Obituaries

1917 ~ 2023It is with profound sadness the family of Alfred Benjamin “Benny” Ashley announce his passing during the early morning hours of Saturday, April 8, 2023. Benny, as he was known, was born on August 25, 1917 to parents Alta Grace and Joseph William Ashley, Sr. He was 105 years old at the time of his death. He attended...

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Carol Relyea, our loving and devoted mother and dear friend to all whose lives she touched, on March 20, 2023 from Alzheimers Disease at the age of 76.  She was born on July 16, 1946 in Bridgeport, CT. Carol was the middle child of the late Arthur and Loretta Relyea.She graduated from...

June 9, 1981 – April 8, 2023Matthew Edward Kistler, of Phoenix AZ; devoted dad, son, brother and uncle passed away suddenly on Saturday April 8, 2023. He was 41.Born and raised in Phoenix, AZ, Matthew attended SS. Simon and Jude Cathedral grade school and both Bourgade and Glendale for high school.Matthew was a born leader with a heart of gold....

Barbara Garcia Guerrero and Oreste Carrasco were born into eternal life April 6. 2023. Originally from Mexico, the married couple made Phoenix their home since the 1980’s.Whoever knew them, knew charity and experienced the presence of the living Christ in their generosity.Barbara and Oreste are survived by their son: Miguel Ángel Carrasco, three granddaughters and two great grandchildren as well...

Martha Marilyn Hall, born on January 26, 1941, passed from this worldly life to the spiritual world on April 5, 2023. She is survived by her husband Raleigh and three sons, Scott, Jeff, and Eric. She also had four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.Martha was a creative and loving person. She excelled as a seamstress and in bead jewelry design,...

Travis J Corley of Phoenix, AZ was born July 18, 1975 and passed into the higher power’s hands April 3, 2023. TJ was someone who had love to go all around. His love was always felt through his warm and embracing bear hugs. He could be picked out of a room simply by his booming, good hearted laugh. TJ judged...

AnnMaureen Kelly, 78, went to her eternal rest on December 27, 2022. Born in Brooklyn, New York, to John and Elizabeth Allen, she moved to Arizona in 1973, where she had a long career as a legal secretary, working for several firms in the greater Phoenix area, until her retirement in 2008. A beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and friend,...

It is with great sadness that the family of the Very Reverend Stephen A. Fraser announce that on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023, at Hospice of the Valley, Thunderbird House, Father Stephen passed away peacefully with his wife by his side.He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marlene (nee Held), sister-in-law, Mary Johns, nieces and nephews, Michelle (Will), Ryan...

Ruby L. Martinez, 91, passed away on March 29, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born May 15, 1931 to Fabian and Lola De La Lama. Ruby was a homemaker and hostess at her brother’s restaurant (Lama’s). Her biggest joy was cooking and traveling with loved ones. She is preceded in death by husband Alex G. Martinez, son Alejandro Martinez,...

Gladys Sullivan Mahoney died peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023, after a brief illness. She was 74.  Gladys was born on July 30, 1948, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was the second of nine children born to prominent civil rights attorney – and U.S. Ambassador to Ghana in the Kennedy Administration – William Patrick Mahoney, Jr., and his illustrious wife, Alice...

Lisa Ann Domini of Scottsdale, AZ; loving and devoted mother, daughter, partner, sister and teacher passed away peacefully on Monday, March 20, 2023. She was 54, just shy of her 55th birthday on March 30th.Born and raised in Phoenix, AZ, Lisa attended SS. Simon and Jude Cathedral grade school for K-8th, Xavier College Preparatory for high school, then earning a...

Carolyn (Geare) Westfall, 97, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by all of her children on Saturday, April 1, 2023.Carolyn was born on August 22, 1925 in Phoenix, Arizona to Tom and Louise Geare. Carolyn attended St. Mary’s High School where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Harry Earl Westfall, Jr. Harry...

September 27. 1947 ~ April 2, 2023Ronnie, as he was known by many entered eternal life with his loving family by his side in Avondale, AZ where he resided. He was born in central Phoenix by Paul and Lydia (Chata).Ronnie attended Phoenix schools and graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1965. He loved to play, watch, and coach many...

Gregory Sylvester Sharko, born in Chicago, Illinois, March 12, 1937 passed away peacefully at his home in Paradise Valley surrounded by his family on March 30, 2023. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 47 years, Geraldine, parents George and Alice (Wolk) Sharko, his sister, Sr. Maurita Sharko, brothers Gerald and George. Survived by his brother Donald...

Donald Cross, 88, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on March 29th, 2023. Don was born on November 6, 1934 to Bert and Dorothy Cross in New York. His family, that included 2 brothers moved to Phoenix, when Don was 7. Don graduated from Phoenix Union High School in 1952, he went on to study Art and Education at Phoenix College...

Velia Y. Bracamonte, age 89, of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 31st, 2023. She was born on February 13th, 1934, in Phoenix, AZ.Velia grew up and lived in Phoenix her entire life. She was married and had six children. She was a devoted catholic, mother and wife. She was involved in parish communities over her...

Kathleen Rae Ziska, 79, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023. She was born in Ellwood City, PA to Samuel Mervin and Thelma Martha (Craven) Schantz on November 25, 1943. A celebration of life was held on April 02, 2023 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home in Phoenix, AZ.Kathy moved with her family from Ellwood City, PA to Phoenix, AZ...

John Christian “Chris” Miller of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully Friday March 24, 2023, surrounded by his family. We know that Chris is laughing, dancing and shopping blissfully through the clouds of heaven.He was a kind, thoughtful man who will be sorely missed and fondly remembered by the many people whose lives he touched. He was the definition of a...

Annette Schneider passed away peacefully at the age of 93. She is survived by her four children, Julie Newell, Jenny Robles, Tom Schneider, and Ann Marie Moore and 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, sons in-law and grandsons in-law whom she loved unconditionally.Annette lived a full, successful life. She was born and married in Indiana. She and the family moved...

Jenny Ayala Mavis, 70 years old of Phoenix, AZ, peacefully passed away on March 14, 2023.  She was born on September 29, 1952 in Mesa, AZ to her parents Augustine Ayala and Trinidad Romero. A native to Arizona, she attended South Mountain High School and lived out her whole entire life  here. She worked as a Sr. Document Control Coordinator...