Obituaries

Arturo Eduardo Lopez, 96, of Phoenix, went home to be with Jesus on January 11, 2021.Art loved his family and friends and was a man of much faith. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sharon, with whom he shared a beautiful life and an inspirational love. From Ensenada to San Diego to the Inland Empire and then...

1934 ~ 2020The Hon. Tracy R. Thomas, Sr., 86, passed away peacefully in his Paradise Valley, Arizona home surrounded by family and loved ones on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2020.Tracy was born on September 22, 1934 in the Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona to Emral Albert (Tom) Thomas and Florence (Honey) Pearcy Thomas. He attended Osborn Grade School,...

6/21/32 ~ 1/2/21Bernadine Dimford Mack passed away after a short battle with COVID-19 on January 2nd, 2021.The only redeeming grace is that she is reunited with her beloved husband, Jim. As she entered heaven, there would be much celebrating and hugging with their rich tapestry of friends and family. Most likely the celebration took the form of a heavenly Rim...

January 27, 1964 ~ January 9, 2021Loving Daughter, Sister, Mother, Grandmother, and AuntIn Memory of Mary Agnes Louise SanchezMary Agnes was born on January 27, 1964 and went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2021. She was born in Albuquerque, NM and resided in both Albuquerque, NM and Phoenix, AZ the majority of her life. She is...

Dr. Peter Corr Kelly, 81, passed away on January 6, 2021, after a recent cancer diagnosis. Peter Kelly was many things: unfailingly kind, warm, curious, deeply intelligent, and funny. He was a devoted husband, a wonderful father and grandfather, a loyal brother and friend, a devout Catholic, a dedicated physician, and a faithful Red Sox fan.Peter was born August 5,...

Born 10/27/1942       Passing 12/27/2020 Age 78Today January 12, 2020, we pay our respects to you, our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and dear friend.You unexpectedly departed from our world on 12/27/2020, at 7: —–p.m. Due to Covid 19, we your children Carmella, Robert, David, Angelica, Jose (Kiko) and Theresa, sadly, could not be by your side and you faced the most...

Jack Hom (Kwock Sun Hom), 91, passed away on January 3, 2021, alongside family in Phoenix, Arizona.A memorial service will be planned after the COVID-19 pandemic.Jack was born on July 14, 1929, in Canton, China. He married Jeanie Hom and had two daughters, Karen and Susie. Seeking a better life, at age 19, he immigrated to the United States in...

Born ~ November 21, 1937Passed ~ January 6, 2021On January 6, the family and friends of Charles B. Krieger gathered to say Farewell for now while he transitioned home with his Creator to be united with his family, good friends and shipmates who have gone before. Charles was the only child of William B. Krieger and Janet Louis Layer Krieger....

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Diane Elizabeth Duick, age 77, our loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on January 6, 2021. She was born on July 15, 1943, in Mitchell, South Dakota, to Leo and Ann Flynn.She was married for 57 years to her husband, Dr. Daniel Stephen Duick,...

Margaret Ellen Kurtz was born in 1930 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Mildred Evangeline (Nelson) and Col. Wilmer Gerrish Wilson. Having celebrated turning 90, she passed peacefully during Christmas week, 2020, at home, surrounded by family, under the care of Hospice of the Valley. At the moment her Father in Heaven welcomed her, the planets were in alignment as the “Star...

Jesus (Jess/Chuey) Gaona, 87, of Ahwatukee, AZ, gained his wings on December 26, 2020. He was born in Mesa, AZ on March 25, 1933, to Nicolas and Victoria Gaona. Chuey married his wife, Alice (Monnie), in 1955.He served in the United States Navy for four years. After his service, he worked as a Sheet Metal Journeyman, Local 359, for 30...

Julia Marie Bauguss was born June 23, 1953 in Phoenix, AZ to loving parents, Oswald (Rod) and Lydia Rodriguez. Following a courageous battle with cancer, Julie entered Eternal Rest with Jesus on January 2, 2021, in the comfort of her home with her soul mate and husband of 36 years, Doug Bauguss at her side.Julie lived most of her life...

The Archpriest Rodion Pfeiffer fell asleep in the Lord on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at approximately 6 p.m. in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born on December 7, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Ann Ulicki Pfeiffer. He was baptized at St. Theodosius in Cleveland by Fr. Jason Kappanadze.He graduated from Parma High School in 1964. After working for a...

Fred Delgado joined his beloved wife in God’s Kingdom on December 20, 2020 due to complications of Covid 19. He joins his Mother, who also recently succumbed to this horrible virus, Father and Sister (Irene) who proceeded him. The son of Lydia and Santos Delgado, Fred was born on February 20, 1955. Fred retired from Century Link with over 30...

Armando S. Griego, 71, beloved son, brother, uncle, and Vietnam Veteran. He passed away December 31, 2020, of natural causes, peacefully in his sleep. He was born April 5, 1949, in Florence, Arizona. The son of Theresa Vasquez and Placido Griego. He was raised by his mother in Superior, Arizona. He was an athlete in high school, always sharing great...

Sheri Lynn Welsh, age 56, passed away December 30, 2020 due to complications from a car accident. She was born April 25, 1964 in Denver, Colorado. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.She is survived by her father, Ed, her husband, Franklin, her children Bryan and Kristie and her grandchildren Mason, Reily and Della.She was a bright light in...

Elaine, 84,  peacefully passed away and began her journey to be with God on December 27, 2020, with love and family surrounding her.Elaine’s steadfast love for the Lord was felt by all that knew her.  She was always the first to pray and light a candle for those in need.  She was kind, caring, generous, and loved the life she...

Inez Valdez of Phoenix, born August 1, 1929 passed away peacefully on December 29, 2020 surrounded by family. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, godmother and friend. Born in Clarkdale, Arizona. She lived in Arizona her entire life. Inez is survived by her son, Jesse Jr., grandson J.J.(Jennifer), and great grandchildren, Joaquin and J. Diego, sister Florence, and...

George P. Martinez of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on December 19, 2020 at his home. George was born April 23, 1952 in Torrington, Wyoming to Pete Martinez and Virginia Antunez. He was the eldest of their ten children.The family moved to California in 1954 and settled in Pomona where George attended Fremont Jr. High and then Garey High School. In...

Philip Andrew Crowley, 74, of Phoenix died on December 25, 2020.  He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on August 21, 1946 to Bernard & Mary Crowley.  His family moved to the Phoenix area in 1955.  Phil graduated from Camelback High School in 1964.  Phil was retired from his career with the State of Arizona. In 1972 Phil married his...