Obituaries
Alberto Antonio "Tony" Lara
Mar 26, 2024
Alberto Antonio Lara, better known as “Tony”, 86, peacefully passed away on the morning of Tuesday, March 26th, 2024, at Hospice of The Valley Ryan House. Tony was surrounded by his close family who cared for him in the last few years of his life. He is survived by his son Jon, daughter Michelle, oldest grand-daughter Nikki, 10 other grand...
Elizabeth Patricia Jenkins
Mar 26, 2024
Our precious and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, Elizabeth Patricia (Reilly) Jenkins (73) passed away peacefully in the arms of her lord on March 26, 2024 at her Phoenix residence after losing her lengthy battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Liz was born in Prescott, Arizona on December 21, 1950 to William P. and Mary Reilly. Her family...
Paul Samuel Dickman, M.D.
Mar 25, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dr. Paul S. Dickman on March 25, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona. He grew up in Spring Valley, New York.Paul was a warm, friendly, funny fellow. His high school buddies thought of him as a “regular guy.” But he really wasn’t a regular guy: he was exceedingly bright, witty, and...
Dolores Chavez Martinez
Mar 25, 2024
Dolores “Dee” Martinez was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Our mother, Dolores passed away peacefully at the age of 97, on March 25, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. Dolores was born on May 10, 1926 and raised on her family ranch in Saint John’s, Arizona. The family later moved to Winslow, Arizona where she met the love...
Peter John Duginski
Mar 24, 2024
Peter John Duginski, 87, our beloved "pater familias," passed away on March 24, 2024. He was our rock, our solid foundation built on faith, family and unconditional love.A devout Catholic and daily communicant, Peter took immense pride in his Polish heritage. He lived a life of joy and adventure, from the lakes of Minnesota to the desert Southwest. Whether building...
Delia Marie Robledo
Mar 22, 2024
On March 22, 2024 Delia Marie (Soqui) Robledo passed away peacefully to join her husband Dan Robledo in heaven. She is survived by her son Danny Jr. (Michaela), daughters Sally (Rob) and Samantha (Frank), granddaughter Maddie, grandsons Jackson and Lucas, and step-grandson Dylan. There will be a celebration of life at Samantha and Frank Hamblins home (14422 West Windward Avenue,...
John Brian Quinby
Mar 22, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather John Quinby. John was surrounded by family when he left us on March 22, 2024 at age 83. He was a devoted husband, a loving grandfather, and an exceptional member of his community.He is survived by his wife Ione “Josie” Quinby, loving...
Emily Castro Betancourt
Mar 21, 2024
Emily Castro Betancourt (aka) Emilia Natalia Castro, December 02, 1926 - March 21, 2024Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother, aunt, and sister-in-law, passed away at home peacefully at the age of 97. Her life was filled with love and support as she cherished her time with her family. She was born in Miami, AZ. to Camilo and Isabella...
David Greyeyes
Mar 20, 2024
David Greyeyes was born at Navajo Mountain on September 23rd 1933. David served in the Marine Corps from 1953 to 1956, with the rank of corporal with an honorable discharge. David married his wife Cora in 1957 until her death in 2020. Together, they had four children Frederick, Marilyn, Sandra, and Steven. David has five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. David...
Joseph Ryan Thomas
Mar 19, 2024
Joseph Ryan Thomas “Teejae” passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 9:14 a.m. in Phoenix, AZ with his mother by his side. Teejae was born on March 15, 2005 to Cecilia Aguilar (Ciya), Teejae is survived by his mother Cecilia, his brother A.J. (Andrew), his sisters Nani (Brianna), Girl (Annalicia). He was preceded in death by his brother Michael, Grandma...
Claire Elizabeth Duff
Mar 19, 2024
On Tuesday, March 19th, Claire Elizabeth Duff (Barker) devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 92.Claire is survived by her husband of 68 years, Roden Robinson Duff III, and her six daughters Mary Claire, Susanne Ellen, Barbara Ann, Teresa Marie, Joan Frances and Margaret Catherine, five siblings...
Patricia A. Demski
Mar 12, 2024
Heaven's gain is our loss as we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, Patricia A Demski (nee Andrzejewski) on March 12th, 2024. Born to Polish immigrants in Chicago on April 27th, 1925, Patricia reunites with her husband of 60 years Edward and their daughter Christine and now rests in God's arms.
The last of the Andrews (Andrzejewski) clan, she...
Esteban C. Trevino
Mar 11, 2024
We are sad to announce the passing of Esteban C. Trevino of Phoenix, AZ. He left this world on March 11, 2024 at the age of 63 due to a long battle with cancer. Esteban served in the Army National Guard for 23 years. While working, serving in the military and taking care of his family, Esteban earned his Bachelor’s degree...
Jean Marie Puterbaugh
Mar 10, 2024
Jean “Jeanne” Marie Puterbaugh (Sartain), age 69, passed away on March 10th, 2024 after a brief illness at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. She was born in Covina, California on January 23rd, 1955 to Jack L. Sartain and Clara V. Morris. She attended Hawthorne HS in Hawthorne, CA; Grays Harbor Community College in Aberdeen, WA obtaining her Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)...
Beatrice Soqui
Mar 10, 2024
Beatrice Soqui, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 10th. Beatrice was born in Phoenix Arizona to Jose & Lupe Escalante on September 5th, 1941.She was so many things to so many people: Mom, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, mother-in-law, business woman, friend, mentor and charity worker, … an amazing life! She is preceded in death by her parents; father Jose...
Tess Leanne Collins
Mar 9, 2024
Tess Leanne Collins, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend to many, tragically passed away in a car accident on Saturday, March 9th, 2024, in Glendale, Arizona. She was 18 years old.Tess was born to her loving parents, Luc Collins and Coree Peterson, on December 22, 2005. She was cherished as the precious daughter of Luc and Coree, and she brought...
Leo Nistas
Mar 8, 2024
We had to say goodbye to the best man we’ve ever known on March 8, 2024. Leo Nistas was born on June 19, 1935, in Youngstown Ohio, to Nikitas and Mary Nistas. When he was seven the family moved to Carlsbad, New Mexico where he grew up. After High School, Leo served two years in the U.S. Army, and just...
Donald Albert McDermott
Mar 7, 2024
Donald “Don” Albert McDermott, age 85, passed away on March 7, 2024, in the comfort of his home as per his wishes. While Don was born in New York, he always loved the diverse beauty of the Arizona landscape and when he moved west, he met and married the love of his life, Carol. Don was an electrical engineer who...
Alexander Horjatschun
Mar 7, 2024
Alexander (Al) Horjatschun, age 83, of Phoenix, AZ formally of Quakertown, PA, Ansonia CT and Stratford, CT passed away peacefully at home with his loving family around him. He was born in Smile, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine. Beloved husband of Olga (Rosola) Horjatschun, to whom he was married for over 53 years. He was a graduate of Warren Harding High School,...
Wanda Joanne Long
Mar 7, 2024
In Loving Memory of Wanda Joanne (Wertz) Long Wanda, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 90, on March 7, with family by her side.Born on June 22,1933 in Renovo , PA to Joseph Reuben Wertz and Freda Elizabeth (Gearhart) Wertz. She attended Renovo High school and met and married...






