Obituaries

Obituaries

Elizabeth Harrer "Betty" Tuttle

Elizabeth Harrer "Betty" Tuttle

Aug 13, 2026

Betty Tuttle of Phoenix, Arizona, incredible mother to two children, Keith Tuttle and Ellen Young, and the greatest supporter of 11 grandchildren, passed away peacefully in Scottsdale of a stroke on August 13, 2026.

She was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois in 1950 to Suzanne and Joseph Harrer. She grew up in Elmhurst, Illinois where she attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School...

Dr. Roddy Arnold Gardner

Dr. Roddy Arnold Gardner

Aug 11, 2026

Roddy Gardner, age 86, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on August 11, 2026. He was born on October 10, 1939, in Pecos, Texas, to Arnold and Dollye Gardner.

Roddy grew up on a farm in Pecos and graduated from Pecos High School in 1958. He went on to graduate from Abilene Christian College (now Abilene Christian University) before earning his medical...

Julie Marie Hansen Suto

Julie Marie Hansen Suto

Aug 10, 2026

Julie Hansen Suto, 64, passed away after a short, but brave and fierce fight against cancer. Surrounded by love as she moved on to her next journey with loved ones who passed before her, Julie has left a lasting legacy and impact on all who knew her.

Born on March 3, 1962 to Robert and Eileen Hansen, Julie was the first...

Janis Coffey Alexander

Janis Coffey Alexander

Aug 9, 2026

Janis Coffey Alexander, age 76, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026 beside her loving partner of 60 years.

She was born to Darrell (Dick), a firefighter, and Shirley Miller Coffey in Yakima, Washington on September 30, 1949. Janis grew up in Oregon surrounded by a loving family. She had two younger brothers, who she is survived by Dave and John....

Gloria "Isabel" Hernandez

Gloria "Isabel" Hernandez

Aug 8, 2026

Gloria “Isabel” Hernandez, age 81, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on August 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on November 7, 1944, she lived a life defined by kindness, resilience, and a deep devotion to the people she cared for.

She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose gentle presence made every room feel lighter....

Delores Kathryn Haddy

Delores Kathryn Haddy

Aug 6, 2026

Delores Haddy, 99, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on March 31, 1927, in Conger, Minnesota, to Thomas and Sophia (Abodeely) Shaheen. The family later moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where Delores grew up alongside her five brothers and sister. She attended Roosevelt High School and, after graduating in 1945,...

Patricia Marina Cordova

Patricia Marina Cordova

Aug 6, 2026

Patricia Marina Cordova, Born February 9th, 1990, in Phoenix Arizona, passed away on August 6, 2026, at the age of 36, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and beautiful memories that will forever live in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved her.

Patricia was a devoted wife to Juan Antonio Mosqueda and a loving mother to her two...

Anna Marie Martinez Zielezinski

Anna Marie Martinez Zielezinski

Aug 5, 2026

Anna Marie (Martinez) Zielezinski age 70, of Paradise Valley, Arizona, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026. Anna was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, auntie, and friend to all who had the privilege to meet her and will be deeply missed by all. Anna, a fourth generation native Arizonan, was born on March 6, 1956, in Winslow, Arizona...

Vincent Sanchez

Vincent Sanchez

Aug 5, 2026

Vincent Sanchez, 50; passed away August 5th, 2026 in Laveen, AZ. Born to parents Eleazar and Gloria Jean Sanchez in South Phoenix, AZ on May 31st, 1976. He is survived by his wife Rosalinda Sanchez, married 20 years; his children Marissa Michelle Sanchez, 28 (Juan) and Mikey Vincent Sanchez, 26 (Yarely); Grandson’s: Isaiah Silas, Adriel Vicente, and Isael Jesus; Father...

Joseph Peter Anderson

Joseph Peter Anderson

Aug 4, 2026

Joseph Peter Anderson, a beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2026, at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in Northern California after complications from a fall while walking his beloved dog, Maddy. Born on September 23, 1949, in Prescott, Arizona, Joe was a cherished son of Martha and Novian Anderson. His life was...

Anna Marie Velasquez Fuentes

Anna Marie Velasquez Fuentes

Aug 4, 2026

Anna Marie Velasquez Fuentes, 58, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 27, 1968 to Mary and Richard Fuentes in Phoenix, Arizona. Anna Marie attended Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral School, Roadrunner Elementary School, Palo Verde Middle School, and graduated from Cortez High School.

She is survived by her mother, Mary V. Fuentes;...

Flo-Ella M. Stow

Flo-Ella M. Stow

Aug 3, 2026

Flo-Ella Maude Stow, 94, born December 13, 1931, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026. Born in Denver, Colorado, she moved to Phoenix as a child, where she attended Kenilworth Elementary School and graduated from North High School in 1950.

Flo-Ella raised her family in Phoenix before pursuing a degree in Elementary Education at Arizona State University. She went on to...

Raymond Terry White IV

Raymond Terry White IV

Aug 2, 2026

Raymond Terry White IV was born on April 29, 1973, in Milford, Connecticut, to Raymond Terry White III and Donna Shedlock White. Raymond passed away on August 2, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 53.

Ray will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Donna Shedlock White; his brother, Jason (Jennette) White; his sons, Corey (Alexis) White and Austin (Khayle)...

Manuel "Manny" Garcia

Manuel "Manny" Garcia

Jul 31, 2026

Manuel "Manny" Garcia, 90, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Born in New Mexico on April 16, 1936, Manny lived a life defined by faith, family, music, hard work, and service to others.

He is survived by his five daughters, Genia Gutierrez (Gilbert), Sylvia Sanchez (Louie), Olga Garcia, Lorraine Gloria (Ernie), and Irene Thomas (Scooter); his son, Sal Garcia (Diana); 28...

Edgar Thomas Ajamie

Edgar Thomas Ajamie

Jul 30, 2026

Edgar Thomas Ajamie, known to the people who loved him as Ed, Honey, Eggs, Gino, Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, and Uncle, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, in his home of 56 years in Scottsdale, Arizona, surrounded by his family.

Ed was born July 27, 1931, in Lockport, Illinois, to Thomas and Evelyn Ajamie, the fifth of six children. He...

Roy V. Nelson Jr.

Roy V. Nelson Jr.

Jul 28, 2026

Roy V. Nelson Jr., 64, of Ajo, formally of Chicago, passed away suddenly on July 28th. He is preceded in death by both of his parents Roy and Arlene (nee Koester) Nelson. Roy is survived by his faithful and cherished dog Henry, one brother John (Carrie) Nelson and two sisters Jane (late John) Collier and Melissa (Robert) Espinoza. He was...

Ronald Patrick Martinez

Ronald Patrick Martinez

Jul 24, 2026

Ronald Patrick Martinez, 69, passed away on July 24, 2026. Born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1957, Ronald was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, a city he proudly called home throughout his life. As a teenager in the 1970s, Ronald was a shining star in the Arizona motocross scene. His love of riding remained an important part of...

Paul Michael Itule

Paul Michael Itule

Jul 23, 2026

Paul Michael Itule, 63, passed away on July 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, humor, creativity, and a gentle spirit that touched everyone who truly knew him. The youngest son of Willie and Dorothy Itule, Paul was a native of Arizona and lived his entire life in the state he loved. He graduated from Camelback High School and...

Mark Robert Bjorem

Mark Robert Bjorem

Jul 23, 2026

Mark Robert Bjorem, 56 – beloved husband, son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, bonus dad, and grandpa (Bubba) passed away on July 23, 2026. He was born in Idaho and was adopted into the loving Bjorem family in 1969.

The family moved and settled in Tempe, Arizona. Mark attended Tempe High School and joined the US Navy after graduation. He served active...

Lillian Angelina Scott

Lillian Angelina Scott

Jul 20, 2026

Lillian Angelina Scott, 96, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026. Born on November 3, 1929, in New York, Lillian moved with her family to Arizona in 1953, where she built a life centered on faith, family, and hard work. She retired from Blake, Moffett &Towne/Unisource after 35 years of dedicated service.

Lillian loved to travel and was passionately involved with...