Obituaries

In loving memory of Joanne Christine Villela, 47, who was born on June 6, 1973, and chosen by our Heavenly Father to be one of his Angels on February 8, 2021.Joanne was accompanied in death by her husband, her High School Best Friend, Enrique “Henry” Villela who passed on February 23, 2021. Together they shared two fur-baby Beagles “Maximus &...

April 15, 1950 – February 11, 2021On February 11th, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona, Earl Rose III left this world to join the Lord. He is survived by his sons Earl Rose IV, Erik Gonzales, Edward James Rose, and five grandchildren. Earl spent most of his life seeing America through the windshield of an 18-wheeler. Taking great pride in delivering the...

John Woods, 47, a former professional umpire, died last week, finally succumbing to a serious traumatic brain injury suffered in an automobile accident in 2004 in Caracas, Venezuela.He is survived by his parents Dick and Sharon Woods, together with his siblings Lisa Kamps and her husband Spencer, and Jimmy and Doug Woods. John is also survived by loving aunts and...

Pauline Teresa Nuanez Jones, a compassionate, caring, proud mother, passed away from COVID-19 on February 3, 2021, at the age of 59 years old. Pauline was born at the Maricopa County Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona on February 19, 1961, to Mellie ‘Nani’ Chavez Nuanez and Alfonso Wilfred Nuanez Sr.Pauline loved taking her children, Trini and Dominique on adventures even if...

Conrad “Connie” Harker Liston, 86, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2021. He was born June 8, 1934 to Shirley “Jack” Harker Liston and Iola “Pete” Liston in Jerome Hospital. Connie spent much of his youth hunting and fishing in the Clarkdale/Camp Verde area. He moved to Phoenix in 1941 and attended West and North High School. He was beyond...

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Gary H. Wolf, 77, mourn his passing on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Born to Otto and Alice Wolf on August 21, 1943, Gary was a native of Phoenix, Arizona where he resided his whole life. Gary was preceded in death by his parents and was survived by his wife, Marlene, his...

Seppanen, Wayne Joseph, 41, of Scottsdale Arizona, passed away on February 12, 2021.He was born in Tempe, Arizona to Jerry and Phyllis Seppanen on November 28, 1979. Wayne attended Arcadia High School. As Wayne grew up, he enjoyed playing little league baseball. He attended many Notre Dame Football games with his best buddy, his Dad.He was employed by J.P. Lining...

Terence Damon “Terry” Pilon passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, following a valiant battle against Covid-19.Terry was born in 1958 in Flagstaff, Arizona to Chuck and Linda Pilon, then-students at Arizona State College (now Northern Arizona University). Two years later, the family moved to Phoenix, where Terry grew to manhood and lived the rest of his life. Terry attended...

Emilia “Chata” Espudo Cano, 81, passed away on February 2, 2021. Along with Our Lord, she was reunited with her beloved husband Edward, son Michael, and many other family members she loved and missed. Our sister, mother, grandmother and great grandmother was born in Marfa, Texas on May 30, 1939 to Catarina Sanchez and Manuel Espudo and was one of...

Michael Alexander Cano, 50, passed away on January 30, 2021. Michael was born on February 10, 1970 to Emilia Espudo and Edward Cano II. He was the youngest of 5 children (Eddie III, Bobby, Priscilla and Charlie).Michael was a life- long South Phoenician and graduated from South Mountain High School. He loved giving rides to everyone in his golf cart...

Gabriel Tomanata Rodriguez Jr, 39, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on February 11th 2021. He is survived by his mother Debbie, 4 children, Victor Cade (13), Cynthia Jade (11), Sophia Jade (8), Gabriel Tomanata (7), his nana Thelma, 4 tias, Linda, Sylvia, Heather, and Angela, 3 tios, Tommy, Ruben, and Angel and 5 cousins, Jessica, Elissa, Trey, Lexi, and Kyler....

Florence was born 16 May 1930, in Cleveland Ohio, to Salvatore “Sam” Piscitello and Benedetta “Bessie” Dignoti.In the arms of Jesus 20 January 2021 Phoenix Arizona.Florence was proceeded in death by her Brother Anthony Piscitello and his wife Theresa also her brother August Piscitello and daughter in law Gail T Stute-Davis. She is survived by her sister in law Gina.Florence...

Alina Meriem Anderson; January 4, 1967 – February 7, 2021.Alina was born in Medgidia, Romania 54 years ago. She completed her primary education in Medgidia and her secondary education in Bistrita, Romania. In 1992, Alina moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where her daughter Christine was born. She would later earn a Baccalaureate Degree in Business Administration. In 2003, Alina met her...

Janice Misfeldt 84, of Scottsdale, AZ. passed away February 1, 2021. She is finally at peace after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Jan was born in Hollywood California to Mildred and Elgin Snow. She grew up in California being raised by her mom and stepdad Britt.She married Chuck Misfeldt in 1958. Chuck and Jan knew each other since they were...

Thomas C. Gallegos passed away peacefully at the age of 75 on January 27, 2021 in his home with his family.He was born January 20, 1946 in Magdalena, New Mexico to Crusita Chavez Gallegos and Domingo Gallegos. He had 1 brother George Ernest Gallegos and 2 sisters, Evan Balderaz and Maria Saiez, who have all passed away.Thomas moved with his...

Barbara Ann Lubin, of Phoenix, died on February 6, 2021 after a courageous fight with breast cancer. She was 63.Her endearing wit, fierce love of her family and friends, and dedication to helping others in all aspects of their lives, will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know her.A lifelong Democrat, Barbara spent the greatest part of...

Oscar C. Ortega, 58, peacefully passed away on February 3, 2021. He was born September 16, 1962 to Erlinda L. and Oscar Flores Ortega in Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated in 1984 from Desert Valley High School, Phoenix, AZ.He is survived by sister; Lydia C. Rodriguez, brother; Victor C. Ortega, niece; Sophia Ortega, nephews; Victor J. Ortega, Joseph Thornton, grand-nephews; Jeremiah...

PHOENIX – Philip Anthony Murphy, 63, peacefully returned to our Lord Tuesday, February 2 at 10:23 am surrounded by family at Banner University Medical Center. Phil left us after a 3-week hard fought battle with complications due to COVID-19. He was born August 13, 1957 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to a family of farmers that soon moved to Phoenix when...

Angel Jimenez, 82, passed away peacefully at Banner Health Medical Center in Phoenix on February 3, 2021. His daughters Belen Linares and Maritza Jimenez held his hands when his Lord Jesus took him to the heavens to be with his loved ones who had preceded him in death. He was born April 12, 1938 in Phoenix, Arizona.Angel Jimenez is survived...

Age 70, Debbie Dillon was born on March 12, 1950 in Benson, Arizona. She passed away on February 4, 2021 after, as she called it, “an irritating and whiney four-year battle with cancer.” She was, in fact, inspirational in the way she dealt with her illness. She was always proud of the fact that her young parents rode cross-country on...