Obituaries

Ruth Mary Wright lived a long and happy life. She died at home surrounded by family on January 30, 2023. She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 20, 1927, to Joseph and Florence Harmeyer. When her mother died in 1929, she was reared by her aunt, Lillian Zoller and husband Elmer. Ruth grew up in Cincinnati and worked as...

Lois Ruth Cochrane, beloved wife of the late, Robert Henry Cochrane, was born February 20, 1922 in Buffalo, NY. Lois departed this earth on January 31, 2023 in Show Low, AZ. She leaves behind a son, Robert Craig Cochrane, a granddaughter Erin Leach, great grandson Korbin Leach, great-great grandson Jameson Leach, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and so many...

With profound sadness, and hearts at peace, we inform you of the death of our beloved Jeffrey Jay Campbell at the age of 63. Jeff died peacefully and surrounded by family at his home in Phoenix, Arizona on January 26, 2023.Jeff was, first and foremost, a family man. He was a dedicated husband to Annie, a loving father to Phillip...

Ralph Terrell (Bo) Jackson passed away on January 23rd. Affectionately know as “The Original Bo Jackson” he was born in Rock Hill, SC on August 5th 1931. The youngest of 4 boys, he was also a naval veteran who served during the Korean War as well as on the USS Enterprise aircraft carrier in 1954. While stationed in AZ he...

Inez Guerrero passed away on January 24, 2023 at the age of 84 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born to Ernest and Margaret Duarte on March 14, 1938 in Buckeye, AZ. She graduated from Tolleson High School. She married Edward Guerrero on January 16, 1961. During her time, she was a cashier for Shopping Kart, a neighborhood grocery store and...

Jay Gerard Pepin, 60, passed away on January 14, 2023. Jay was born in San Manuel, AZ on June 3, 1962 to Betty and Gordon Pepin who have preceded him death. He is survived by his wife Mercy, 5 stepsons Gary (Cristal), Steve, Willie (Hope), Danny and Mathew (Kim); siblings Earl Pepin (Jody), Debra Farren (Rob) and Rhonda Pepin (Arturo),...

On January 19, 2023,Margaret ‘Marge’ Pearl Hargett passed away peacefully in her home. She would have been 98 years old on January 28th. A lifelong Arizona native born to Fred L. Meeks and Abby Pearl Barkley. Margaret was well-loved. She was a loving wife and the mother of five children. She always provided support and love for her family.She was...

Reginald Earl Barr, 91, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2023, to join his precious wife of 65 years, Sandra and grandson, Andre LeBlanc. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Gary LeBlanc, his sister and brother-in-law, Dana and Bill Baker, and great-niece, Sarah Quinones.Reginald was born in Brazil, Indiana, on December 12, 1931, to Gladys and...

George A. Lopez Jr, husband, dad, tata, son, brother, and friend passed away on January 21st, 2023 at the age of 64. He was born to George and Margaret Lopez on March 20th, 1958 in Phoenix, Arizona.. George grew up in Phoenix where he would eventually meet his loving wife of 43 years, Victoria J. Lopez, at East High School...

Catherine Anne Clark Mullan was born on July 15, 1930 in St. Joseph Hospital, Phoenix Arizona. A very proud Phoenician, “Annie, Anne, Auntie Anne, Mom”, was one of five siblings who were raised in the loving and welcoming home of Harold and Ursula Clark. Sharing stories of her life and those of her pioneering family, who arrived in Arizona in...

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the death of Dr. J. Jeffries “Jeff” McWhirter. At the age of 84, Jeff died peacefully January 20 at home in the full love of his family: Mary, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was a lifelong committed Catholic, a beloved professor, a brilliant and compassionate psychologist,...

Marcia Carrocci, 86, of Scottsdale, passed away on January 23, surrounded by loved ones.Marcia was born on March 26, 1936, to Paul and Fannie Sgutt in Minot North Dakota. When she was 8 years old, Marcia moved to Tucson Arizona with her family due to her father’s health. After graduating Tucson High in 1954, where she flourished and was a...

Letisha “Nanie” M. Calderon, age 41, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18th, 2023. She was born February 18, 1981, in Phoenix, Arizona. Letisha is survived by her three children, Ezme, Alyssa and Jordan, her Mother Vicki, her sisters Marissa, Jovana, Brianna, Raquel and brother Joshua, aunts, cousins and friends who all love her tremendously! Letisha is predeceased by her...

(January 23, 2023; Darien, IL) The Province of the Most Pure Heart of Mary (PCM), Order of Carmelites, mourns the death of the Reverend James Mueller, O.Carm., who died at the age of 78 on January 21,2023, in Scottsdale, AZ.Private services will be held for Reverend Mueller at a later date.James was born to (the late) Henry F. Mueller and...

Oscar R. Mejia aka Longo was born on September 19, 1948, in Phoenix, Arizona. He passed away on January 18, 2023, at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. He married Angelita Murillo Mejia on June 9, 1967, and together they shared a family of children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.He instilled his values upon his children with the toughest love....

Mary Louise (Bergero) Mulvihill, 86, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2023. Mary was a native Phoenician, born on August 21, 1936, the youngest child in a large Italian family. Raised on the family farm on the outskirts of Phoenix on 44th Street near Roosevelt Road, she grew up knowing the importance of family gatherings and great food. Mary graduated...

Eric Alexander “Zeke” Kaufman passed away suddenly, and unexpectedly on January 8, 2023 of natural causes. Eric is immediately survived by his son Zak, his daughter Zoey, parents Fred and Susan Kaufman, his brother David, nephew Davis, along with his former wife Vanessa Kaufman.Eric was born in Riverside, California to Fred and Susan Kaufman on December 31, 1965. Fred and...

David Daniel Castillo, 51 of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on January 14, 2023 at approximately 4:30 P.M. surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 14, 1971 and was native to Phoenix, Arizona, raised by his adoring parents Celeste and Fredrico.David Castillo is survived by his fiancé Robin King, son Tyler, granddaughter Grayce, Mother Celeste, brothers, Michael Chavez...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William (“Bill”, “Junior”) Russell White, Jr., who passed away at home in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 17, 2023 at the age of 90. Longtime residents of Northern Virginia, he and his wife, Rosette, moved to Scottsdale two years ago.He was born in Colfax Township in Rutherford County, NC, on...

December 21, 1930 ~ January 14, 2023Leo Franklin Van Vleet Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by love on January 14, 2023 at the age of 92 (or 93 if you asked him). Leo, or “Van” as most knew him, was born on December 21, 1930 in Oberlin, Kansas to Aleen and Leo Van Vleet Sr. He is preceded in death...