Obituaries

Janice Katherine Allison, born July 5, 1931, Arizona native, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 14, 2020. She was a wonderful and kind wife, mother, sister, and grandmother devoted to her family. She was the daughter of Elmer Herman and Mary Marcella Hargrove Vollrath. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, William H. Vollrath (Bill)....

Marie Barnes, born 1924 in Buffalo, N.Y., died peacefully in her sleep at age 96. Marie’s parents, Mary and James Manguso, raised Marie and nine siblings in Buffalo. Marie’s Italian parents came from Palermo, Sicily. Marie met her husband, Army Major Texas B. Barnes (deceased) and had two children, Patti (deceased) and Christopher. Families grew over the years and blessed...

Our beautiful daughter Hazel went to Heaven after 9 short months on August 10, 2020.  She was a true fighter as she battled her short illness with all her might. She was truly loved and our lives will never be the same.  In such a short time she touched many lives.  We would like to thank everyone who cared for...

03/15/1956 ~ 08/07/2020Born in Nogales, AZ on March 15, 1956. He began his story as the oldest son born to George and Delia Santa Cruz, and he quickly established himself as someone who was truly unique.As he grew up, he found his passion for being outdoors whether it was hunting, fishing, camping or simply sitting outside listening to music.He excelled...

Stephen Marshall Bushard, 72, of Phoenix, Arizona was called home to his loving and gracious Father on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 after suffering a stroke. He passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family.Stephen was born November 6, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN. He was the 5th of 7 children born to Wilfred and Phyllis Bushard. He attended The Basilica of...

Rosalia (Soto) Burriel, 82, was born October 24, 1937 and died August 3, 2020 of natural causes. She is survived by her 5 Children-Ida Garcia (Mario); Irene Ruiz (Edward); Diana Flores (Frank); Elizabeth Chavez (Robert) and Valentino Fuentes, 10 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren, 4 Great-Great Grandchildren, 5 brothers and 4 sisters and their extended families. She was preceded in death...

October 25, 1964- July 29, 2020Jim was born in Missouri while his dad, a roofing contractor, was doing a job out of state. He grew up in Arcadia area where he attended St. Theresa grade school and Arcadia High School. He then attended Arizona State University and was a proud member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He took over his...

Deborah “Debbie” Marie Angulo, beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many lost her 10-year battle with cancer on August 4, 2020. She was 65 years old. Debbie was the eldest child born to David and Rosalie Angulo. She was raised in Phoenix and graduated from Gerard Catholic High School. After graduation, Debbie followed her love of beauty...

Martin Peter Hildebrandt “Marty” passed away in the early morning of Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in the peace of his home surrounded by the love of his wife and daughters. Originally from Omaha, NE, Marty has been in Arizona for the majority of his adult life. With his wife Sarah, Marty has raised two daughters and been an integral part...

On Monday, August 3, 2020, Johnetta “Johnnie” Scott, loving wife, and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 88 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born on July 30, 1932 in the small town of Waynesburg, Pennsylvania to Floyd and Elizabeth Shultz. She had five brothers and sisters, Bill Shultz, Jane Henderson, Don Shultz, JoAnn Fuller & Eddie...

August 22, 1970 ~ August 7, 2020Ebony Shawn Kelly, 49, passed away peacefully at Banner University Hospital after a protracted illness and hospitalization.Ebony was born in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Alma Frances Kelly and eventually Arthur Lee Curry, Jr. She attended and graduated North Community High School 1988 in Minneapolis. She received her degree in Travel and Tourism from...

John “JJ” William McArthur Jr., 76, Born September 23, 1943 in Phoenix, Arizona. John passed away on August 7, 2020 in Tempe, Arizona.He was preceded in death by his parents John “Bill” Sr. & Martha Eikner McArthur.John is survived by his sister, his children & grandchild: Mary McArthur 79, in Arcadia, California (sister) spouse Loralee McPike, John W. McArthur III...

Marcus Lionel Aguilar, 40, born on October 14, 1979 and passed away on August 3, 2020. He was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona from the parents of Irene Aguilar and Lionel Aguilar. He leaves behind his brothers and sisters Frank, twin sister Melissa, Jacob, Amiah, and Zach. Along with his wife Amy Hodges Aguilar, and his 2 children Xavier...

Samir Mirza, 82, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on August 10, 2020. He was the proud owner of Byblos Restaurant, family owned for 30 years and located in Tempe, Arizona. Samir is survived by his sister Jamale and nine other brothers and sisters. The family asks that friends and family make a contribution to St. Mary’s Food Bank in honor...

Jeffrey Eugene Clewley was born September 18th 1963 in Harford, CT and passed away July 13th 2020 in Phoenix Arizona. He is survived by his Father Eugene Clewley, sister Jennifer Glueck, son Mark Clewley, daughter Shauna Hensley and Grandchild Shelby Hensley. He attended Manzanita Elementary School and Apollo High School. He was employed by Interface Incorporated.He was caring and a...

On Monday, August 3rd, 2020, Johnetta (Johnnie) Scott, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 88 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born on July 30th, 1932 in the small town of Waynesburg, Pennsylvania to Floyd and Elizabeth Shultz.  She had five brothers and sisters, Bill Shultz, Jane Henderson, Don Shultz, JoAnn Fuller & Eddie...

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comfortedMatthew 5:4Bertha “Bertie” Flores Coates, 82, a native of Phoenix, Arizona, was called to Heaven on the morning of Monday, August 3, 2020.  Bertie was born on May 11,1938 to Gilbert and Josefina (Savala) Flores. She will be remembered most for being a caring and loving wife, mother, nana, grandma, a...

Erin Emilia Covarrubias was taken from her family in a tragic accident on Monday evening, August 3, 2020.Born in Phoenix she brought joy, beauty and a quick wit to our family. She was a precocious and sassy child and despite being a social butterfly she excelled in school.Everyone was her friend and her teachers always spoke highly of her. Erin...

Barbara C. McCreary (Tappen) passed away peacefully on July 22, 2020. She was born in Dover, New Jersey, on September 1, 1941, to Robert W.A. and Marjorie B. Cronk, and was the second of three children, with brothers Peter and Robin.In 1963, Barbara married her high school sweetheart, Thomas E. Tappen, and together they raised two sons, Peter and Tom,...

Paige Marie Gerry was called to Heaven on the morning of July 31, 2020, she passed in her home. Paige was preceded in death by her mother: Judy Adams. She is survived by her son: Leonardo Xavier Rodriguez, partner: Dallas Ensign, her father: Chester Carrol Gerry, brothers: Lee Edward Gerry and Travis John Lightfoot, sister: Danita Dawn Lightfoot.Paige was the...