Obituaries
Katrina V. Chavez
Jan 18, 2025
With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Katrina V. Chavez, who lost her courageous battle with cancer on January 18, 2025, at the age of 44. A beacon of love, strength, and resilience, Katrina’s life was a testament to unwavering dedication to her family, her community, and her faith.
Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Katrina graduated...
Albert Mendez Jr
Jan 18, 2025
Albert Mendez Jr., affectionately known as Pato, passed away peacefully at the age of 76 on January 18, 2025. For 42 years, Mr. Mendez served the Arizona community as a devoted educator, earning the love and admiration of students, colleagues, and friends across the state. Known for his quick wit, jokes and talent for storytelling, he could make anyone laugh...
Roy Allen Mathis
Jan 17, 2025
Roy Mathis, a veteran of the Vietnam War and resident of the Arizona State Veterans Home, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the age of 88 years old. Roy was surrounded by love and his friends and family when he passed.
Roy was born in El Dorado, Arkansas to Roy H. Mathis and Hazel E. Evans. He never got...
Adelina Ongaro Romero
Jan 16, 2025
Adelina Ongaro Romero, a woman of remarkable strength, faith, and love, passed away the morning of January 16, 2025 at age of 90, of heart failure. Born on September 30, 1934, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Edelmira Jerez Ongaro and Americo Ongaro, Adelina’s life was a testament to resilience, dedication, and devotion to her family, her Catholic faith, and the American...
Paul Gilbert Berumen
Jan 14, 2025
Paul Gilbert Berumen, 57, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, after battling cancer. Born on April 23, 1967, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Gilbert and Olga Berumen, Paul was a respected and deeply cherished person and a loving husband to his wife, Monica Hernandez.
He lived a life rich with purpose, surrounded by his beloved wife, immediate family, multiple generations of relatives,...
Carolyn Homsey
Jan 14, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Homsey, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Carolyn passed away on January 14, 2025, at the age of 78.
She was the loving wife of Greg Homsey and devoted mother to her son, Charlie, and daughter-in-law, Christine. Her grandchildren, Felicia, John, and Neveah, brought her immense joy. Carolyn...
Billie E. Cummings
Jan 13, 2025
Billie E. Cummings, 98 years old, a loving father passed away during the night of January 12, 2025. He was born on September 7, 1926 in Fredonia, Kansas. Came to Phoenix, AZ at the age of 7 where he attended Creighton grade school and Phoenix Union High School then joined US Navy and served for 3 years. After that he...
Musa Sayegh
Jan 13, 2025
Unexpectedly, Musa Sayegh left Earth side early morning on January 13th, 2025. Born on April 5th,1956, in Amman, Jordan, Musa was a charismatic man who made friends with everyone he met. His laugh (mostly at this own jokes) reverberated around the room and wrapped you in a warm hug. You always felt taken care of by Musa. A father of...
Christopher Lee Allen
Jan 11, 2025
Florence Arizona, Phoenix Arizona - Christopher Allen, forever 38. Was taken home in gods arms on Saturday January 11, 2025. Christopher was born in Tucson Arizona on March 01, 1986.
Christopher, “ Mr. Mayhem”, was known for his loving and caring soul. He was always willing to give someone a chance, but he only gave one. He was a man of...
Carmen Miranda Valles
Jan 11, 2025
Carmen Miranda Valles, 93 years old, peacefully passed away on January 11, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 16, 1932 in Phoenix, AZ.
Carmen is preceded in death by her beloved husband Raul Valles, and her daughter Barbara McCluskey. She is survived by her sister Margie Kinnis; brother Angel Miranda Jr.; sons Louis...
Charles Reese "Charlie" Harpst
Jan 9, 2025
In loving memory of Charles Reese “Charlie” Harpst, a visitation will be held from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85018.
Nicholas Golubovich
Jan 9, 2025
Nicholas Golubovich (78), of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on January 9, 2025. Nick was born on April 10, 1946, in the Bronx, New York City to Lena Bosco and John Golubovich. Nick grew up and lived in Astoria until he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1966. Nick was stationed in Biloxi, Mississippi and Greenland. After his service,...
Celia R. Barron
Jan 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Celia R. Barron (Quiroz) on January 8th, 2025 at age 77. She was surrounded by her sisters, children and grandchildren. A memorial Mass will be held in her hometown of San Luis, Rio Colorado, Sonora Mexico on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 at 4:00 p.m., at...
Edward W. Gray
Jan 8, 2025
Edward Wilburn Gray, 90, a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died Jan. 8, 2025, at his Phoenix home at La Siena senior living community. A native Phoenician, he was born Feb. 24, 1934, and attended St. Agnes elementary school, St. Mary’s High School and Arizona State University. He met his wife, MaryAnn, while in high school and they were married...
Christine Alvanez Morgan
Jan 7, 2025
Christine Alvanez Morgan, born on 5 December 1959 in Winterhaven, California - died 7 January 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of Howard and Fay Fitzgerald. Christine was a member of the Cocopah Indian Tribe and lived her formative years in Sitka, Alaska with her parents and sister Lila, graduating...
Glenn Arthur Hare
Jan 5, 2025
Glenn Arthur Hare passed away on January 4, 2025 from natural causes at age 97 in Glendale, Arizona. Born on December 21, 1927, in East Cleveland, Ohio, Glenn is the last of the Ira and Mary Hare family and is preceded in death by his 3 sisters and 4 brothers. He joins his beloved wife Marie Hare (nee Prizzi), who...
Delores Leal
Jan 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved sister Delores Leal, of Phoenix Arizona on January 4, 2025 at the age of 79. Born in Phoenix Arizona on September 28, 1945. Daughter of Antonio and Trinidad Leal. She was known for her positive personality, loving, kindness, generosity, infectious laughter, and a deep passion for sports...
Arlene Elise Leinbach-Prince
Jan 4, 2025
Arlene Leinbach Prince passed away peacefully in Phoenix, Arizona with her children Michelle and Rob Leinbach at her side after 90 trailblazing years on this planet. Arlene was born in 1934 in Passaic, New Jersey and spent her formative years in Roselle Park, New Jersey with her parents Roy and Hildreth Bailey and her brother Dale Bailey. Arlene was a...
Nathaniel Keith Brantley
Dec 31, 2024
Nathaniel Keith Brantley age 38 was called home due to heart complications on December 31st 2024 at Banner University Hospital in Phoenix Arizona. Nathaniel was born on September 10th, 1986, in Tucson Arizona to Joel Jerry Brantley Jr and Rebecca Lynette Brantley.
Displaying true compassion for others in every walk of life. He was not judgmental. He loved life and took...
Aurelia Lopez
Dec 31, 2024
Aurelia “Lela” Romo Lopez passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024 at Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona. Lela was born on November 12, 1928, literally in “Las Cuatro Milpas” a historic barrio neighborhood in Phoenix, Arizona.
Lela is preceded by her parents, Andres & Maria Romo, siblings Antonio Romo, Alfonso Romo, Angel Romo, Amalia “Molly” Chavira & great grandson...
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