Obituaries

On Friday, March 7, 2019, Connie Johnson of Humboldt, AZ, loving wife and mother of 3 boys, passed away at the age of 90 surrounded by family.Connie was born in Phoenix on November 14, 1928 at home near 10th and Jefferson Streets to Frank B. and Rafaela (Beltran) Gonzales. She attended Phoenix Union High School.Connie worked for several years as...

Joe Santellan Lopez, 76, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 18, 2019. Joe was a native of Phoenix and grew up in the “32nd Street” neighborhood. He graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1961. He loved working with his hands and quickly found his passion in sheet metal work. For over 43 years, he was a skilled...

The Dolan Family is heartbroken over their loss of Joe Dolan, who passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the age of 65. Dolan grew up in Dallas, Texas and later moved with his mother, Marianne, to Morenci, Arizona, where he worked in the copper mines, then went on to receive his BA in English Literature in 1977 & his...

Kathy Sue Hoover passed away peacefully June 12, 2019 at Banner University Hospital at the age of 61. Kathy was born in Oklahoma and raised in Wittman but spent much of her adult life in Phoenix. Although she struggled with disabilities all her life, she was an inspiration to everyone who knew her. Kathy was one of those truly special...

ASTEMBORSKI, Frank “Lefty”, 89, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on June 17, 2019. Frank is preceded in death by his son Stephen, and his wife Dorothy. He is survived by his Sons Mike (Sandy), Andy, Daughters Donna (Jim) Greenwade, Brenda (Mike) Aldrich, 7 Grandchildren and 9 Great-Grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 5:00-8:00 pm, Friday, June 21, 2019 at Whitney...

Carol left us suddenly on Friday, June 14th after suffering a severe stroke at the age of 74. She passed into heaven peacefully surrounded by her family. Carol was the bright spot in every person’s life she touched, and we want to share the story of her life with you.She was born in Los Angeles, CA, on March 7th, 1945....

Joanne Schaefer (Mangin) Whitney died peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at 9:00 P.M. in the hospital, after a short illness.Born in Evanston, Illinois on February 22, 1930 and raised in Wilmette, Illinois, Joanne attended St. Joseph Elementary and St. Scholastica High School in Chicago. Joanne also attended Barat College in Lake Forest. Married to Frank Mangin in 1950 in...

Ernest Jayme passed away June 10, 2019 in Phoenix. He was born March 27, 1934 in Tucson, AZ to Louis and Catherine Jayme. He moved to Phoenix in 1967.Ernest was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Jayme, and stepson, Robert McDivitt, Jr.He is survived by his daughter Cathy Bracy (Jimmy), granddaughter, Brooke, stepdaughter Wendy Powell and stepson Pete McDivitt,...

Surrounded by loving family, John Charles Mullarkey Jr., passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord on Sunday, June 09, 2019. John was born November 27, 1921 in Minneapolis, Minnesota as the only child to John Charles Sr. and Helen Mullarkey. John proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II protecting the Pacific Coast on the Goodyear...

On the morning of Saturday, June 8, 2019, Maurice William Nielsen, Jr., passed away at the age of 84. He was a devoted loving husband and an amazing father of 3 children, 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.Maurie was born in Denver, Colorado on May 8, 1935 to Maurice William Sr., and Nellie Nielsen. He graduated high school and would eventually...

Mary Eileen Tharalson, 87, died June 10th, 2019 in Phoenix Arizona after a lengthy illness. She was born April 5th, 1932 in Everett, Washington to Carl F. Wagner and Dorothy A. (Murphy) Wagner. She grew up in the Pacific Northwest, and attended Seattle University, which is where she met her future husband, Thomas Noel Tharalson in Seattle Washington. They were...

Julie was born to Margaret (Gaga) and Jules Joseph DeLescaille, Jr., on June 20, 1929 in St Louis, Missouri, and she left us this past Sunday, June 9, 2019, peacefully, having waited in bed until her granddaughter Ettsy’s wedding was completed, and information about its wonder and beauty reported. Such unselfishness was just one of her myriad values. Everyone well...

Ruben P. Romero, Sr., passed away peacefully on June 8th, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Ruben was 85 years old and was born in Coyote, New Mexico on March 7th, 1934. Ruben was predeceased by his sons, Johnny and Jessie Romero and granddaughter Caressa Romero. Ruben is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Lucy Romero, his children,...

Ronald E. Carlson, 72, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away at his home Sunday, June 9, 2019. Ron was born April 27, 1947 to Edwin Fay Carlson and Emilie Beran Carlson at the U.S. Naval Base in Astoria, Oregon. He was the oldest of five children. Ron graduated from Hilltop High School in Chula Vista, California in 1965. He attended college...

Kevin William Riedy, born January 18, 1960 in North Platte Nebraska, died June 8, 2019 in Phoenix, AZ where he lived for most of his 59 years.Number 4 of five children, Kevin is survived by his son Maxwell, his mother Patricia, his sisters Beverly and Jennifer and his brothers Clarke and Justin.While Kevin was born in Nebraska he spent almost...

Scott David Trayer, born January 12, 1962 (Hammond, Indiana) – Died June 8, 2019 (Scottsdale, Arizona) – 57 years of age.The youngest of five, he is survived by his sister Sue, his brother Harry, and his twin sisters Jill and Joy.He is also survived by his wife of 30 years, Elizabeth Stuart Trayer; his children Richard Stuart Trayer, Lisa Mae...

Schulte, Andrew F., 91 of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on June 8th, 2019. Andrew was originally a farmer for many years in Waukon IA where he raised a large family. He and his wife relocated to Arizona in 1986 where he became a paint contractor until he retired. He enjoyed road trips and spending time with his family. He...

Cora Moreno Garrido passed away on June 5, 2019 at the age of 77, after a brave battle with cancer. Cora left this world at her home in Tempe while surrounded by family and friends.A lifelong Arizonan, Cora was born in Phoenix on January 6, 1942. She grew up in poverty, yet she did not allow her humble upbringing to...

Ruth Rus was born on February 14, 1935, the daughter of Carl and Gertrude Kramer in Ackley, Iowa. She passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on June 4, 2019 at the age of 84.She is survived by her three brothers, Ronald, Martin, and Gerald Kramer, all of Pella, Iowa and her sister, Marian TenPas, of Oostburg, Wisconsin. She is also survived...

Mary Murrietta 98, passed away peacefully Wednesday June 5, 2019. Mary is survived by her daughter Frances Orezza; Grandchildren Carlos Ramirez (Lyn), Annette Perez (Danny) and her great grandchildren Carson, Serina (Paul), Alanna, Daniel Jr. with a great great grandchild on the way, Along with the many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings Armida Alvarez,...