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Esteban C. Trevino

Esteban C. Trevino

Mar 11, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Esteban C. Trevino of Phoenix, AZ. He left this world on March 11, 2024 at the age of 63 due to a long battle with cancer. Esteban served in the Army National Guard for 23 years. While working, serving in the military and taking care of his family, Esteban earned his Bachelor’s degree...

Jean Marie Puterbaugh

Jean Marie Puterbaugh

Mar 10, 2024

Jean “Jeanne” Marie Puterbaugh (Sartain), age 69, passed away on March 10th, 2024 after a brief illness at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center.  She was born in Covina, California on January 23rd, 1955 to Jack L. Sartain and Clara V. Morris. She attended Hawthorne HS in Hawthorne, CA; Grays Harbor Community College in Aberdeen, WA obtaining her Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)...

Beatrice Soqui

Beatrice Soqui

Mar 10, 2024

Beatrice Soqui, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 10th. Beatrice was born in Phoenix Arizona to Jose & Lupe Escalante on September 5th, 1941.She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Frank Jesus Soqui, brothers Simon Escalante and Ernesto Escalante, and her sister Joann Garnham.Beatrice is survived by her 3 sons Frank (Barbara) Soqui, Vince (Cindy) Soqui and...

Tess Leanne Collins

Tess Leanne Collins

Mar 9, 2024

Tess Leanne Collins, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend to many, tragically passed away in a car accident on Saturday, March 9th, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. She was 18 years old.Tess was born to her loving parents, Luc Collins and Coree Peterson, on December 22, 2005. She was cherished as the precious daughter of Luc and Coree, and she brought...

Leo Nistas

Leo Nistas

Mar 8, 2024

We had to say goodbye to the best man we’ve ever known on March 8, 2024. Leo Nistas was born on June 19, 1935, in Youngstown Ohio, to Nikitas and Mary Nistas. When he was seven the family moved to Carlsbad, New Mexico where he grew up.  After High School, Leo served two years in the U.S. Army, and just...

Donald Albert McDermott

Donald Albert McDermott

Mar 7, 2024

Donald “Don” Albert McDermott, age 85, passed away on March 7, 2024, in the comfort of his home as per his wishes. While Don was born in New York, he always loved the diverse beauty of the Arizona landscape and when he moved west, he met and married the love of his life, Carol. Don was an electrical engineer who...

Alexander Horjatschun

Alexander Horjatschun

Mar 7, 2024

Alexander (Al) Horjatschun, age 83, of Phoenix, AZ formally of Quakertown, PA, Ansonia CT and Stratford, CT passed away peacefully at home with his loving family around him. He was born in Smile, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine. Beloved husband of Olga (Rosola) Horjatschun, to whom he was married for over 53 years. He was a graduate of Warren Harding High School,...

Wanda Joanne Long

Wanda Joanne Long

Mar 7, 2024

In Loving Memory of Wanda Joanne (Wertz) Long Wanda, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 90, on March 7, with family by her side.Born on June 22,1933 in Renovo , PA to Joseph Reuben Wertz and Freda Elizabeth (Gearhart) Wertz. She attended Renovo High school and  met and married...

Betty Sabina Dickinson

Betty Sabina Dickinson

Mar 7, 2024

Betty Dickinson left this world peacefully March 7, 2024 at home in Phoenix, Arizona. A loving mother of four daughters and a dear friend to many, Betty will be greatly missed. She was born August 13. 1933 in Sharon Pennsylvania to Luka and Agatha Vranjes. After high school she graduated from Seton Hill college in Greensburg PA with postgraduate work...

Betty Jo Lippincott

Betty Jo Lippincott

Mar 5, 2024

Betty Jo "BJ" Lippincott passed away on March 5, 2024 at age 97, after having lived a long and fulfilling life. BJ was born in Glendora, California, the only child of Lettie and Jack Johnston. She and Daryl (Dip) Lippincott met at UCLA and were married in 1948. They had 60 wonderful years together during which they enjoyed family, many adventures...

Mary A. Barrett

Mary A. Barrett

Mar 5, 2024

Mary A. Barrett, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by so much love on March 5, 2024.  She was predeceased in death by her husband of 26 years, Philip G. Barrett, her mother Helen Mendenhall, her sister Florence Mendoza, her brother Bob Webel, and her brother in law Patrick J. Barrett. Mary was born on July 17, 1942 in Chicago, IL...

Jose I. Rosales

Jose I. Rosales

Mar 5, 2024

Jose Indalecio Rosales, 70, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by so much love on March 5, 2024. He found peace to leave this life and join our Heavenly Father with his two sons eagerly awaiting with arms wide open. Jose was born on August 9, 1953 in El Salvador. He loved his heritage and was so proud to be...

Jolene Ann Taris

Jolene Ann Taris

Mar 4, 2024

In loving memory of Jolene Ann Taris (Smith), a devoted wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona.Jolene was born in Anniston Alabama to Chester Huey and Nettie Lee Smith on November 19, 1942. She had a wonderful happy life, enjoying live music, dancing, admiring the outdoors and...

Joseph Hamblen Roediger

Joseph Hamblen Roediger

Mar 3, 2024

Joseph Hamblen Roediger (1938–2024) passed away at age 85 on March 3, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona, due to complications from pneumonia.Born in Brooklyn, New York, to Joseph Roediger and Elizabeth Hamblen, Joe was handsome, smart, full of good humor, and a lover of life. He met his beloved first wife Elise Phillips (1937–1998) at Westfield High School in Westfield, New...

Manuel Lopez

Manuel Lopez

Mar 3, 2024

Manny “Manolo” Lopez, a proud Spaniard, dedicated family man, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend died peacefully March 3, 2024.  Manuel, Manny, as most of us knew him, was born on May 17, 1942, in San Juan Del La Mata, San Juan, Spain to Ricardo Lopez and Alida Barrio. Manny, who loved and missed his life in Spain, would frequently...

Frank H. Roberts, Jr.

Frank H. Roberts, Jr.

Mar 1, 2024

Frank H. Roberts, Jr. passed away on March 1, his 84th birthday. Frank was born in Dallas, TX to Nannie B. and Frank Roberts in 1940.  He was predeceased by his sister Jeanette Lockridge. He attended Crozier Tech High School where he was a star basketball player, graduating with a basketball scholarship to Arlington State College. He later found his...

Carmen E. Salinas

Carmen E. Salinas

Feb 28, 2024

Carmen E. Salinas, 63, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024, surrounded by her family.  Carmen was born in Phoenix, Arizona on March 13th, 1960 to Julio and Carmelita Lucero.  She was raised in Phoenix where she married Ralph Salinas.  She was a mom, wife, and homemaker. She is survived by her loving husband Ralph...

Jose Oscar Larez

Jose Oscar Larez

Feb 27, 2024

Jose Oscar Larez, 76, passed on the morning of Tuesday, February 27th, 2024. Oscar passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his close family who cared for him in the last few years of his life. He is survived by his two daughters Tillie & GraceKelly, his two son-in-law’s Alex and Christian & his ex-wife Maryann.Oscar was born in...

Shirley Elizabeth Williams

Shirley Elizabeth Williams

Feb 27, 2024

Shirley Elizabeth (Winn) Williams was born on May 11, 1934, in Whitehall, Illinois.  She passed away peacefully at home on February 27th, 2024.  Shirley was predeceased by her beautiful daughter, Janelle Elizabeth Williams, and survived by her loving husband, Bill Williams Jr., and devoted son, William Winn Williams.Shirley wholeheartedly committed herself to the well-being and happiness of her husband and...

Janice Hunter Hoeschler

Janice Hunter Hoeschler

Feb 26, 2024

(Note: This was self-written by Jan at the request of her husband.)Janice Hunter Hoeschler, a proud Arizona native, was born January 26, 1940 at the original St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, to parents Lois Cox and Franklin L. Hunter.She attended Grandview School, and was a 1957 graduate of West Phoenix High School, where she was Student Body VP and President...

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