Obituaries

Joseph M. Donofrio, 80, passed away in his home surrounded by family on Thursday, September 28th, 2023. Joe was born July 6th, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, to Ida and Joseph Donofrio. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Nicholas, sister Theresa, and grandson Andrew Joseph. He is survived by his wife, Dede; six children: Tabitha Citro (Mike), Kara...

Marilyn Wagner Taylor died peacefully in her sleep on September 28, 2023 at her residence at Westminster Village in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was a serene closure to a life well-lived, leaving behind a legacy of love, contentment and gratitude.She was born to Carl and Bernice Homer Wagner in Macomb, Illinois, on October 11, 1932. After graduating from Illinois State University...

With great sadness, the family announces the passing of Paul Douglas Hankerson on Sunday, September 25, 2023 at the age of 68 after a long battle with cancer.Paul was born on May 16, 1955 in Phoenix where he lived out his life. He was the fourth son of Fred and Esther Hankerson and graduated from Brophy College Preparatory in 1973. ...

On April 1st, 1996 Samantha Elisa Garcia was born in Phoenix, Arizona. At 7:10pm on September 11th, 2023 at the age of 27, she passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family.She is survived by her mother Catherine, her father Valentin, her 6 brothers and sisters, Joseph, Monica, Caitlin, Olivia, Mario, & Valerie, her 6 nieces and nephews, Bria, Jaylen, Andrew,...

Alex H. Gehr, was born as Humberto Alejandro Gehr, on December 16, 1942 in Bogotá, Colombia. His parents were Conrad and Teresa Gehr. Alex peacefully passed away on Monday September 18, 2023 at the age of 80. Alex was a devoted, loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years,...

Sandra Fall Ranger, 89, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, on September 21, 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona, 44 years and half a lifetime after moving with Ned, five children and a dog from Detroit, Michigan in search of new adventures.An only child born in Philadelphia and a descendant of American Revolutionary War soldiers, having lost her father young, she attended...

Veronica Villegas Romero was born on October 14, 1954, and passed away at the age of 68 in Phoenix, Arizona on September 19, 2023, after a short battle with cancer.Veronica was born in Hollister, CA to Rafael & Angela Villegas, the eldest of five siblings. She was the quintessential oldest child, entrusted at a young age with the care of...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Ellen Scott Gabaldon who departed this world on September 24, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and unwavering dedication to her family and community. Born on February 5, 1937, at the original St. Joseph’s Hospital, Margaret Ellen was raised in downtown Phoenix. Her younger sister Pat...

Margaret Catherine “Maggie” Haley passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Maggie was born on October 31st, 1930, in New York City. She married Vincent J. Haley, an attorney, also from New York City. They were the proud parents of six loving children. They were married for an amazing 45 years and lived life to the fullest. Maggie worked...

Born March 4th, 1947Departed to be with the Lord September 11th, 2023Loving husband to Rose Martinez and later, lovinghusband to Sylvia Scherrer;Loving father to his dear daughters Roseanne Martinez and Dawn Martinez (Krystina Raynes);Loving stepfather to Dinorah Blanco, Sergio Blanco, John Scherrer and Tommy “Tomas” Scherrer Sr;Loving grandfather aka “Grandpa Manny” to Alexander Blanco, Jared Blanco, Adrianne Blanco, Rosa Bella...

Beverly Ann Rasmussen, nee Petersen, was born October 26, 1933 and passed to her heavenly Father on September 20, 2023. She was born and raised in Kankakee, Illinois to Albert and Viola Petersen.Music has played a large part in her life. At age 7, she began piano lessons with Mrs. Gray for 10 years. As a teenager, she played on...

Richard J. “Dick” Woods, Sr., a great guy, and a great lawyer, died peacefully in the company of his loved ones on September 24, 2023, in Phoenix. Born on October 5, 1939, to Don and Helen Woods in Rochester, New York, Dick moved with his family to Phoenix in 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother...

Frances Powell Peake was born the second child to Raymond R. Powell and Ophelia Acosta-Powell on June 11, 1949, in the Garfield neighborhood of Phoenix, close to her grandmother Petra G. Acosta, aunts, and cousins. Frances attended St. Mary’s Elementary before graduating from West Phoenix High School.Frances retired after a successful career in public service with Maricopa County. Following her...

Bruce Chapman passed on to a better place on September 12, 2023.Bruce was born November 24,1948 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He enlisted in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran spending 1967 through 1970 in country, continuing in the reserves with an honorable discharge from the Army in 1973.Bruce worked 38 years as General Manager in a family...

Our Beloved Mother, Geneva Ann Fortner Millstone, has gone to Heaven. She was born to Elizabeth and Donzel Fortner in Peoria, IL on October 7, 1936 and died September 11, 2023.She grew up in Bloomington, IL and then after her Catholic education went on to Marycrest College and then Arizona State. It is there she met and married James Millstone....

Esther Aros, age 93, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children. She was born in Clarkdale AZ and moved to Phoenix with her parents when she was 15 years old. She graduated from Phoenix Union high school. She met and married the love of her life; our father José and they were married for 73 years. Esther was...

In Loving Memory of Robert Paul LeMarrRobert Paul LeMarr, affectionately known to his family as Gogo, peacefully passed away at his home on September 15th, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable achievements and a lifetime of cherished memories.Born on March 21, 1929, to Irene and Paul LeMarr in Denver, Colorado, Bob’s life journey began with a love for adventure...

Jeff Schreiber, 65, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on September 7, 2023. He was born in Chicago, IL in 1958.Jeff loved the holidays, often putting up lavish decorations for all the big holidays, with Halloween being his favorite. He loved 70’s music, with a special affection for the band Rush, attending dozens of their concerts over the years. He was...

Marisa Gama passed away on September 8, 2023. She was 43 years old. She is survived by her husband, Don Hudspeth, a local attorney, her father Joe Richard Gama, a retired judge, her mother, Sylvia La Mar, a retired accountant, her brother, an attorney in Colorado, and an extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives. Those who knew...