Obituaries
Patricia "Pat" "Patty" Freeman
Mar 29, 2026
Patricia “Pat” “Patty” Freeman—loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and loyal friend—passed away peacefully at her home in Anthem, Arizona on March 29, 2026, following a sudden diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. She was 82, just a few weeks shy of her 83rd birthday.
Pat was born on April 15, 1943—Tax Day, as she would often remind people (and as no one ever forgot)—and...
Gerasimos (Mike) Alevizos
Mar 29, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gerasimos (Mike) Sotirios Alevizos, who left us on March 29, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 50.
For those who knew Mike, knew that his life was a testament to kindness, strength, and that he had an unwavering love about him. Mike lived life and loved with his whole being. He...
Jean Ann Miller Palumbo
Mar 28, 2026
Jean Ann Miller Palumbo, 71, of Phoenix passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026 with the comfort of family and on her terms.
Jean Ann Miller was born in West Carrollton, OH to proud parents Howard and Patricia Wick Miller. She and her younger sister Kim share fond memories growing up on Carnation Road. Jean talked often about Girl Scouts with...
Wilmar "Bill" Prinsen
Mar 24, 2026
Wilmar “Bill” Prinsen passed away peacefully in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 24, 2026, at the age of 83. Bill was born on March 6, 1943, in Chandler, Minnesota, to John and Barbara Prinsen. He carried his Midwestern roots with him throughout his life, grounding him in a deep appreciation for family and hard work.
Much of Bill’s adult life was spent...
Jerry Folz
Mar 22, 2026
John Gerald “Jerry” Folz, beloved husband, father of four (Terry Larsen, Diane Whitaker, Jack Folz, and Laura Walker (Tom), grandfather of 13 (Katie, Alan, Ryan, Steven, Jace, Davis, Ciara, Andrew, Dana, Jenna, Chad, Jeremiah & Crystin), 27 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at age 91.
Jerry was born on December 21,...
Diane Mebinga Christ
Mar 21, 2026
Diane Mebinga Christ, 53, of Arizona and Togo, passed peacefully at John C. Lincoln Hospital on Saturday, March 21, 2026, after a years-long illness, surrounded by music, laughter, and the love of family and friends. Even in her final moments, she embodied an enduring truth—“Still I rise.”
Born on October 4, 1972, in Lomé, Togo, and baptized on August 25, 1974,...
John Michael "Bucky" Buchanan
Mar 18, 2026
John Michael “Bucky” Buchanan, 75, passed away on March 18, 2026. He was born on January 9, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Jack and Rose Buchanan.
John proudly served in the United States Army from 1971-1973. Following his honorable discharge, he moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where he began a 32-year career as a police officer with the Phoenix Police Department. After...
Lance Estervig
Mar 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we share the passing of Lance Estervig — a devoted son, brother, husband, father, and friend who touched the lives of everyone lucky enough to know him.
Lance is survived by his loving parents, Ginny and Ron; his brother, Brett; his beloved wife of 23 years, Melissa; and their three beautiful...
Steven Brent Coram
Mar 16, 2026
Steven Brent Coram, age 79, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 4, 1947, in Kirksville, Missouri, to Roscoe L. Coram and Marjorie (Williams) Coram and is survived by his wife of 58 years, Colleen (O’Brien); his daughters, Melissa Coram of Phoenix, Arizona, and Amy (Matt) Harris of...
Joseph John Gastelum
Mar 15, 2026
Joseph John Gastelum passed away peacefully at the age of 61 on March 15, 2026, at Ryan House Hospice of the Valley.
Joseph was born on May 9, 1964, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Joseph and Nellie Gastelum. He spent his life in the community he called home and was known for his caring nature and quiet presence. Joseph took pride in...
Raymond Daniel Walker
Mar 12, 2026
Raymond Daniel Walker, known to those who loved him as “Ray,” “Raymo,” or “Skywalker,” passed away on March 12, 2026, at his home in Camp Verde, Arizona. He was 53 years old.
Ray lived a life marked by creativity, connection, and deep love for both people and the world around him. As a young adult, he moved to Denver, Colorado, where...
Lucille Mary Cobos
Mar 12, 2026
Lucille 94 of Goodyear Arizona passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026. She was under the care of Azul Hospice and Palliative Care. Surrounded by her loving family.
Lucille was born July 1, 1931 in Harlem New York born to her parents Clara (Ciminelli) and John Sobloski.
A hard working and dedicated woman she spent 30 years working at Maricopa Medical Center...
Frederick Joseph Milton
Mar 11, 2026
Frederick Joseph Milton, 65, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on 11 March 2026. Fred grew up in Canada, graduated from Thomas Aquinas College in California, and came to Arizona to teach a variety of subjects to a variety of grades throughout a long teaching career, most recently at Chandler Preparatory Academy.
Fred is survived by his wife, Suzanne; his children Stephen,...
Charlie Valenzuela
Mar 10, 2026
It is with a heavy heart we share the passing of Charlie Valenzuela on March 10, 2026. He was a man with a great heart, full of love, generosity, and quiet strength, whose life touched so many in meaningful and lasting ways. He was preceded to heaven by his beloved mother Laura Leyva. He is survived by his loving wife,...
Pete Salazar
Mar 10, 2026
Pete Salazar, 86, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Pete was born on August 1, 1939, in Phoenix, Arizona. A hardworking and dedicated man, he spent much of his life in the construction industry as a union tile contractor. He proudly owned and operated his tile business from 1971 to 2002, completing...
Mary Ann Formanek
Mar 9, 2026
Mary Ann (Greiman) Formanek passed away on March 9, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona just shy of her 93rd birthday. She was born on April 21, 1933, the second of two daughters to Aaron and Bessie (Kurtz) Greiman in Belmond, Iowa.
As a young girl, Mary Ann enjoyed fishing, caring for all kinds of critters, and reading. She attended Garner High School...
Guillermo "Willie" Ramirez
Mar 7, 2026
Guillermo “Willie” Ramirez, 84, of Ruidoso, NM passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Willie was born on January 10, 1942, in Morenci, Arizona, to Calistro and Maria Garcia Ramirez. Morenci, a historic copper-mining town in eastern Arizona, was home to many immigrant and working-class families, and that environment shaped Willie’s resilient, hard‑working character from...
Mary Collier
Mar 6, 2026
Mary Collier, 94, of Anaheim, California, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026.Mary was born 1931, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Gordon and Kathleen Pemberton. She was one of eleven children, growing up alongside five brothers and five sisters in a large, close-knit family.She is survived by her five children—Cecile, Gregory, Stephanie, Christine, and Michelle—as well as eight grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren,...
Ronald Eric Nelson
Mar 6, 2026
Ronald Eric Nelson July 3, 1959 – March 6, 2026
Ronald Eric Nelson, 66, passed away on March 6, 2026. Born in Phoenix on July 3, 1959, Ron lived a life defined by dedication, kindness, and love for his family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Theresa L. Nelson (67); son, Trevor Nelson (27), daughter, Lindsay Nelson (23) and siblings Jan...
Susan Frances Cruz
Mar 5, 2026
Susan Frances (Bayer) Cruz, a beloved first-grade teacher, devoted wife, and the kind of aunt who made childhood feel like a grand adventure, died on March 5th, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona with her beloved husband at her side. She was 77.
She was born on December 7, 1948, in Phoenix, the daughter of Charles and Frances Bayer who were known warmly...
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