“Coach” Kenneth Giovando, was reunited with his son Brian Giovando and parents Lena and Bat Giovando in Heaven on June 25, 2020. He was born on November 30, 1944. Coach leaves behind his beloved “bride” of 54 years Arlene Giovando, his son Mike Giovando, daughters; Alayna Despain (David Despain), Jennifer Giovando, Emilee Giovando, and Julie… Continue Reading
John Sullas Campbell, 78, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2020. He was born December 29, 1941 in Phoenix, Arizona to Virgil and Beverly Campbell. John was a lifelong Arizonan. He taught at South Mountain and Alhambra High Schools. He retired from teaching in the Phoenix Union High School District in 1996…. Continue Reading
PROFESSOR DAVID WILLIAM FOSTER (1940-2020) with excepts from A TRIBUTE BY JON TALTON My dear friend, David William Foster, Regents Professor at Arizona State University, died peacefully on June 24, 2020 at age 79. His Arizona State University (ASU) bio doesn’t begin to capture the man in full, but it’s worth quoting at length because… Continue Reading
Artist, wife, and beloved mother Damaris Riddell Bradley (“Dee”) passed away in her sleep on June 15, 2020 here in the Valley of the Sun. She was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska in 1931, and was the second daughter of Dr. Ted E. Riddell and Miriam Riddell of Scottsbluff. Damaris was inspired to become an artist… Continue Reading
Dr. Jose Gabriel López-Plascencia passed away peacefully at the age of 99 in his home on June 27, 2020. Dr. López practiced medicine and surgery in the metropolitan Phoenix area for more than six decades, providing healthcare to lower income families from diverse backgrounds and communities. The first-born child of Marciano López Zamora and Maria… Continue Reading
Erlinda Santana Navarro, “Baby”, 84, passed away on June 27, 2020 in Phoenix. She was born on May 1, 1936 to Hipolito and Isabel (Orozco) Santana in Hayden, AZ. Erlinda is survived by her husband Rodolfo Navarro; her sons Richard, Joe and Phillip Soto; her daughter Yolanda Soto; and her 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren… Continue Reading
Elia Marie Peña, 59, was called home unexpectedly on June 22, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born on October 6, 1960 in Phoenix, AZ. She was preceded in death by her parents Leo Peña Sr. and Tillie Peña, brothers Isaac Peña, and Melcor Salazar. Elia was a loving mother and grandmother, a devoted family… Continue Reading
Janyce Marie Houser, “Jan”, passed away on April 19, 2020 at the age of 72. Janyce McConville was born in Knoxville, Iowa on May 15, 1947. Jan is preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Jo McConville; and survived by daughter, Michelle Houser, grandson Dylan Hollins, and granddaughter Emily Hollins, brother Mike McConville (Lois)… Continue Reading
Merced T. Montoya Jr. (Monty), a longtime Scottsdale resident, died peacefully at home with his family on June 24, 2020 at age 96. His wife, Esther, passed in 2017. He is survived by his children: Linda Sbragia (Lawrence), Carl Montoya (Donna), Marty Montoya, Wendy Stevens (John), 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, two sisters: Eliza Greer… Continue Reading
Christine Ledón Ramirez, 91, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully on June 18, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Robert Ruiz Ramirez in 2012. Christine was born in Phoenix on July 24, 1928 to Feliciano and Natalia Ledón. She attended Monroe Elementary School and Phoenix Union High School. She… Continue Reading
