Obituaries
Susan Marie Whiteside
Jul 29, 2024
Susan Whiteside, 77, of Laveen, Arizona, passed away on July 29, 2024. Born on June 15, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Ann and Ross Aiello, Susan lived a life full of love, dedication, and strength. She was a graduate of Maple Heights High School in Maple Heights, Ohio before moving to California. Her first job was at Union Commerce Bank...
Sally Ann Rea
Jul 29, 2024
Sally Ann (Kegaries) Rea died in the care of Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital on July 29, 2024. The daughter of Dr. Donald and Helen Kegaries, Sally was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, on May 26, 1942. She attended the University of Arizona, was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority, graduated with a degree in Mycobacteriology and...
Stephen John Lyding
Jul 27, 2024
Stephen John Lyding, 71 of Phoenix, passed away on July 27, 2024. He was an Arizona native, born April 25,1953 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix to Alfred Samuel Lyding, Jr. and Mary Louise Rohrbacher. He was the seventh of their nine children. In 1976 Steve married Debbie Barben, they have two children, Sara and Greg.
Steve was a proud graduate...
David Charles Francetic
Jul 26, 2024
David Charles Francetic, 75 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on July 26, 2024, after a prolonged 17 year battle with cancer. Born in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania to Matthew and Mary Francetic, David served his country honorably as an air traffic controller in the United States Air Force for four years. His love of aviation was complemented by his passion for writing...
Maclovia G. Amavisca
Jul 25, 2024
Maclovia G Amavisca passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family at the of age 83 years. Born August 1, a true native of Arizona she was fortunate to attend Monroe Elementary, and Phoenix Union High School. She received her AA from Phoenix College and continued her education at Arizona State University. She was blessed being able to teach bilingual...
Donna Ehmann
Jul 24, 2024
Donna L Ehmann passed away on July 24, 2024, at the age of 55 while visiting one of her favorite places to vacation, Huntington Beach, CA.
She was born to Tom and Twyla Burton in Phoenix, Arizona on February 28th, 1969. They were wonderful parents who instilled great values in her. Being the first-born allowed Donna to be around many babies...
Marcello Rodriguez
Jul 24, 2024
Marcello Rodriguez, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on July 24, 2024, at the age of 91.
He was preceded in death by his beautiful wife and soul mate of 67 years Nora Rodriguez, son-in-law Ralph Moreno and grandson Rudy Gabriel Padilla. He is survived by his two daughters, Sandra Padilla and Carrie Moreno, son-in-law Rudy Padilla and grandsons...
Ralph A. Marrujo
Jul 23, 2024
Ralph A. Marrujo, age 84, passed away peacefully at hospice on July 23, 2024. Born in Jerome, Ralph moved in his early teens with his family to Phoenix where he attended St. Mary’s High School. It was there that he fell head over heels for his future wife, Brenda. They married shortly after high school, and together embarked on a...
Robert Martin Calfee, III
Jul 23, 2024
Robert Martin Calfee III, a fierce competitor, lost the obituary game on July 23, 2024. Martin passed away surrounded by his family in his home in Phoenix, Arizona.
He was born on April 2, 1937 to proud parents Robert Martin Calfee Jr. and Elizabeth Tinker Chatfield Calfee in Coral Gables, Florida. Martin’s life journey was marked by resilience, hard work, humor,...
Maria Dolores Lozoya-Salinas
Jul 22, 2024
Maria Dolores Lozoya "Lolis" passed away on July 22, 2024 in Mesa Arizona surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on April 12, 1966, in Durango Mexico to Irene Salinas and Aniceto Lozoya. She immigrated to the United States to give her two sons a chance at a better life. She lived most of her life in the United States,...
Rebecca Verdugo Dueñas
Jul 22, 2024
The Lord took Becky home on July 22, 2024.
Becky was born on January 21st 1942 in Miami Arizona. Becky was the first girl out of five boys. Becky is preceded in death by her parents Francisco and Rebecca Verdugo her husband Johnny Duenas, her brothers and sisters: Bruno, Hanky, Mario, Ernie, Elias and Richard Verdugo. Margie, Gloria and Angie Verdugo....
Marilyn Baggs
Jul 20, 2024
Mrs. Marilyn Baggs, age 90, passed away on July 20th, 2024 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born on September 24, 1933 in San Francisco, California. And at age 20 she married Lavern E. Baggs and their marriage lasted for 57 years before his passing in 2010. She is survived by her two children, Brad Baggs and Lurenda (Baggs) Armanini, son-in-law,...
Barbara Gonzales Hernandez
Jul 20, 2024
Bárbara Gonzáles Hernández, 97, took her last breath surrounded by her immediate family on July 20, 2024 in Phoenix, Ariz. She was welcomed into Heaven and reunited with her loving husband of 62 years John G. Hernández, her parents Carmen and Juan Gonzáles, siblings (Manuel, Paul, Emeterio (Teyo), Cecilia Rodríguez, Erlinda Gonzáles, Ruth (Cuca) De La Garza, and countless other...
Karl T. Brandenberger
Jul 19, 2024
Karl T. Brandenberger, 71, of Phoenix, was born in Phoenix, Arizona, to Helene Sledd and Jimmy Brandenberger on October 9, 1952. He died on July 17, 2024.
Karl’s parents met in Phoenix, where his mother was a well-known and respected nurse for more than 40 years at St. Joseph’s Hospital. Karl graduated from Gerard Catholic High School in 1970 and joined...
Peter Helmuth Paulsen
Jul 17, 2024
PETER HELMUTH PAULSEN BUILDER, DEVELOPER, PHILANTHROPIST PASSES AWAY AT AGE 90
Peter Helmuth Paulsen was born in the village of Schardebüll, in Northern Germany, June 17, 1934.
Peter immigrated to the Midwest in 1952 with his Mother and his brother after the hardships and turmoil of WWII. At the age of 17 was already a master mason brick layer. With is keen...
Cindy Lynne Bedoya
Jul 16, 2024
On July 16, 2024 Cynthia Lynne Bedoya, or Cindy, as she was known by many friends and family, passed away unexpectedly. She is survived by her husband Eddie, son, Nic; and daughter Leah, sister Amy as well as her 7 grandchildren, Alyssa, Morgan, Kallin, Zoey, Payton, Rezi, and Atticus.
Her passing has left a deep hole of loss in those she...
Donald William Brunner
Jul 16, 2024
Don Brunner was born on June 26, 1940, the youngest of four sons of Betty and John Brunner. He was educated in the Public Schools of Jersey City, NJ and completed his formal education earning a degree from Rutgers University’s University College in 1970.
A man with a positive outlook on life, Don enjoyed sharing a joke or quip with others...
Andrew Kyle Perkins
Jul 16, 2024
Andrew Kyle Perkins, born September 26, 1986, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, passed away on July 16, 2024, after bravely battling Crohn’s disease for many years.
Andrew's journey began in Wisconsin where he graduated from Delavan Darien High School before pursuing higher education at UW-Milwaukee.
His path took a turn when he enlisted in the Army, serving honorably with a tour in Afghanistan. His...
Vincent Andrew Claudio
Jul 14, 2024
It is with a heavy heart we want to share, that my son, Vincent Andrew Claudio has passed away on July 14th, 2024, at the young age of 29. Vincent was battling an addiction; we had the highest of hopes he would conquer it. Sadly, it was stronger than he was.
Vincent Andrew Claudio devoted son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend....
Colleen Angela Connelly Moss
Jul 13, 2024
Colleen was born on January 26, 1939, and died on July 13, 2024.
Colleen was predeceased by her parents Harry S. Connelly, Sr., and Marian Meyer, husband John “Buzz” Moss, five of her six siblings: William Connelly, Patricia Holt, Harry (Pete) Connelly, Jr., Mike Connelly, Thomas (Chris) Connelly; and daughter-in-law Lara Moss. One sibling survives Colleen: Denis (Jeanne) Connelly; along with...
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