Obituaries

Mary L. “Jill” Sawyer Sotelo entered the Gates of Heaven on November 29, 2020. She was born on September 29, 1932 in Hoxie, Arkansas to John and Alma Starr.As a child, Jill’s family moved to Miami, Arizona where Jill was a Rainbow girl and a paper girl. She was a proud graduate of Miami High School. Jill was a graduate...

Edward F. Sesma, 94 from Phoenix, Arizona went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2020. A loving Father, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by his children.He was preceded in death by the love of his life Lenore R. Sesma, his wife and his son Steven (Sylvia) to rest in eternal peace.He is survived by his...

Marie Dolores “Lola” Hawley, 77, entered into rest on December 1, 2020 surrounded by her family.She recently celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary with her husband, John, on November 28th.She leaves behind their children Cathy (Salvador), Juanita and John Jr; grandchildren Alexzanderia, Maricelia, Anthony, Adriana, Michael, Christopher, Nicholas and great grandsons Miles and Adrian.She was loved by many and will always...

John R. O’Malley, age 69, passed away in Phoenix, Arizona.Born in Winner, South Dakota on January 5, 1951, John was raised by his father Shannon P. O’Malley (deceased 2004) and his mother Carme O’Malley (deceased 2020) in Winner, South Dakota alongside his younger brother Marty O’Malley (Las Vegas, Nevada)John excelled in scholastics and athletics as a young boy and well...

PHOENIX – MURPHY, Gerald “Gerry” William, husband of Margaret Cogan Murphy, passed away on December 2, 2020. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on February 28, 1936, the son of the late Ellen Kenney and William E. Murphy. A 1957 graduate of the University of Massachusetts, he served as a naval officer in the Western Pacific and Brooklyn Navy Yard....

Suzanne Robison Spooner, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away at home on November 28, 2020, surrounded by family.Suzanne was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on September 7, 1944. At the time, her mother, Marion “Nan” Robison was living with her parents in Alexandria while her father, Bob John Robison, was serving in the Pacific as a naval aviator. Suzanne would later acquire...

Louie Ruben Bustillo, Sr, 86, entered into eternal rest 11/27/20, surrounded by loving family.He was a Phoenix native, he graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School and went on to get his degree from Arizona Teacher’s College, now known as Arizona State University.He owned Chico’s Restaurant in Tempe, AZ for 17 years. Louie was at his best with customers, teaching...

On November 26, 2020 Robert D Reyes Jr, who was born on September 30, 1935 in Tucson, Arizona. He was called home to the Lord on Thanksgiving Day and even though he is missed more than words can explain he is now reunited in Heaven with his father and mother, some of his siblings and his son Robert Reyes and...

Patricia Eisele Simmons passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020. She was born in Phoenix on May 24, 1927 to proud parents Lloyd and Ruth Eisele and sister to Sally and Ed.Patty attended Kenilworth Elementary School, North High and Scripps College. She transferred to the University of Arizona and pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma. During her time at UofA, she met a...

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...