Obituaries

9/27/1928 ~ 10/30/2020It is with a heavy heart we must write this notice on the passing of our Mother, Grand Mother, Sister, Aunt, Businesswoman and Friend to so many people.This past Friday evening at 6:00 PM, “Roz” peacefully took her last breath on this earth in her home, in her bed, surrounded by many of her family members.Coming to the...

Lois Marie Braun, 100, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2020 at her residence in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born on August 21, 1920 in Ursa, Illinois. Her parents were George W. Colvin and Cora A. (Grimes) Colvin Menke. She was married for 51 years to Werner W. Braun and they moved to Arizona from Quincy, Illinois in 1979. Lois...

On Thursday, October 29, 2020, Martin Gaviña, husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 55. With hospice close by Martin went peacefully ending his nearly two-year battle with esophageal cancer. Martin was born on November 27, 1964 in Stanton, TX to Antonio and Catarina Gaviña.In August 1981, he married Patricia Ritcheson. They raised four children...

Tony Moreno was born November 23, 1966 and passed away October 22, 2020.  Raised in the Los Angeles area, Tony graduated from Schurr High School and went on to graduate from UC Berkeley.  Tony had a zest for life and he was loved by all who were fortunate to meet him.  Whether in his personal or professional life, he faced...

Florence “Flossie” B. Melby (Wells) arrived in this world on October 19, 1918 in Waco, Texas, and departed us on October 20, 2020. During her teenage years, Flossie’s family moved to Phoenix for her mother’s health. A decision to attend beauty school in Globe, Arizona, would change her life, as that’s where she met, fell in love, then married L.E....

1931-2020Raised in Michigan on a farm, Gene and his wife Pat moved to Arizona after serving in the Korean War. He graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in business and was a huge Sun Devil fan. Throughout the years, Gene ran and owned several successful valley businesses. Affectionately known as “Papa”, he will be dearly missed by all...

George Stafford, 97, died on October 14, 2020, in Scottsdale, Arizona, of natural causes. He was born in Huron, South Dakota on July 8, 1923.He entered the military at age 16 when his National Guard unit was activated. He served in the Korean War, WW II and Vietnam retiring as a Major from the Army. He received numerous military medals...

William “Bill” Andrew Daniel, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020, at the age of 73.  He was born on June 23, 1947 in Canton, Ohio to James and Ruth Daniel. Upon graduating from Perry High School, he became an iron worker with Local #550 for 16 years.  Bill moved with...

Preston “Pat” Erlick, 97 years old, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on October 16, 2020.Pat was deeply loved by his family throughout his life.  He was a strong and driven man, determined to provide for his family and give them the life he felt they deserved.  Pat’s devoted family meant the world to him. He was a pillar of support...

October 12, 1942 ~ October 17, 2020On Saturday, October 17, 2020, Terry weighed anchor and set sail over the last horizon to meet his higher power. He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him and were touched by his light. He was born October 12, 1942 in Phoenix, AZ.Shortly after graduating high school, Terry joined...

Pete passed away in his home on September 11, 2020. He was born July 20, 1943 in Chicago. Pete has lived in the Valley of the Sun for over 65 years.The second born in a family of five, Pete was an altar server and proudly received his Eagle Scout award. Pete served in The Arizona Air National Guard and was...

Ilse was born on February 5, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio to Alma and Joe Richter. She died on October 16, 2020 following a lengthy struggle with COPD. Ilse followed her parents and siblings to Phoenix, Arizona in 1958 where she attended and eventually was graduated from Arizona State University. She met and married her husband, Richard J. Robbins, a pilot...

Keith Allen Wharton Sr., 90, of Phoenix passed away peacefully on Oct 14, 2020. Keith was born in Kansas and in 1941 moved with his family to Tucson, AZ, returning to Kansas during summers to help harvest wheat on the family’s farm. After graduating Tucson High School, Keith enlisted in the US Navy and worked as a mechanic on the...

Dr. Eugene “Duffy” Almer of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully at home on October 16th. Duffy was born August 28, 1932 to Daniel and Marie (Meier) Almer in Tuttle, ND. From the age of 13 Duffy knew he wanted to pursue a career in psychiatry. Using proceeds from a plot of alfalfa he tended on his family’s farm, a determined...

Norman Nicholas Mack passed away on October 14, 2020 at his residence in Phoenix. He was 58 years old. Norm moved with his family, from Chicago Heights, IL, in 1972 to Phoenix.Norm loved pets, music, sports, friends and family and he could always be counted on to help people in need. Norm was a career health care professional and worked...

Karyn Piña, 58, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020. A third-generation Phoenician, Karyn was born on May 23, 1962 at Good Samaritan Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert, and is survived by her husband of 30 years, Ronnie, their sons Diego and Adrian, her mother Virginia (John) and brother Scott (Cara).Karyn was a devoted wife,...

William Frederick Pabst, III, our beloved captain, husband, father, brother and devoted friend took flight and soared on October 14, 2020 after a courageous fight with leukemia.Bill was born in Wellesley, MA on October 20, 1953 to the late William Frederick Pabst, Jr. and Laura “Martha” Mustard Pabst. He completed his bachelor’s degree in finance at Babson College in 1974....

Bert Arthur Marley, 71, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 in his sleep at his home. A memorial service with military honors will be held on Wednesday October 21, 2020 at 11:00 am at the Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home located at 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Donations in his honor may be...

March 10, 1927 – October 5, 2020Mary was a devout Christian, loving wife and mother. She was member of St. Barnabas Church in Paradise Valley. As a constant scholar of the bible for 40 plus years she studied through involvement with St. Barnabas Bible Study and Bible Study Fellowship and most recently, Water From Rock Bible fellowship in Paradise Valley.Mary...

Leon Woodward, 72 of Phoenix, passed away on October 13, 2020. He is the beloved husband of Jeanette, loving father of Christina (Andrew) Reeb and Stephanie, proud grandfather of Ava Reeb.Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM with a Rosary at 6:00 PM at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School...