Obituaries
David Wayne Snively
Sep 25, 2026
David Snively unexpectedly passed away, leaving behind his wife of 63 years, two beloved daughters, and three grandchildren.
Born in Warren, Ohio, in 1941, he spent his youth in Lordstown with his brother Marshall, playing baseball, basketball, and becoming an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Lordstown High in 1959 and attended the University of Cincinnati (1964), where he majored in Engineering.
He...
Marco Antonio Silva
Sep 25, 2026
Marco A. Silva, born and raised in Arizona, passed away peacefully at home on the 25th of September, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born to Guadalupe R. Silva and Paula Salas on August 25th, 1973 in Phoenix, AZ. He eventually laid roots in Tolleson, Arizona where many of his loved ones would gather to laugh, smile, and celebrate...
Paul Edward Pierce
Sep 21, 2026
Paul E. "Ed" Pierce, a lifelong Phoenix resident and devoted hockey player, died on September 21, 2026, at the age of 68. His family and friends will remember him for his love of the game, his adventurous spirit, and the many friendships he cultivated throughout his life. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Ed spent a brief part of his childhood in...
Richard James McGuire
Sep 20, 2026
Richard James McGuire, known throughout most of his life as Dick McGuire, died early Sunday morning, September 20, 2026, in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was 87.
While still in college, Dick spent a summer working at Olympic National Park in Washington. It was there, on a day trip to Second Beach, that he met Barbara Jonas, the woman with whom he would...
Maureen Elizabeth Stinson
Sep 17, 2026
In Loving Memory of Maureen Stinson. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Maureen Stinson, who passed away at the age of 68.
Maureen was a kind, caring, loving, and a compassionate woman whose warmth touched everyone fortunate enough to know her. She had a generous heart and a wonderful sense of humor, and she could always...
Gail Jeanne Wirth
Sep 17, 2026
Gail Jeanne Wirth, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and the heart of the Wirth family, passed away on September 17, 2026, surrounded by the family she devoted her life to.
Gail was born August 28, 1950, in Whittier, California, to Elizabeth Jeanne DeMoore and Gerald Thornton. Raised in the Arcadia area of Phoenix, she attended Gerard Catholic High School, where she earned...
David Paul Jones
Sep 16, 2026
David Paul Jones, 73, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026.
David was born in Dallas, Texas, to Paul and Georgialene, where he would create many childhood memories at the beloved farm of his grandparents, Honey and Jay. The family moved to Scottsdale where David excelled in all matters of life. He played football and ran track, making...
Ernest Torres Sierra
Sep 16, 2026
Ernest Torres Sierra, a cherished husband, devoted father, and a beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 8, 1944, in Phoenix, Arizona, Ernest was a beacon of strength and kindness, touching the lives of everyone he encountered with warmth and sincerity.
Ernest was the beloved son...
Charles Frederick "Chikk" Myers
Sep 16, 2026
Charles Frederick “Chikk” Myers, age 75, of Phoenix, AZ, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 16th. Chikk grew up in Delaware, Ohio, where he was the first-born of his family, and quickly became a natural leader, guiding his siblings by example through both their achievements and their adventures. He graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1973, where...
Olga Estella Valdez Gomez
Sep 13, 2026
Olga Estella (Valdez) Gomez
Olga Estella Gomez, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, entered into eternal rest on September 13, 2026, in Scottsdale, Arizona, surrounded by family. She was born on October 30, 1928, in San Pedro, California, the eldest daughter of Benigno G. Valdez and Mercedes (Espinosa) Valdez.
Olga is survived by her youngest brother Richard Valdez (Melissa) of California, her...
Gunther Daniel Gutierrez
Sep 11, 2026
In Loving Memory of Gunther Daniel Gutierrez
It is with a heavy and broken heart that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Gunther Daniel Gutierrez, who was born in Los Angeles, California, on November 7, 1992, and passed away in Phoenix, Arizona, on September 11, 2026.
His loss leaves a tremendous emptiness in the hearts of all who loved him....
Paul Bender
Sep 11, 2026
Paul Bender was born on May 31st, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York to Edward and Betty Okun Bender and died on September 11th, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. He has left us after a long and brilliant career in the law and a wonderful family life with his wife and children.
Paul grew up in Brooklyn, attending James Madison High School where...
Michael David Dermanelian
Sep 10, 2026
With his wife at his side, Michael David Dermanelian, 68, passed away on September 10 th at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona after a brief battle with cancer. Michael was the first of five children born to Shirley J. and David H.T. Dermanelian. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, but raised in Dundee Michigan. Michael graduated from Dundee High School with the...
Estella Navarro Robles
Sep 9, 2026
Estella N. Robles, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on September 9, 2026, at the age of 96. Born in Mesa, Arizona, she lived most of her life in Phoenix, where she married Manuel C. Robles.
Estella was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel, and her daughter, Mercedes Robles.
She is survived by her children, Patricia Twitchell (David), Ralph Robles...
Ralph "Rifleman" Napoleon
Sep 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ralph Napoleon, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Ralph was native of Phoenix where he lived his entire life. He was also a decorated U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran.
Ralph was a simple man, and perhaps that was one of the greatest...
Manuel "Manny" Xavier Banuelos
Sep 7, 2026
Manuel “Manny” Banuelos, 29, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026.
An Arizona native, Manny was a deeply curious, creative, and self-reflective soul who believed that life was meant to be experienced fully. He had a strong philosophy around growth, gratitude, purpose, questioning things, staying open-minded, and becoming the fullest version of yourself. He was inquisitive by nature,...
Kevin Allen Margeson
Sep 7, 2026
Kevin Margeson, 61, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on the night of September 7 th , 2026 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Kevin Allen Margeson was born on June 4, 1965, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, to Jack and Janie (Hovey) Margeson. He was baptized on August 22, 1965, at First Lutheran Church in Maquoketa, Iowa. Kevin spent...
Joseph Rey Ybarra
Sep 6, 2026
Joseph Rey Ybarra, 21, passed away on September 6, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Joseph was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 2004, in Globe, Arizona, to Ashley Gallo Newman and Emilio Ybarra. Christmas was already a special day, but from the moment Joseph came into our lives, it held an entirely new meaning for our family.
Joseph was kind, gentle, compassionate, polite...
Francisca Laura Dominguez
Sep 5, 2026
Frances L. Dominguez was born Frances Laura Polanco on January 29, 1952, in Nuevo Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, MX, raised in Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua, MX and moved to El Paso, Texas in 1963, where her life was shaped by family, culture, and deep-rooted love.
Frances graduated from Bel Air High School in 1971. She later made her home in Phoenix, Arizona, with...
Olivia Solarez Juarez
Sep 5, 2026
On September 5th, 2026, our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Nina was taken by her Guardian Angels to Heaven.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Theodoro P. Juarez Sr. and two sons, Teodoro S. Juarez Jr. and Feliciano Alberto S. Juarez. She is survived by her children, Maria S. Juarez, Soyla S. Juarez,...
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