Obituaries

Bella was a 10-year-old girl who was full of life. She was in fifth grade and a member of the Sparks Club where she was an ambassador. Bella had so many friends and teachers that she loved. She enjoyed drawing, arts and crafts, and making things out of clothing scraps or other things she found. Bella’s smile could light up...

Victor R. Leon,  age 71, born January 29, 1950 returned to Heaven on September 9, 2021.Victor was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, and the oldest of three children.  Victor, as a teenager met the love of his life, Mary Alice Payan.After three years of dating and a year of engagement, they were married on June 19, 1971. The two...

Ramona Bojorquez, 97, passed away peacefully September 12, 2021. “Ramoncita”, as she was known to family and friends, was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, November 13, 1923. Born to Benito and Cleotilde Dimas, she was the seventh of ten children. As a young girl Ramona moved to Arizona with her family, and they settled in South Phoenix where she lived...

Linda Dianne Pernell passed away at home in Phoenix, Arizona on September 11, 2021. Born at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona on November 4, 1940, Linda was the daughter of Dr. Angus J. DePinto and Margaret Bensema DePinto. Linda attended Kenilworth grade school and West High School in Phoenix, Arizona and graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University...

Lila Catherine Levi was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She left this world in peace on September 13, 2021 at the age of 95.She was born in Kodiak, Alaska to Heber John Hunt and Pauline Kraft Hunt on November 25, 1925. After graduating from Phoenix Union High School in 1943, Lila chased her dreams of becoming...

Timothy A. Mavis 56, of Phoenix passed away on September 10, 2021 at Chandler Regional Hospital.  He was born September 13, 1964 in Bryan, OH, the son of Robert and Francis (Ickes) Mavis.  Timothy graduated from Fairview High School Class of 1983. On May 7, 1993 he married Rebecca Goebel in Las Vegas, NV. They moved to Phoenix in 1999....

Manuel Machiche was born on February 2, 1944 and unexpectedly entered into God’s presences on September 8, 2021. We lost a Husband, dad, grandfather, son, uncle, brother, a cousin, Pastor and a friend. He was born in Chihuahua Mexico, but grew up in border towns of Douglas and Auga prieta. It is here where he met and married his wife...

David Allan Waddington of Surprise, AZ, died unexpectedly on August 28, 2021 in his home at the age of 75. He was the beloved husband of the late Celeste (Pietrantoni) Waddington; the son of the late Albert A. Waddington and the late Carline I. Waddington; loving father of Leane Owen, 46, and her husband Daniel, 41, of Phoenix, AZ, Colin...

Patricia “Patsy” Mae Borgesen passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family, on September 12, 2021 at the age of 89.Patsy was born on May 15, 1932 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The fourth of six children, she was raised in Aberdeen by two incredibly gentle parents who led by example: how to be kind and generous with...

Richard Joseph Stratz, 87, of Big Rapids, Michigan, passed peacefully on March 10, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona.Richard is survived by his son, Richard (Anne Marie) Stratz of Evergreen,Co; son,, Ronald (Jane) Stratz of Maricopa, AZ; daughter, Laura (Bryan) Herne of McHenry, IL, son, Donald (Bonnie) Stratz of Clinton, WI; daughter, MaryAnn Stratz (Phil) of Hillside, IL; son, Daniel (Kristen) Stratz...

Felix “Fatboy” Galaviz born May 21,1944, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2021. Fatboy is preceded in death by his parents Henry “Gordo” & Helen “Weda” Galaviz and his brother Golly “Burro”. Fatboy was a proud father survived by his sons Robert & Eric Galaviz and his 7 grandchildren. Fatboy served in the Vietnam war 101st Airborne and was a...

Leonardo Tito “Lennie” Estrada, born November 7, 1949, passed away on August 27, 2021. He was born in Havana, Cuba, to Tito Estrada and Francisca Garcia. After graduating from high school in Havana, he worked for Chrysler Air Temp holding the position of trouble shooting technician. At the time of the revolution against Bautista, Lennie joined Castro’s armed forces as...

Ramon Mario Medina, 82 years old, our beloved Dad and Tata, born in Casa Grande, Arizona and passed away peacefully on September 5, 2021 in Gilbert, Arizona.He is survived by his children Susan (David) Leech, Deborah (Mike) Martinez, Ramon “Mario” (Aimee) Medina Jr, Daniel (Soledad) Medina, grandchildren Sara, Brian, Aaron, Theresa, Joe, Christopher, Mario, Analisa, Guy, Layla, Danielle, Dominique and...

James (Jim) Joseph Dalgleish, 82 of Scottsdale passed away on September 4, 2021. Jim is survived by his daughter Stacey Dalgleish Fentress, son-in-law Travis Fentress, son Ken Dalgleish, daughter-in-law Patricia Ann Dalgleish, granddaughter Taylor Lauren Fentress, grandson Tyler Logan Fentress, granddaughter Kylie Paige Dalgleish, brother Robert Dalgleish, sister-in-law Sandy Dalgleish, sister Arlene Lively and brother-in-law Terry Lively. Jim is proceeded...

John Lawrence “Larry” Powers, 80, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 30, 2021. Larry is survived by Barbara J. Powers and his four children Carl, JL, Paula and Damon aka “Tommy”. Larry also leaves behind 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Also left behind are his older brother Tommy Powers and his younger sister Pam...

On August 27, 2021 Geraldine “Gerri” Kotol, nee Brzezowski, of Scottsdale Arizona, passed peacefully with loving family by her side. Born January 15, 1941 and raised in Cleveland Ohio, Gerri and older brother Richard were the children of Polish immigrants, Ted and Josephine Brzezowski. Gerri began her career as a secretary for the US Military before marrying the love of...

John Jay Fetzer, 29, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on September 4, 2021. He leaves a tremendous void in the hearts of his family and friends who will miss his creative spirit, intellect, loyal friendship, and wonderful sense of humor. John Jay was at his best and happiest when he was helping or working collaboratively with others on a purposeful...

Evelyn “Lyn” Cahill-Ramirez, 56 passed away comfortably in her home on September 3, 2021 in Chandler, AZ. Lyn fiercely fought Glioblastoma brain cancer for the past 4 ½ years with amazing Faith, Strength and Courage.Lyn is survived by her loving husband of 35 years Carlos Ramirez Jr and 2 children, their son Carson Ramirez and daughter Alanna Ramirez; Her mother...

It is with great sadness and much love that the family of Benjamin “Ben” Hall announce his sudden passing on Friday, August 20, 2021, at the age of 31. He will be lovingly missed by his parents, Walter & Kelly, his girlfriend Taylor, and their dog Frankie, and by numerous family and friends.Ben’s entry in to this world was marked...

Genevieve Ohton Cañez passed away on September 1, 2021. At the age of 35. She was born & raised in Phoenix, AZ. She is preceded in death by her mother Genevieve Cañez Aguilar and her grandmother Elida R. Ohton. She is survived by her two sons Dios Cañez & Vincente Perez. She is also survived by her Grandfather Frank L....