Obituaries

Daniel Lawrence Finch, born June 4, 1927 passed away peacefully with Family by his side on June 16, 2020 at Eckstein Center-Hospice of The Valley in Scottsdale.Dan was born in Flushing, Long Island, New York. He attended Severn School at Severna Park, Maryland. After graduation he entered the Navy where he served aboard the USS Enterprise for 2 years. He...

Karen Elizabeth Stegeman, 54, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away suddenly on June 14, 2020 of a heart attack. She was born on May 14, 1966 in Toledo, OH as the only daughter of beloved parents John G. and Joann E. Stegeman who preceded her in death.Karen attended E.L. Bowsher High School in Toledo, Ohio and later obtained a degree in...

Joseph Francis Leopard, 73, of Scottsdale passed away Sunday morning June 14th at home with his loving wife Veronica (Roni) and daughter Heather at his side. Born and raised in Frankfort, Indiana, Joe was one of 6 children of Elza Leopard and Eileen Murphy Leopard. During his high school years, Joe’s family moved to Lafayette, IN where he excelled at...

Elizabeth Ann Arce, 71, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away June 15, 2020. She was born in Phoenix, AZ on April 9, 1949.Elizabeth is survived by her mother; Lucy, brothers; Lionel and Michael, sons; Gilbert (Kelly) Rendon and Dennis Rendon, grandchildren; Elaina, Vennisa, and Gabriel, nieces; Melisa Stice and Karisa Cuenca.She was preceded in death by her father; Gilbert “Chino” Arce.As...

In Memory of Floyd James (Jim) Easter“Once a Knight, Always a Knight”January 24, 1935 – May 2, 2020Floyd James “Jimmy” Easter was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on January 24, 1935 to Floyd Leon and Opal Alvernon Easter; and grew up in the Eastlake neighborhood. Jim attended St. Mary’s Elementary School. He was very active in the Boys Club of Phoenix...

Her journey began on December 16, 1929 in Phoenix, Arizona.Clara graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1947.She married her sweetheart, Robert, on June 16, 1948.They settled down in Phoenix and began their family in 1949 with the birth of their son Dennis Alan. Their daughter Sandra Ellen followed a few years later in 1952.Clara raised her children and worked...

“On the road again….” William Leo Haugen “Bill”, 88 years old, is on the road again, the heavenly road, to meet his Lord and Savior. He left on June 14, 2020, and was reunited with his first wife, Judy; his second wife, Joanne; his beloved son, Paul, and two granddaughters, Rachel and Laurie. Bill was born on May 5, 1932,...

Ralph Olivas, 78 of Phoenix, AZ. passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 after a long battle with cancer and other health issues.Ralph, who was known by his family and friends as “FYE” was born to Joe and Teresa Olivas in Phoenix in 1941. He was a proud, hard working man. He was a wonderful and loving father who was...

December 8, 1941 ~ June 8, 2020Yolanda Julia Rodriguez, 78 years, passed peacefully away on June 8, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ.  She was a loving mother of her three sons; Ignacio Gano, Henry Gano and Richard Gano, and cherished grandmother to her five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren who will miss her dearly.Our precious Yolanda will be forever treasured for her...

Ramon Florez OlguinAugust 22, 1929 ~ May 7, 2020Ramon was born in Clarkdale, Arizona and graduated from Clarkdale High School in 1948. He enlisted in to the U.S. Army in 1948 as a medical Technician. He was then transferred into the U.S. Air Force and was sent to Okinawa, Japan and became a surgical technician. When he was honorably discharged...

“You know you’re not allowed to have a beard.” A familiar remark for my brother and I (when too lazy to shave or dared to let it grow), from a mother who taught us the meaning of and respect for, discipline. A made bed, a clean room, proper grooming, these were only the beginning of a lifetime of teachings that...

For MomA true beam of light, Margaret Bailey Herrle, passed away on June 3, 2020. Her golden spirit dances on in her husband and best friend, Richard, her sons Dan and Nick, and her daughter, Stacey. Born in a family of eight, she will also be survived by brothers, Bill, Jim and Tom, and sisters, Mary, Patricia, Kathleen and Eleanor.Margaret...

William A. Hankerson passed away peacefully on June 3, 2020, after being in failing health for a few years. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 21, 1943, and moved to Phoenix with his family in 1946, where he lived the rest of his life.He received two Bachelors degrees from Arizona State University, one in Engineering and one in...

Minnie Mae Warren passed away peacefully in her home on June 4, 2020 in Mesa, AZ.  She was born December 1, 1925 in Wyatt, Missouri to Sanford and Rosa Lee. She had six brothers and one sister. She was the youngest daughter of an Irish sharecropper. The family was poor but raised with love and strong family values. When WWII...

Patricia Marie Fedock PhD, a retired college professor from Arizona State University West, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 after suffering a stroke in early May. She now rests peacefully and joins her father Major Texas B. Barnes to enjoy eternity with no pain.Patti was born on December 9, 1948 in Phoenix, AZ. She was proud to be a...

Ignacio H. Campos passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 after a long fight with Parkinson’s disease. He was known as “Nacho,” “Nachito” and “Nick” by his family and friends. He was a wonderful loving father with a great heart and a wonderful sense of humor.He is survived by his immediate family; Alicia Campos his wife of 51 years,...

Willis Peterson, 1923 – 2020Willis Peterson, Arizona nature and wildlife photographer and author, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 surrounded by family after a long struggle with illness.Willis ‘Pete’ Peterson was born 1923 in St. Paul, Minnesota, a child of Swedish immigrant parents. He was raised by his single mother and aunt.In 1930 they moved to Colorado Springs in search...

Dan August Panessa gained his Angel Wings on Monday, May 25, 2020. He was born in Brigham City, Utah on November 6, 1936 to Leonard and Emma Virginia Panessa. He grew up in NYC, NY and graduated from Machine and Metal High School.He was a warm hearted and compassionate man who cared deeply for others. He gathered many friends along...

Margaret “Peggy” Young, 90, a Native Phoenician, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2020.She was born on July 17, 1929 to Charles and Mary Spaulding. She was the last surviving sibling of the Spaulding children: Mary, Patrice, Charlie, Sally, Kathleen.Peggy was preceded in death by her husband Howard Young. Her son Keith Desplanques and her 2 grandsons Shawn Bern and...

Shirley Mae Hunter, of Paradise Valley, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2020. Shirley was born to Casimir and Estelle Zarzycki in Chicago, Illinois. It was there, that she grew up and eventually met the love of her life Fredrick Hunter. In 1969 Shirley and her family moved west to Phoenix to start the next exciting chapter of their lives....