Obituaries
Margaret Irene Jaeger
Oct 10, 2023
Margaret Irene Jaeger, born on September 6, 1943, peacefully passed away on October 10, 2023, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Margaret is survived by son Les (daughter in law, Jennifer); and her loving grandson Bennett. To honor the memory of Margaret Irene Jaeger, a Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on November 9, 2023, at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home...
David H. Vandervoort
Oct 9, 2023
Paradise Valley, Arizona- David (Dave) Vandervoort, 89, of Paradise Valley, went to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 09, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Texas to Henry Carl Vandervoort senior and Velma Vandervoort. At 14, he learned to fly a tail dragger and was a distinguished varsity Panther golfer at Paschal High who caddied for...
M.D. Robert Arnold Klein
Oct 9, 2023
Charles and Frances Klein, along with his big brother Russ, welcomed Robert Arnold Klein to the world on June 20, 1951. He had three brothers, Denny, Kenny and baby boy Klein, who passed away due to Rh factor incompatibility. Bob was the first baby in Denver to survive a total blood transfusion.His childhood memories were endless, and he enthusiastically shared...
Frank Soza Rodriguez Jr
Sep 30, 2023
Frank Soza Rodriguez, 79, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on September 30, 2023. Born in Tempe, he was one of the founding five families of Tempe, AZ with deep Arizona roots back to 1743. Frank was a cherished son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend.
Educated at Phoenix Union High School, Frank left school early to serve in the U.S. Army...
Sean Robert Pina Howard
Jul 17, 2023
In Loving Memory of Sean Robert Pina HowardSean Robert Pina Howard, age 23, was born on March 31st, 2000, and peacefully departed from this world on July 17, 2023, after a valiant 6-year battle against Synovial Sarcoma Cancer.Sean’s vibrant spirit and ability to boldly express his love to others touched the hearts of all who knew him. Sean had a...
Andrew Low
Jun 12, 2023
Andrew Low was born in Phoenix, AZ on November 3, 1952. He passed away June 12, 2023. He attended St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School and graduated from Camelback High School in 1971. Andrew lived most of his life in Phoenix and spent time in Flagstaff and the White Mountains where he loved to downhill ski.
Andrew was a jack of...
Stephen Allan Currier, Sr.
May 29, 2023
Stephen (known by Steve on the day to day) was born on January 28, 1962 to Blyn and Lucille Currier in Skowhegan, Maine.Steve was known and loved by so many throughout his life. Serving his country in the Marine Corps and his community in the United States Postal Service, he lived a life of service unto others. His love language...
Beatrice “Betty” Huguez
Apr 15, 2023
Beatrice “Betty” Huguez born in Phoenix Arizona passed away peacefully at home at the age of 90 on April 15th, surrounded by family. The Lord saw her suffering and said “Well done, Good and Faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the Joy of your Master.”Betty...
Matthew Edward Kistler
Apr 8, 2023
Matthew 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. He’d give someone the shirt...
Jodie Donahue England
Jan 11, 2023
"She filled our lives with love, joy and laughter."
Jodie was laid to rest on September 21st in Anderson Memorial Park in Indiana. A celebration of her life was held with her family in Tennessee.
When we hear the words of Jesus' sermon on the mount in Matthew 5, we are reminded of Josie: gentle in spirit, a peacemaker, one...
Nile & Diane McLeran
Jan 1, 2023
In Loving Memory of Nile and Diane McLeranA joint memorial service will be held on November 22, 2023, at 10 AM at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Des Moines, Iowa to honor and celebrate the lives of Nile and Diane McLeran.Nile Clark McLeran (11/26/39 – 11/23/2021) was born in Chicago, Illinois and Diane Kay (Quigley) McLeran (8/21/1942 – 6/17/2023) was born...
Marilyn "Mare" Sue Propstra
Nov 30, 2022
Marilyn “Mare” Sue Propstra, 71, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on November 30, 2022 after a long illness.Marilyn was born on June 1, 1951 to Jack and Suzanne Propstra. She grew up in Arcadia with her older siblings Diane and John and their many friends. Friends and family were an enormously important part of Marilyn’s life from her early years...
Ronald Wayne Sanders
Nov 16, 2022
Ronald Wayne Sanders, 88 of Phoenix, peacefully passed at home in hospice care, to join his wife Barbara Jean Doherty-Sanders and two sons, Richard Warren and Robert William, in heaven on a beautiful, sunny morning with his oldest son Randy and granddaughter, Melissa, by his side on November 11, 2022. ”Wayne” was born on July 10, 1934 to parents Rolla Warren...
Michael McLean
May 5, 2022
Mike McLean passed away last week. Mike was known by many things: husband, dad, papa, brother, coach, friend, teacher, mentor, uncle, and the list just kept going. The constant was that he was always the best in each of these categories.Mike spent much of his childhood trying to emulate his brother Ronnie and playing with his sisters Kelly and Judy....
Lizzetta Araujo Alvarez
Oct 15, 2021
Lizzeta Araujo Alvarez, at the early age of 67, sadly passed away on October 15, 2021 from an awful and unforgiving disease. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Lizzeta was born on December 26, 1953 in Sonora, Mexico, but was raised in...
Curtis Johnson
Mar 17, 2021
Curtis Johnson passed away early on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2021, in his home in Phoenix, AZ. Curtis was born in Phoenix on June 19, 2005 to his mother Amy Lee Johnson and his father Stephen Chylko. He was taken far too soon and will be missed by all who knew him.
Curtis was a sophomore attending Accelerated Learning Center....
Lewis Robert Formanek II
Nov 21, 2020
Lewis Robert Formanek II (Lew) passed away November 21, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 89 from Parkinson’s disease. He was born on July 13, 1931, to Lewis and Clara (Jacubuk) Formanek at the family farm in Hancock County, Iowa. Lew was the 4th of 5 children. His three sisters, Mina (Roy), Helen(Bob), Mercy (Ray) preceded him in...
The Honorable Richard Alfonso Garcia
May 10, 2020
Richard Alfonso Garcia, a native of Phoenix passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.Richard graduated from Camelback High School in 1964, attended University of Arizona, and completed his Juris Doctorate from Stanford University Law School in 1971. He married Marcella Cwynar in 1967, then completed law school, and returned to the state he loved so...
Richard Ray Finlayson
Nov 2, 2018
Richard Ray Finlayson, born December 20, 1927, passed peacefully on November 2, 2018 at The Terraces Health Center in Phoenix, AZ. A devoted husband and father, he is survived by his wife Betty Lorraine; daughter LaVonne Marrell and son-in-law Jerry Marrell; sons Lynn Simonson and Rick Finlayson; grandchildren Nicole Gil, Levi Gil, Nathan Simonson and 3 great grandchildren. He is...
John D. Mitchell
Oct 10, 2018
John David Mitchell “Mitch” was a Phoenix native, and the youngest of four siblings: William, George and Marilyn. He was raised by his mother Edna Mitchell, who became a single mom after his father’s death when John was 3.John attended Creighton Elementary, Sunnyslope High School and graduated from North High School in 1957. He then joined the Air Force where...
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