Obituaries

Cecilia Rodriguez, 80 years old, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2021 in Phoenix, AZ. Cecilia was born in Phoenix, AZ on November 29, 1940. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Arthur Rodriguez, four children Nancy (Micheal) Bugh, Arthur (Lisa) Rodriguez, Georgia (Gilbert) Rodriguez, and Donna Rodriguez. She also is survived by ten grandchildren Angel (Jenna), Cyrena,...

Thomas P. Malloy, most recently a resident of Sun Lakes, AZ passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the age of 86. We know that as he departed earth on his final mission, Heaven’s soldiers will soon be lining up! Born in Trenton, NJ in 1934 to Thomas P. Malloy Sr. and Anna Monte Malloy.Tom is survived by...

DODT, Willena (Willie)—Passed away January 20, 2021, at the age of 98. Willie was born in Phoenix, Arizona, on February 8, 1922. She graduated from Kenilworth Elementary School and Phoenix Union High School. During high school, Willie, her sister Marian and good friend Ila Mae, as The Three Notes, sang on a weekly radio show hosted by Howard Pyle, who...

Joe B. Trujillo 90, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on January 16, 2021 surrounded by his family. He lived a long and active life with his wife Mary Lucy Trujillo until her death on February 25, 2016. He was well known for his love and devotion to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.Joe was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Joe...

Camilo Espinoza Castro Jr. passed away on January 16, 2021, at the age of 60, in Sun City, Arizona with his sister Debra and wife Irma at his side.Camilo was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, and was the middle child of 3. He is preceded in death by his parents, Camilo & Gonzala Castro, his brother, Rick Castro Sr.,...

Rudolph “Rudy” Granados, 71 years old, passed away on January 8, 2021. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona to parents Ralph II and Louise Granados. He was preceded in death by his two sons, Rudy Jr. and Michael, sister, Rosalie and his parents. He is survived by his siblings Ralph III, Barbara and his children, Andre, Sarah (Richard), Bernadette (Bret)...

Anna “Annie” Traut (nee Petkac) born in Grassflat, PA, resided in Cleveland, OH most of her adult life. Living in AZ with her daughter and son-in-law in recent years, she passed away peacefully in her Fountain Hills home. She died on January 16, 2021 at the age of 96.She is predeceased by her loving husband Robert J Traut and siblings...

George R. Doten, 73 years of age, went to heaven peacefully at his home surrounded by family on January 15, 2021. He was born and raised in Yuma, Az to parents H.A. “Chili” and Genevieve Doten. He attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary school and graduated from Yuma High School home of the “Yuma Criminals”. During his youth, he participated in...

Amelia G Johnson (89), passed away on January 7, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Edward A Johnson at this death in 2017. Amelia was previously married and widowed at age 20 by Benny Duarte, a casualty of the Korean War. Amelia met Pvt. Eddie, at her 21st birthday party. They were married two...

Armida T. Moya of Phoenix died last week after more than 89 years of a life spent taking care of those around her.Her Arizona roots — and pride — ran deep. Her parents, Jesus and Irene, were born in Arizona Territory and moved to Sonora, Mexico where Armida was born in 1931. She was the oldest of six girls and...

William Charles “Charlie” Young passed away peacefully at his home in Paradise Valley, Arizona, January 5, 2021 reuniting with his beloved wife, Barbara, who passed away February of last year. Charlie was born on January 17, 1936 in Columbia, MO, the only child of William Jackson and Laura Gail Young.Following his service in the United States Army, Charlie graduated from...

Barbara Suver Thrush, 86, passed away from natural causes at her home in Scottsdale Arizona. She had lived in Arizona since her retirement in 1994. A native of Columbus, Ohio, Barbara retired after 34 years at the Telhio Credit Union. She was an avid football fan and she cared so much for her “Buckeyes” The Ohio State football team.Barbara’s faith...

Catalina “Katie” Angulo Chacon, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 11, 2021. She was born on May 10, 1938 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was greeted at the gates of heaven by her son, David Jr., her parents and 10 siblings.Her legacy will live on through her husband of 64 years, David Sr.; her sisters, Gloria (Maury), and Yolanda...

Erlinda Valadez Ramirez, 95 years old, passed away on January 10th, 2021. She was born in Laveen, Arizona to parents Domitila and Ynez Valadez from Mexico. Erlinda was raised in the City of Phoenix. She enjoyed learning. She received her education from the Phoenix Union High School District. Erlinda ended her love of education to begin to work to help...

Arturo Eduardo Lopez, 96, of Phoenix, went home to be with Jesus on January 11, 2021.Art loved his family and friends and was a man of much faith. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sharon, with whom he shared a beautiful life and an inspirational love. From Ensenada to San Diego to the Inland Empire and then...

1934 ~ 2020The Hon. Tracy R. Thomas, Sr., 86, passed away peacefully in his Paradise Valley, Arizona home surrounded by family and loved ones on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2020.Tracy was born on September 22, 1934 in the Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona to Emral Albert (Tom) Thomas and Florence (Honey) Pearcy Thomas. He attended Osborn Grade School,...

6/21/32 ~ 1/2/21Bernadine Dimford Mack passed away after a short battle with COVID-19 on January 2nd, 2021.The only redeeming grace is that she is reunited with her beloved husband, Jim. As she entered heaven, there would be much celebrating and hugging with their rich tapestry of friends and family. Most likely the celebration took the form of a heavenly Rim...

January 27, 1964 ~ January 9, 2021Loving Daughter, Sister, Mother, Grandmother, and AuntIn Memory of Mary Agnes Louise SanchezMary Agnes was born on January 27, 1964 and went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2021. She was born in Albuquerque, NM and resided in both Albuquerque, NM and Phoenix, AZ the majority of her life. She is...

Dr. Peter Corr Kelly, 81, passed away on January 6, 2021, after a recent cancer diagnosis. Peter Kelly was many things: unfailingly kind, warm, curious, deeply intelligent, and funny. He was a devoted husband, a wonderful father and grandfather, a loyal brother and friend, a devout Catholic, a dedicated physician, and a faithful Red Sox fan.Peter was born August 5,...

Born 10/27/1942       Passing 12/27/2020 Age 78Today January 12, 2020, we pay our respects to you, our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and dear friend.You unexpectedly departed from our world on 12/27/2020, at 7: —–p.m. Due to Covid 19, we your children Carmella, Robert, David, Angelica, Jose (Kiko) and Theresa, sadly, could not be by your side and you faced the most...