Obituaries

September 4, 1971 – January 19, 2021Melissa Francis Halter was reunited in Heaven with her Dad on Tuesday, January 19th, 2021. She passed away unexpectedly, quickly, and peacefully in her home in San Diego, California. It was not COVID related.Melissa was born on September 4th, 1971 to Mary Hynes Halter and Thomas Albert Halter in Oakland, California. She was the...

Marianne L. Keany, 93, passed into eternal life, surrounded by her family, January 23, 2021. She was born in Phoenix on May 1, 1927, the fifth child of seven to Louise and Thomas C. Geare. While attending St. Mary’s grammar school and high school she was acquainted with classmate, Pat Keany. It wasn’t until he returned from the Navy after...

Rutherford Dale “Zel” Schwanz, 92, passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona, January 14, 2021.Zel was born in Kansas City, Missouri, August 7, 1928, and was an orphan for the first 11 months of his life. He was adopted by Carl and Ruby Schwanz and spent his first seven years on the family farm in Maxwell, Nebraska. The family moved to Camas,...

Sylvia Barela, 82, born in Crowley, Colorado went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2021 in Phoenix, AZ.Most Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt.She is survived by sons, Desi, Stephen (Melissa), Abraham and Gabriel; daughters, Teresa (Mike) McGhee, Laura (Al) Mora, Antoinette Nations, Madonna (Doug) Mounts; sister Dora Renteria; brother Jerry Algiene; 23 Grandchildren, 12 Great...

VANCE ROMMELL WINSTON, 54Vance Rommell Winston of Phoenix, Arizona was granted his angel wings on December 27, 2020 passing away suddenly and unexpectedly of a heart attack caused by a blood clot.As per usual, showered with love in his final days during the holidays, Vance was hugged virtually and in-person by family and friends whom he had touched in large...

José de todos los oficios, maestro del amor.José Rosario tomó su primer aliento el 23 de noviembre de 1956. Vivió su niñez y adolescencia en un pequeño y hermoso rancho llamado Los Collotillos en El Mezquital Del Oro ubicado en Zacatecas México. Don Chayo, un chef ávido y trabajador, era conocido por sus rápidas barbacoas en el patio trasero junto...

Cecilia Rodriguez, 80 years old, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2021 in Phoenix, AZ. Cecilia was born in Phoenix, AZ on November 29, 1940. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Arthur Rodriguez, four children Nancy (Micheal) Bugh, Arthur (Lisa) Rodriguez, Georgia (Gilbert) Rodriguez, and Donna Rodriguez. She also is survived by ten grandchildren Angel (Jenna), Cyrena,...

Thomas P. Malloy, most recently a resident of Sun Lakes, AZ passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the age of 86. We know that as he departed earth on his final mission, Heaven’s soldiers will soon be lining up! Born in Trenton, NJ in 1934 to Thomas P. Malloy Sr. and Anna Monte Malloy.Tom is survived by...

DODT, Willena (Willie)—Passed away January 20, 2021, at the age of 98. Willie was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on February 8, 1922. She graduated from Kenilworth Elementary School and Phoenix Union High School. During high school, Willie, her sister Marian and good friend Ila Mae, as The Three Notes, sang on a weekly radio show hosted by Howard Pyle, who...

Joe B. Trujillo 90, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on January 16, 2021 surrounded by his family. He lived a long and active life with his wife Mary Lucy Trujillo until her death on February 25, 2016. He was well known for his love and devotion to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.Joe was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Joe...

Camilo Espinoza Castro Jr. passed away on January 16, 2021, at the age of 60, in Sun City, Arizona with his sister Debra and wife Irma at his side.Camilo was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, and was the middle child of 3. He is preceded in death by his parents, Camilo & Gonzala Castro, his brother, Rick Castro Sr.,...

Rudolph “Rudy” Granados, 71 years old, passed away on January 8, 2021. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona to parents Ralph II and Louise Granados. He was preceded in death by his two sons, Rudy Jr. and Michael, sister, Rosalie and his parents. He is survived by his siblings Ralph III, Barbara and his children, Andre, Sarah (Richard), Bernadette (Bret)...

Anna “Annie” Traut (nee Petkac) born in Grassflat, PA, resided in Cleveland, OH most of her adult life. Living in AZ with her daughter and son-in-law in recent years, she passed away peacefully in her Fountain Hills home. She died on January 16, 2021 at the age of 96.She is predeceased by her loving husband Robert J Traut and siblings...

George R. Doten, 73 years of age, went to heaven peacefully at his home surrounded by family on January 15, 2021. He was born and raised in Yuma, Az to parents H.A. “Chili” and Genevieve Doten. He attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary school and graduated from Yuma High School home of the “Yuma Criminals”. During his youth, he participated in...

Amelia G Johnson (89), passed away on January 7, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Edward A Johnson at this death in 2017. Amelia was previously married and widowed at age 20 by Benny Duarte, a casualty of the Korean War. Amelia met Pvt. Eddie, at her 21st birthday party. They were married two...

Armida T. Moya of Phoenix died last week after more than 89 years of a life spent taking care of those around her.Her Arizona roots — and pride — ran deep. Her parents, Jesus and Irene, were born in Arizona Territory and moved to Sonora, Mexico where Armida was born in 1931. She was the oldest of six girls and...

William Charles “Charlie” Young passed away peacefully at his home in Paradise Valley, Arizona, January 5, 2021 reuniting with his beloved wife, Barbara, who passed away February of last year. Charlie was born on January 17, 1936 in Columbia, MO, the only child of William Jackson and Laura Gail Young.Following his service in the United States Army, Charlie graduated from...

Barbara Suver Thrush, 86, passed away from natural causes at her home in Scottsdale Arizona. She had lived in Arizona since her retirement in 1994. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Barbara retired after 34 years at the Telhio Credit Union. She was an avid football fan and she cared so much for her “Buckeyes” The Ohio State football team.Barbara’s faith...

Catalina “Katie” Angulo Chacon, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 11, 2021. She was born on May 10, 1938 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was greeted at the gates of heaven by her son, David Jr., her parents and 10 siblings.Her legacy will live on through her husband of 64 years, David Sr.; her sisters, Gloria (Maury), and Yolanda...

Erlinda Valadez Ramirez, 95 years old, passed away on January 10th, 2021. She was born in Laveen, Arizona to parents Domitila and Ynez Valadez from Mexico. Erlinda was raised in the City of Phoenix. She enjoyed learning. She received her education from the Phoenix Union High School District. Erlinda ended her love of education to begin to work to help...