Obituaries
Corey Dodd Edens
May 13, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Corey Dodd Edens on May 13, 2025— a loving husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, cherished son, beloved brother, and loyal friend.
Corey was born on August 13, 1960 to William and Metha Edens, in Cut Bank, Montana, just below the Canadian border and near the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. He treasured...
Frank William "Paco" Cox
May 12, 2025
Frank William Cox, or Paco, as his friends called him, was born in Racine, Wisconsin on January 29, 1942, to Margaret Kemen Cox and Hugh Edward Cox. He had an older sister Joan, a younger brother Hugh (Skip) and a younger sister, Mary Jane. Paco graduated from Marquette University in 1964 and continued to take master’s classes. His idealism and...
Miroslav Briestensky
May 12, 2025
Miroslav Briestensky, known to most as Mirko and to some as Mike, was born on August 30, 1963, in Považská Bystrica, Czechoslovakia. In the spring of 1968, at just five years old, he fled the country, led by his father, with his mother and sister on the last flight out before the Czechoslovakian airspace was closed. They began a new...
Daniel William Crowley
May 12, 2025
Daniel William Crowley (Dan), a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on May 12, 2025, at the age of 57, due to complications related to Long COVID.
Born on September 6, 1967, in Phoenix, Arizona, Dan was the son of James Barry Crowley and Patricia Ploussard Crowley. He graduated from Arcadia High School and earned a degree in...
Deborah Marie Baron
May 11, 2025
Deborah Marie Morton Baron passed away peacefully May 11, 2025, at her home in Wind Crest Senior Community, Highlands Ranch, Colorado. She was born on September 14, 1941, in York, Pennsylvania to Marie and Charles Morton.
In the 1950’s her family relocated to Massachusetts, where Deborah-known to many as Debbie-graduated from Chelmsford High School in 1959. She pursued a career in...
Marie P. Kohrs
May 10, 2025
Marie Patricia Kohrs, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025 at the age of 89, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on August 7, 1935, Marie’s life was filled with love, happiness, and unwavering devotion to those she loved.
She is reunited in peace with her son Brian Kohrs, parents Margaret and Robert Watson, brother...
Carolyn M LeBeau
May 9, 2025
Carolyn Maria LeBeau (nee Sanromá), age 92, of Scottsdale, AZ passed into eternal life on Friday, May 9, 2025. She died as she lived, with the desire to see her Lord Jesus Christ on her lips and in her heart, and with her husband of 67 years and her family close by.
Carolyn was born in Boston, Massachusetts on March 4,...
Janice Genovese Westfall
May 9, 2025
Janice T. Westfall was born in Phoenix, Arizona on October 16, 1954 to Faeth Ann and Phillip Genovese. She was the third of nine children. The importance and value of family started with Janice at an early age and was central to who she was throughout her life.
She married Terry Westfall in 1980 and had two sons, David and Matthew....
LeeAnn Nicole Villa De La Cruz
May 8, 2025
LeeAnn Nicole Villa De La Cruz came into our world on November 26, 1988 in Phoenix, AZ and left us on May 8, 2025. She graduated from Summit High School, went to Empire Beauty College and had a passion for cosmetology.
LeeAnn loved helping people feel beautiful, confident and seen. She showed us how to live life with purpose, love without...
Marco Antonio Toledo Cardiel
May 8, 2025
In Loving Memory of Marco Antonio Toledo Cardiel
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Marco Antonio Toledo Cardiel, who left us far too soon on May 8, 2025, at the age of 39.
Marco was a beloved father, husband, son, brother, and friend. He was born on May 28, 1985, to Mercedes and Jose Antonio Toledo, who lovingly raised him...
Janet Charlene Lents
May 5, 2025
Janet Charlene Lents 87, passed on May 5, 2025 in Phoenix, AZ. She was born in Decatur, Illinois on March 19, 1938 to Harlan and Alberta Havener. She attended high school and nursing school in Decatur, IL. She served as a nurse at Decatur Macon County Hospital until she and her husband, Gene, moved with their young family to Hoffman...
Corinne Fay (Glander) Mote
May 4, 2025
Corinne Fay (Glander) Mote was born on January 14th, 1927, and raised in the small town of Wahpeton, North Dakota. Corinne’s friends called her Corky, and many family members called her Mumsie. She resided in Phoenix, Arizona for most of her life. We are blessed that she lived for 98 years. Corinne passed peacefully due to heart failure in her...
Randy Rhubottom
May 3, 2025
Randy Rhubottom, 67, passed away on Saturday, May 3rd after a day filled with stories of love and joy, and surrounded by the people he loved. Randy was married to Kathy for 28 years. He was a dad to Crystal, Ryan (Teri), Kelly (Brad). He was an AMAZING GRAMPA to Evan, Lexi, Brooklyn & Jaxson. He was an Uncle to...
Barbara Anne Sanchez Navarro
May 2, 2025
Barbara Anne Sanchez Navarro, born on March 19th 1958, in Phoenix, AZ was given her angel wings on May 2nd, 2025. She was a dedicated wife to her husband Gerry for 32 years and a loving mother to her daughters Bianca, Cassaundra, and Nicole who survive her. She was also an incredible sister to her siblings and survived by sisters...
Patricia Lynn Leiper
May 2, 2025
Patricia (Pat) Lynn Leiper, 89 beloved spouse of Herbert Paul Leiper and mother of Timothy Joseph Leiper and David Paul Leiper, passed away Friday May 2nd, 2025, while in Hospice Care in Surprise, Arizona. Pat was born August 20, 1935, in South Gate, California to Paul and Ada Wilson and grew up in Santa Paula California. She met and married...
Robert Lee Hanson
May 1, 2025
Beloved Father, Brother, Veteran, & Friend
Robert Lee Hanson, a kind & gentle soul, who touched the lives of many with his warmth, humor, & love for life, passed away peacefully in Arizona surrounded by those who loved him.
Born in Panama while his grandfather worked on the historic Panama Canal, Robert carried a deep appreciation for history & service throughout his...
Mary D Moraga
May 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary D. Moraga, 93, of Phoenix, Arizona. Mary was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, who left this world peacefully, surrounded by family and love, in her home on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Mary was the proud and devoted mother of three children—Joe, Eddie, and Anna—each of whom she...
Joseph Michael Vincent O'Neill
Apr 29, 2025
Funeral Mass for Joseph Michael O’Neill, 72, of Phoenix, Arizona who passed away unexpectedly at his home in April 2025, will be said Monday, June 9, 2025, at 10:00AM at Saint Agnes Catholic Church, 24th Street and Palm Lane Phoenix, AZ, 85008. Burial at St. Francis Cemetery will take place June 10, 2025, at 9AM.
Joe was born April 11, 1953,...
Antonio V. Tallabas
Apr 29, 2025
Antonio V. Tallabas, 93, native of Phoenix, AZ, was reunited with his beloved wife in Heaven on April 29, 2025. He was born on January 20, 1932 to his parents Gumaro and Blasa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife Beatrice, daughter Vivian, and son Richard. He is survived by his children; Sarah, Ramona, Antonio Jr. (Noelia), Michael...
Robert F. "DJ" Herbold, Jr.
Apr 26, 2025
Robert F. Herbold, Jr., lovingly known as "DJ," passed away on April 26, 2025. Born in 1957, DJ was one of nine children and a beloved son to his mother, June. He is survived by his mother and his siblings Dan, Debby, Terry, Tina, and Jerry, who will forever cherish his memory.
DJ had a special connection with animals, a calm...