Obituaries
Joanna A. Barbieri
Jan 30, 2025
Joanna passed away peacefully at home on January 30, 2025. She was born in Highland Park, MI, and came to Arizona when she was four and a half. Her parents were John and Olga Barbieri. Joanna was predeceased by her parents and brother, David. She is survived by her sister, Joyce, and her daughter, Alicia.
Joanna attended Gerard High School from...
Robert Napierkowski
Jan 30, 2025
Robert Napierkowski 87 years old passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family in Phoenix Arizona on January 30, 2025 at 10:15 am. Born May 30, 1937 in Allegheny County Pennsylvania. Moved to Arizona in 1972. Robert belonged to the Carpenters Union and was a cabinet maker up until he had to take an early retirement. Robert‘s favorite pastime...
Lawrence Matthew Meier
Jan 29, 2025
It is with great sadness we share the passing of Lawrence Meier 102 of Peoria, Arizona. He is survived by his children Christine A. Waters, Thomas M. Meier (Dunya), Carol E. Hamel, and Lawrence R. Meier (Gwen Wood) five grandchildren Shannon Waters, Meghan Myszkowski, Ian Waters, Joshua Hamel, Timothy Meier and seven great grandchildren Hayley Waters, Addysn Waters, Ethan Waters,...
Gloria "Goya" Jean Nichols
Jan 29, 2025
It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Gloria Jean Nichols, Née Gómez, on January 29th, 2025. She was a source of love and light to all who knew her. Born in Phoenix at St Joseph’s Hospital on April 21, 1950, the fifth of six children to Antonio and Sophia Gómez, she was given the name Gloria...
Ruth Anna Hylton
Jan 28, 2025
Ruth Anna Hylton, age 64, Entered into Rest, January 28, 2025. She was a wonderful Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, and Friend. She loved her dogs & cats, like children. Ruth was an avid crafter, under the name of R.A.S.H. (Ruth Anna Staples Hylton), and enjoyed socializing with her friends, while she created cards, etc.
She is survived by her...
Guadalupe Urias
Jan 27, 2025
Guadalupe G. Urias born December 12, 1927 in Calexico, CA, passed away January 27, 2025 in Phoenix, AZ. Born to Juan Munoz Gonzalez and Maria Navarro Gonzalez. She was 1 of 9 (Celia, Johnny, Arnold, Lydia, Barney, Gil, Louie, Dora) siblings.
She is survived by her husband Gabe Urias of nearly 65 years, son Gabe Urias (Kathy), grandson Gabe Urias (Lauryn)...
Angelita "Angie" G. Apodaca
Jan 26, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Angelita “Angie” G. Apodaca, who entered eternal rest on January 26, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
Born on September 20, 1943 in Los Angeles, California, Angie lived a life rooted in love, faith, and service. A devout Catholic, she found strength in her relationship with God, guiding her family with unwavering devotion...
William Jerome Hinski
Jan 25, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of William Jerome Hinski, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who departed this world peacefully on January 25, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on September 15, 1928, in Detroit, Michigan, he lived a life full of love, service, and unwavering optimism.
William is survived by his loving wife of...
Edward B. Vallone II
Jan 24, 2025
Edward B. Vallone II “Ted”
Paradise Valley – Ted Vallone passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 24, 2025 at the age of 85. Born on November 23, 1939 in Harrisburg, PA to Edward B Vallone and Helen Congrove. Ted grew up in Buffalo, NY. Graduating high school from Nichols Prep.
After attending two years at Trinity College in Connecticut, Ted...
Michelle Lea Mehalovich
Jan 23, 2025
Michelle Mehalovich, 55, passed away peacefully after a year long battle to cancer, leaving behind a legacy of love, joy, and boundless positivity. Born to Karma McCauley-Stocker, Michelle’s life was a testament to her unyielding zest for life and her profound impact on everyone she met.
Michelle found her greatest joys in her family and embraced motherhood with unwavering love and...
Frances Switalla
Jan 22, 2025
Frances "Frankie" Carolyn Switalla passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 22, 2025, in Chandler, Arizona, at the age of 92.
Frankie was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, where she attended Brown High School and played on the girls' basketball team. Growing up she cherished time with friends and family. Her adventurous spirit led her to become a flight...
Rose Andonyan
Jan 21, 2025
Rose (Yaghmour) Andonyan passed away on January 21, 2025 at age 93. She passed peacefully with her loved ones by her side. Rose was born in Tal Abyad, Syria on December 17, 1931. Born to a family of Armenian Genocide survivors. Daughter of Abdo Yaghmour, son of Ferris and Lucia Yaghmour, and Anna Tashjian, daughter of Garabed and Mariam Tashjian....
Helen P. Wanless
Jan 20, 2025
Helen Patricia Wanless, 87, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2024. Born on September 5, 1937, in Boston, Massachusetts, Helen was the beloved daughter of Florence Swanson and Charles Chasas.
In 1959, she married the love of her life, Bill Wanless, and together they raised two sons, Robert and Charles. Throughout their marriage, Helen and Bill had the...
Devon Overlock Howe
Jan 20, 2025
Devon Overlock Howe “D4”, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on January 20th, 2025 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on April 5th, 1961 to Richard and Doris Howe. Devon is survived by his wife, Katherine (Warlow) Howe, his children John, Brett, and Helaina, and his three sisters, Deirdre (Howe) Robertson “D1”, Darcy Howe “D2”, and Daryn...
Terrie Lynn Perkins
Jan 19, 2025
Terrie Lynn Perkins passed away on January 19, 2025, at her home in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, the daughter of Doris Cowell and Donald Perkins. She came to Phoenix at a young age.
Terrie graduated from Arizona State University on May 10, 1991, with her Juris Doctor degree. She worked for and retired from Maricopa County in...
Nancy Kinney
Jan 19, 2025
Nancy Kinney passed away at the age of 95 on January 19, sans swim fins and walking shoes! By her own account, she really led a charmed life. Born to Wendell Kinney and Sylvia Lewis Kinney in Los Angeles, CA. in 1929, she was a proud Angeleno, graduating from Marlborough School. With multigenerational ties to Arizona dating back to the...
Katrina V. Chavez
Jan 18, 2025
With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Katrina V. Chavez, who lost her courageous battle with cancer on January 18, 2025, at the age of 44. A beacon of love, strength, and resilience, Katrina’s life was a testament to unwavering dedication to her family, her community, and her faith.
Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Katrina graduated...
Albert Mendez Jr
Jan 18, 2025
Albert Mendez Jr., affectionately known as Pato, passed away peacefully at the age of 76 on January 18, 2025. For 42 years, Mr. Mendez served the Arizona community as a devoted educator, earning the love and admiration of students, colleagues, and friends across the state. Known for his quick wit, jokes and talent for storytelling, he could make anyone laugh...
Roy Allen Mathis
Jan 17, 2025
Roy Mathis, a veteran of the Vietnam War and resident of the Arizona State Veterans Home, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the age of 88 years old. Roy was surrounded by love and his friends and family when he passed.
Roy was born in El Dorado, Arkansas to Roy H. Mathis and Hazel E. Evans. He never got...
Adelina Ongaro Romero
Jan 16, 2025
Adelina Ongaro Romero, a woman of remarkable strength, faith, and love, passed away the morning of January 16, 2025 at age of 90, of heart failure. Born on September 30, 1934, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Edelmira Jerez Ongaro and Americo Ongaro, Adelina’s life was a testament to resilience, dedication, and devotion to her family, her Catholic faith, and the American...
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