Obituaries
Debra Sue Hutzel
Jun 10, 2024
Debra (Debbie) Sue Hutzel passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 10, 2024 after a yearlong battle with cancer. Debbie was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on April 22, 1954. She attended elementary school in Macedonia, Iowa, junior and high school in Carson, Iowa and graduated from C-M Consolidated High School in 1972. Debbie moved to Phoenix, Arizona in...
Edoline Jane Greene
Jun 10, 2024
Edoline Jane Greene passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at the home of her daughter on Monday, June 10, 2024. She was born October 12, 1934. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Madoline Martin, sister Madoline Stack, and daughter-in-law Maxine Greene. She is survived by her three children Andrew Greene, David Greene and Teresa Pavelonis...
Paula Myers Masland
Jun 10, 2024
Paula Myers (Johnson) Masland went peacefully to heavenly father on June 10, 2024 at age 74 with closest friends Laura and Tom at her side. Paula was the third oldest of 12 children to Clifford and Marian Myers. Born in Chicago, Paula called Arizona home for the greatest portion of her life. She graduated from Gerard Catholic High School and...
Michael Edward Mullan
Jun 8, 2024
Michael Edward Mullan was born on July 3rd, 1952 in Phoenix, Arizona to Edward Phillips Mullan and Catherine Anne Clark Mullan. He was a loving and devoted husband, affectionate father, tender hearted grandpa/ papa, and supportive eldest brother. He was and always will be remembered as a passionate vintage car enthusiast. Mike peacefully passed into God's loving arms on June...
Bryant Washington, Jr.
Jun 7, 2024
Bryant Washington, Jr. was born August 10, 1982 to the parents of Loretta and Bryant Washington, Sr., in Stockton, California. He attended Valley High School in Sacramento, where he played football and it was then he started his love for cooking. As a young man he became a loving father to his son Ajani Washington. He later married his love,...
Wilfrid "Bill" Martin Gill, Jr., M.D.
Jun 7, 2024
Wilfrid “Bill” Martin Gill, Jr., M.D. passed away on June 7, 2024 at the age of 87 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Bill was born on September 23, 1936 to Wilfrid and Regina Gill in Cleveland, Ohio. Beloved husband of 61 years to Janice (nee Pfeil) Gill. Loving father to Maura Elizabeth Gill, Wilfrid Martin Gill III (Michelle), Alison (nee Gill) Sherlock...
Ralph Anthony Marchetta, Sr.
Jun 7, 2024
Ralph Anthony Marchetta, Sr., age 87, died peacefully in his sleep on June 7, 2024 in Scottsdale, AZ. He was born in Chicago, IL on January 16, 1937 to Anthony and Rose Grecco Marchetta. He graduated from St. Mel High School in Chicago, and St. Mary’s University in Winona, MN. Additionally, he served his country in the Naval Reserve. He...
Avis Olmsted Read Culbert
Jun 5, 2024
In Loving Memory of Avis Olmsted Read Culbert
A life well lived…that was Avis Olmsted Read Culbert. It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, and consummate adventurer. Avis passed away peacefully in her own home on June 5, 2024, at the age of 84, surrounded by her loving family and...
James Richard Crowther
Jun 5, 2024
James Richard Crowther of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully at his home on June 5, 2024 at the age of 91. Jim was born on October 30, 1932 in Sioux City, Iowa to Russell Lee and Florence Inez (Doolen) Crowther. He graduated from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology, and...
Louise Anne Brancheau Orick
Jun 4, 2024
Louise Anne (Brancheau) Orick, age 93, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 4, 2024. She was born to Lloyd William “Brownie” Brancheau and Louise Hattie (Anteau) Brancheau, November 2, 1930 in Newport, Michigan. Louise, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mom, mother-in-law, Mimi, and friend leaves behind a legacy of love and many cherished memories.
Louise was raised on a farm in...
Brian Francis Burch
Jun 4, 2024
Brian Francis Burch passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at his home on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. He was born August 11, 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrel and Elizabeth Burch, father-in-law Lendell Sherrick, siblings, Martin, Peter, Darrel and Catherine, and son-in-law Edward McHale. He is survived by his wife Beverly, mother-in-law Martha Sherrick, siblings John,...
Br. Gregory John Madigan, OSC
Jun 4, 2024
The Crosier Fathers and Brothers mourn the loss of our confrere. Br. John Edward “Gregory" Madigan, osc, was born Aug. 1, 1935, in St. Paul, Minn., to Edward and Rose (Kasal) Madigan. He was their only child.Br. Greg died peacefully in hospice care at the Ellis Assisted Living Home in Phoenix, on June 4, 2024. He was 88.He attended St....
Joanne Louise Tessmer
Jun 4, 2024
Joanne Louise Tessmer passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on October 31, 1937, in Phoenix, Arizona, to John Lewis and Mary Agnes Kamrar.Joanne attended St. Francis Xavier and North High School, where she forged lifelong friendships and excelled academically. After high school, she pursued higher education at Phoenix College and Arizona State University,...
Dolores Trejo Sandoval
Jun 3, 2024
Dolores Trejo Sandoval, daughter of Margarita Brady and Joe T Trejo, passed away on June 3, 2024. Born in Phoenix, Dolores was the granddaughter of Josefa Gomez Brady and Henry Whitter Brady, both of the Arizona Pioneers Association. She is survived by her sister, MaryEllen Carrillo and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dolores loved sports, playing all kinds with her siblings, and...
Alfred "Al" Robert Ghelfi
Jun 1, 2024
On the morning of June 1, 2024, Al Ghelfi breathed his last surrounded by family, crying and laughing to a soundtrack of Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash, The Platters, The Drifters, and The Beatles. All present were happy that he left the world as he’d lived, keeping everyone up far past their normal bedtime. Al Ghelfi was born on September 6, 1939....
Gloria T. Schafer
May 30, 2024
Gloria T. Schafer, born on March 26, 1947, left us to be with the angels in heaven on May 30, 2024, surrounded by family in Phoenix, Arizona.
She is survived by her two sons Shaun and Matthew and husband Mark Schafer. Gloria was born and raised in Arizona by her mother Maria T. and Oscar B. Amaral. She was raised with...
Aurelia Garcia Sermeño
May 30, 2024
Aurelia G. Sermeño, 89, from Phoenix, Arizona, passed peacefully in her home on May 30, 2024. She was born on February 22, 1935. As a devout Catholic, she taught the teaching of the Word of God to her children and grandchildren. Aurelia was known for her good wit and sense of humor which could make anyone laugh. She never liked...
Callen Patricia Hull
May 29, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we had to say goodbye to Callen Hull, who passed away peacefully on May 29th, 2024. She had a very rare condition called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), which caused her to decline steadily for a number of years.
The main theme running thru Callen's life was selfless compassion. Whether you were one of her patients,...
ERNEST FLORES, III
May 29, 2024
Ernie Flores III, 42 years old of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on May 29, 2024. He was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ on January 16, 1982, to his parents Ernest Jr. and Frances.
Ernie is survived by his father Ernie Jr and mother Frances; brother Ceasar Flores; sisters Michelle, Valerie, and Emily; Grandfather George Ybarra; and a special thanks to...
Roger Lynn Maxwell
May 28, 2024
Roger Lynn Maxwell, 79, died on May 28, 2024, peacefully with his daughter and son-in-law at his side. He was born on June 20, 1944 in Covina, California to Shields and Isabelle Maxwell. At the age of 5, his family relocated to Oklahoma City. It is there where he was introduced to the game of golf, and it changed his...
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