Obituaries

Born March 4th, 1947Departed to be with the Lord September 11th, 2023Loving husband to Rose Martinez and later, lovinghusband to Sylvia Scherrer;Loving father to his dear daughters Roseanne Martinez and Dawn Martinez (Krystina Raynes);Loving stepfather to Dinorah Blanco, Sergio Blanco, John Scherrer and Tommy “Tomas” Scherrer Sr;Loving grandfather aka “Grandpa Manny” to Alexander Blanco, Jared Blanco, Adrianne Blanco, Rosa Bella...

Richard J. “Dick” Woods, Sr., a great guy, and a great lawyer, died peacefully in the company of his loved ones on September 24, 2023, in Phoenix. Born on October 5, 1939, to Don and Helen Woods in Rochester, New York, Dick moved with his family to Phoenix in 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother...

Veronica Villegas Romero was born on October 14, 1954, and passed away at the age of 68 in Phoenix, Arizona on September 19, 2023, after a short battle with cancer.Veronica was born in Hollister, CA to Rafael & Angela Villegas, the eldest of five siblings. She was the quintessential oldest child, entrusted at a young age with the care of...

Margaret Catherine “Maggie” Haley passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Maggie was born on October 31st, 1930, in New York City. She married Vincent J. Haley, an attorney, also from New York City. They were the proud parents of six loving children. They were married for an amazing 45 years and lived life to the fullest. Maggie worked...

Sandra Fall Ranger, 89, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, on September 21, 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona, 44 years and half a lifetime after moving with Ned, five children and a dog from Detroit, Michigan in search of new adventures.An only child born in Philadelphia and a descendant of American Revolutionary War soldiers, having lost her father young, she attended...

Beverly Ann Rasmussen, nee Petersen, was born October 26, 1933 and passed to her heavenly Father on September 20, 2023. She was born and raised in Kankakee, Illinois to Albert and Viola Petersen.Music has played a large part in her life. At age 7, she began piano lessons with Mrs. Gray for 10 years. As a teenager, she played on...

Frances Powell Peake was born the second child to Raymond R. Powell and Ophelia Acosta-Powell on June 11, 1949, in the Garfield neighborhood of Phoenix, close to her grandmother Petra G. Acosta, aunts, and cousins. Frances attended St. Mary’s Elementary before graduating from West Phoenix High School.Frances retired after a successful career in public service with Maricopa County. Following her...

In Loving Memory of Robert Paul LeMarrRobert Paul LeMarr, affectionately known to his family as Gogo, peacefully passed away at his home on September 15th, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of remarkable achievements and a lifetime of cherished memories.Born on March 21, 1929, to Irene and Paul LeMarr in Denver, Colorado, Bob’s life journey began with a love for adventure...

Esther Aros, age 93, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children. She was born in Clarkdale AZ and moved to Phoenix with her parents when she was 15 years old. She graduated from Phoenix Union high school. She met and married the love of her life; our father José and they were married for 73 years. Esther was...

Our Beloved Mother, Geneva Ann Fortner Millstone, has gone to Heaven. She was born to Elizabeth and Donzel Fortner in Peoria, IL on October 7, 1936 and died September 11, 2023.She grew up in Bloomington, IL and then after her Catholic education went on to Marycrest College and then Arizona State. It is there she met and married James Millstone....

Bruce Chapman passed on to a better place on September 12, 2023.Bruce was born November 24,1948 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He enlisted in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran spending 1967 through 1970 in country, continuing in the reserves with an honorable discharge from the Army in 1973.Bruce worked 38 years as General Manager in a family...

Jeff Schreiber, 65, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on September 7, 2023. He was born in Chicago, IL in 1958.Jeff loved the holidays, often putting up lavish decorations for all the big holidays, with Halloween being his favorite. He loved 70’s music, with a special affection for the band Rush, attending dozens of their concerts over the years. He was...

Marisa Gama passed away on September 8, 2023. She was 43 years old. She is survived by her husband, Don Hudspeth, a local attorney, her father Joe Richard Gama, a retired judge, her mother, Sylvia La Mar, a retired accountant, her brother, an attorney in Colorado, and an extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives. Those who knew...

Daniel Strickland, 82, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on September 14th, 2023, from complications of an infection. He was born on November 26, 1940, in Phoenix, Arizona. Daniel married his wife Maureen in October of 1963. He worked as a mechanic inspired by his love of cars. Daniel was a huge sports fan and an Arizona Cardinals supporter from the...

Joe O. Duarte (73) was born, Phoenix, AZ on January 23, 1950, and passed peacefully on September 1, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Joe is survived by his wife Linda. His children: Vangie (Warren Gour), David (Esther Duarte), Tracy (Chris Klaus), Maegan (Jimmie Scruggs), Stephenie (Shane Gladden), Stacy (Hernan Perez). His 13 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren.Joe has always...

James B. Andreyka was born on January 11, 1949 and died on September 14, 2023. He was born to parents Ted and Jackie Andreyka in Barberton, Ohio and grew up in Phoenix by South Mountain. Jim was a mechanical engineer and worked in the aerospace/defense industry, spending the majority of his career in Connecticut. He was an avid car enthusiast...

Phillip “Boy” Fimbres passed away peacefully on his 71st birthday, September 8, 2023. Phillip was born to Frank and Carmen Fimbres, on September 8, 1952, in Phoenix, Arizona. Phillip was a lifelong mechanic. He loved his cars, especially his 1957 Chevy Delivery. He will be missed by many, especially his siblings- Frank, Toni (Neni), Carmen, Angel, Rebecca (Becky), Mary Helen,...

Frank Barrios, Arizona historian, engineer, community activist, author, retired St Vincent de Paul President, and a heritage family descendant of Phoenix AZ passed away after a battle with a year-long illness. He was born on April 8, 1942, to Alphonso Barrios and Dolores (Gold) Barrios.Frank’s Arizona Sonora lineage ran deep, with his father’s family originating from Tecate, Mexico, and his...

22 October 1940 – 3 September 2023Daughter of Juan and Rosa EnriquezBorn and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, “‘Queta” or “Kati” spent her childhood looking after her younger siblings, working different jobs: shining shoes, helping to pick cotton and produce, and housekeeping. As a young nanny for USAF Col. H. and Hazel Terry and family, she travelled to Germany and saw...