Obituaries
Frank H. Roberts, Jr.
Mar 1, 2024
Frank H. Roberts, Jr. passed away on March 1, his 84th birthday. Frank was born in Dallas, TX to Nannie B. and Frank Roberts in 1940. He was predeceased by his sister Jeanette Lockridge. He attended Crozier Tech High School where he was a star basketball player, graduating with a basketball scholarship to Arlington State College. He later found his...
Janice Catherine Koger
Feb 28, 2024
Janice Catherine Koger, 70 years of Phoenix died on February 28, 2024 of a sudden illness at Scottsdale-Osborn Hospital in Scottsdale. Janice originally came to Phoenix in 1960 when her family relocated from Omaha, NE. She was a graduate of Gerard High School Class of 1970, where she developed a life-long fascination with movie & theater musicals. She graduated from the...
Carmen E. Salinas
Feb 28, 2024
Carmen E. Salinas, 63, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, February 28th, 2024, surrounded by her family. Carmen was born in Phoenix, Arizona on March 13th, 1960 to Julio and Carmelita Lucero. She was raised in Phoenix where she married Ralph Salinas. She was a mom, wife, and homemaker. She is survived by her loving husband Ralph...
Jose Oscar Larez
Feb 27, 2024
Jose Oscar Larez, 76, passed on the morning of Tuesday, February 27th, 2024. Oscar passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his close family who cared for him in the last few years of his life. He is survived by his two daughters Tillie & GraceKelly, his two son-in-law’s Alex and Christian & his ex-wife Maryann. He now is...
Shirley Elizabeth Williams
Feb 27, 2024
Shirley Elizabeth (Winn) Williams was born on May 11, 1934, in Whitehall, Illinois. She passed away peacefully at home on February 27th, 2024. Shirley was predeceased by her beautiful daughter, Janelle Elizabeth Williams, and survived by her loving husband, Bill Williams Jr., and devoted son, William Winn Williams.Shirley wholeheartedly committed herself to the well-being and happiness of her husband and...
Janice Hunter Hoeschler
Feb 26, 2024
(Note: This was self-written by Jan at the request of her husband.)Janice Hunter Hoeschler, a proud Arizona native, was born January 26, 1940 at the original St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, to parents Lois Cox and Franklin L. Hunter.She attended Grandview School, and was a 1957 graduate of West Phoenix High School, where she was Student Body VP and President...
Virginia Villaverde
Feb 26, 2024
In loving memory of Virginia Villaverde, who graced this world on October 15th, 1936, and departed on February 26th, 2024 at 87 years young. She is survived by her cherished children, Diana Mendoza (Albert) & Ruben Villaverde (Annette), along with a legacy of 9 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and brother John Quinn. Virginia is also preceded in death by her husband...
Thomas A. Doeller
Feb 25, 2024
Thomas A. Doeller, aka "Tom", TAD, was born on a bright Easter Sunday in 1922 in Dayton, Ohio to Godfrey and Aline Doeller. Tom was a big brother to David Franklin Doeller. Tom was proud to have contributed David's middle name having just studied about Benjamin Franklin. Tom's mother died on Christmas Day 1934. His father married Margaret Brand in...
Steven J. Wojtowicz
Feb 25, 2024
Steven J. Wojtowicz, 68, passed away on February 25, 2024, born on April 2, 1955, in Philadelphia, PA, Steve was known for his great sense of humor. Although he lived on the west coast for the last third of his life, he never let go of his east coast gruffness and Philadelphia accent. Steve loved to make people smile. Before...
Johnny "Sugar" Garcia, Jr.
Feb 25, 2024
John “Sugar” Garcia, was born on St. Patrick’s Day, 1958, in Phoenix, Arizona. He passed away at home on Sunday, February 25, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife, Tina, his parents, Mary “Cookie” and Johnny “Shorty” Garcia, his brother Al “Capone” Garcia, and younger sister Cindy Bauerle. John was a dedicated father to his children Johnny Garcia III,...
Donald James Rideau
Feb 24, 2024
On February 24, 2024, after blessing his community with loving-kindness for 89 years, our dad, Donald James Rideau, passed peacefully in his sleep at home. Son of Burleigh and Amelia, and brother to deceased siblings Sue, Burleigh Jr., Mikki, Bette, and Mary. Don’s home was Phoenix, but what made him grounded and whole everywhere he went were his hands.
His hands...
Howell Erwin Lindsay
Feb 21, 2024
Howell Lindsay, passed peacefully on February 21, 2024 with his family by his side following a short courageous battle with cancer.Howell was born in Gadsden, AL on May 30, 1962. He lived there with his mother, Nancy and father, Rev. Marshall Lindsay. They moved from Alabama in 1965 to California and moved to Arizona in 1967. He lived in...
Lawrence Earnest Scheer
Feb 20, 2024
Commander Lawrence Earnest Scheer USN (Retired after 25 years) was born on February 8th, 1924, on a farm near Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and went to be with his Lord on February 20th, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Geraldine Scheer, his wife of 64 years, Helen Erlene Hoppes Scheer, his wife of 13 years, Inez...
Mary Lulu Hatch
Feb 19, 2024
Mary Lulu Hatch, born on April 27, 1929, in Minneapolis, MN, left this world and went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 19, 2024, in Scottsdale, AZ. She was the cherished daughter of Theodore and Lulu Ganschow.
Mary dedicated her life to the pursuit of knowledge, earning a Master's Degree in Child Psychology. In June 1952, she united...
Joseph E. Imbriaco
Feb 19, 2024
Joseph E. Imbriaco, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend to many, passed away at home on February 19, 2024 in Anthem, Arizona at the age of 91. His life was one filled with love for his family and friends and a passion for the arts, touching the lives of all who knew him.
Predeceased by his wife of more...
Donald George Semple
Feb 18, 2024
Donald Semple, 85 of Mesa, AZ passed away on Sunday February 18, 2024 with his loving family by his side.
Don and his wife Diana moved from Auburn, NY to Arizona 29 years ago to enjoy the sunshine and their retirement. He became an avid golfer in retirement and loved his 1995 Cadillac Deville!
Donald is survived by his wife Diana (Bushallow)...
Shirley Jean Dalton
Feb 17, 2024
Shirley Jean Dalton (Moore) passed away peacefully on February 17, 2024, in Phoenix, AZ, at the age of 80. She was born on October 17, 1943, in Lansing, MI, to Oral and Lois Moore. Shirley was the beloved wife of the late Bernard Dalton Sr. December 6, 1968, Shirley married Bernard Sr. and were married nearly 54 years. Shirley and...
Priscilla Joy Steffen
Feb 16, 2024
In Loving Memory of Priscilla Steffen
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Priscilla Steffen, a cherished wife, mother, sister, and friend. Priscilla left this world on February 16, 2024, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, kindness, and unforgettable memories.
Priscilla's greatest joy in life was her family. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Alisha Brown...
B. Paul Jones
Feb 12, 2024
B. Paul Jones, 92, of Paradise Valley, AZ, passed away on February 12, 2024. He was born on September 16, 1931. He was an executive investment officer for Valley National Bank and an officer in RBC Wealth Management.
He received his B.A. from Texas A&M and pursued graduate studies at Southern Methodist University.
Paul was involved in many civic organizations, including the...
Jo-Ann Escalante Garnham
Feb 10, 2024
In humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of Jo-Ann E. Garnham, age 77, on February 10, 2024. Jo-Ann was born on January 22, 1947, in Phoenix, Arizona, and was one of four children born to Joe and Lupe Escalante. She was preceded in death by her parents and youngest brother, Ernie Escalante.
She had a lengthy career at...
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