Obituaries

Rebekah “Bekah” Dominique Alvarez-Santa Cruz, born on March 24, 1998 in Phoenix, Arizona, to Lissa Alvarez and Brian Santa Cruz, passed away at age 21 on May 16, 2019. Bekah was a junior at Arizona State University. All of us that knew Bekah, knew she had the biggest heart and a smile that would brighten up anyone’s day. Her passions...

Rosemary Martinez passed away peacefully on Sunday May 19, 2019 in Peoria, Arizona surrounded by her loving family. Rosemary was born on October 12, 1948 in McNary, Arizona to Robert and Virginia Jaramillo and lived her entire life in Arizona. She attended Elementary School in the West Valley and graduated from Phoenix Union High School. Rosemary was an adventurous women...

Charlotte Ruth Padish passed away on May 14, 2019. She was 90 years of age. Charlotte was born to Charles and Fannie Strait in Ligonier, Indiana on February 19, 2019.Charlotte graduated from Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana with a degree in journalism. She met her late husband of fifty-eight years, Arthur, a returning WWII Veteran, at IU. Their first date was,...

Verna Mae Strader of Phoenix, AZ passed away May 16, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.Verna was born to the late Ernest and Christine Hershkowitz on September 21, 1928 in Congress Junction, Arizona. She attended Prescott High School, where she graduated in 1946. During her high school years, she excelled in track and field.Verna is survived by her two sons,...

Dalton David Fischer “Buddy”2/11/1991 – 5/6/2019Buddy was a talented artist, and loved animals and music. He had the best smile, and loved to laugh. He was loved so dearly and will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all that knew him.Buddy was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Fischer and is survived by his father and stepmother,...

Tanya (Hill) Halford, 67, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on May 14, 2019, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She is survived by her mother, Sonia Hill, her brothers, Bobby (Kathy) Hill, Darren (Erin) Hill, and many nieces and nephews. Tanya was preceded in death by her grandmother, Fannie Kravitz, her father, Robert E. Hill, and her sister, Tara...

Mary Gormley Walker, 91, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2019. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was as strong and feisty as she was loving and caring. Her smile and laughter were contagious and constant.Mary was born in 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts. She attended Trinity College in Washington DC, where she met the love of...

Our beloved mama, Eleanor Lupe Rivera, was called home on May 10, 2019. Eleanor was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Robert and Mercy Rivera. Eleanor graduated from South Mountain High School as a Rebel and remained here in South Phoenix to raise her family. She is survived by her mother Mercy Rivera, her 3 siblings and her 5 children, Aurora...

James “Jim” Raymond Owens beloved father, grandfather and brother passed away peacefully on May 8, 2019 surrounded by family.James was born in Phoenix, AZ to his parents James M. Owens and Nell (Helen) Davidson on November 10th, 1923. His dearest Mother contributed love and inspiration throughout his life.Being an AZ native, he lived his entire life in Phoenix the city...

George “Norman” Armstrong, 91, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2019 surrounded by his family who love him dearly.Norm was born in Oakland, Calif. on Jan. 21, 1928 to Archibald and Irma “Lucie.” He attended the University of California, Berkeley where he studied business administration and accounting. In 1946, after one semester at Cal, Norm selflessly enrolled in the Army...

Marita Claire Ryan Driscoll of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully on May 9, 2019. Marita was born in Connellsville, Pennsylvania on July 8, 1942 to Suzanne and Richard Ryan. Marita spent the first 12 years of her life living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She moved to Phoenix, Arizona with her family in 1954. She attended St. Francis Xavier Elementary School and...

Tony Jose Louis Valverde, 74, of Flagstaff, AZ, was surrounded by family and friends as he went home to be with the Lord on May 8th, 2019.He was the son of Louis Valverde and Dolores B. Sells, and survived by 7 children, Diana, Tina, Toni, Tony Jr, Veronica, Andy, and Gabriel.He has 8 siblings, Charlotte, Rick, Josie, Roseann, Emily, Debbie,...

Bently John Brunson, age 56, found his way to peace on April 26, 2019. Bently was born December 21, 1962 in Fontana, California to Janice and Robert Brunson; later to become the eldest sibling of Blaine and Colleen Brunson. In 2001, he married Joann Lisa Caswell-Brunson while also accepting the responsibilities of her son, Justin, as his father. Bently and...

To the champion of our hearts. Our beloved husband, father, father in law, grandfather, and great-grandfather; Joseph Olen Boyce at the age of 80 years left our world to be with the angels above, in his home in Maricopa, AZ on May 9, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Phoenix, AZ on July 29, 1938 to...

MARIO PHILIP CARLINO BELOVED DOCTOR OF VISIONDr. Mario Philip Carlino died May 2, at his Phoenix home. His wife and children were by his side.Carlino was an ultimate optimist and Optometrist. A Doctor who provided vision care to the eyes of thousands over 50 years of practice. Regarded for his brilliant mind, intuitive instincts and colorful humor, Dr. Carlino was...

Frank M. Velasquez (August 20, 1939—May 7, 2019)Frank M. Velasquez, born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, was a proud family man, school bus driver, Army veteran, husband, and father. He graduated from Phoenix Union High School and worked for the City of Phoenix before his job as a school bus driver for Creighton School District. Frank was married to the...

Nathan L. Norris passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on April 30, 2019, surrounded by the love of his children, grandchildren, and his beloved wife, Betty Boo. Born on October 1, 1927, in Gastonia, North Carolina, Nate headed west with his family in 1966 to plant roots in Arizona and to continue his career as a pioneer in...

Jessie V. Trujillo, 91 of Phoenix, passed away on May 1, 2019. She was born on Tempe, AZ to Juan and Encarnacion Villa. A lifelong resident of Arizona, she was a retired clerk for the Phoenix Police Department. She is preceded in death by her son John Trujillo. Jessie is survived by her loving family, Daughters; Gloria “Louie” Lucero, Lucille...

Nancy Duncan BushBorn Nov 30,1937Nancy died peacefully, on the morning of May 3. She was born in Jackson,Tennessee. And was the loving daughter of Harmon and Stella Boone Duncan.She was preceded in death, as well, by her very young twin sister, Lynda Mae.Nancy attended Lambuth College in Jackson, TN. And she earned a MastersDegree in Micro Biology from The University...

Savannah Smith, 11 months of age, passed away on May 1, 2019. She is survived by her parents Nicole and Karl Smith, brother Craig, sister Jasmine and many loving relatives. A Celebration of Savannah’s life will be held at 2:30 P.M.,  Monday, May 6, 2019 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home Chapel, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona.  Condolences...