Obituaries

On September 17, 2020, Thomas “Tom” Lee Burger, 67, sadly lost his hard-fought battle with cancer, surrounded by his adoring family. Tom was born in Jasper, Indiana and moved to Phoenix, Arizona around 1955. Tom married his best friend, Nancy Hite, in 1975. They were devoted to and loved one another for 45 years, and together they raised 3 wonderful...

Mary Louise Hubbs passed peacefully on September 15, 2020. She was born on October 2, 1935 in Phoenix, Arizona. Mary was the youngest of eight children. As a “rare native” of Arizona, Mary graduated from Xavier College Preparatory. After high school, she entered the convent to serve the Lord. During that time, Mary began teaching and spent much of her...

Todd Allen Dillard, 39, passed suddenly and peacefully at his home on September 17, 2020. The funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 10:30am at Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E. Lincoln Dr., Scottsdale, Arizona. Interment will be held at a later date.Todd was born in Beaumont, Texas to Scott Dillard and Jan Dillard. He was raised in...

With sadness, Harriet Behl went to be with the Lord on September 12, 2020.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Joseph Behl, and her beloved dog Zorro (Schnauzer),Charles O’Malley, Loretta O’Malley, Thomas O’Malley, Charles O’Malley, James Stark, Patricia Donatos.Harriet is survived by Jane Landseadel, Robert Landeseadel (grandson), Robert Landseadel III, William and Judith Murphy, Patty and Thom Fischer,...

Patricia Fuentes, 55, passed on September 10, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born on February 2, 1965 to her parents Jesus DeLeon Fuentes and Mary Rita Garcia in Boise, Idaho. Patricia is survived by her 4 sons; Adam, Luis, Christopher and Dwayne, 2 daughters; Kristina and Jewel, 1 brother, 8 sisters, and 8 grandchildren. She will be held in...

Joseph Michael Bettini, 80, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jean; his four daughters, Andrea, Lisa, Michele, and Marcela; his six grandchildren; and his three sisters, Sandra, Micki, and Mary.Joe was born on August 8, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to Phoenix...

Owen Leo Clark, age 62 died peacefully July 19, 2020 after a 3-month valiant fight against multiple myeloma with complications including Covid-19 and Pneumonia.Mr. Clark was a resident of Arizona since August 2018. Owen was born December 22, 1957 (nearly in the elevator!) the sixth of eight children to Mary Elizabeth (Farmer) Clark and Robert Emmet Clark, II at St....

Genobevo M. Morales, 78, of Phoenix AZ, passed away on September 13, 2020. Geno was a devoted husband, loving Dad and Tata. He leaves behind his wife Patricia Morales and his children Beverly (Tony) , Frank (Mina) , Marie (Arnoldo), Mark (Faith) , Cassandra, Gena (Jose), Geno, Daniel (Patty), David and Barbara, 28 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 4 brothers, 3 sisters,...

Joseph Foster Naylor III passed peacefully on September 10, 2020, in his home, at the young age of 42. He was born on October 10, 1977. Joe enjoyed the simple things in life such as, spending time with his sister Lena and nieces, his biggest hobby was collecting valuable comic books. Over the years he has collected many marvel series,...

Francisco A. Vasquez of Seeley, California passed away on September 9, 2020. He was preceded in death by his wife Sylvia E. Vasquez and his son Jose Francisco Vasquez. He is survived by his two children: Berta (Jose), Chris (Teri), grandchildren: Marla, Veronica, Vanessa, Vianca, Leah, great-grandchildren: Marco Jr., Adam, Teresita, Gia, Benjamin, Frankie, Violet, and Vincent. Francisco was loved...

Mary Ellen Johnson Jennings, age 94, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2020. She was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, only daughter of Agnes Cecilia (Travis) and William Albert Johnson. The family moved to Phoenix in 1930, where Mary Ellen graduated from North Phoenix High. She was a graduate of the University of Southern California, where she was a member of...

Nancy Laliberte, 92, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2020.Nancy was born Nunzia Capuano on January 1, 1928, in New York City at the stroke of midnight – the first baby of 1928. She was born to Pasquale Capuano and Maria Cuiffreda Capuano. Nancy was the fifth of thirteen children, Joseph, Michelena, Raffaella, Antoinette, Dominick, Anna, Constanza, Pasquale Jr., Carmine,...

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 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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, 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...