Obituaries

Ronald Eugene Passmore, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully on Friday November 27, 2020. Ron was born in Dinuba California to Herschel and Ruby Passmore. At the age of five his family packed up and moved to Coolidge Arizona. Growing up there, Ron played the drums in “For what it’s worth” a band he started with his friends.As an adult...

The world is far less bright with the passing of Martha Bergener Albue on Nov. 19, 2020, in Phoenix, AZ.Martha was born June 29, 1958 in Roswell, New Mexico, and raised with the love of her parents, Dr. Karl L. and Janece M. “Frankie” Bergener, and her nine older brothers and sisters. After graduating from Goddard High School, and New...

Phoenix native Melani Ioannou passed away from cancer on November 20, 2020. Born May 16, 1946, Melani lived her entire life in Phoenix, graduated from Phoenix Union High School and Phoenix College. After college, she began her career at Motorola, where she worked until retirement. All who knew Melani know that she was a sweet and gentle soul; a rare...

Angelo Salmeri, 99, passed away peacefully at home Nov. 22, 2020. Ang was born July 18, 1921 in New York, NY. He was the second of six children to Sebastiana Martina and Frank Salmeri, Italian immigrants who raised their family in Lyndhurst, NJ. Ang’s life was defined by his love and dedication to his wife Zelma, his incredible work ethic,...

George Marquez passed away November 22, 2020 after suffering a brain hemorrhage. George leaves behind a daughter, Angelica Marquez. Three sisters, Martha Marquez, Amalia Villezcas, and Rosa Siller. As well as many nieces and nephews.George dedicated his life to working hard, illuminating the life of those around him with his infectious laugh and silly jokes. George left an impact on...

Jay Elvin Storlie passed peacefully from this life with his loving wife Vivian by his side on Thursday, November 26, 2020. He is survived by his wife Vivian, sons William Johnson and James Storlie, step-son Michael Jenks, daughters Donna Johnson and Jayne Storlie, step-daughters Kathy Noriega and Danielle Chladek; brother Wayne Storlie and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.Services to be...

Anna Andreini-Brophy died November 16, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona, having been blessed with visits from loyal friends and family members in her final days. Born in 1934, Anna grew up and attended school in New York City, acquiring a distinct New York accent that she carried with her throughout her life.In her professional career, Anna held various jobs assisting the...

Ine Kempf, 94, of Phoenix, Arizona, went to be with The Lord on November 16, 2020, with her family by her side.She was the first born of four siblings to the late Yoshiro and Tome Hattcho, on March 28, 1926, in Hokkaido, Japan. Ine graduated from the Sapporo College of Sewing and worked as a sewing teacher and seamstress. With...

William “Bill” Thomas Knoop, age 55, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away on October 27, 2020 after being hospitalized for a head injury.Bill was born in Toledo, Ohio on January 23, 1965. He was a 1983 graduate from Upper Arlington High School (Ohio), and subsequently attended Miami University (Ohio) where he studied design and marketing and was a member of the...

It is with great pain and sorrow that we announce the death of Mary Sylvia Gomez (Arellano), 74, of Chandler.  Mary entered eternal rest on November 20, 2020 at Hospice of the Valley.  A loving wife, mother, nana, tia, nina, sister and friend passed peacefully surrounded by her family.She was preceded in death by her mother, Gertrude “Gertie” Barraza.  She...

Renea Atkinson MedlinDecember 3rd, 1962 – November 17th, 2020Renea Atkinson Medlin, 57, passed into her eternal home November 17, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Dream City Church in Phoenix, AZ. Renea completed in three years her High School requirements at T.L Hanna High School, Anderson, SC as Salutatorian of her class. She graduated Lee...

Kenneth (Ken) Tuttle passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at the age of 78. Ken had been diagnosed on October 30 with pancreatic cancer which had spread to his liver and lungs. He chose to come home and stay comfortable for the remainder of his days. His battle was over at 4:00 a.m. with his wife and daughter close...

Janette Michaud, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 11, 2020. Janette was born in Calgary Alberta on September 21, 1937 to her loving parents Mary and John Woodlock. At the age of 19, she married the love of her life Edouard Michaud and she quickly became the mother of Michael, Denyse, and...

On Saturday, November 14, 2020, Timothy Adcock, loving father of three children, passed away at age 55.Tim was born on June 13, 1965 in Amarillo, TX to Jim and Carol Adcock. He received his bachelor’s degree in business from Arizona State University and worked for State Farm Insurance for many years.Tim had many passions in life, including fishing, camping, singing...

It is with immense sadness that we must announce that our father, grandfather, husband, brother, uncle, and son Richard Cantarell Urias passed away on November 5, 2020. Richard was born and raised in Phoenix on June 17, 1940 by his mother Clementina C Urias and father Jose M Urias. He was one of seven children and his surviving siblings are...

Robert Harold Wade, 65, born in Phoenix, Arizona, passed away November 3, 2020. Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Young, Arizona, at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Interment will be at the Young Community Cemetery.His quiet sense of humor eased many tense situations and made people feel loved. Following in...

In loving memory, William Douglas Stiteler, age 59 of Phoenix, Arizona was welcomed into Heaven on October 4, 2020.Doug enjoyed a successful career in Commercial Real Estate. He worked with his father, John, for many years at the Stiteler Companies and later began his own company, Diversified Management, LLC (“DML”). He was smart, hardworking and always enjoyed a challenge. Doug...

William ( aka Chef William.. most called him simply…Billy)…the light of our world ….beloved Son of Karen Barton Doute, Rick Doute, and Amy Doute, grandson of Carole and Duane Brinkley, Father of Skye Alexandria Brinkley, Brother of Kelly Brinkley and Isabel Lewandowski, Uncle of Chloe Brinkley, Brian Barton (Celia), Karla Barton, Mark Nicholai (Michelle), cousin to many ..FRIEND AND DARE...

Luke 1:37 For with God nothing shall be impossible(Momma Live On In Glory)Our beloved Delores Bea Sutton 76, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away peacefully on November 3rd, 2020 in Apache Junction, Arizona. Delores Bea Williams was born in Leavenworth Kansas to Armentha Evelyn Williams and Edward Williams on April 4th, 1944. Delores married Errol Milton Sutton on August 12th, 1965...

Loving wife, mother, and sister Maria Joan Knuppel Walag passed away suddenly in the evening hours on Sunday, November 8, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona. She lived 61 beautiful years of life.Maria was the born on February 6, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York to Robert and Eileen Knuppel, with a big heart and intense compassion. They lived in Weehawken, New Jersey,...