Obituaries

November 11, 1932 – July 17, 2020Loving mother, grandmother, and friend Marion Annette Pinkerton Meyer, passed away July 17, 2020 surrounded by her family and caregivers, in the home she so cherished and shared with her late husband Dr. Hermann Belton Perrin Meyer.Marion was born and raised with her brother Paul in Alpena, Michigan, the second child of Paul Pinkerton...

Heaven gained the most beautiful angel on July 28, 2020 when Mary Ann Karam Elias went to be with her Lord. Mary Ann enjoyed 98½ wonderful years surrounded by those who loved her dearly. She was born in Miami, Arizona to James Karam and Angeline Rameh Karam and was one of ten children. She worked at her father’s retail store...

Refugio Cortez “Cuco” Santillan entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at the age of 92.He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Adelina (née Flores); his daughter, Kathy Brender; and sons, Anthony (Esther), Albert (Karen), and Steve (Ann); five grandchildren, Katie Wright (Will); Andrea Faltinson (Mike); Michael Santillan; Joseph Santillan (Jasmine); Tara Mountjoy (Steven); two great-grandsons,...

Joan A. Diskin, 77, of Phoenix, died Monday July 27, 2020 at Banner University Medical Center of Phoenix after an illness.Born in New Jersey, raised in Scranton, PA, Joan was the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Rose Burns Diskin. She was educated in the Scranton School District and a graduate of Scranton Technical High School. Joan started her...

Carmen Consuelo Scharbach, died peacefully in her home on July 18, 2020. She will be a welcomed angel watching over her family from Heaven. Born on October 27, 1926 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona to Dionisio and Maria Fernandez. Carmen attended St. Mary’s Catholic Elementary and High School, graduating in 1944. Followed by a career in administration at...

Eddie Leal, 90, passed away at home with her family in Tempe.Eddie was born on November 16, 1929 in Concho, AZ. Her parents were Albert and Rebecca Peralta and she had five brothers and two sisters. The family moved to Phoenix where she met Bernie Leal and married in 1953. They spent 60 years together. They raised five sons: Daniel,...

1924 – 2020Cleo Hernandez, age 95 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away July 17, 2020. She was born in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico.  Predeceased by her husband of 59 years Eddie, and her daughter Rosa Lynn.  She is survived by her daughters, Marcella, and Molly, 4 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.  Also survived by one sister, Amalia Alvidrez.Cleo came to live in Phoenix,...

Richard Moore was born in Stockton, Kansas and lived in Ohio and Arizona most of his adult life. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Madolyn, his two children, Denise Delgado (Bob) and Brad Moore (Lynda), four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.He was a WWII veteran and served his country in the Army. He was stationed in the...

Dicksie Stiles Patterson passed away peacefully on June 21, 2020. Dicksie was born March 12, 1941, to Lucille and Richard Stiles. Dicksie was the oldest of four children, Don Stiles (Zuhal), Richard Stiles (Diana), and Dennis Stiles.She was preceded in death by both parents, her brother Dennis, and her beautiful daughter Crystal.Dicksie raised three daughters, Jolynn Clow, Crystal Rezzonico, and...

It is with deepest sorrow we announce that United States Marine Corps Corporal Emilio Bernardo Perez (aka Milo and Sharkbait), age 22, our most beloved husband, son, brother, family member and friend passed suddenly on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 while stationed in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.Those who knew Emilio, even just a little, lost a bright shining light in their...

Mary Margaret Butterfield was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, on November 28, 1939. She graduated from Camelback High School in 1957. A first generation American, Mary made Phoenix her home, started a family, and worked for decades at the Arizona Department of Insurance until she retired in 2013.Mary was known to her family and many friends as...

Earl Petznick Sr. passed away peacefully in his home in Paradise Valley, Arizona, surrounded by his family, on July 22, 2020. He was born June 15, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, and relocated to Phoenix when he was 3 years old. Earl attended Phoenix Christian High School and graduated with honors. He attended Westmont College, then transferred to Grand Canyon College...

Barbara L. Sordia re-joined her heavenly family and gained her wings on July 15th, 2020 after a heartfelt battle with COVID-19 virus, she was 66 years old. It would be wrong to say that Barbara lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined. Through her, we know what resilience and...

Henry Lavilewoi Zayzay Sr. a beloved and devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away on Monday July 13, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. Henry was born on April 16, 1938 to mother Gplavia and father Yigbe in Liberia. He is a graduate of Booker T. Washington Institute of High Learning and later the University of Liberia. In...

Humberto “Junior” Trujillo gently slipped into Heaven on July 15, 2020. Junior was born in Phoenix, Arizona on September 26, 1958 to Humberto and Santa Iniguez Trujillo. He attended Edison Elementary School and graduated from East High School with the class of 1977. Junior was an avid athlete excelling in football, basketball, and baseball throughout his childhood. He continued his...

Dr. Richard Benedict Carnicky, 90, passed into eternal life peacefully on July 17, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by his loving family.Richard was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Charles and Theresa Carnicky on December 1, 1929. He attended St. John’s Catholic Grade School and Warren Harding High School. He went on to graduate from Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont,...

PHOENIX – 10/08/1929 – 07/09/2020Edward Valentine O’Malley Jr. (Ted) passed away peacefully at home in Phoenix, Arizona on July 9th, with his 6 children at his side.He was born in Phoenix, Arizona on October 8, 1929, the son of Edward Valentine O’Malley (E.V.) and Virginia Mets O’Malley (DeeDee).Ted grew up attending Kenilworth Elementary School, St Francis Grade School North High...

Gail Giannantonio, 65, received her angel wings on July 14, 2020 after a month-long battle with COVID-19. Born on Staten Island, NY on October 25, 1954. Gail is survived by siblings: Debra (Tim), Bob (Lisa) and Greg (DeeDee). She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lucille and brother, JJ. She leaves son Joseph, daughter-in-law Katyna, her two...

Richard Thomas Au­buchon died on July 15, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife Rosalie, his children Lisa and Paul Andre Aubuchon, their spouses Peter Pestalozzi and Kelley Aubuchon, and his grandchildren Kimberly and Melissa Pestalozzi and Amanda and Joseph Pierre Au­buchon. He was born on November 9, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri, and moved with his parents to...

DICKSIE STILES PATTERSON, of Scottsdale, passed away peacefully June 21st, 2020. She is reunited with her daughter Crystal. Dicksie was born March 12, 1941 to Lucille and Dick Stiles. She was the oldest of three brothers Don, Richard, and Dennis.Dicksie raised three beautiful girls, Jolynn, Crystal, and Shelly, with Joe Arnold. All three daughters loved being with their mom throughout...