Obituaries

Vikianna Thomas died on March 24, 2023 after suffering a stroke a few days prior. At the time she was receiving gentle care for Alzheimer’s disease at Lincoln Heights Assisted Living Home.Viki, a third generation Phoenician, was born May 9, 1946 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix to Courtlandt “Pete” Van Voorhis and Mary Jane Van Voorhis.Viki attended Madison #1...

Jean Elizabeth Placido was born in Detroit, Michigan November 21, 1939 and moved to Arizona in 1962 with her parents Mary and Dominic and brother Rick. Her parents knew she was special from early in her life and never wavered in their love and care for her as she lived with them for over 67 years. When it was time...

Taylor Dene Nageotte passed away on March 23rd, 2023, at the age of 40. Taylor was born on April 25th, 1982, to loving parents Mark and Laura Nageotte in Lansing, Michigan. She graduated from Lansing Catholic Central High School in 2000, and moved to Phoenix to attend Arizona State University. She graduated with a degree in Family and Human Development...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ambrosio “Ambrose” Sanchez Rojas Jr., 84 years old, of Phoenix, AZ. He died on March 27, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ.On March 16, 1939, Ambrose was born to Ambrosio Sr. and Refugia Rojas in Tolleson, AZ. As a young child, Ambrose helped provide for his parents and siblings by working...

Arvin Carl Schultz passed away March 21, 2023 in his beloved city of Phoenix, AZ. “Arv” was born November 21, 1934 at Elmhurst Hospital in Elmhurst, IL. He lived the first 28 years of his life in Addison, IL. As a young man he became a police officer with the Addison Police Department and soon after he met Nona, a...

Natalia Corella Lujan, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023. She was born on February 24, 1926 in Phoenix, Arizona, daughter of parents Victor and Maria Corella. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 61 years, Conrado Lujan, her daughter, Margaret Varela, and her three sisters, Mary L. Amaya, Carmen Garcia, and Marta Orozco. She is survived...

March 2 – March 2, 2023“Your wings were ready, but my heart was not.” — UnknownJust three hours after coming into the world, Ezra William passed away peacefully with his parents by his side at Valley Wise Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. During that fleeting time, he touched many lives and was loved by all who met him.Born only four...

Our sweet Lord has called Juliette Valenzuela Rojas age 77 born June 4, 1945, in Los Angeles, CA, a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and cousin into eternal peace on Monday, March 20, 2023.Juliette lived most of her life as an in-home nurse doing what she enjoyed most, taking care of others, which brought her much joy. She also bartended at...

Paul U. Godinez passed away with family at his side on March 18, 2023, at the age of 87.Paul leaves behind the love of his life, Mary Rose (Fimbres) Godinez, with whom he had two children: Bernadette Elaine (John) Godinez and Paul Dominic (Dawn) Godinez. Known as a loving and patient dad, tata, tio, brother, and friend; he also leaves...

Bonita (Bonnie) Lesselyong Malmstone, passed away quite suddenly yet peacefully on March 14, 2023 while bravely battling COPD for many years. She was born August 6, 1921 in Ironwood, Michigan, daughter of parents Edward and Theresa Lesselyong. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 71 years, Blesch (Bud) Malmstone and all her siblings Frank, Jane and John,...

Patricia “Pat” Ann (Johnson) Dwyer peacefully passed away on March 17, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Pat was born on January 21, 1933, to the late Hubert Johnson and Lula Mae (Ware) Johnson. Pat was born in Texas and later moved to Arizona with her family when she was 5 years old. She attended Wilson Grade School and Phoenix...

Ms. Sabrina Tyreica Robinson was born on May 9, 1980, in Phoenix, Arizona to her wonderful proud parents, Ms. Sandra Muldrow and John Norris Robinson.Sabrina attended Sierra Vista Elementary School and graduated high school from South Mountain High both in Phoenix, Arizona where she demonstrated extraordinary skills of meeting strangers and becoming close friends. Sabrina also attended Phoenix College where...

1947 ~ 2022Keith Johnson was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Thelma and James Johnson. He was the oldest of nine children, his brothers and sisters in order were Patricia, Larry, Karen, Kevin, Kerry, Nita, Brian, and Natalie.He was an honor student at Saint Matthew Elementary School, Saint Mary’s and Carl Hayden High Schools. He graduated with honors from Northern Arizona...

Dorothy Louise Byassee, 98, passed away March 10, 2023. Dorothy is survived by her sons Tom (Meribeth), David (Carol), Larry, Gary (Tara), and daughter Diane (Charlie), 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was born in Willisburg, KY, moving to Arizona in 1947. Dorothy loved the warmth and sunshine of the valley. She was preceded in death by her husband of...

Maria Elena Kuri Cañas passed away peacefully in her Phoenix home on March 8. Maria was born in the tiny town of Talamantes, Chihuahua, Mexico on January 15, 1935, to Virginia and Teofilo Kuri. Maria’s husband, Ismael Cañas, and daughter Maggie Cañas preceded Maria in death in 2013 and 2021 respectively.While Ismael Cañas was on vacation from Texas as a...

Betty Jean Dodt, I.H.M., 93, passed away on March 13, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Betty was the youngest of eight siblings born and raised in Arizona by parents Bernard and Jessie Dodt. She and another sister entered novitiate for Immaculate Heart of Mary in California after high school and professed her vows in 1949. She served the I.H.M....

Rosina Adrianna DiPopolo-Williams, 27 years old, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away on March 6, 2023. She was born in Mesa, AZ on August 25, 1995. Everyone who knew her will always remember her as an adored daughter, mother, and wife.As a little girl, from the age of 5 until she was about 12 years old, her favorite hobbies included dance,...

Antoinette “Toni” G. McPartland, 89 of Phoenix, Arizona, peacefully went to her Heavenly home on March 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Toni was born in New York on October 15, 1933, to her parents Walter and Helen Galan.She attended University in New York and achieved a BSN degree. She went on to work as a Registered Nurse in...

Lewis Wyman Griffin, Jr., 75 of Phoenix, AZ died at home on March 9, 2023. Lew was born December 29, 1947 in Birmingham, AL. He was the son of Lewis W. Griffin, Sr. and Mildred (Latimer) Griffin. Lew was raised in Leeds, AL and was a devoted “BAMA” fan. Lew was a graduate of Ambassador College, Big Sandy, TX and...

Hey hey Warrior Saints! With sadness and the hope of the Resurrection I announce the death of Hani Salem.  Hani fought against sickness valiantly and we now commend him to our Lord’s care.  Arrangements are as follows:  Visitation will be held on Monday, March 13, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E....