Obituaries

Irene passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on March 10, 2021 leaving behind her son Dominique, mother Inez, and 4 brothers Robert, David, Daniel and Charlie to join her father in heavenly bliss. The Gomez Family takes comfort knowing that her soul is content, and she is not in pain. Irene is and always will be a mother, daughter, sister, an...

John Stewart Carlson, 67, left his home in Phoenix, AZ, for his eternal heavenly home on March 17, 2021. John was born on August 16, 1953 in Nogales, AZ, to Dr. John S. Carlson and Mrs. Marion (Stewart) Carlson. He passed peacefully with his wife at his side and surrounded by his loving family.After years of landscaping work and medical...

The Rev. Mr. Joseph Lessard was born on July 16, 1926 to Leo and Cora Lessard at their home in Chelmsford, MA. He was one of eleven children. Joseph joined the Navy on his seventeenth birthday and served his country in World War II in the South Pacific as a gunner on torpedo planes and reconnaissance aircraft. Joseph married his...

Jean F. Tollefsrud 89, a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2021 at the Sun Valley Heights Assisted Living Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was born on November 17, 1931 in International Falls, MN to Oscar and Eva LaFave. Jean was a graduate of Falls High School in International Falls. She married her...

On Monday, March 22, 2021, Sergio Eric Salazar (Ember), son, father, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend peacefully passed away at the age of 37, surrounded with love by family.Sergie attended St, Gregory’s Catholic School and International Commerce Secondary High School. He enjoyed listening to music, writing songs and poetry.He lived life to the fullest. He was a “chatterbox”, and...

Genevieve Canez-Aguilar passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at 9:31 pm. She was not in pain; she went in peace. We held her hand until the very end. She was surrounded with love from her daughters, sister, and father as she took her last breath. We are grateful for the time we had with her and she will forever...

Dr. Joseph Mathias Kennedy, MD passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. He was one of seven boys, born February 24, 1927 to Frank and Margaret Kennedy in Brooklyn, NY. After graduating from Mount Saint Michael Academy, Joe joined the United States Army in 1945 and was discharged due to the end of WWII. With the aid...

William “Bill” E. McGuire passed away on March 16, 2021 at the age of 82. Born December 11, 1938 in St Joseph, MO to Joseph Martin and Willie Belle (Pierce) McGuire, Bill was the youngest of five children and is preceded in death by his parents, his oldest sister, Jo and his youngest brother, Jack. Bill is survived by his...

November 26, 2007 ~ March 19, 2021Today, we celebrate the life of Lilly who was born November 26, 2007.  Although the heavens called for an Angel oh so soon, we celebrate that her journey is just beginning. From the day Lilly entered this world she was one of a kind. We will always remember her big, beautiful green and blue...

1962-2021Tom Graham passed away unexpectedly on March 6th, 2021, in Scottsdale, Arizona. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 5, 1962 to Betsy and Bill Graham. Tom attended Madison Simis Elementary School, Brophy College Preparatory (Class of 1980), and The University of Arizona (Class of 1984). After graduation, he worked with his father, Bill, in real estate. He then...

Mary Vejar, 70, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on March 7, 2021. Mary is survived by her partner Salvador Hurtado, her grandchild Monique and great-grandchildren Breanna and Raymond Jr. and by her siblings Irene, Esther, Nina, Lupe, Fernando and Simon. She was a strong woman who gave unconditionally to her family and friends. Mary’s favorite things to do were shopping...

Deborah Nelson Lukas, age 67 of Fountain Hills, and formerly Scottsdale, passed away after a brief illness on March 11, 2021. Debbie was born January 28, 1954 in Alamogordo, New Mexico at Holloman Air Force Base to Vern and Diane Nelson of Olathe, KS.Debbie grew up in Olathe, KS until she graduated in 1972 from Olathe High School. She married...

February 3rd, 1947 – March 7th, 2021Our dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed peacefully in his home in Scottsdale after battling prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and melanoma for many years.Charles (or Charlie or Chuck) was the second child in a family of three born in Akron, OH and raised in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Charlie’s early years...

Man down. I’m very sorry to report that Mr. Thomas Sternke left the building yesterday afternoon. One of my closest friends since childhood, I can vouch he was one of kind.  Descriptive words will never do him justice, but ‘intelligent and witty irreverent bastard’ comes quickly to mind. He was a rogue rule breaker, adopter of ‘it’s better to ask...

Gola Iva “Dolly” Johnson, 98, of Phoenix, AZ passed away peacefully on March 8, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.First and foremost, Dolly was always devoted to and delighted by her family. She was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She is survived by her four children Stephen (Joan), Jere (Dana), Cheryl Wilcox (Roger)...

Toni Godoy Dorame of Phoenix AZ, age 83, passed away at home on March 6, 2021. Toni was born on February 4, 1938 in Miami, AZ. Toni graduated from Miami High in 1957 and married Alfred Dorame in 1958. They moved to Phoenix and had three daughters during their 21-year marriage. Toni was hard-working and dependable, working for Motorola for...

Frank Lujan Jr., 81, a proud Phoenix native, passed away peacefully with family on March 9, 2021. Frank Jr. was loved by many. He graduated from Phoenix Union High School, Class of 1958 and Phoenix Community College, Class of 1970. He also served in the Arizona Air National Guard assigned to the 161st Air Refueling Group, active in the Gulf...

On Sunday, March 7, 2021, Robert “Rob” Jesus Garcia, loving husband and father of three, passed away at the young age of 29 years old as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident.Those who knew Robert, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Robert was born on September 9, 1991 in Phoenix, Arizona to...

Mary Margaret Barham of Phoenix, Arizona, passed peacefully on March 6, 2021, at the Huger Mercy Living Center.Mary was born on August 21, 1926, in Hastings, Minnesota, to Dr. Herman A. and Marie M. Fasbender. Mary grew up with her four brothers and a sister, all of whom she loved dearly. Mary graduated from the University of Minnesota, married, and...

Maria Montaño Gerardo, 83, of Phoenix, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Native to Arizona, she was born to Francisco and Maria Gerardo in Tempe, AZ on July 30, 1937. Maria was loved dearly by all who knew her, especially her beloved children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Mike Contreras. She is...