Obituaries

Jul 3, 2025

Dr. Joseph (Joe) Alfred Longo, Jr., 90, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on July 3, 2025.

Joe was born on October 19, 1934, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Mary (Oddo) and Joseph A Longo, Sr., M.D.

Joe graduated from Creighton Preparatory High School in 1951. He continued his education at Creighton University and University of Nebraska Lincoln. Following his passion for helping others,...

Jul 2, 2025

Bryce Willard Smith Sr. was born on April 03 1967 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the 4th son of Daniella Fulcher-Smith and the First and only biological son of Willard L Smith. Bryce loved going to church as he was a member of Pilgrims Rest. Bryce attended the school for Creative Performing Arts in Cincinnati. In his early adult years...

Jul 2, 2025

Pamela Jo Vintila, born May 9, 1945 and died July 2, 2025. Beloved daughter of Peter John Vintila and Josephine Jeorse Vintila both deceased. She is survived by her sister and brother-in-law Josette and George Lund and her nephew Jeorse Lund. Pam was born in East Chicago, Indiana and received her BA and MA in Elementary Education from Arizona State...

Jul 2, 2025

Simon Silvas Navarro was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on December 9, 1940, to Josephine Silvas and Simon Carillo Navarro. He grew up in the Marcos de Niza Projects, attended Lowell Elementary School, and graduated from Phoenix Union High School, where he excelled as a member of the cross country team. After graduation, he attended Phoenix College, and in 1960, he...

Jul 1, 2025

Dr. Mary Jean Connell, a devoted physician, educator, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully after a five-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was 66.

Mary was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Gaston and Jean Connell, the fifth of six children. A bright and energetic child, Mary was full of curiosity and wonder from the start. She excelled in academics and...

Jun 30, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dimitrios Antonios Zannis, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, who left us peacefully on June 30, 2025, at the age of 83.

Dimitrios was born on May 29, 1942, in the village of Kourounia on the island of Chios, Greece. At a young age, he left the beauty and comfort of...

Jun 29, 2025

Ruth Ellen Frederickson

February 8, 1933 – June 29, 2025

Ruth Ellen Frederickson, 92, passed away peacefully (COPD) at home in Paradise Valley on June 29th, 2025, surrounded by her family, Hospice of the Valley, and Chaplain Ruth.

Born on February 8th, 1933, at 5:35 a.m. in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Ruth grew up with a deep love for learning and connection. She graduated from...

Jun 28, 2025

Robert Jeffery Hall, "Jeff" was born on 1 January 1958 in Cincinnati. He was the second son of Bobby and Blanche Brinkley and the late Daniella Fulcher-Smith. Although not an avid church goer, he was raised in the Catholic church. After high school, Jeff enlisted in the United States Navy and served from 2 March 1976 until his retirement on...

Jun 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of Edmundo Castillo 

Beloved Husband, Dad & Tata

Edmundo Castillo, born on April 22,1940 a devoted husband, proud father, cherished Tata, treasured Tio and friend, passed away surrounded by love at his family home on June 28, 2025. He leaves behind a legacy of warmth, wisdom, and unwavering devotion.

Edmundo honorably served in the Army National Guard, demonstrating the same...

Jun 27, 2025

Martha Mary Fisher (Koors) age 88 died at 9:05am on Friday June 27, 2025, peacefully at home in Phoenix Arizona. She was born on August 4, 1936, in Milhousen, Indiana. While in High School she worked at Tipton Hospital as a nurse’s aide until graduating 12th grade.

Martha had to move to Arizona in 1954 at the age of 18 because...

Jun 26, 2025

Carole Patricia (LaSota) Kolbeck, 77, died peacefully June 26, 2025, in Phoenix. Carole was born May 13, 1948, in Paterson, New Jersey to John and Patti LaSota. She relocated to Arizona in September 1953 with her parents, one sister (Gail) and one brother (Jack). Another sister, Beverly, came along in 1958.

Carole attended Scottsdale grade schools (K – 3, 7 –...

Jun 26, 2025

Jay C Snow, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on June 26, 2025. He was born and raised in Yuma, Arizona. He spent a number of years in Washington state before landing in Phoenix, AZ in the 80’s, where he now resides.

Jay was an independent, strong-willed, boisterous man. Jay was a Romantic - both in the business world and...

Jun 25, 2025

Jeannine Avice Colombi, 85, of Dana Point, CA passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025.

She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Jeannine is survived by her husband, Vince, son Rod, and her two grandchildren Bianca and Talia. She was preceded in death by her baby daughter Rhonda who died in 1959 and lies in rest at St. Francis Catholic...

Jun 24, 2025

Martha “Marti” Diane Clifford of Phoenix passed away peacefully June 24, 2025. Marti was born September 15, 1940 in Mobile, Alabama to Edmond and Verna Jane` and was the eldest daughter of nine children. Marti was married to Darrell Walton in 1959 and had 4 children Kelley, Debbie, Jeffrey and Krissy. In 1981, she met and married Bud Clifford and...

Jun 23, 2025

Michael Christopher Day, a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on June 23, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 77. Born on February 9, 1948, Michael lived a life fueled by his passion for engineering and construction, building a successful career as an Engineering Technician, General Contractor, and Business Owner of II Viaggio.

Michael’s educational journey led him...

Jun 23, 2025

Danny Manoz Balady, 70, passed away on June 23, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Born and raised in Phoenix, Danny served honorably in the United States Marine Corps, achieving the rank of Warrant Officer. His military service defined much of his life, reflecting his dedication, strength, and commitment.

He was a son, father, brother, and grandfather - roles he carried with quiet dignity....

Jun 22, 2025

Mary Ann “Tudy” Schiffbauer was born January 17, 1933, and passed away on Corpus Christi Sunday, June 22, 2025, age 92.

The youngest of eleven children, she was born in Lindsay, Nebraska, to Frank and Marie Pfeifer and grew up on their farm.

She graduated from St. Francis High School in Humphrey, NE. She married William Leroy Schiffbauer, of Norfolk, NE.

Her first...

Jun 21, 2025

Jun 20, 2025

Joe P. Viloria

My name is Sabio, and I have the honor and the deep sorrow of standing before you today to speak about my father, Joe P. Viloria—a man who was not only my dad, but also my mentor, my example, and in many ways, my first hero.

My dad passed away on June 20, 2025, and though we mourn his...

Jun 17, 2025

Mary Lou Cropp passed away on June 17, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 85 after a long illness. Mary Lou was born in Phoenix, Arizona on February 29, 1940. A leap year baby. She was married to Daniel Woody Cropp for 42 years. Her parents were Ramon Valenzuela and Nellie Abril. She graduated from Phoenix Union High...