Obituaries

Mary Louise Ramirez, 90, passed away on November 1, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona.   She is survived by her children Christopher Ramirez Sr., Sisto Ramirez Jr., Ernestine Linnen, and Richard Ramirez Sr., sisters Viola Lazano and Sally Bojorquez, and five generations of grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her daughter Norma Ramirez, husband Sisto Ramirez Sr., and granddaughter Norma Gomez.Mrs....

Patrick MichaelKirbywas born October 31, 1953 in Elkhart, Indiana to parents Juanita and FrancisKirby.  He passed away on November 3, 2022, 3 days after his 69th birthday, from his battle with Metastatic Melanoma. Pat grew up in Elkhart, Indiana where he graduated in 1971 from Elkhart High School, he went on to attend Elkhart Career Center. He worked at Kroger’s...

Lee Ann Cuzzocrea Maggiore ConnerApril 1, 1933 – November 9, 2022Si e spento serenamente oggi …She has serenely gone out like a candle today.Lee Ann Cuzzocrea Maggiore Conner (April 1, 1933 – November 9, 2022) lived a beautiful, dignified life. A discerning woman of exquisite taste, Lee provided comfort and solace while asking little in return.Lee was born on April...

Clementine passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the age of 98. She was a devoted wife and mother.Clementine was born to Maryanna and Anthony Mrozowski on December 5, 1923. She graduated from Academy High School in Erie, Pennsylvania. On September 6, 1943, she was married to Vincent Borkowski in Erie. In June of 1960...

Edward Christian Prescott, 81, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2022 in Paradise Valley, AZ of cancer. He was born December 26, 1940 in Glens Falls, NY to William C. Prescott, Jr. and Mathilde H. Prescott (née Helwig).He received an undergraduate degree from Swarthmore College, an MS in Operations Research from Case Western Reserve University, and a PhD in Economics...

Janet Irene Sons (Nee Giguere) 68 of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on November 5th, 2022. Janet was born in Chicago and moved to Phoenix as a young girl where she made her home. She loved to be called “Jeanette” as that was her grandmother’s name. Although Janet faced several challenges and medical issues throughout her life,...

David “Dave” Eugene Flake was born to Donald and Mary Lou Flake on May 31, 1953 in Bakersfield, CA. The youngest of six kids in a blended family, he was a sociable and active child, often playing sports and getting into mischief with his twin brother, Dan. Due to the oil boom, his family moved to Farmington, New Mexico in...

Frank Lee Bowman went to God on November 1, 2022 at the age of 76, after bravely battling cancer for the third time in his life. Frank died peacefully with his family and children by his side.Frank was born in Oakland, California in 1946, a descendant to one of the oldest settling families in Arizona. His father’s Naval career took...

Jeffrey Scott Will, 72, of Scottsdale, Arizona, died November 6, 2022, at his home. He died peacefully in his sleep following a brave fight from a severe stroke four years ago.Jeffrey was born on April 8, 1950, in Pipestone, Minnesota to Clarence Ellery Will and Florence Engbarth. He graduated Pipestone High School and then headed west as he was accepted...

Loving husband, beloved dad, and caring grandpa John E. McMillen (Jay), passed away on October 31st at the age of 72 in Gilbert, AZ. He was born in Rochester, NY on October 5th, 1950, son of late John E. and Margaret McMillen. Jay is survived by his wife of 33 years, Cassandra, his children Bo (Debbi), Lauren (Tracie), Katey (Kevin)...

Denise Hadden Hayse, 69 years old, passed away on November 6, 2022 at her home in Phoenix, AZ. She was born in San Bernardino, CA on July 25, 1953 to her mother Hazel Burris and father William Bryant. She was preceded in death by her husband of 14 years, Marty Hayse.Denise attended San Bernardino High School and then moved to...

Garnet Rocke, 90, of Scottsdale, AZ passed away peacefully on November 7, 2022. She was with her loving son Jim, during her final days when she passed. Garnet was born in Churubusco, Indiana on  March 4, 1932 to Samuel and Olive Egolf. She was one of eight children.  She lived in the Phoenix, AZ area since the 1950’s.  Garnet was...

Henry Nadirsha, 71, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away on November 5, 2022 with his family and friends by his side.Henry was born on July 4, 1951 to Nadirsha and Bato in Iraq. He grew up in the Assyrian community with his 2 brothers – George and Edward – and 4 sisters – Margaret, Pam, Evelyn, and Jeneffer.After studying engineering at...

Alan Gordon was born in Chicago, Illinois June 12, 1931, to Lee and Dorée Gordon and passed away in Paradise Valley, Arizona, on October 27, 2022. He was raised in a loving home with his brother Michael who proceeded him in death. He did well scholastically and graduated from the Lab School at the University of Chicago at a young...

Guillermo “Willie” Enriquez Trujillo was born on August 13, 1934 and was called home to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 30, 2022. A Mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 11, 2022 at 10:30am with visitation starting at 9:00am at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1954 N. 24th Street, Phoenix. Burial to follow at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.

James Clark Purdy died November 1, 2022, after dealing with the debilitating aftereffects of a stroke for more than a year. He was 79.He is survived by sons Jim (Amy), Ted (Frankie), Brad (Felicia), daughter Jaime Sellers (Andy), five grandchildren, Sam, Andie, Logan, Lucas and Oliver, brother Dick (Mary) and sisters Mary Jane (Mike) and Jill. He was preceded in...

Barbara was born in NYC, NY on November 3, 1948 to Dorothy G. Kammerer and Emerich C. Rudolph. She passed away on October 23, 2022 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She moved to AZ shortly after her birth with parents and grandparents. She attended St. Agnes school and was part of the 1st graduating classes of St. Theresa...

Michael Lantaff Gallagher, loving husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully on October 26, 2022 at his home in Phoenix. He was 78 years old. It is no exaggeration to say that with his passing, Arizona has lost one of its legendary leaders and favorite sons.Gallagher was born in Le Mars, Iowa on April 14, 1944, and grew up in Los...

Sharon Louise Thorsby joined her beloved family and friends in heaven on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. She was born on January 15, 1955, in Royal Oak, Michigan and was the 4th child to Charles Deforest and Frances (Caudill) Thorsby. Sharon graduated from Royal Oak Kimball High School in 1973; she attended Central Michigan University, receiving her Associates Degree in Business.From...

Dr. Cecil Cyrus “Cy” Vaughn Jr. passed peacefully into the gentle hands of God on Saturday evening, October 22, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Longview, Texas, on May 1, 1934, to Cecil Cyrus Vaughn Sr., an oil field worker, and Vergie Lucille Ballard Vaughn, Cy grew up in Lake Charles, a town in southwestern Louisiana. In high...