Obituaries
Richard Fernandez Sr.
Jan 9, 2026
Richard Fernandez Sr. of Phoenix, AZ (1944–2026) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 81. An honorable veteran, Richard served in the Marine Corps Reserve from 1963 to 1967. Cherishing his experiences with the Corps, he always talked about his time of service with great pride. His dedication to public service continued...
Timoteo Valentin Lazaro
Jan 8, 2026
Timoteo Valentin Lazaro, 78 years, passed on January 8, 2026 in Phoenix surrounded by his family and loved ones.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 14th at 10:00 a.m. with a funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 East Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85018.
Burial to follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 North...
Annette Mary Simms Kunes
Jan 7, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Annette Mary Simms Kunes, age 83. She peacefully departed this life on the afternoon of Tuesday, January 7, 2026, in Scottsdale, AZ, after a long battle with heart disease. Known affectionately as “Ann” and “Nonnie” to her cherished friends and family, Annette exemplified kindness, grace, compassion, humor, and friendship...
Cordelia Curley Palmer
Jan 6, 2026
Cordelia Palmer, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith, kindness, and devotion to family and community.
Cordelia was born on June 26, 1937, in New Hampshire to Lillian and Captain John Joseph Curley, Jr., USN. She spent much of her childhood growing up in Pasadena, California, where she developed a lifelong appreciation for the...
Marilyn Sophia Maroulakos
Jan 4, 2026
Marilyn Sophia Maroulakos, nee Geotakes, passed away on January 4, 2026 at 73 years of age in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was the cherished wife of Harry George Maroulakos, her high school sweetheart to whom she was married for 53 years. She is also survived by her children Nicole Goodwin (Dan), Dr. Marie Maroulakos, and Christopher Maroulakos (Dani Heinemeyer); her grandchildren...
Carlos Manuel Sanchez
Jan 3, 2026
Carlos Manuel Sanchez, 68, returned to our Heavenly Father peacefully on the evening of January 3, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones after a short battle with kidney cancer.
Carlos was born on August 16, 1957, in Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Toribio and Amelia (Dominguez) Sanchez. He lived in Juárez until 1972, when he and his family moved to Phoenix, where...
Annemarie Pieri
Dec 29, 2025
Annemarie Pieri left this world to join our Heavenly Father and Blessed Mary on December 29th, 2025. She will be joyfully reunited with her husband Paul and her daughters Michelle and Yvette.
Annemarie was born to Edward and Bertha Bower on April 3, 1938 in Phoenix, Arizona and is survived by Rene’ (Rich), Dean (Patsy), Darren (Mark), Drew (Ana), Derek (Josephine),...
Stephanie Nichole Jackson
Dec 27, 2025
Stephanie Nichole Lopez was born into this world on October 2, 1982, to Simona and John Lopez in her hometown of Tucson, AZ. On Saturday, December 27, 2025, surrounded in her home by her closest loved ones, Stephanie began her eternal life after an extremely brave and honorable battle with leukemia.
Stephanie, also affectionately known as “Stephy” and “Steph,” was a...
Eugenia "Gina" C. Cohn
Dec 27, 2025
Eugenia “Gina” Cohn, at the age of 67, peacefully passed away the morning of December 27, 2025.
Gina was born on February 11, 1958 to Alexandria and Constantine Costalas in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After graduating from high school, Gina and Jerry met and started their romance in 1977. The two of them would then spend nearly 50 years together, building a life...
Anne Lloyd Wright-Levi
Dec 26, 2025
In every iris that blooms, we will remember you.
Anne Lloyd Wright Levi, 67, beloved wife, mother, Gigi, and friend passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025. She was born on July 15, 1958, in Kingsville, Texas, and later made her home in Phoenix, Arizona, where she built a life rooted in love and family.
She is survived by her devoted husband,...
Amalia Ashurst
Dec 25, 2025
Amalia Ashurst, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at the age of 94. She was born in Ameca, Jalisco, Mexico, on January 26, 1931. Amalia gave birth to José Manuel Ashurst on December 20, 1950. As a single mother for five years, she dedicated herself to caring for her child. One special day, she met her beloved husband, Earl...
Patricia Hexiquio
Dec 24, 2025
Patricia Hexiquio, loved by many, age 62, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 24, 2025, at Horizon Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center in Glendale.
Patricia was born August 31, 1963, in French Camp, CA. She spent her childhood and adolescent years between Phoenix, Las Cruces, and El Paso. She enjoyed talking about her childhood in El...
Kathleen Branigan
Dec 22, 2025
Kathleen was born on February 23, 1925, in Amboy, Illinois, to Kathryn and Frank Branigan, the second of four daughters. Kathleen’s independent streak began when she was the only sister who did not follow the path of graduating from North Central College but instead earned her degree with a double major in Spanish and English from the University of Illinois...
Jared Evans Thomas
Dec 19, 2025
Jared Evans ‘Tom’ Thomas, passed away at the age of 80 at Good Samaritan Banner Health Center, December 19th, 2025. He fought a battle against lung cancer and was surrounded by his loving children at the time of his passing. As Brooke and Jared shared their love with Tom at the hospital before his passing, his last request was to...
Dr. Jesselyn Rose Gaona
Dec 17, 2025
Dr. Jesselyn Rose Gaona (Melcher-Post) left this world on December 17, 2025–far too early–after a valiant five-year battle with colorectal cancer. She was just 40 years old, and had so much left to offer this world.
Jesselyn, daughter of Mary Melcher and Thomas Post, was a Phoenix native who grew up in Ahwatukee. She was a precocious and curious child who...
Donald Wayne Peterson
Dec 15, 2025
Donald Wayne Peterson passed away peacefully with all his family by his side. Born to Vera and Gerald of Westchester, California in 1940 and grew up there with his brother Ron. He earned a computer science degree at University of Southern California in 1966 and was a proud Trojan. Don loved watching sporting events, music, golf and tennis. He and...
Dennis Dolan Johnson
Dec 13, 2025
Dennis Dolan Johnson passed away into the arms of Christ on December 13th, 2025, while holding his cherished wife Karen's hand and his Rosary. Dennis was born in Evanston, IL, in 1939. He was one of 6 children and the son of Earl and Dolores Johnson.
Dennis is survived by his wife of 62 years, Karen; sons Richard, Michael (Lynn Renee),...
Delores Diane Pitsenberg
Dec 12, 2025
Delores Diane Pitsenberg, 82, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025.
Delores (Dee) was born on April 1, 1943, in Rock Rapids, Iowa. She later made Phoenix her home, living in the same house since 1967, where she built a life centered around family, hard work, laughter, and unconditional love.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...
Diane Charlotte Stanford
Dec 10, 2025
A member of an Arizona Pioneer family passed away peacefully, on the morning of December 10, 2025.
Diane Charlotte Stanford was the oldest daughter of Ruby and R.C. Stanford Jr, and the granddaughter of R.C. Stanford, Governor and later presiding Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court. She was born in 1937, in Phoenix, Arizona.
She graduated from North High School in Phoenix...
Betty Jane Brown
Dec 10, 2025
Betty Jane Brown (Mullins) 1938 – 2025 Betty Jane Brown (Mullins), 87, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on December 10, 2025. Born in Ohio to Martha and Russell Mullins, both deceased, Betty carried a warm and generous spirit throughout her life. She met the love of her life, Robert “Bob” R. Brown, and together they shared 52 wonderful years of...
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