Obituaries

8/19/1957 – 2/28/2021Bill was a happy guy. He made friends everywhere he went, Starbucks, Safeway, and the bookstore. He sincerely told everyone, “I love you”.He was born at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated from North High School. He was a faithful Catholic, member of St. Francis Xavier Parish, and close to Mother Mary. He worked for many...

PHILIPP ROMAN OSTROVSKY, 34, passed away Saturday February 27, 2021. Roman died at our home in Phoenix wanting to be with the family in his last hours.Roman is preceded in death by both sets of grandparents, Pete and Yetta Ostrovsky, and George and Marie Lashnits. They deeply loved him and are now united with him for eternity. Roman is survived...

On February 25, 2021, Heaven gained an incredibly beautiful angel. Born February 17, 1946, in Phoenix, AZ. Irene was a jack-of-all-trades. She worked as a beautician, a social worker, accident investigator for the Phoenix Police Department, and worked for the Phoenix Aviation Department as an Operations Assistant. Irene retired from the City of Phoenix after a very distinguished 34-year career.Mom...

Lauro “Larry” Garcia Castro, beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather died peacefully at home on February 19, 2021. Larry was the second oldest of 5 children born to Leandro and Carmen Castro on August 18, 1927 in Sunnyslope where he was raised in a citrus farm where he often worked as a young man. In the barrio where he grew...

Frances Marie Hatcher (nee Ordway), 92, passed away suddenly on February 25, 2021. She was born on August 9, 1928, the third of four daughters born to Frank and Berdie Ordway of Davis City, IA. After her father moved the family to Wichita, KS in 1941 in order to find work, Frances spent most of her life there where she...

Paul Pierce Landis passed away February 23, 2021. He was born in East Sparta, Ohio in 1929 and moved to Phoenix, Arizona with his family in 1969. He is survived by his wife of 68 years Dorothy Landis, his son Audie Landis, daughter-in-law Tamye Landis, his grandchildren Nicolas and Ashley Jensen, his brother Wendell Landis, as well as his nieces...

Jacqueline Charlotte (Dirac) Nichele was born in St. Maurice, Valais, Switzerland to Albert and Angèle Tissières Dirac on November 28, 1945.She is survived by her loving brothers Jean-Michel Dirac and Georges-Albert Dirac and their amazing families; her devoted daughter Aleka Janine Marie O’Neil, faithful son-in-law Timothy Mark O’Neil and adoring grandchildren Daly Nichele O’Neil (9) and Roic Castilla O’Neil (6);...

Jeffrey William Austin, a loving father and brother passed away February 18, 2021 at the age of 61. He is survived by his children Julia, Megan and Matthew as well as his sister Jill and brother Brent.Born January 21, 1960, Jeff was the eldest child born to Buck & Lois. He spent his formative years in Washington State before attending...

James J. Leonard, Jr. took his last breath at home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the age of 81. Jim was also born on a Saturday – on January 13, 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Ann and Jim Leonard.After several moves, the family settled in Lancaster, Pennsylvania where Jim attended Mannheim Township High School. He...

In loving memory of Enrique “Henry” Villela, 47, who was born on June 25, 1973 and chosen by our Heavenly Father to be one of his Angels on February 23, 2021.Enrique was happily married to his best friend, Joanne C. Villela, who preceded him in death on February 8, 2021. They shared two fur-baby Beagles “Maximus and Bella”, who will...

Steven Mark Szalay was born on May 18, 1954 in Laredo, Texas. His family lived in Laredo while his father was in flight training for the U.S. Air Force. A year later the family moved to Phoenix, Arizona where Steven would grow up. Steven attended Hopi Elementary School from first through eighth grades and graduated from Arcadia High School as...

Elizabeth Elaine “Betty” Blake, a loving and devoted wife to Ralph, Jr., the mother of eleven children and grandmother to twenty-six, passed away this Monday, February 22, 2021, at the age of 94. Born Elizabeth Elaine Cavanaugh on May 3, 1926, in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois, Betty moved to Phoenix in 1933 with her parents, Jack and Mary Cavanaugh, and her three...

Charles Washington 84, born September 16, 1936 in Marlin, Texas. He died January 17, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. Charles was married to Hortense Washington in 1959, until her passing in 2016, married for 57 years. His parents: Lula B. Thomas and J.B. Washington. Charles spent most of his childhood years in Ennis, Texas. In his teenage years, he went to...

Kathryn Elizabeth Stevens was born in Phoenix, Arizona on October 29, 1955 and died in Phoenix, Arizona on February 20, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.She was baptized at St. Agnes Church and went to the primary school there. She was a life-long member of St. Agnes Parish and was a proud member of their choir.Kathryn attended North Phoenix High...

Robert Jansa 95, left this world on February 20, 2021 to join our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.He is survived by his wife of 69 years Catherine; 3 children, son Glenn (Vivian), son Keith (Nancy), daughter Maria (Darin); 5 grandchildren, Matthew (Kelly), Nicholas, Ariana, Janae, and Nathan. Robert affectionately known as Bob, Beepa, and Papa worked for GE for 38...

Giuseppe Cirincione 87, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away peacefully of February 18, 2021. Giuseppe was born in Ciminna, Sicily, Italy on February 17, 1934 to his parents Giuseppe and Giuseppina Cirincione. After meeting the love of his life Francesca and starting a family, they moved to Arizona in 1972 where they planted roots and raised their children.A visitation will be...

Mary Louise Branigan a wonderful sister, a beloved aunt and great aunt died December 25, 2020.  Mary was the third of four girls born to Kathryn and Frank Branigan on February 18, 1926, in Amboy, Illinois. She graduated from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, and soon after moved with her family to Phoenix.  Her first job was teaching physical...

James Everett Strange, 79, of Phoenix, AZ passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021.He was born November 15, 1941 in San Francisco, CA to Floyd and Florina Strange. He was taken too soon, but accomplished much in his life, and brought happiness to those that knew him.Jim spent his formative years in California, attending El Monte High School and then graduating...

Victor Mitchell Arroyo Jr. 68, ascended into Heaven on February 5, 2021. Victor was a compassionate and loving person to everyone he met. It was a blessing to have him in our lives. He leaves behind his wife Debbie of 46 years, sons Victor Dion, Aaron, and three daughters, Diana (John), Bianca, Debbie AnnMarie, and 4 grandchildren. In addition to...

Victor Manuel Cobos, Jr., 77, passed away on January 12, 2021 at his home in Glendale, Arizona. He was born on December 17, 1943 to Victor Manuel Cobos, Sr., and Mary Socorro Sandoval. Victor attended Murphy Elementary and Carl Hayden High School. His love for sports was evident when he caught the eyes of both baseball and football coach’s as...