Obituaries

Walter Joseph Breitkopf, of Scottsdale, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 28, 2022. Walter passed away at the Biltmore Home Care at 3532 E. Camelback, Phoenix Arizona, 85258. He was living at home for three years prior to a month at Biltmore Care.On Thursday, February 3, 2022 a Visitation will be held at...

John Anthony Winters passed peacefully on December 4, 2021 surrounded by family. John was born December 10, 1940 in Portland Oregon to Laura Genevieve (Greff) and Harry Joseph Winters. John was the second of 4 sons. The Winters family moved back to his mother’s birthplace in the Garfield neighborhood in Phoenix, Arizona, in the fall of 1954.John attended St. Mary’s...

Charles Robert DiJulio was born July 3, 1961 in Phoenix Arizona, the 4th of 6 children of Vince and Shirley DiJulio.  Charlie passed peacefully January 28, 2022 at HonorHealth in Scottsdale AZ after a short stay at the hospital with his daughter Dallas by his side.Charlie will be remembered for his big heart, love of children, family and friends, his...

Rudolfo “Pelon” Segoviano went home to be with his Lord on January 22, 2022 at the age of 95. Proudly served in the United States Army during World War II in the Philippine Islands. He retired from Crystal Ice after 30 years. Devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother. His memory lives through his wife Frances Segoviano, children Juanita (Victor), Alfonso...

Charlie A. Guerrero was born January 2, 1954 in Morenci Arizona.Charlie was a very devoted son, brother, and uncle.What brought him the most joy was his preaching and teaching in elementary school. His interests were drawing caricatures of people, reading, music, story-telling, Bible history, Bible study, family gatherings and watching and attending college sporting events. He loved to talk to...

Mike A VanSickle, 72, of Phoenix Arizona passed away January 22, 2022 with loved ones by his side. Mike was born to Marjorie and Forrest VanSickle on April 27, 1949. Mike was 1 of 4 children. He grew up in Phoenix and attended North High School and graduated in 1966. He became a Real-Estate broker early on in life and...

Kevin and Cynthia Parks passed away together, while holding hands on January 16, 2022 from COVID. They were married for 44 years. Kevin, 68, was born in Phoenix AZ, attended Madison #2 Elementary School and graduated (1971) from Camelback High School. He retired from the Phoenix Fire Department in 2016 after 32 years of service. He is preceded in death...

Diane C. Perrone died in her home in Phoenix on January 10, 2022 after a battle with heart disease and kidney cancer. She was born on November 15, 1943 and was 78 years young.Diane was a faith-filled and faithful woman who raised five children. She was also a teacher for much of her life, a pilot, and a published writer....

In loving memory of John Z. Flores, 76, who was born on June 20, 1945, and gained his well deserved Angel wings on January 23, 2022.John was a proud veteran of the Navy, who served in the Vietnam War. He enlisted in the military when he was 19 years old. He served this country honorably through his patriotism, dedication, and...

Fernando Rodriguez Sr., 68, of Chandler, Arizona went home to be with the Lord Jesus in Heaven on January 21, 2022. While we deeply mourn the unexpected loss of our beloved Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Cousin and friend we rejoice with an absolute assurance of a future blessed reunion, which is promised to all by our heavenly Father. “Trust in the...

Cornel Michael Radick passed away on January 20, 2022, at the age of 79. Many of his relatives and friends knew him best as Kernie. He was born in Amherst, Ohio on March 29, 1942, to John and Ardis Radick. Kernie moved to Arizona with his mother when he was 7 years old, and they settled in Tucson. As a...

PHOENIX – Vera Ruiz Garcia, 79 Years, a 2nd of 5 generations of Arizonan natives, passed away on January 20, 2022. Vera is a retired Banker of the former Valley National Bank. She is an Alum of Phoenix Union H.S., class of 1961.Vera is survived by her sons, Mark A. Ruiz and Ernest O. Garcia; grandchildren, Manuel, Anastacia, and Mathew...

Paul A Russo JrBorn: October 9, 1954Died: January 18, 2022Paul died peacefully with his wife Fran by his side on January 18, 2022.Paul was a musician, amateur radio operator extra class (AC7LV), photographer, and most importantly family man. He loved working in the tech industry and learning all he could about the latest and greatest.Paul is survived by his wife...

Richard Zazueta, beloved educator, administrator, father, and tata, died Thursday, January 6, 2022 at his son’s home in Mesa, Arizona after a battle with cancer.Richard was born in 1936 to parents Alejandro Zazueta and Guadalupe “Lupe” (maiden n. Soto) Zazueta. He graduated from ASU with an undergraduate degree in Psychology as well as a Master’s Degree in Education.Richard is survived...

Sunrise ~ October 5, 1962                Sunset ~ January 20, 2022Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 from 8:30 – 9:30 AM with a Funeral Service to be held at 9:30 AM at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 East Indian School Road, Phoenix.Graveside service will follow at 12:15 PM at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 2033 North 48th Street,...

Edward Andrew McHale, age 42, born in Phoenix, AZ, left this world too soon on January 16, 2022. Ed is survived by his wife, Christine McHale, and five children, Ruby, Declan, Mikey, Frances and Theo. He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence McHale and Madeleine McHale. The baby of six siblings, this father and legend is known to...

Dell Akers of Nauvoo, Alabama was a member of First Southern Baptist Church of Scottsdale and a volunteer at Rio Vista Baptist Center. She is survived by her sister, her husband, three sons, two grandsons, and a great grandson. No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers people are encouraged to donate to Saint Mary’s Food Band...

Sandra Lynn Fernandez, age 42, born in Phoenix, AZ passed away on January 15, 2022.Sandra is survived by her daughter, Veronica Pablos, Son-In-Law, Felix Quintana, granddaughter, Gianna Quintana with arrival of soon to be grandson Adriel Quintana and baby sister, Connie Fernandez as well as her grandpup, Kakashi. Ms. Fernandez was preceded in death by her mother, Gloria Fernandez.Sandra attended...

Daphne Mary Steer, 81 of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on December 8, 2021. She was born in Lahore, Pakistan on June 5, 1940 to her mother Kathleen. There she was born into and attended St. Deny’s Boarding School. The school was operated by Christian English missionaries, who took her mother in when she became pregnant and eventually continued in over...

Our beloved mother, Florence Doreen Waits, passed away peacefully in her sleep early morning January 13, 2022, at the age of 93. She always said she wanted to make it to 100; she gave it a good try. Doreen was born December 13, 1928 in Stevensville, Montana. She was the last of the seven Brown family brothers and sisters who...