Obituaries

With sadness, love, and profound gratitude, the family of Rachel Lopez Losada announces her passing on March 7, 2023. She was born in Bisbee, Arizona on October 1, 1938, to Marina and Manuel Lopez and was one of three children. After graduating from Phoenix Union High School, where her official “Golden Girls” membership with life-long friends began and was maintained...

James Warren Sparks, 82, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on February 20, 2023. Jim was born on February 12, 1941 in Bismarck, ND to Pat and Jack Sparks, joining older sister, Mary. At a young age, they moved to Pierre, SD, and later, to Oklahoma City, OK. After graduating from Harding High School, Jim went on to receive a Bachelor...

Anita “Nita” Bernice Mullikin, 85, died on February 18, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born on August 2, 1937, in Newcastle, Delaware, to Norman Beadenkolph and Edna May Mullikin. She was raised in Newcastle for eleven years prior to moving to Mesa, Arizona and later to Phoenix, Arizona with her parents and three siblings in 1948. She initially attended...

January 28, 1958 – February 27, 2023Rick was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona February 27, 2023, in the comfort of his home. Rick moved to Arizona in 1985 where he held a career in the Automotive Industry.Rick Lepowsky is survived by his wife of 34 years of a loving marriage, Janet Lepowsky, children, Melissa, Alex,...

Michael “Mike” John Marrie, 75, of Youngstown, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on March 3rd, 2023, embraced and encircled by his wife Holly, and his immediate family. He was born October 7, 1947, to Michael and Bernice Marrie.Mike, our Poppi, leaves behind his wife Holly Pickrell; daughters Kristen (Eric) Kalkbrenner, Bethany (Andy) Wood, Katie (Dave Work) Marrie, Elizabeth (Jeff)...

Theresa “TT” Floris DiJulio Malunowicz was born December 22, 1959 in Phoenix, Arizona, the 3rd of 6 children of Vince and Shirley DiJulioTT passed peacefully March 1, 2023 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ with her husband Frank by her side.TT will be remembered for her big heart, love of children, family and friends and the spaghetti sauce. TT’s...

Stephanie Ann Follin, age 34 of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on March 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 28, 1988 to her parents Thomas and Therese Follin in Aurora, IL.Stephanie worked for Spence Cassidy & Associates as a Wealth Management Advisor during the few years she has called Arizona her home. Besides this, anyone...

“Peggy” Cavanagh Knoell, born January 22, 1922, died March 3, 2023.Peggy was born in Chicago, IL. Her family moved to Los Angeles, CA when she was beginning eighth grade. The family lived in Los Angeles until 1940 when they moved to Phoenix, AZ. Peggy went to Phoenix College where she met her future husband, Frank Knoell, just before he joined...

Ann L. Herzer, 88, born April 29, 1934 in Marion, KY, passed away February 28, 2023 in Scottsdale, AZ.Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Donald G. Herzer, parents Chester and Reba Walker, three brothers, Jimmy, Harvey, and Preacher, and three sisters, Betty, Fran, and Sue.Ann is survived by her son, John Herzer (Rebecca) and their children, Rayne Pierce...

Dr. Paul Bernard Borgesen passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family, on March 3, 2023, at the age of 92.Paul was born on August 24, 1930, in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The eldest of Agnes and Paul Borgesen’s three children, he was raised in Aberdeen and spoke of his childhood as being “unremarkable, in the best possible...

Jaime Eduardo Morales, 63, was called home to our Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, with his family at his bedside and after losing his battle with a lung disease. Jaime was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on July 7, 1959, the 2nd of 9 children to Ernest and Dolores Morales, who precede him in death. Growing up in Phoenix, Jaime...

David Angel Barraza, aged 34, tragically passed away on February 24th, 2023, a caring son and loving brother that will be eternally missed. He is survived by his parents Lucy and Gregoria Barraza, his brother Greg Barraza and his sister Cynthia Barraza.David was born in Phoenix, AZ on June 27th, 1988. He attended St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School and...

John Baca Chavez, 84, passed away February 25, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ. John was born in Las Placitas, NM, to George Chavez, father, and Mela Baca, mother. He is survived by two children, Carol and Johnny; five grandchildren, and two sisters. John loved his family and was a good son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend.John spent the time in his...

Jacqueline Joan O’Connor King, a caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family and lots of love, on February 25, 2023. Jackie was born on September 7th, 1938 in Omaha, Nebraska, and moved to Phoenix with her family when she was four. Jackie had a passion for reading, old movies, politics, and conquering...

Our dad passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 25, 2023. Per his “strict” instructions we submit the following obituary on his behalf. Anyone who knew him would also agree: “I lived a blessed life, I was proud to be a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend to all. I am off to...

Our beloved father, Charles John Beuerlein, Jr. “Charlie”, passed away peacefully in Hospice Care on February 24, 2023 at the age of 95. He is survived by his 12 children; Meg (Don), Cathy (Jim), Dotty (Tom), Chuck (Jane), Maryellen, Judy (Tom), Jim (Patty), Terri (Jim), Linda (Charlie), John (Wendy), Steve (Lori), Ed (Mariah), and 2 stepchildren; Tom & Debbie (Phil)....

Roberta “Bobbe” June Vandeventer, our beautiful creative loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 8th, 2023, surrounded by her forever grateful and ever-growing family. She was preceded in death but her husband, Norman Vandeventer, of 42 years and survived by their children, grandchildren, and extended family.The core of Bobbe’s true heart and soul was her unwavering faith in...

Thomas Francis Moore, M.D., age 90, passed away on February 20, 2023. Born in Detroit, Michigan to Irene and Francis Moore on January 3, 1933, he was a graduate of Detroit Catholic Central High School in 1950. Also, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 1954, he was fortunate...

September 23, 1933 – February 24, 2023Tom Mulligan was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, the third of ten children. Tom attended St. Alphonsus grade school and high school in Langdon, North Dakota, where he played basketball, baseball, and football.In 1953, Tom left St. John’s University in Minnesota for the U.S. Army and served in the Far East with the...

Juanita Chavez Mendoza, was born on April 26, 1925, in San Bernadino, CA to Matilde Morales Chavez & Leonardo Chavez.She passed away February 23, 2023, in Phoenix, AZ, at the age of 97. She is survived by her husband of 77 years, Rosendo Mendoza, her sons Guillermo (Willie) & David, daughters Rosa, Consuelo (Connie) & Esperanza and sisters Frances, Matilde...