Obituaries
Randy Rhubottom
May 3, 2025
Randy Rhubottom, 67, passed away on Saturday, May 3rd after a day filled with stories of love and joy, and surrounded by the people he loved. Randy was married to Kathy for 28 years. He was a dad to Crystal, Ryan (Teri), Kelly (Brad). He was an AMAZING GRAMPA to Evan, Lexi, Brooklyn & Jaxson. He was an Uncle to...
Patricia Lynn Leiper
May 2, 2025
Patricia (Pat) Lynn Leiper, 89 beloved spouse of Herbert Paul Leiper and mother of Timothy Joseph Leiper and David Paul Leiper, passed away Friday May 2nd, 2025, while in Hospice Care in Surprise, Arizona. Pat was born August 20, 1935, in South Gate, California to Paul and Ada Wilson and grew up in Santa Paula California. She met and married...
Mary D Moraga
May 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary D. Moraga, 93, of Phoenix, Arizona. Mary was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who left this world peacefully, surrounded by family and love, in her home on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Mary was the proud and devoted mother of three children—Joe, Eddie, and Anna—each of whom she...
Antonio V. Tallabas
Apr 29, 2025
Antonio V. Tallabas, 93, native of Phoenix, AZ, was reunited with his beloved wife in Heaven on April 29, 2025. He was born on January 20, 1932 to his parents Gumaro and Blasa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife Beatrice, daughter Vivian, and son Richard. He is survived by his children; Sarah, Ramona, Antonio Jr. (Noelia), Michael...
Robert F. "DJ" Herbold, Jr.
Apr 26, 2025
Robert F. Herbold, Jr., lovingly known as "DJ," passed away on April 26, 2025. Born in 1957, DJ was one of nine children and a beloved son to his mother, June. He is survived by his mother and his siblings Dan, Debby, Terry, Tina, and Jerry, who will forever cherish his memory.
DJ had a special connection with animals, a calm...
Paul John Pieri
Apr 24, 2025
Paul John Pieri left this earth on April 24, 2025, to join his two daughters, Michelle and Yvette, in Paradise with Our Lord and Blessed Mother Mary.
Paul was born to Jackie and Horace on January 30, 1937, in Phoenix, Az. Survivors are his wife of 68 years, Annemarie, and his seven living children: Rene' Gober (Rich), Dean (Patsy), Darren (Mark),...
Beverly Ellen Showah
Apr 24, 2025
Beverly Ellen Showah passed away on April 24, 2025 at the age of 82 after battling Dementia. Born in Salem, Massachusetts to parents Paul and Elizabeth Trull, her father was in Europe serving during WWII in the US Army at the beginning of her life. She had kept a close relationship with her mother and into adulthood. She would later...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Boyle Murphy
Apr 23, 2025
Elizabeth “Betsy” Boyle Murphy peacefully passed away on April 23, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born January 21, 1938, in Buffalo, NY, to Albert L. and Martha H. Edwards. She was the oldest of five children: Patsy, Joe, Ginny, and Jane Edwards. Growing up, she prided herself on being a loving older sister who was blessed with helping...
Raquel Otilia Flores
Apr 20, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Raquel Otilia Flores, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, who left us far too soon on April 20th, 2025 at the age of 44.
Born on January 19th, 1981 in Phoenix, Arizona, Raquel brought light and love into the lives of everyone she met. She was a devoted partner to...
David "Dave" Lyon Teja
Apr 17, 2025
David “Dave” Teja passed away on April 17, 2025. He was born on June 9, 1962, in Yuba City California, to Dave and Billie Teja.
He is survived by his wife Debi Palmer Teja, his children, Jordan Teja(Karen), Josette Teja(Declan) and Carl Rupert, and his beloved dog “Peanut”. He is also survived by his family, his sister Lorie Thomas(Bob) and their...
Buddy Wayne Montanez, Jr.
Apr 16, 2025
Buddy Wayne Montanez, Jr. was born in Phoenix, Arizona on August 26, 1972, and was called home by our Heavenly Father on April 16, 2025, at the age of fifty-two.
A dedicated fan of the Arizona Cardinals and lover of life, he served as a Forward Observer in the U.S. Army, earning the Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and...
Eugene Stanley "Mike" Mikkelson
Apr 16, 2025
Eugene “Mike” Mikkelson passed away on April 16, 2025 at the age of 93 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Maggie Romley Mikkelson with whom he shared a life of love, happiness and fulfillment. The proud father of Brian (Deceased), Cathy (Jerry Ehmann), Wendy McDaniel (Dave, Deceased), and Craig, whom he loved...
Maria Anita Gurule
Apr 16, 2025
Maria Gurule, 87 of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025. Born in McAllen, Texas, Maria moved to Arizona in 1960, where she built a life alongside her husband, Ramon Gurule, with whom she spent many years working in the flooring business. She was preceded in death by Ramon in 2016, and leaves behind her beloved son, Gilbert...
Barbara Ann Doll
Apr 15, 2025
Barbara Ann Doll passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home of 70 years on April 15, 2025. Born Barbara Castle, she was married to Ray Sponcel from February 21, 1952 to January 16, 1974, and to Richard Doll from November 30, 1990 until his passing September 4, 1994.
A proud native of Phoenix, Arizona, born November 18, 1931, she...
Sean Maplethorpe
Apr 13, 2025
Sean Michael Maplethorpe, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Anthem, Arizona on April 13, 2025. He was 57. Born on September 27, 1967, in San Clemente, California, Sean was the cherished son of Kristi and Joe Maplethorpe. He spent his childhood in Tacoma, Washington, where he grew up surrounded by family and developed a...
Nazario "Dario" Montoya
Apr 12, 2025
Nazario "Dario" Montoya, Age 76, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Dario Montoya was born on January 25th, 1949, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Florencio and Leonides Montoya. He grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Dario served in the United States Army during the late 1960s and was deployed to Vietnam from 1968 to...
Sharon Rae Lopez
Apr 10, 2025
Sharon Rae Lopez went home to be with Jesus on April 10, 2025. Sharon is survived by her 5 children, 11 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and several great great-grandchildren. She will be remembered by her love of God and her family.
Funeral service will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:30 A.M. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800...
Jose Luis Bueras
Apr 10, 2025
Jose Luis Bueras Gomez, 68, passed away on April 10, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona.
José Luis was born in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, and lived a life marked by hard work, inner strength, and deep devotion to his family.
He is survived by his eight grandchildren and his children: Analee Bueras (married to Leticia), Jorge Bueras (married to Cristina), Carlos Bueras (married to...
Jessie Parra
Apr 10, 2025
Jessie M. Parra, 101, passed away peacefully with her son and daughter at her side on April 10, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. Jessie was preceded in death by her husband, Al; her son, Gary; and 3 of her 4 sisters, Mary (Johnny); Inez (Ted); and Lydia (Lalo/Rod).
Jessie is survived by her son Ron (Nancy); daughter Therese (Bobby); little sister Edith...
Mike Braden
Apr 8, 2025
Robert Michael “Mike” Braden, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Phoenix, AZ on April 8, 2025.
Following his graduation from Arcadia High School in 1965, Mike Braden joined the Coast Guard and was honorably discharged after four years on active duty. He was deployed to Vietnam, where he served as a Yeoman on the USCG Minnetonka. After leaving...
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