Obituaries
Ruben G. Chavez, Jr.
Dec 11, 2023
Ruben Guadelupe Chavez, Jr., born March 4th 1927 in Bayard, Nebraska, died on December 11th 2023 in Tempe, Arizona. Ruben graduated school at the University of Denver, in Colorado. He was married to Dora L. Chavez (deceased). He lived in California for many years before moving to Arizona in 1985 and settled in Tempe, AZ. He is survived by his...
Ronald Haman
Dec 10, 2023
The world lost a beautiful soul when Ronald "Buster" Haman passed away on December 10th, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born on January 27th, 1944 in San Diego, CA.
Buster was a loving Husband to the late Patricia Bowker-Haman, a Father to Rhonda and Kelly Haman, Grandfather to Cesar, Nathaniel, Francesca Haman, Keola Ragudo, and a beloved Brother...
Elias Antoun Assouad
Dec 10, 2023
Elias Antoun Assouad, 93, of Beruit, Lebanon, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2023 in Chandler, Arizona surrounded by loved ones.
Elias is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Emelie Khoury. He is survived by his children Therese (Kamal) Haddad, Lilian (Russell) George, and Fadi (Chirine) Assouad, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a loving extended family and friends.
Elias...
Christopher Matthew Andrews
Dec 8, 2023
Christopher Matthew Andrews, 56, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023. He was surrounded by love with his family and close friends around him as he crossed over.Christopher grew up outside of Albany, NY with his parents Rocco and Anne and his two older brothers, Steven and Rocco.
He graduated from the Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio, where many...
Alice Janet Cavanaugh Powers
Dec 8, 2023
Alice Janet Cavanaugh Powers born March 27, 1928 died peacefully on December 8, 2023 at 95 years of age. Alice was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Alma and Benjamin Cavanaugh.
Alice attended St Joseph Academy being taught by the Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She met her husband, John Allen Powers Jr., at the wedding of her...
Robert Paul "Bobby" Masterjoseph
Dec 6, 2023
Robert “Bobby” P. Masterjoseph was born on October 5, 1943 to Rocco P. Masterjoseph and Claire B. (Flower) Masterjoseph in Yonkers, New York, and raised with his brothers Liebert “Chip” and Joseph. Remaining are his loving wife Lugena (Creer), brother Joseph and his wife Margaret (Marino), and nephews, Paul, Peter, and Mark A. Masterjoseph and many cousins, and friends. Bobby's...
Verda May Boss
Dec 6, 2023
Verda May Boss, 88, of Mesa was born in Long Beach CA on March 17, 1935. Verda went home to join her parents Don and Gladys Van Buskirk, her son Donald Ric Umfleet and the love that made her life complete, Donald W. Boss on December 6, 2023.
She attended Cypress Elementary School in Cypress CA. Anaheim High in Anaheim...
Ben Joseph Tuchi
Dec 5, 2023
Ben passed peacefully after spending his last day surrounded by very loud loved ones. Born and raised in Hazelton, PA, Ben joined the Navy in 1953 right after graduating from Hazelton High School and served three years on the U.S.S. Wisconsin, then nine more years in the Navy Reserves. His first real travel experience, Ben loved everything about the Wisconsin...
Angela C. Contreras
Dec 5, 2023
Angela C. Contreras "Angelita" nació el día 24 de febrero de 1950 en Cananea, Sonora, México. Felipe de Jesús y Angelita se conocieron en Nogales, Sonora, México, el año 1967 y se casaron el 19 de agosto de 1968. Procrearon seis hijas, le sobreviven cinco, Irene, Aracely, Lorena, Elizabeth y Marisol.
Angelita o “Reina” Como su esposa la llamaba, fue...
Regina "Reg" Brewer-Sandoval
Dec 5, 2023
Regina “Reg” Brewer-Sandoval went home to Jesus surrounded by her husband, family, and lifelong friend on December 5, 2023, at the age 55 due to a tragic and unforeseen brain aneurysm.
Regina was born to John Sandoval and Linda Pierce on March 26,1968 in Scottsdale, AZ. From a young age Regina was a caring and spiritual person, she loved everyone...
Karin R. Powell
Dec 5, 2023
In loving memory of Karin R. Powell, a caring wife, nurturing mother, and cherished friend. Karin passed away on December 5, 2023 at the age of 86 with her devoted son Christopher at her side. She is survived by her sons Christopher and David (Jean). She is predeceased by husband Derek, brother Peter Gesche and sisters Renate, Evelyn and Lydia...
Michael Jay Roberson
Dec 4, 2023
Family and friends were saddened by the passing of our beloved Michael Jay Roberson on December 4th, 2023, at the age of 46. Michael was born May 14, 1977, at Fort Dix Army Hospital, New Jersey.
Michael moved with his parents several times. He lived at McGuire AFB, New Jersey from 1977 to 1979; at Stanford University from 1979...
Andre Royal Sutton
Dec 4, 2023
Andre Royal Sutton was born on May 27, 1950, to the union of Roy and MarieSutton in Oakland, California. He spent his childhood and fondest memoriesgrowing up in the Oakland, CA area.
Andre received his formal education in the Oakland Public Schools system inwhich he additionally excelled in various sports activities such as football,basketball and baseball. After graduation, he made...
Tyson J. Passey
Dec 4, 2023
Tyson J. Passey passed away on January 24, 2023 in LaJolla, California surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 1, 1971 in Mesa, Arizona. Tyson graduated from Brophy College Preparatory in 1990 and went on to Gonzaga University in Spokane where he was on the crew team. After Gonzaga he came back to warm weather and attended Arizona...
Eleanor "Nora" Jeanette Balderrama
Dec 3, 2023
It is with great pain and sorrow that we announce the passing of Eleanor (Nora) “Grandma” Balderrama, 88, of Laveen, AZ. Nora entered this life on May 21, 1935, and entered eternal rest on December 3, 2023. A loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and beloved Daughter, Nora passed peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her Family.
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Tyler Stettin Drosendahl
Dec 2, 2023
Tyler Drosendahl, 32, was born in Phoenix, AZ on March 22, 1991. He lived most of his life in Phoenix, with a short detour to Iowa.
Tyler is survived by his family: Ann (mother); Joe (father) and Diane (step-mother), Colin (brother); Emilee (sister-in-law); Quinn (nephew) and Maggie (niece).
Tyler’s deep love for music led him to form two bands. He...
Joyce Ellen Coolen
Dec 2, 2023
Joyce Ellen Coolen, 69, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on December 2, 2023. She was born December 4, 1953, at Quonset Point Naval Base in Rhode Island, she grew up in Quincy, Massachusetts where she attended Archbishop Williams Catholic School. After that she attended Catherine Gibbs Secretarial Academy. In the seventies, she worked for the Ritz Carlton hotels and traveled...
Maureen Strickland
Dec 2, 2023
Maureen Strickland, 83, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on December 2, 2023, from congestive heart failure. She was born on July 16, 1940, in Weymouth, Massachusetts outside of Boston. Maureen married her husband, Daniel in October of 1963. She was a stay-at-home mother and babysat children in the neighborhood. Maureen loved children and was beloved by the many children she...
Randy Richard Cordova
Nov 29, 2023
With a heavy heart, we announce that beloved husband, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend Randy Richard Cordova, 55, a well-known arts and entertainment journalist and producer at The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com for more than 30 years, died on November 29, 2023, in Phoenix, Ariz. The day he died was exactly four years from the day he had been diagnosed...
David John Corbett
Nov 28, 2023
David John Corbett, 51 years old of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on November 28, 2023. An Arizona native, he was born on March 21, 1972, to his parents Barney and Carmen Corbett. Dave attended Sahuaro High School and graduated in the class of 1991. He went on to work as an Engineer in furniture design, furnishing many prominent hotels in...
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