Obituaries
Meredith Johnson Walton
Aug 1, 2025
With her characteristic grace, Meredith Johnson Walton closed the chapter on a three-year cancer battle on August 1, 2025, at the age of 73. A third generation Arizonan born to Arthur Johnson Jr and Janice LaPrade Berridge, Meredith grew up in North Central.
While she shared with pride that she withstood eight concussions as a teen, she wisely pivoted from waterskiing...
Marcia Kay Hansen Lewis Johnson
Aug 1, 2025
Marcia Kay Hansen Lewis Johnson lovingly known as Marcy was born November 25, 1940 to Harlan and Susan Hansen. She was baptized at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Ferndale, CA on December 22, 1940. She was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, being confirmed September 13, 1959. During her many years in the church she volunteered as...
Daniel Nicholas Alejandro
Jul 31, 2025
Daniel Nicholas Alejandro, age 21, was sent to his eternal home on July 31, 2025, in Peoria, AZ, due to a desert accident. He was born on July 22, 2004, in Glendale, AZ, the beloved son of Peter Genaro Alejandro and Amarilis Gonzalez Alejandro.
Daniel Nicholas was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing...
Michael Daniel Polachek
Jul 30, 2025
Our wonderful father, extraordinary grandfather, loyal friend and devoted husband, Michael Daniel Polachek, age 78, passed away peacefully in Scottsdale, AZ after a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on February 19, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Betty and Lester Polachek. In 1973 he married his college sweetheart, Jane Strand of Dubuque, Iowa and the...
Michael E. Trujillo
Jul 29, 2025
Michael E. Trujillo“Mike” October 9, 1967 – July 29,2025Michael E. Trujillo, 57, passed away on July 29, 2025, to begin his next chapter in God’s eternal kingdom. Michael passed away peacefully in Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by his loved ones and listening to his favorite tunes. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Ruben R. Trujillo and Bernice B. Trujillo, who passed...
Fay Kistler
Jul 28, 2025
Beloved, redeemed and rejoicing: Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Elma "Fay" (Griffith) Kistler, finished her race and went Home to rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 28, 2025, at the age of 104. Fay was born in Lubbock, Texas on April 26, 1921. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Kistler;...
Joe Dean Hartley
Jul 27, 2025
Joe Dean Hartley April 15, 1944 – July 27, 2025
Joe Dean Hartley, age 81, passed away from complications following surgery. He was surrounded by loved ones. Joe was born on April 15, 1944, to Mary and Jess Hartley and was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served honorably and achieved the rank of Sergeant.
Joe was...
Estelle Speros Macdonald
Jul 25, 2025
Estelle was born in Boston Massachusetts to Danny and Olympia (Bebe) Speros on August 4, 1947. It wasn’t long before she was “Puttin’ on the Ritz”, entertaining friends and family singing and dancing her way into their hearts. The family moved to Phoenix, Arizona in late 1953 to join her grandparents, Yia Yia and Papou, who had moved there in...
Joanne Christine Watson Harris
Jul 25, 2025
Joanne Christine Watson Harris, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the incredible age of 91. She now joins a multitude of loved ones who have preceded her to the heavens above, including her first husband, John Watson, her son James (Jim), and stepson Alan. She leaves behind her husband, Darrell; brother, Tom and his wife...
Terrence Patrick Woods
Jul 25, 2025
Terry Woods, 81, our Dad, died peacefully Friday morning, July 25, 2025 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family and friends and his devoted wife, our Mom, Linda, who never left his side.
On June 11, 1944, Terrence Patrick Woods was born at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Virginia to his doting mother, Helen (Tucker) Woods, and his...
James Allen Strickland
Jul 25, 2025
James A. Strickland entered eternal rest on July 25, 2025, after a 25-year battle with multiple sclerosis (MS). Jim is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Nancy (nee Sullivan); his children, Cori Strickland, Tiffany Stanley (Michael), Kyle Strickland (Jennifer), and Lindsay DiStefano (Michael); his grandchildren, Madison Strickland, Foster and Keegan Stanley, Ethan and Giselle Strickland, and Jack, William,...
Maria Barajas Knebel
Jul 24, 2025
Maria was born on December 11, 1947, in Silver City, New Mexico. She graduated from Cobre High School in 1965 and soon after moved to Washington, D.C., where she began her career at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Not long after, she transferred to the Phoenix office, where she trained as a paralegal specialist in forfeiture.
In Phoenix, Maria met her...
Nallely Adriana Martinez Esquivel
Jul 24, 2025
In Loving Memory of Nelly Martinez
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nelly Martinez, a beloved daughter, loyal friend, and gentle soul who left this world far too soon.
Nelly’s radiant smile could light up any room, and her warmth, humor, and kindness touched everyone lucky enough to know her. She had an extraordinary gift for making...
Stella M. Bugh
Jul 24, 2025
Stella Mercedes Bugh, born on January 20, 1937, in Phoenix, Arizona, peacefully passed away on July 24, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. A beloved matriarch, she leaves behind a legacy of warmth, love, and resilience that will forever be cherished by her family and friends.
Stella was the proud mother of three daughters who survive her: Debbie Solomon, Diane Schneider (Mark), and...
Keith Allen Lambeth
Jul 19, 2025
Keith Lambeth peacefully passed away at his home on Saturday, July 19th in Scottsdale, Arizona. Keith was a gentleman, a tried-and-true friend, a fisherman, but most of all, he was a family man. He loved his wife of 38 years, his two children, his grandchildren, his parents, his siblings, and his large extended family.
Keith had a calm, steady presence that...
Juan Luis Alvallar
Jul 17, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Juan Luis Alvallar Sr, who departed this life on July 21, 2025, at the age of 65, at his home in Phoenix, Arizona. Juan was born on November 11, 1959, in Huanusco, Zacatecas, Mexico, and was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many.
He is survived by his devoted wife,...
John Richard Montanez
Jul 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Richard Montanez on July 17, 2025. He is survived by his daughter Lilliana, fiancé Olivia, parents John and Michelle Montanez, sisters Alexandria and Vanessa, and brother, Jesse.
From the moment he came into our lives, John filled our hearts with immeasurable love and laughter. As a young child, he...
Norman "Bo" Robert Lively
Jul 16, 2025
On July 16, 2025, Norman Robert “Bo” Lively passed away peacefully at home. Born on February 11, 1947, to Max and Suzanne Lively at home during a blustery Tulsa blizzard, he knew at an early age that he wanted to live in sunny Arizona. Phoenix was the childhood home of his father whose family roots in Arizona date back to...
Bruce David Kelley
Jul 15, 2025
Bruce David Kelley passed away on July 15, 2025 surrounded by his family and close friends. Bruce was almost 77 years old.
Bruce was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 1, 1948. He was the second of four brothers: Brian, Buddy, Brendan, and himself. The siblings shared a strong family resemblance and enjoyed a close, enduring friendship throughout the years. Bruce’s...
Anthony Michael Moore
Jul 14, 2025
It is with very heavy hearts to announce the passing of our beloved Father, son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, and dear friend, Anthony Moore.
Anthony joined his mother and grandmother in heaven and will continue to watch over his family and children as an angel protecting over us.
Anthony was born May 4th, 1982, in Phoenix, Arizona, and sadly passed on July...
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