Obituaries

John “Sonny” Czerwinski, 82, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2019. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on June 4, 1937, to the late Victoria and Romuald Czerwinski. He attended Pulaski High School, Milwaukee, where he lettered in wrestling and continued his education at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He began his extensive law enforcement career as a Police Officer with...

Our sweet Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and friend, Ed Sucato passed from this world into Heaven on Sunday, September 1, 2019.Ed was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on March 24th, 1947, the third of five children, to Sal and Helen Sucato. At the age of 2 the family relocated to Phoenix, so he considered himself “almost” a native Phoenician.Ed attended Monte...

Joe G. Moraga, 91, of Phoenix, Arizona, died peacefully at home Friday, August 30, 2019. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran, faithful member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and resident of the late Golden Gate neighborhood. He worked for the Maricopa County Hospital and was a loving husband of 65 years, father, and grandfather. Joe is...

Born Tuesday, January 21st, 1936 in Phoenix, AZ to Don and Maria Ramirez, passed away peacefully, September 1st, 2019. She was preceded in death by Husband of 41 years, Grant and Brothers; David Ramirez and Johnny Ramirez, Sister; Margaret Lopez, and Brother-in-Law; David Gamboa. Gloria is survived by her siblings; Patsy Gamboa, Mary Casselman and Jody Ramirez, Daughter; Janine Dawley...

James “Jim” Michael Taylor, 73, Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Independence, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, in Phoenix, AZ.Mr. Taylor was the son of James McBride Taylor and Louise Armstrong Taylor. He was a prodigious athlete and was a varsity letter winner in football, basketball, and track and field for William Chrisman High School. After graduating from Central Missouri...

Ernesto M. Chayrez, 92, of Gilbert, Arizona died August 27, 2019 at home surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his wife Tillie and their only daughter Bernadette. He is survived by many and they will always remember his kind and gracious soul. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 3rd at 11:00 A.M. at Whitney...

David O. Hill, 71, was born in Phoenix in 1948 to George M. Hill and Nell Savoy Hill. He passed away in Scottsdale on August 18, 2019, after a battle with cancer.Dave attended Arcadia High School and received a B.A. from the University of Arizona where he was a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity. After serving in the Army in...

Kathleen H. CornwallJune 21, 1923 – August 19, 2019Kathleen (Kay) Helen Cornwall, age 96 of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Lund Home – Hospice of the Valley in Gilbert, AZ. Kay was born June 21, 1923 to Lawrence and Helen (Manville) Milfred in Cazenovia, Wisconsin.Kay was a registered nurse receiving her degree in 1944 from...

Anthony “Tony” Amodeo, 69 of Phoenix, AZ, passed into the waiting arms of Jesus on Saturday, August 10, 2019.Tony is survived by his wife Jacki, children; Kristy (Ken) and Ryan (Taylor), grandchildren; Sullivan and Audrey and anxiously awaiting the arrival of Greysen, sister; Barbara Montoya (Erick), Aunt Grace and Uncle Bill. Numerous cousins and extended family, and a tremendous number...

In Memory of Alice J. (Fleet) DickeyAlice Josephine “AJ” Dickey, a long-time resident of Phoenix, passed away peacefully August 3, 2019.AJ was born in Dallas, Texas on May 30, 1935 to Carl and Totts Fleet, and soon moved to Houston. As a child, she developed a passion for riding horses. Even after she contracted polio, her father, a medical doctor,...

Patricia “Patty” De Leon 88, was born in Hayden, Arizona on March 17, 1931 to Bacilio Esquivel and Concepcion Leon. She passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on August 10, 2019 at the home she shared in Phoenix, Arizona with her nephew and niece, Lupe and Rosie Garcia.Patty lived and worked in Phoenix and surrounding cities. Patty was a very...

Born 12-16-1923 in Grafton, Illinois, of parents Clarence and Edith Plummer, second of five children.Attended and graduated St. Joseph’s School of Nursing. Post-graduate education in Pediatrics at St. Vincent’s in Chicago, and Psychiatry at St. Vincent’s in St. Louis. Also attended Southern Illinois University and Phoenix College. Moved to Phoenix in 1958.Married the love of her life, Dr. Herbert Munhall...

Thomas McCaffrey Eldridge of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2019.He lived a full life of 100 years. Tom is survived by his wife, Ruth, and brother, Patrick, along with three children: Barbara Starr, Tom (Nancy) and Mary Ann Wilson. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his...

April 26, 1925 ~ August 8, 2019.Carolyn was a fifth generation native Phoenician. She was a homemaker, caregiver and most of all, a Mother. She was known for her quick wit, sense of humor and giving heart. She attended Saint Mary’s and Phoenix Union High Schools. She was preceded in death by her husband Ellis Harris, her son Michael Harris...

Tereso Arambula, 87 years, passed away at home in Phoenix, AZ on August 9, 2019.  He was married to Maria, his wife of 49 years, who preceded him in death in 2004.  He is survived by his ten children, twenty-four grandchildren, and one great grandchild.  His two greatest loves were gardening and spending time with his family. Visitation will be...

Thomas Jens Aker, 70, passed away on August 5th, 2019. Tom was born June 20th, 1949 in Fargo, North Dakota. Moving to Arizona in 1964, Tom was a proud graduate of both Maryvale High School (1967) and Arizona State University (1975), where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. Tom held a lifelong career as a credit union executive, which...

Shirley McNeil Wedepohl Bronski Larkin passed peacefully surrounded by family on August 6th in Scottsdale, Arizona.A lifelong Arizonan and proud Democrat, Shirley firmly believed that family was everything. Nothing made her happier than spending time with her family celebrating holidays, birthdays, graduations, dance and music recitals, all kinds of athletic events, weddings and pretty much “the first anything.” Shirley loved...

Ronald A. Castillo Sr., age 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 29, 2019 leaving behind his loving wife of 48 years, Betty Castillo, sons; James Castillo Sr. (wife Michelle), Ronald Castillo Jr. (wife Jasmine), daughters; Marie Castillo-Diggs (husband Marty), Anita Castillo-Medrano (husband Daniel), 16 grandchildren & 16 great grandchildren. Ron also leaves behind his mother; Eleanor Barreras,...

Alba Giuntoli Clay, 76 of Chandler AZ passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 26, 2019 while vacationing in San Diego CA.Alba was born to Ovidio and Irma Giuntoli on August 30, 1942 and raised in the village of Traversagna, Italy. At the age of 11, she moved with the family from Italy to Phoenix. Alba learned English and graduated from...

Arlene Ruth Bansal passed away in the early morning hours of July 13, 2019. Beloved daughter of Arthur Fredrick Hansen and Lois Mae Hansen, she is survived by her only child and son,  Dilip K. Bansal, her sister Donna J. Daugherty, brother-in-law Robert M. Daugherty and nephews Scott and Tom Turner. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she lived the last fifty...