Obituaries

Joseph Krupa of Scottsdale, Arizona died on July 7, 2020 at the age of 95. He lived in Phoenix, Arizona since 1981, and resided at The Gardens of Scottsdale, an assisted living facility for the past two years.Joseph was born at home in Ashley, Pennsylvania to Stephen and Katherine (Pavlisko) Krupa. He was the seventh of eight children, all first-generation...

Mr. Jose M. Garcia, 85, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on July 1, 2020. He was born in Tucson, Az to Dolores and Fermin Garcia. He was an Auto Upholsterer. He is survived by his beautiful sweetheart of 65 years Edilia N. Garcia, daughters Diana, Dolores, Sandra, Patricia, Debbie, sons Joe A. and Adam Garcia, sisters Maria, Cruzita, Anita and...

Bertha J. Padilla, 92, was called home June 30, 2020. She was born August 7, 1927 to Pedro and Josefa Jimenez.She was preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers, 3 sisters, son, and 4 grand kids.She leaves behind to cherish in her memory, her daughter Priscilla, sons Alex and Robert, 2 sisters, brother, 12 grand kids, 14 great grand...

Henry William Johnson passed away peacefully June 28, 2020. He was born November 5, 1931, in Lakewood, NJ, to William and Ann Johnson. He spent over 30 years serving our country in the Arizona Air National Guard. He married the love of his life, Patricia in 1966 and celebrated 52 years of marriage. He loved to travel the world and...

In Loving Memory of Pastor Mark F. Macias, 1943 – 2020After a lifetime of service and dedication to the ministry for almost 50 years, our beloved Pastor, father, mentor, and friend, Pastor Mark F. Macias received his heavenly promotion on July 1, 2020.  He is now in the presence of our Heavenly Father.  We are saddened, yet we rejoice in...

“Coach” Kenneth Giovando, was reunited with his son Brian Giovando and parents Lena and Bat Giovando in Heaven on June 25, 2020. He was born on November 30, 1944. Coach leaves behind his beloved “bride” of 54 years Arlene Giovando, his son Mike Giovando, daughters; Alayna Despain (David Despain), Jennifer Giovando, Emilee Giovando, and Julie Ainsworth (Eric Ainsworth), sister; Gerry...

John Sullas Campbell, 78, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2020. He was born December 29, 1941 in Phoenix, Arizona to Virgil and Beverly Campbell. John was a lifelong Arizonan. He taught at South Mountain and Alhambra High Schools. He retired from teaching in the Phoenix Union High School District in 1996. He enjoyed retirement by serving...

Artist, wife, and beloved mother Damaris Riddell Bradley (“Dee”) passed away in her sleep on June 15, 2020 here in the Valley of the Sun. She was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska in 1931, and was the second daughter of Dr. Ted E. Riddell and Miriam Riddell of Scottsbluff.Damaris was inspired to become an artist as a young girl, and she...

PROFESSOR DAVID WILLIAM FOSTER(1940-2020)with excepts fromA TRIBUTE BY JON TALTONMy dear friend, David William Foster, Regents Professor at Arizona State University, died peacefully on June 24, 2020 at age 79. His Arizona State University (ASU) bio doesn’t begin to capture the man in full, but it’s worth quoting at length because of the depth and breadth of his accomplishments:David William...

Dr. Jose Gabriel López-Plascencia passed away peacefully at the age of 99 in his home on June 27, 2020.Dr. López practiced medicine and surgery in the metropolitan Phoenix area for more than six decades, providing healthcare to lower income families from diverse backgrounds and communities.The first-born child of Marciano López Zamora and Maria Isabel Plascencia on June 20, 1921 in...

Elia Marie Peña, 59, was called home unexpectedly on June 22, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born on October 6, 1960 in Phoenix, AZ.She was preceded in death by her parents Leo Peña Sr. and Tillie Peña, brothers Isaac Peña, and Melcor Salazar.Elia was a loving mother and grandmother, a devoted family member and friend.She leaves behind to cherish...

Erlinda Santana Navarro, “Baby”, 84, passed away on June 27, 2020 in Phoenix. She was born on May 1, 1936 to Hipolito and Isabel (Orozco) Santana in Hayden, AZ.Erlinda is survived by her husband Rodolfo Navarro; her sons Richard, Joe and Phillip Soto; her daughter Yolanda Soto; and her 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren who will miss her dearly.A Visitation...

Janyce Marie Houser, “Jan”, passed away on April 19, 2020 at the age of 72. Janyce McConville was born in Knoxville, Iowa on May 15, 1947. Jan is preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Jo McConville; and survived by daughter, Michelle Houser, grandson Dylan Hollins, and granddaughter Emily Hollins, brother Mike McConville (Lois) and sister Mary Evans (Mike).After...

Merced T. Montoya Jr. (Monty), a longtime Scottsdale resident, died peacefully at home with his family on June 24, 2020 at age 96. His wife, Esther, passed in 2017. He is survived by his children: Linda Sbragia (Lawrence), Carl Montoya (Donna), Marty Montoya, Wendy Stevens (John), 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, two sisters: Eliza Greer and Dolores Bishop, who reside...

Christine Ledón Ramirez, 91, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully on June 18, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Robert Ruiz Ramirez in 2012.Christine was born in Phoenix on July 24, 1928 to Feliciano and Natalia Ledón. She attended Monroe Elementary School and Phoenix Union High School. She was married to Robert R. Ramirez...

Gregory Mitchell Buls passed away at the age of 53 in Gilbert, Arizona on June 21, 2020 after succumbing to cancer.Gregory was born in Spokane, Washington and later moved to Missoula, Montana with his family where he met what would be some of his lifelong friends.During high school, he participated in Speech and Debate, winning the title of Policy Debate...

Anthony (Tony) Huguez, born in Phoenix, Arizona, peacefully passed away at the age of 90, on June 18, 2020 while surrounded by his loving family. He was a second-generation Phoenician having spent his entire life in Arizona, other than the years he spent in the military where he served in the US Army’s 101st Airborne Division.He was preceded in death...

On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, Jane R. Martinez went to be with our Father in heaven at the age of 83. Grandma Jane, as everyone called her, was born on August 31, 1936 in Phoenix, AZ.Grandma Jane was a hardworking, strong woman. She worked as a pressman/engraver at Ponte Engraving for many years. She also enjoyed life. She looked forward...

Mary Elizabeth Kolts, 97, of Gilbert, Arizona passed away peacefully on June 18, 2020.Mary was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Kolts in 1986.She is survived by her sons Jim, Frank (Debbie) and daughter Christine (Robert), 8 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.A Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Whitney & Murphy...

1948-2020Juanita Ann Lopez, known to friends and family as “Jo”, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at home in Phoenix, Arizona. Jo was the oldest child of five born on a ranch in St. Johns, Arizona, on May 4, 1948. Jo is preceded in death by her mother Martha Casey, father Walter Florence, brother...