Obituaries

Christopher Edward Devoe of Scottsdale, Arizona has passed away on August 7, 2023.Christopher was born in Presque Isle, Maine to Edward Devoe and Jacqueline Bosse. He grew up with his three sisters Susan, Janet, and Kim. As a teen, he loved spending his time playing hockey and being with his family. As he got older, he joined the United States...

1930 – 2023Harry Sutton Amster passed away recently after living life to the fullest for 93 years, sharing adventures with family and friends.Born in Jerome, Arizona, Harry was the son of Harry and Ruth Amster and younger brother of Lois Amster Harper (Wilmer) of Phoenix and Mary Faye “Murph” Amster Klaus (Max) of Vicksburg, MS.In 1936, the Amster family moved...

Julie Beloit, a radiant beacon of love and joy, was embraced by God’s eternal grace on August 12, 2023. Born on June 28, 1967, in Peoria, Arizona to Alicia and Felipe Navarro, Julie emanated a zest for life.A proud alumna of Peoria High School, class of 1985, Julie wasn’t only an academic achiever but also an outstanding cross country runner...

Manuel Noriega, also known as Manny, age 77, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on August 10, 2023, at HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center in Phoenix.Manuel was born October 21, 1945, in Phoenix, AZ. At 19, he was deployed to Vietnam, where he proudly served his Country as a member of the Army. After his...

Paul passed away at home with his family by his side on August 8th, 2023 Glendale, Az at the age of 81. Paul was born June 30th, 1942 in Phoenix AZ. Paul was married to his high school sweetheart, Antonia Calderon (Toni). They were together for over 64 years.Paul was not only a husband, brother, Tío, Nino, friend, or a...

Mavis M. Klaudt, 87 of Mesa, AZ (formerly of Adams, MN) passed away on August 10, 2023.Mavis was born April 21,1936 in Herreid, SD to Jacob G. Hofer and Pauline (Bickel) Hofer. Mavis and her younger sister, Ethel, rode their ponies to attend grade school at Sterling District Rural Farm School. Mavis graduated from Herreid High School in 1954. She...

Robert “Bob” Walker passed away on July 22, 2023, peacefully and surrounded by his loving family. Bob lived 89 full and adventurous years.He was born in Denver, Colorado, on August 5, 1933, and grew up on the eastern plains of Colorado in Hugo. He got his incredible work ethic from his grandmother, Leopoldine Emmerling, who raised nine children during very...

Marcia Ann Jorgensen, 85, of Phoenix, died peacefully on August 7, 2023. She was born in 1937 in Grand Rapids, MI to Helen and Edward Rupinski.Marcia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.She attended Catholic Central High School and was a graduate of Michigan State University with a B.S. degree in Chemistry. She met Walt, a Navy veteran, at...

It is with heavy hearts and much sadness, we choose to share with you, the loss of our son, Kevin Michael Pihl. Kevin was born September 28th, 1983, and we lost him July 25th, 2023.Kevin was a wonderful son who brought us great joy in his younger years. He was an avid sports enthusiast. As a child he was an...

Jerry L Aslanian, 89, of Phoenix, AZ passed away surrounded by his family on July 27 2023.A 1st generation American, born in Los Angeles on July 12 1934 to immigrants fleeing the Armenian Genocide. A Phoenix Union and ASU alum the US Army veteran built his family and life in Phoenix. Preceded in death by father Louie, mother Angie and...

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved Calandra Madrid Tallabas passed on July 29, 2023 at her home, age 45. She was such a beautiful child, born to Michael and Lucinda Tallabas on August 26, 1977. She is alongside her mother in heaven now, whom she loved dearly.Calandra is survived by her son,...

Isabel “Machi” Ojeda Martinez (76), of Nogales, Sonora Mexico passed away on July 30th, 2023. Machi was born on April 7th, 1947. Machi is survived by her two daughters, Tina Martinez and Rosie Lagarda, her sister, Leoner Cota, her two brothers, Julian Ojeda, Ernesto Ojeda, her late sister Norma Sepulveda, parents Julian and Isabel Ojeda. Her grandchildren; Lexi Lagarda, Javier...

Phoenix, AZ. Marvin Reed Gillis, 74, passed away on July 26, 2023 after a four-year battle with lung cancer. He was born in Ithaca, New York on January 17, 1949 to Dr. Marvin B. Gillis and Helen Reed Gillis, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Georganne, their children Elizabeth Hunninghake (Danny) and...

April 23, 1930 – August 2, 2023Leo Hadad, a loving husband, devoted father, admired brother and uncle, esteemed businessman, and cherished friend, passed away on August 2, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born on April 23, 1930, in Trinidad, Colorado, to Mike and Sara (Malouff) Hadad.During his teenage years, Leo worked diligently in his father’s General Merchandise store and...

Anita V. Garcia passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 30, 2023 at the age of 89. Anita was a third generation Arizonan as her great grandfather first came to Arizona in the 1870’s to the Wickenburg area. She was born in Phoenix, Arizona on August 12th, 1933 to Amalia and Bernabe Valencia and was the oldest daughter of...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Joseph Boillot, who passed away on July 25, 2023 at the age of 94 in Scottsdale, Arizona.Born Feb 16, 1929 in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri to Irene and Lester Boillot. After graduating from the University of Missouri with a degree in Journalism. He made his way to Luke Air...

Ryan Taylor Parks, born March 10th, 1984, to beloved parents Kevin and Cynthia Parks, a fifth generation Arizona native, residing in Phoenix, for all 39 years of life. On Sunday July 16th, 2023, Ryan became absent from his body to be present with the Lord.Fearless First Steps:From the beginning it would seem Ryan was afraid of nothing. Fresh out of...

Matricia “Trish” Ann Brimley (71) – of San Tan Valley, AZ – Passed away on July 23rd, 2023. She was born January 14th 1952, in Searcy, Arkansas. She was 71. Trish is survived by her four children – Manon Brimley, Roger Brimley, Wesley Brimley, and Gyver Brimley – and her Sister Florence Watson, and her Brother Tom Griffin. Trish is...

Anna Geraldine “Gerry” Roberts Nelson, 89 of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2023. Born on May 29, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois, her family moved to Phoenix in 1939 when she was 5 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nick and Evelyn Roberts, brother Bill Roberts and sister Betty Salas. She is survived and...

Bernard “Bernie” F. Dalton Sr. passed away peacefully on July 15, 2023. Bernard was born October 6, 1943 in Phoenix Arizona to Ruth and Michael Dalton. Bernard attended St. Agnes school and North High School.After high school Bernard was in the US Army from 1966 to 1968 where he was stationed in Germany.December 6, 1968, Bernard married Shirley Moore Dalton...