Obituaries

Joey Larranaga, 69 of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on July 23, 2022 at Camelback Post-Acute Care. He was born in Phoenix, AZ on February 13, 1953 to Joe and Nellie Larranaga. Joey served in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his wife Esther and his dad Joe. Survived by his mother Nellie, his companion Cecilia; sisters...

Eleanor Melissa Lawrence OakesEllie was born October 24, 1941 in Copley, Ohio, near Akron. The family soon moved to Loudonville, Ohio where she spent her youth, graduating from Loudonville High School. She played the lead in her junior and senior plays and won statewide honors for journalism. Following graduation she moved on to attend St. Luke’s Nursing School in Cleveland,...

Clayton Edward Anderson of Tempe, Arizona passed away on July 12, 2022.  “Andy”, as he was referred to by friends and family, was born in Oakland, California on December 26, 1926 to Myrtle Annette Larson and Edward Hilmer Anderson. The family moved to Arizona where Andy was raised and attended Osborn Elementary School. He graduated from North High School where...

Christiane (Lentsch) Eisele was born just-outside of Paris, France on December 6, 1937. Christiane was the essence of what a Sagittarian is—the fire sign—which is unlike any other sign of the zodiac. She was totally unique. Her blend of passion, curiosity, and intensity was extraordinary. She thrived on learning new things and exploring new places. Her quest for knowledge was...

Richard “Rick” A. Davis passed away peacefully on July 16, 2022 at the age of 68. Born in Little Falls, NY on February 5, 1954 to Richard & Marilyn Moody Davis. Rick was raised in Marcy, NY, proudly graduated from Whitesboro High School and briefly lived in Sylvan Beach.He moved to Phoenix in 1979, was previously married to Jean Misiaszek...

July 31, 1997 ~ July 17, 2022Our sweet Colton left us early on July 17th from a drug overdose. He battled the disease of addiction to the end, and we know he is now free of the pain and suffering he endured. We will hold tightly to all the joyful times we had with him. He was so loved.Our hearts...

February 20, 1932 ~ July 11, 2022Elizabeth Jeanne DeMore Thornton, 90 years, passed away on July 11th in Mesa.  She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.On Monday, July 25, 2022 a Visitation will be held from 9:00 – 9:30am with Rosary Prayers at 9:30am and Funeral Mass celebrated at 10:00am at Mater Misericordiae Catholic Church, 1537 W....

Allene M. Reyman passed away peacefully on July 9, 2022.  She is preceded in death by her husband Swede and daughter Janine along with many friends and relatives.Allene is survived by her daughter Kerry (Bruce) Chapman, son Randy (Michelle) Reyman, her brother Ron (Darlene), brother Harlan, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and dear family friends Bob and SuAnn.You...

Robert “Bob” Thomas, 78 of Scottsdale, AZ, surrounded by his loving family, peacefully left this world on July 13, 2022. He was born in Niagara Falls, New York, to John and Eileen Thomas.Bob graduated from Niagara University with a bachelor’s degree in Physics and later went on to earn his MBA at the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona...

Richard Romero Tallabas, 60 of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on July 15, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Phoenix, AZ on April 20, 1962 to Antonio and Beatrice Tallabas. Richard is survived by his father Antonio Tallabas; siblings Sarah, Ramona, Antonio Jr., Michael (Rita), Lilly (Gill), Vivian, Henry, and Sylvia; children Roxanne, Stephanie, Richard Jr., Amadeus,...

Norman ‘Gene’ Lents, 83, passed on July 3, 2022 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born in Decatur, Illinois on December 7, 1938 to Norman O. Lents and Frances (Taylor) Lents . He attended high school and college in Decatur, IL. He moved to Hoffman Estates, IL in 1966 in pursuit of a career in insurance with Protection Mutual Insurance Company....

Joseph Risi, 66 of Paradise Valley, AZ, surrounded by his loving family, peacefully went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital on November 8, 1955 to Giuseppe and Rita Risi.Joseph graduated from ASU with a bachelor’s degree but really, he had started his lifelong career...

Allene Franklin, 86, passed away in her home in Goodyear, AZ on May 19, 2022. She was an amazing artist, talented musician and loving mother. Allene was preceded in death by her husband John Franklin and brother Richard Unruh. She is survived by her daughter Wendy DiCaprio and her husband Gary, son Douglas Franklin and his wife Joyce Mayer, step-daughter...

Debra Groscost, 62, passed away on June 24, 2022 in Peoria, AZ while surrounded by her family and loved ones. Our family is grateful to know that she is at peace, flying with the angels.Debra was born on November 23, 1959 to Chester and Dominga Padgett in Phoenix, AZ. Debra was preceded in death by her 3 sisters Jody, Bernice,...

Phyllis Mary Peterson Carson, 99, passed away peacefully on July 5. 2022. Phyllis was born on May 13, 1923 on the family ranch in Gilbert, Arizona, the daughter of Mary and Edwin Peterson. She attended schools in Gilbert and Phoenix, attended Mills College and graduated from the University of Arizona with a BA in English.She met her future husband, C.A.Carson...

In fondest memory of my wonderful father, Mr. Edward E. Obert, 73, of Phoenix, Arizona, who passed away in his sleep on 7/7/2022. Many people have said he was one of the kindest and most caring people they had ever known. A man of much warmth and deep love for all family members, he showed immense courage and fortitude through...

Albert Garcia Cerino Jr., 93, entered into eternal rest on June 29, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife Enedina. He is survived by his sister Josephine Garcia Cerino, his four children Albert Cerino (Jennifer), David Cerino, Joseph Cerino, and Theresa Whitmarsh, as well as his seven grandchildren Daniel, Michael, Joseph, Katherine, Andrea, Bailey, and Alexander, three great-grandchildren...

Cactus Jack Voita, Jr., 76, was born into eternal life on July 2, 2022.Jack was born in Los Angeles, California on February 19, 1946 to John Voita, Sr. and Lorraine Mills. He was the eldest of nine children, survived by brothers Donald, Thomas, Stephen, David, Frank, and Patrick, and sisters Judith and Barbara. He grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and...

Sandra “Sandy” Sue Wood, 79, passed on Monday, June 27, 2022 in Phoenix Arizona. Sandy is survived by her husband Walton Wood, sister Kay Cummings, daughters Pamela de Leon, Cindy Hall, Debbie Howell, Brenda Stradling, son Edward Wood, 11 grandchildren, her great grandchildren and her beloved Yorkie fur baby Squirt. Sandy was born in Searcy Arkansas, on December 12, 1942,...

Richard “Dick” Buelow March 23, 1936 – July 4, 2022Beloved husband, father, grandpa, papa, great-grandpa, uncle and friend Dick Buelow, age 86, passed away on July 4, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. Dick was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on March 23, 1936, son of Beulah (Rosenow) and Karl Buelow. About two years after his birth, Dick, his brother LeRoy...