Obituaries

Jul 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Angel Gilardo Gamboa Serrano

April 1, 2004 – July 3, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Angel Gilardo Gamboa Serrano, who left this world far too soon on July 3, 2025, at the age of 21.

Angel was born on April 1, 2004, to Gildardo Gamboa and Leonor Serrano. He was a beloved son, a cherished...

Jul 3, 2025

Dr. Joseph (Joe) Alfred Longo, Jr., 90, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on July 3, 2025.

Joe was born on October 19, 1934, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Mary (Oddo) and Joseph A Longo, Sr., M.D.

Joe graduated from Creighton Preparatory High School in 1951. He continued his education at Creighton University and University of Nebraska Lincoln. Following his passion for helping others,...

Jul 2, 2025

Bryce Willard Smith Sr. was born on April 03 1967 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the 4th son of Daniella Fulcher-Smith and the First and only biological son of Willard L Smith. Bryce loved going to church as he was a member of Pilgrims Rest. Bryce attended the school for Creative Performing Arts in Cincinnati. In his early adult years...

Jul 2, 2025

Pamela Jo Vintila, born May 9, 1945 and died July 2, 2025. Beloved daughter of Peter John Vintila and Josephine Jeorse Vintila both deceased. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law Josette and George Lund and her nephew Jeorse Lund. Pam was born in East Chicago, Indiana and received her BA and MA in Elementary Education from Arizona State...

Jul 2, 2025

Simon Silvas Navarro was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on December 9, 1940, to Josephine Silvas and Simon Carillo Navarro. He grew up in the Marcos de Niza Projects, attended Lowell Elementary School, and graduated from Phoenix Union High School, where he excelled as a member of the cross country team. After graduation, he attended Phoenix College, and in 1960, he...

Jul 1, 2025

Dr. Mary Jean Connell, a devoted physician, educator, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully after a five-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was 66.

Mary was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Gaston and Jean Connell, the fifth of six children. A bright and energetic child, Mary was full of curiosity and wonder from the start. She excelled in academics and...

Jun 30, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dimitrios Antonios Zannis, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, who left us peacefully on June 30, 2025, at the age of 83.

Dimitrios was born on May 29, 1942, in the village of Kourounia on the island of Chios, Greece. At a young age, he left the beauty and comfort of...

Jun 29, 2025

Ruth Ellen Frederickson

February 8, 1933 – June 29, 2025

Ruth Ellen Frederickson, 92, passed away peacefully (COPD) at home in Paradise Valley on June 29th, 2025, surrounded by her family, Hospice of the Valley, and Chaplain Ruth.

Born on February 8th, 1933, at 5:35 a.m. in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Ruth grew up with a deep love for learning and connection. She graduated from...

Jun 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Edmundo Castillo 

Beloved Husband, Dad & Tata

Edmundo Castillo, born on April 22,1940 a devoted husband, proud father, cherished Tata, treasured Tio and friend, passed away surrounded by love at his family home on June 28, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of warmth, wisdom, and unwavering devotion.

Edmundo honorably served in the Army National Guard, demonstrating the same...

Jun 27, 2025

Martha Mary Fisher (Koors) age 88 died at 9:05am on Friday June 27, 2025, peacefully at home in Phoenix Arizona. She was born on August 4, 1936, in Milhousen, Indiana. While in High School she worked at Tipton Hospital as a nurse’s aide until graduating 12th grade.

Martha had to move to Arizona in 1954 at the age of 18 because...

Jun 26, 2025

Jay C Snow, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on June 26, 2025. He was born and raised in Yuma, Arizona. He spent a number of years in Washington state before landing in Phoenix, AZ in the 80’s, where he now resides.

Jay was an independent, strong-willed, boisterous man. Jay was a Romantic - both in the business world and...

Jun 24, 2025

Martha “Marti” Diane Clifford of Phoenix passed away peacefully June 24, 2025. Marti was born September 15, 1940 in Mobile, Alabama to Edmond and Verna Jane` and was the eldest daughter of nine children. Marti was married to Darrell Walton in 1959 and had 4 children Kelley, Debbie, Jeffrey and Krissy. In 1981, she met and married Bud Clifford and...

Jun 23, 2025

Danny Manoz Balady, 70, passed away on June 23, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Born and raised in Phoenix, Danny served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, achieving the rank of Warrant Officer. His military service defined much of his life, reflecting his dedication, strength, and commitment.

He was a son, father, brother, and grandfather - roles he carried with quiet dignity....

Jun 22, 2025

Mary Ann “Tudy” Schiffbauer was born January 17, 1933, and passed away on Corpus Christi Sunday, June 22, 2025, age 92.

The youngest of eleven children, she was born in Lindsay, Nebraska, to Frank and Marie Pfeifer and grew up on their farm.

She graduated from St. Francis High School in Humphrey, NE. She married William Leroy Schiffbauer, of Norfolk, NE.

Her first...

Jun 21, 2025

Jun 20, 2025

Joe P. Viloria

My name is Sabio, and I have the honor and the deep sorrow of standing before you today to speak about my father, Joe P. Viloria—a man who was not only my dad, but also my mentor, my example, and in many ways, my first hero.

My dad passed away on June 20, 2025, and though we mourn his...

Jun 17, 2025

Mary Lou Cropp passed away on June 17, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 85 after a long illness. Mary Lou was born in Phoenix, Arizona on February 29, 1940. A leap year baby. She was married to Daniel Woody Cropp for 42 years. Her parents were Ramon Valenzuela and Nellie Abril. She graduated from Phoenix Union High...

Jun 15, 2025

Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Cauble passed away on June 15, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was 88. Born in August 1936 in Phoenix to parents Anna V. Wallace and Richard E. Wallace, Betty attended St. Agnes Elementary School and Xavier High School (class of ’54). She married David B. Cauble in 1957, and they celebrated 62 years together until his...

Jun 15, 2025

Antoinette “Toni” Dimond born October 4, 1927, passed away at the age of 97 on Sunday, June 15, 2025 in Tempe, AZ. The youngest of three children, she was born in Chicago to Joseph De Bartolo, a barber, and Ignazia Grace Coco, a seamstress. She married Ray A. Dimond in 1948 and moved to the Phoenix area where she resided...

Jun 14, 2025

James Callahan O’Dowd, 19, of Phoenix, Arizona, died June 14, 2025.

Born in Portland, Oregon, on July 3, 2005, James lived his short life bravely and on his own terms.

James will be remembered for his kindness to people and to animals. A teenager mature beyond his years in the art of conversation, James could easily connect with people of any age...