Obituaries
Anna Marie Martinez Zielezinski
Aug 5, 2026
Anna Marie (Martinez) Zielezinski age 70, of Paradise Valley, Arizona, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026. Anna was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, auntie, and friend to all who had the privilege to meet her and will be deeply missed by all. Anna, a fourth generation native Arizonan, was born on March 6, 1956, in Winslow, Arizona...
Vincent Sanchez
Aug 5, 2026
Vincent Sanchez, 50; passed away August 5th, 2026 in Laveen, AZ. Born to parents Eleazar and Gloria Jean Sanchez in South Phoenix, AZ on May 31st, 1976. He is survived by his wife Rosalinda Sanchez, married 20 years; his children Marissa Michelle Sanchez, 28 (Juan) and Mikey Vincent Sanchez, 26 (Yarely); Grandson’s: Isaiah Silas, Adriel Vicente, and Isael Jesus; Father...
Joseph Peter Anderson
Aug 4, 2026
Joseph Peter Anderson, a beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2026, at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital in Northern California after complications from a fall while walking his beloved dog, Maddy. Born on September 23, 1949, in Prescott, Arizona, Joe was a cherished son of Martha and Novian Anderson. His life was...
Anna Marie Velasquez Fuentes
Aug 4, 2026
Anna Marie Velasquez Fuentes, 58, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She was born on January 27, 1968 to Mary and Richard Fuentes in Phoenix, Arizona. Anna Marie attended Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral School, Roadrunner Elementary School, Palo Verde Middle School, and graduated from Cortez High School.
She is survived by her mother, Mary V. Fuentes;...
Albert George Aros
Aug 3, 2026
Albert George Aros was born in Phoenix, AZ on February 24, 1950 and passed away on August 3, 2026 in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 76.
Albert was loved by many whom he made a lasting impact on, he will be greatly missed. Albert was well known for his love of his family. He was also known as a devoted...
Flo-Ella M. Stow
Aug 3, 2026
Flo-Ella Maude Stow, 94, born December 13, 1931, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026. Born in Denver, Colorado, she moved to Phoenix as a child, where she attended Kenilworth Elementary School and graduated from North High School in 1950.
Flo-Ella raised her family in Phoenix before pursuing a degree in Elementary Education at Arizona State University. She went on to...
Raymond Terry White IV
Aug 2, 2026
Raymond Terry White IV was born on April 29, 1973, in Milford, Connecticut, to Raymond Terry White III and Donna Shedlock White. Raymond passed away on August 2, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 53.
Ray will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Donna Shedlock White; his brother, Jason (Jennette) White; his sons, Corey (Alexis) White and Austin (Khayle)...
Manuel "Manny" Garcia
Jul 31, 2026
Manuel "Manny" Garcia, 90, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026.
Born in New Mexico on April 16, 1936, Manny lived a life defined by faith, family, music, hard work, and service to others.
He is survived by his five daughters, Genia Gutierrez (Gilbert), Sylvia Sanchez (Louie), Olga Garcia, Lorraine Gloria (Ernie), and Irene Thomas (Scooter); his son, Sal Garcia (Diana); 28...
Edgar Thomas Ajamie
Jul 30, 2026
Edgar Thomas Ajamie, known to the people who loved him as Ed, Honey, Eggs, Gino, Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa, and Uncle, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, in his home of 56 years in Scottsdale, Arizona, surrounded by his family.
Ed was born July 27, 1931, in Lockport, Illinois, to Thomas and Evelyn Ajamie, the fifth of six children. He...
Roy V. Nelson Jr.
Jul 28, 2026
Roy V. Nelson Jr., 64, of Ajo, formally of Chicago, passed away suddenly on July 28th. He is preceded in death by both of his parents Roy and Arlene (nee Koester) Nelson. Roy is survived by his faithful and cherished dog Henry, one brother John (Carrie) Nelson and two sisters Jane (late John) Collier and Melissa (Robert) Espinoza. He was...
Ronald Patrick Martinez
Jul 24, 2026
Ronald Patrick Martinez, 69, passed away on July 24, 2026. Born on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1957, Ronald was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, a city he proudly called home throughout his life. As a teenager in the 1970s, Ronald was a shining star in the Arizona motocross scene. His love of riding remained an important part of...
Paul Michael Itule
Jul 23, 2026
Paul Michael Itule, 63, passed away on July 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, humor, creativity, and a gentle spirit that touched everyone who truly knew him. The youngest son of Willie and Dorothy Itule, Paul was a native of Arizona and lived his entire life in the state he loved. He graduated from Camelback High School and...
Mark Robert Bjorem
Jul 23, 2026
Mark Robert Bjorem, 56 – beloved husband, son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, bonus dad, and grandpa (Bubba) passed away on July 23, 2026. He was born in Idaho and was adopted into the loving Bjorem family in 1969.
The family moved and settled in Tempe, Arizona. Mark attended Tempe High School and joined the US Navy after graduation. He served active...
Lillian Angelina Scott
Jul 20, 2026
Lillian Angelina Scott, 96, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026. Born on November 3, 1929, in New York, Lillian moved with her family to Arizona in 1953, where she built a life centered on faith, family, and hard work. She retired from Blake, Moffett &Towne/Unisource after 35 years of dedicated service.
Lillian loved to travel and was passionately involved with...
Jim E. Cohlmia
Jul 19, 2026
Jim E. Cohlmia, longtime Wichita, KS resident who spent his final years in Arizona, passed away Sunday, July 19, at his home in Mesa. A successful stockbroker and art collector, Cohlmia is descended from a prominent Lebanese family who homesteaded Oklahoma farmlands early in the 20th century, and rose to prominence throughout the state for their entrepreneurial and enterprising business...
Manuel Jesus Lopez
Jul 16, 2026
In Loving Memory of Manuel Jesus Lopez
December 25, 1946 - July 16, 2026.
Manuel Jesus Lopez, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, surrounded by his three children. He was 79 years old.
Manuel was born on December 25th, 1946, in Phoenix, Arizona where he was raised and proudly called home throughout his life. He graduated from Phoenix...
Amy Jane Kubicek
Jul 14, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Amy Jane Kubicek, who died on July 14, 2026, at her residence in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 48.
Amy was born on June 29, 1978, in Spring Valley, Illinois. She spent her early years in Marquette Heights, Illinois, until 1984, when her family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona. Phoenix...
Connie M. Miranda
Jul 12, 2026
Connie M. Miranda, 83, a devoted wife, loving mother, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, in her beloved hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. Born on April 27, 1943, in Phoenix, Connie spent her entire life rooted in the values and traditions of the city she cherished.
Connie was known for her unwavering dedication to her family, whose lives she enriched with...
Veronica Helen Rangel
Jul 8, 2026
Veronica Helen (Felix) Rangel was born on September 15, 1959, in Phoenix, AZ, to the late Jesus and Julia Felix. She attended St. Gregory’s Catholic School, West High, Phoenix College, and earned her BA and Masters in Elementary Education from Northern Arizona University. Veronica dedicated her professional career to teaching school in the Alhambra Elementary School District and was very...
Logan Matthew Kilkenny
Jul 7, 2026
Logan Matthew Kilkenny, 24, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on July 7, 2026. Born in North Kansas City on July 11, 2001, Logan was raised in Liberty and graduated from Liberty High School. From a young age, Logan threw himself into everything he did.
He grew up playing football, baseball, and wrestling, but rugby became his true passion. He loved...
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