Marcella Hargrove Vollrath. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, William H. Vollrath (Bill)....

Marie Barnes

Marie Barnes

Marie Barnes, born 1924 in Buffalo, N.Y., died peacefully in her sleep at age 96. Marie’s parents, Mary and James Manguso, raised Marie and nine siblings in Buffalo. Marie’s Italian parents came from Palermo, Sicily. Marie met her husband, Army Major Texas B. Barnes (deceased) and had two children, Patti (deceased) and Christopher. Families grew over the years and blessed...

Hazel Marie Kalil

Hazel Marie Kalil

Our beautiful daughter Hazel went to Heaven after 9 short months on August 10, 2020.  She was a true fighter as she battled her short illness with all her might. She was truly loved and our lives will never be the same.  In such a short time she touched many lives.  We would like to thank everyone who cared for...

Cruz George Manuel Santa

Cruz George Manuel Santa

03/15/1956 ~ 08/07/2020Born in Nogales, AZ on March 15, 1956. He began his story as the oldest son born to George and Delia Santa Cruz, and he quickly established himself as someone who was truly unique.As he grew up, he found his passion for being outdoors whether it was hunting, fishing, camping or simply sitting outside listening to music.He excelled...

Stephen Marshall Bushard

Stephen Marshall Bushard

Stephen Marshall Bushard, 72, of Phoenix, Arizona was called home to his loving and gracious Father on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 after suffering a stroke. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family.Stephen was born November 6, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN. He was the 5th of 7 children born to Wilfred and Phyllis Bushard. He attended The Basilica of...

Rosalia Burriel

Rosalia Burriel

Rosalia (Soto) Burriel, 82, was born October 24, 1937 and died August 3, 2020 of natural causes. She is survived by her 5 Children-Ida Garcia (Mario); Irene Ruiz (Edward); Diana Flores (Frank); Elizabeth Chavez (Robert) and Valentino Fuentes, 10 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren, 4 Great-Great Grandchildren, 5 brothers and 4 sisters and their extended families. She was preceded in death...

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