Obituaries

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. He enjoyed retirement by serving...

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 as a young girl, and she...

PROFESSOR DAVID WILLIAM FOSTER(1940-2020)with excepts fromA TRIBUTE BY JON TALTONMy 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 of the depth and breadth of his accomplishments:David William...

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 Isabel Plascencia on June 20, 1921 in...

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 member and friend.She leaves behind to cherish...

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 who will miss her dearly.A Visitation...

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) and sister Mary Evans (Mike).After...

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 and Dolores Bishop, who reside...

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 was married to Robert R. Ramirez...

Gregory Mitchell Buls passed away at the age of 53 in Gilbert, Arizona on June 21, 2020 after succumbing to cancer.Gregory was born in Spokane, Washington and later moved to Missoula, Montana with his family where he met what would be some of his lifelong friends.During high school, he participated in Speech and Debate, winning the title of Policy Debate...

Anthony (Tony) Huguez, born in Phoenix, Arizona, peacefully passed away at the age of 90, on June 18, 2020 while surrounded by his loving family. He was a second-generation Phoenician having spent his entire life in Arizona, other than the years he spent in the military where he served in the US Army’s 101st Airborne Division.He was preceded in death...

On Wednesday, June 17, 2020, Jane R. Martinez went to be with our Father in heaven at the age of 83. Grandma Jane, as everyone called her, was born on August 31, 1936 in Phoenix, AZ.Grandma Jane was a hardworking, strong woman. She worked as a pressman/engraver at Ponte Engraving for many years. She also enjoyed life. She looked forward...

Mary Elizabeth Kolts, 97, of Gilbert, Arizona passed away peacefully on June 18, 2020.Mary was preceded in death by her husband Lewis Kolts in 1986.She is survived by her sons Jim, Frank (Debbie) and daughter Christine (Robert), 8 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.A Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Whitney & Murphy...

1948-2020Juanita Ann Lopez, known to friends and family as “Jo”, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at home in Phoenix, Arizona. Jo was the oldest child of five born on a ranch in St. Johns, Arizona, on May 4, 1948. Jo is preceded in death by her mother Martha Casey, father Walter Florence, brother...

Daniel Lawrence Finch, born June 4, 1927 passed away peacefully with Family by his side on June 16, 2020 at Eckstein Center-Hospice of The Valley in Scottsdale.Dan was born in Flushing, Long Island, New York. He attended Severn School at Severna Park, Maryland. After graduation he entered the Navy where he served aboard the USS Enterprise for 2 years. He...

Karen Elizabeth Stegeman, 54, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away suddenly on June 14, 2020 of a heart attack. She was born on May 14, 1966 in Toledo, OH as the only daughter of beloved parents John G. and Joann E. Stegeman who preceded her in death.Karen attended E.L. Bowsher High School in Toledo, Ohio and later obtained a degree in...

Joseph Francis Leopard, 73, of Scottsdale passed away Sunday morning June 14th at home with his loving wife Veronica (Roni) and daughter Heather at his side. Born and raised in Frankfort, Indiana, Joe was one of 6 children of Elza Leopard and Eileen Murphy Leopard. During his high school years, Joe’s family moved to Lafayette, IN where he excelled at...

Elizabeth Ann Arce, 71, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away June 15, 2020. She was born in Phoenix, AZ on April 9, 1949.Elizabeth is survived by her mother; Lucy, brothers; Lionel and Michael, sons; Gilbert (Kelly) Rendon and Dennis Rendon, grandchildren; Elaina, Vennisa, and Gabriel, nieces; Melisa Stice and Karisa Cuenca.She was preceded in death by her father; Gilbert “Chino” Arce.As...

In Memory of Floyd James (Jim) Easter“Once a Knight, Always a Knight”January 24, 1935 – May 2, 2020Floyd James “Jimmy” Easter was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on January 24, 1935 to Floyd Leon and Opal Alvernon Easter; and grew up in the Eastlake neighborhood. Jim attended St. Mary’s Elementary School. He was very active in the Boys Club of Phoenix...

Her journey began on December 16, 1929 in Phoenix, Arizona.Clara graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1947.She married her sweetheart, Robert, on June 16, 1948.They settled down in Phoenix and began their family in 1949 with the birth of their son Dennis Alan. Their daughter Sandra Ellen followed a few years later in 1952.Clara raised her children and worked...