Obituaries
Elizabeth Harrer "Betty" Tuttle
Aug 13, 2026
Betty Tuttle of Phoenix, Arizona, incredible mother to two children, Keith Tuttle and Ellen Young, and the greatest supporter of 11 grandchildren, passed away peacefully in Scottsdale of a stroke on August 13, 2026.
She was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois in 1950 to Suzanne and Joseph Harrer. She grew up in Elmhurst, Illinois where she attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School...
Dr. Roddy Arnold Gardner
Aug 11, 2026
Roddy Gardner, age 86, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on August 11, 2026. He was born on October 10, 1939, in Pecos, Texas, to Arnold and Dollye Gardner.
Roddy grew up on a farm in Pecos and graduated from Pecos High School in 1958. He went on to graduate from Abilene Christian College (now Abilene Christian University) before earning his medical...
Julie Marie Hansen Suto
Aug 10, 2026
Julie Hansen Suto, 64, passed away after a short, but brave and fierce fight against cancer. Surrounded by love as she moved on to her next journey with loved ones who passed before her, Julie has left a lasting legacy and impact on all who knew her.
Born on March 3, 1962 to Robert and Eileen Hansen, Julie was the first...
Janis Coffey Alexander
Aug 9, 2026
Janis Coffey Alexander, age 76, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026 beside her loving partner of 60 years.
She was born to Darrell (Dick), a firefighter, and Shirley Miller Coffey in Yakima, Washington on September 30, 1949. Janis grew up in Oregon surrounded by a loving family. She had two younger brothers, who she is survived by Dave and John....
Gloria "Isabel" Hernandez
Aug 8, 2026
Gloria “Isabel” Hernandez, age 81, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on August 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on November 7, 1944, she lived a life defined by kindness, resilience, and a deep devotion to the people she cared for.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose gentle presence made every room feel lighter....
Delores Kathryn Haddy
Aug 6, 2026
Delores Haddy, 99, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born on March 31, 1927, in Conger, Minnesota, to Thomas and Sophia (Abodeely) Shaheen. The family later moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where Delores grew up alongside her five brothers and sister. She attended Roosevelt High School and, after graduating in 1945,...
Patricia Marina Cordova
Aug 6, 2026
Patricia Marina Cordova, Born February 9th, 1990, in Phoenix Arizona, passed away on August 6, 2026, at the age of 36, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and beautiful memories that will forever live in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved her.
Patricia was a devoted wife to Juan Antonio Mosqueda and a loving mother to her two...
Vincent Sanchez
Aug 5, 2026
Vincent Sanchez, 50; passed away August 5th, 2026 in Laveen, AZ. Born to parents Eleazar and Gloria Jean Sanchez in South Phoenix, AZ on May 31st, 1976. He is survived by his wife Rosalinda Sanchez, married 20 years; his children Marissa Michelle Sanchez, 28 (Juan) and Mikey Vincent Sanchez, 26 (Yarely); Grandson’s: Isaiah Silas, Adriel Vicente, and Isael Jesus; Father...
Joseph Peter Anderson
Aug 4, 2026
Joseph Peter Anderson, a beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2026, at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in Northern California after complications from a fall while walking his beloved dog, Maddy. Born on September 23, 1949, in Prescott, Arizona, Joe was a cherished son of Martha and Novian Anderson. His life was...
Anna Marie Velasquez Fuentes
Aug 4, 2026
Anna Marie Velasquez Fuentes, 58, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She was born on January 27, 1968 to Mary and Richard Fuentes in Phoenix, Arizona. Anna Marie attended Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral School, Roadrunner Elementary School, Palo Verde Middle School, and graduated from Cortez High School.
She is survived by her mother, Mary V. Fuentes;...
Flo-Ella M. Stow
Aug 3, 2026
Flo-Ella Maude Stow, 94, born December 13, 1931, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026. Born in Denver, Colorado, she moved to Phoenix as a child, where she attended Kenilworth Elementary School and graduated from North High School in 1950.
Flo-Ella raised her family in Phoenix before pursuing a degree in Elementary Education at Arizona State University. She went on to...
Raymond Terry White IV
Aug 2, 2026
Raymond Terry White IV was born on April 29, 1973, in Milford, Connecticut, to Raymond Terry White III and Donna Shedlock White. Raymond passed away on August 2, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 53.
Ray will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Donna Shedlock White; his brother, Jason (Jennette) White; his sons, Corey (Alexis) White and Austin (Khayle)...
Manuel "Manny" Garcia
Jul 31, 2026
Manuel "Manny" Garcia, 90, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026.
Born in New Mexico on April 16, 1936, Manny lived a life defined by faith, family, music, hard work, and service to others.
He is survived by his five daughters, Genia Gutierrez (Gilbert), Sylvia Sanchez (Louie), Olga Garcia, Lorraine Gloria (Ernie), and Irene Thomas (Scooter); his son, Sal Garcia (Diana); 28...
Edgar Thomas Ajamie
Jul 30, 2026
Edgar Thomas Ajamie, known to the people who loved him as Ed, Honey, Eggs, Gino, Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, and Uncle, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, in his home of 56 years in Scottsdale, Arizona, surrounded by his family.
Ed was born July 27, 1931, in Lockport, Illinois, to Thomas and Evelyn Ajamie, the fifth of six children. He...
Roy V. Nelson Jr.
Jul 28, 2026
Roy V. Nelson Jr., 64, of Ajo, formally of Chicago, passed away suddenly on July 28th. He is preceded in death by both of his parents Roy and Arlene (nee Koester) Nelson. Roy is survived by his faithful and cherished dog Henry, one brother John (Carrie) Nelson and two sisters Jane (late John) Collier and Melissa (Robert) Espinoza. He was...
Ronald Patrick Martinez
Jul 24, 2026
Ronald Patrick Martinez, 69, passed away on July 24, 2026. Born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1957, Ronald was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, a city he proudly called home throughout his life. As a teenager in the 1970s, Ronald was a shining star in the Arizona motocross scene. His love of riding remained an important part of...
Paul Michael Itule
Jul 23, 2026
Paul Michael Itule, 63, passed away on July 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, humor, creativity, and a gentle spirit that touched everyone who truly knew him. The youngest son of Willie and Dorothy Itule, Paul was a native of Arizona and lived his entire life in the state he loved. He graduated from Camelback High School and...
Mark Robert Bjorem
Jul 23, 2026
Mark Robert Bjorem, 56 – beloved husband, son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, bonus dad, and grandpa (Bubba) passed away on July 23, 2026. He was born in Idaho and was adopted into the loving Bjorem family in 1969.
The family moved and settled in Tempe, Arizona. Mark attended Tempe High School and joined the US Navy after graduation. He served active...
Lillian Angelina Scott
Jul 20, 2026
Lillian Angelina Scott, 96, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026. Born on November 3, 1929, in New York, Lillian moved with her family to Arizona in 1953, where she built a life centered on faith, family, and hard work. She retired from Blake, Moffett &Towne/Unisource after 35 years of dedicated service.
Lillian loved to travel and was passionately involved with...
Jim E. Cohlmia
Jul 19, 2026
Jim E. Cohlmia, longtime Wichita, KS resident who spent his final years in Arizona, passed away Sunday, July 19, at his home in Mesa. A successful stockbroker and art collector, Cohlmia is descended from a prominent Lebanese family who homesteaded Oklahoma farmlands early in the 20th century, and rose to prominence throughout the state for their entrepreneurial and enterprising business...
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