Obituaries
Arthur Elias Romley
Jun 19, 2026
Arthur E. Romley began his eternal life on June 19, 2026, when his loving heart and strong determination could no longer sustain his earthly body. Arthur was born in Phoenix, Arizona 84 years ago. Growing up on St. Francis Place (now 1 st St), he attended St. Francis Xavier Elementary School and Brophy College Preparatory. He graduated from the University...
Johnny Earnest Newman, Jr.
Jun 18, 2026
John was born April 23, 1945, in McAllester, Oklahoma. He moved to California at age 3. He grew up in Riverdale, California, where he attended Riverdale High School. Met his wife Linda in Caruthers, California. They were married in December of 1964, in a little church in Riverdale. In December of 1976, they moved to Santa Maria, California.
John worked as...
Karl Herbert Behring
Jun 15, 2026
Karl Herbert Behring, 65, passed away after a long and difficult struggle with depression on June 15, 2026. Karl was born in Sacramento, California, on October 11, 1960, to Dr. Herbert B. Behring and Signe S. Behring. He grew up in Chico, California, alongside his three siblings. After graduating from Chico High School, Karl played tennis for Foothills College in...
Ricardo Charsagua Matanane
Jun 14, 2026
Ricardo Charsagua Matanane, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to family.
Born on December 9, 1940, in Agana, Guam, to Juan and Magdalena Matanane, Ricardo spent his early years surrounded by his Chamorro family and the rich traditions of his island home. He grew up alongside his siblings, Edmund,...
John Vincent Gallagher III
Jun 12, 2026
John V. Gallagher III, 75, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away June 12, 2026, in his home after a long illness. John was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Jack and Betty Gallagher. After the family moved to Scottsdale he attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, where his mother taught. John attended Brophy College Preparatory and Stanford University. After college he...
Robert Earl Carpenter
Jun 11, 2026
Robert Earl Carpenter of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away on 6-11-2026 of natural causes.
Bob was born on 10-3-1938 in Indiana to Nellie and Don Carpenter.
After Bob graduated from Central High School in Indiana, he received his college degree at Ball State University.
He served in the US Navy as LT. pilot for 8 years. During his service time he completed two tours...
Andrew "AJ" James Smith
Jun 10, 2026
Andrew James Smith, 29, of Scottsdale, Arizona, was born on November 17, 1996 and passed away on June 10, 2026 in a car accident.
Born and raised in Scottsdale, AJ attended Cheyenne Traditional School (2002-2011), graduated from Chaparral High School (Class of 2015), and spent his life in the community he loved. He is survived by his parents, Todd and Patty...
Richard Santos Gaño
Jun 10, 2026
Richard Santos Gaño, a respected figure in private transportation and a celebrated athlete in his youth, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, in his hometown of Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by his family. Born on October 31, 1967, in Phoenix, Richard's life was marked by dedication to both his profession and community, as well as a deep passion for sports...
Donald Lee Myles Jr.
Jun 8, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Lee Myles Jr. on June 8th, 2026, after a courageous, years-long battle with cancer. He passed surrounded by the love of his family and closest friends. Despite the many challenges, Don approached each day with a grateful heart, sense of humor, and a ready smile...
Veronica Ann Bourque
Jun 6, 2026
Veronica Ann Bourque, 64, of Phoenix, Arizona, left her earthly life to meet the Lord on June 6, 2026. She was born on November 22, 1961, in Phoenix to Vernon and Nell Thomas.
A faithful Catholic, Veronica lived out her faith in the simplest and truest way — by loving the people around her. She was a devoted mother and grandmother,...
Karen S. (Hague) Allbaugh
Jun 6, 2026
Karen S. (Hague) Allbaugh, age 87, died Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Hospice of the Valley Ryan House in Phoenix, AZ after a brief illness. She was born July 26, 1938 in Tippecanoe County, Lafayette, IN to Vance E. and Edna R. (Pattee) Hague. She graduated from Klondike High School in Indiana in 1956. She was employed by Steamco Supply...
Sandra "Sandy" Steinhilber
Jun 3, 2026
Our hearts are heavy as we announce the passing of Sandy (Swindler) Steinhilber, an exceptionally kind-hearted human being, thoughtful and loving friend, loved, cherished, and adored mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and a loyal and devoted wife. Sandy passed away on June 3, 2026 at the age of 89 leaving behind an extraordinary legacy of friendships far and wide, a long-lasting...
Jaime Baldivia Martinez
Jun 3, 2026
Jaime Baldivia Martinez was born on June 1, 1975, in Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico, and peacefully passed away on June 3, 2026.
At the age of four, Jaime immigrated to the United States, where he would build a life centered around family, hard work, and dedication. In the sixth grade, he met the love of his life, Ramona at Garfield Elementary School....
Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Gaillard
Jun 2, 2026
Mary Louise Gaillard, 90, passed away peacefully June 2, 2026. Mary Lou was born on Jan. 29, 1936, in Gary, Indiana, to John and Catherine “Irene” McDougall. She was the fourth of six children.
She graduated from Hobart High School in 1953 where she was a member of the National Honor Society, Boosters Club, Student Council, and the A Capella Club....
Elizabeth Ann Gruber
May 31, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Gruber passed away peacefully in Phoenix, Arizona on May 31, 2026 at the age of 96. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 10, 1930, she lived a long and full life centered on family, friendships, learning, and creativity.
Elizabeth was married twice, first to Marvin Darby and later to Frank Konicek. She had always wanted to have children and...
Lucinda Englert "Cindy" McClellan
May 29, 2026
Lucinda “Cindy” McClellan passed on May 29, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ, surrounded by her family. After 50 years in Rome, GA, Cindy moved to Phoenix to live close to her oldest grand-daughter.
Cindy was born in Hammond, IN June 15, 1940 and moved to Rome with her husband David and her 2 daughters Lynne and Connie in 1971.
She was a devoted...
Stacey Scales Kilb
May 28, 2026
Stacey Scales Kilb, 57, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on May 28, 2026. Born on October 23, 1968 in Santa Rosa, CA. Stacey was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to everyone.
Daughter of Southern Baptist Missionaries Louie and Jo Scales, Stacey grew up in Kenya, East Africa, before returning to the United States to attend college. While...
Anne Maureen "Nancy" Hannahoe
May 28, 2026
Anne Maureen Hannahoe, affectionately known as Nancy to all who knew and loved her, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026, at the age of 84.
Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Nancy was the curly-haired blonde baby sister to big brother, Patrick, and big sister, Eileen. After moving to Brooklyn, NY as a young child, she attended St. Francis...
John Harold Raife, Jr.
May 27, 2026
John Harold Raife, Jr passed away early Wednesday morning, May 27, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ. He was 75. Born in Des Moines, Iowa he was the son of the late John Harold Raife and Betty Jane Raife. He was the eldest of four brothers and attended the University of Iowa for his bachelor’s and medical degree and remained a lifelong...
John R Ward
May 26, 2026
John R. Ward (or Randy Ward if you knew him before 1976) passed away at his home on May 26th, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ.
Born in St. Louis Missouri on February 29th, 1956, John's family moved to Urbandale, Iowa a few years later where he excelled in five sports and then attended Iowa State University to study engineering and accounting.
As with...
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