Obituaries

Obituaries

Heike W Ringgold

Heike W Ringgold

Oct 5, 2025

Heike W. Ringgold (née Worofsky), 63, passed away peacefully with her husband and daughter by her side in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

Heike was born on April 18, 1962, in Großheubach, Germany, to Herbert and Helga Worofsky. In 1995, she married Paul Clayton Ringgold in Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Germany.

Heike earned a master's degree from George Washington University...

Ramon A. Figueroa

Ramon A. Figueroa

Oct 4, 2025

The family of Ramon A. Figueroa, 84, is sad to announce the peaceful passing of their beloved husband, father, and grandfather, on October 4, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. Born on August 31, 1941, in the same city he called home throughout his life, Ramon’s journey was marked by dedication to family, service to country, and a strong work ethic that...

Cecelia Leon

Cecelia Leon

Oct 3, 2025

Cecelia (Cece) Leon, passed away peacefully with her loving family on October 3, 2025. Cecelia was born on May 7, 1939 in Phoenix, Arizona to Francisco and Librada Leon. She is survived by her brothers, Richard Leon Sr., and David Barela. Along with many nieces, nephews and an abundance of friends. She attended Riverside Elementary School and Carl Hayden High...

Lawrence Andrew Schuman III

Lawrence Andrew Schuman III

Oct 2, 2025

Lawrence Andrew Schuman III passed away at the age of 56 on October 2, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was surrounded by his wife Monica, siblings Tim Schuman and Tracy Lange and father-in-law Michael Lessard. He was born in New York City on September 4, 1969, to Larry and Barbara Schuman and was the youngest of three children. The family...

Oscar Aguilar McCoy

Oscar Aguilar McCoy

Sep 29, 2025

Oscar Aguilar McCoy, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2025. Born in Tucson, Arizona, to James and Teresa McCoy, Oscar lived a life defined by dedication, service, and honor.

He proudly served in the United States Army for 28 years, retiring with the rank of Sergeant First Class. A Vietnam War veteran, Oscar was awarded the Bronze Star Medal...

Jacquelyn Ann McCreary Cromett

Jacquelyn Ann McCreary Cromett

Sep 29, 2025

Jacquelyn Ann McCreary Cromett, lovingly known as “Jackie,” was born on February 25, 1946, in Lenoir, North Carolina, to Jack and Jewell Davis McCreary. Five years later she joyfully welcomed twin sisters, Susan and Phyllis, embracing her role as big sister. The three girls grew up together and attended Lenoir public schools, then later after high school, Jackie moved to...

Emily Christina Picerne

Emily Christina Picerne

Sep 28, 2025

Emily Christina (Rajek) Picerne, 40, passed away on September 28, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona.

Born on July 1, 1985, to William Rajek and Ann Rajek Kleppe, Emily grew up in Wausau, Wisconsin. She attended Newman Catholic Schools from kindergarten through 8th grade and graduated from Wausau West High School in 2004. She later pursued her studies at Arizona State University.

On October...

Zofia Bodnar

Zofia Bodnar

Sep 28, 2025

Zofia “Zosia” Bodnar (née Lisiecka) was born Sept 24, 1943 in Borowice, Poland in the midst of the German occupation during WWII. She moved with her family to the countryside outside of Krakow following the war. Zofia was very proud of her beginnings and carried her love for her Polish heritage throughout her life. She attended a Catholic boarding high...

Jo Ann Miller

Jo Ann Miller

Sep 25, 2025

Jo Ann Miller, with an amazing heart and soul, left us on September 25, 2025, and we’re still reeling from the loss of the sweetest, most generous, and kindest spirit we've ever known. Born on May 17, 1971, Jo was a force of love, lighting up every room with her warmth and living her life with a fierce and beautiful...

Helen Petersen

Helen Petersen

Sep 25, 2025

Helen Petersen the oldest of seven children, at 103 years old passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. Born on September 10, 1922 in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. She received a B.S. in Nursing, moved to the U.S. in 1947 and married George R. Peterson in 1954. They had one child Chris, and then in 1959 adopted a boy, Bryan, and...

Richard E. Mackey

Richard E. Mackey

Sep 25, 2025

Dick Mackey was born in 1933, on an Indian Reservation in Mescalero, New Mexico. He came to Phoenix, Arizona in 1949 with Father Albert Braun, to attend St. Mary’s High School. He was a gifted athlete and lettered in baseball, basketball and football. He was the starting quarterback in football for two years. After high school he was recruited by...

Dennis Donald Pinnick

Dennis Donald Pinnick

Sep 25, 2025

Dennis Donald Pinnick

70, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025. He was born on April 3, 1955, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Donald and Elizabeth Pinnick. A proud Phoenix native, Dennis spent his entire life in the Valley.Dennis was a graduate from Gerard Catholic High School in 1973, then attended trade school. He worked in security before discovering...

Mike Calles Gomez

Mike Calles Gomez

Sep 24, 2025

Mike Calles Gomez, 100 yrs., peacefully transitioned to his new life on September 24, 2025. Mike was born on January 9, 1925 to Manuel and Francisca Gomez in Phoenix, Arizona. He is preceded in death by his wife Dora “Baby” and son Ronnie. He is survived by son Michael (Rebecca), daughter Debra (Jose Leyba), 8 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and...

Suzanne Lesher Huck

Suzanne Lesher Huck

Sep 20, 2025

Suzanne Lesher Huck was a woman who gracefully blended traditional values with the rapid pace of growth and change that characterized her lifetime in Arizona. She was born April 29, 1924, in Tucson, when the State’s population was less than 400,000. Her father, Charles Zaner “Zip” Lesher, carried wounds from his Marine Corps service in some of the bloodiest battles...

Lawrence Tyrone Honesty

Lawrence Tyrone Honesty

Sep 20, 2025

Lawrence Tyrone Honesty was born on July 12, 1959, to James Lee Honesty (who proceeded him in death) and Selma Elizabeth Cook Honesty (who proceeded him in death), in Philadelphia PA. Lawrence attended and was educated in the Philadelphia public school system. He was a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church of Holmesburg where he was baptized and would...

James Gregory Lammy

James Gregory Lammy

Sep 18, 2025

James Gregory (Jim) Lammy, 69, of Paradise Valley, AZ, passed away peacefully at his home on September 18, 2025.

Jim was born on February 16, 1956, in Evanston, IL, to Sally Lammy Roberts and the late Jack E. Lammy. He grew up in Battle Creek, MI, and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1974. He later attended Scottsdale Community College, where...

Patricia Ann Hassett

Patricia Ann Hassett

Sep 16, 2025

Patricia Ann (Patty) Hassett, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on September 16, 2025.

Patty was born to Cyril Gros Lowe and Rosa Esther Reiser of New Orleans, Louisiana. Later, Rosa married James Benjamin (Jim Ben) Edens, who became Patty's devoted stepfather.

Patty attended St. Mary’s Dominican High School in New Orleans, graduating in 1957. She went on to earn a Bachelor of...

Erlinda S. Alvarez

Erlinda S. Alvarez

Sep 15, 2025

Linda Alvarez, age 83, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away on September 15, 2025, peacefully and surrounded by her loved ones in Chandler, Arizona.

Linda was born on June 14, 1942, in Nogales, Arizona to Armando & Fransisca Sotelo. She was a sister to Gilbert, Joe, Arnulfo, Elvia, Irma, Mary, and Fernando.

She was married to Antonio Alvarez and together they shared three...

Marlene Mildred Myles

Marlene Mildred Myles

Sep 15, 2025

It is with deep love and sadness that we share the passing of Marlene Myles of Phoenix, Arizona.

Born in 1934 in Trenton, New Jersey, Marlene entered the world alongside her twin brother, Ken Fox, the youngest of five children. In 1949, the family moved to Los Angeles, where she graduated from Mark Keppel High School in Alhambra, California.

In 1955, Marlene...

Leslie "Les" Hubert Thomas

Leslie "Les" Hubert Thomas

Sep 15, 2025

Born on June 29, 1934, in Manhattan, New York to Cecil and Jane Thomas.

When Les was in first grade, his parents relocated to Freeport, New York. Les attended Freeport school system from grammar school to High School. He was a Junior Assistant to a Scoutmaster. In High School, he was accepted into the National Honor Society, and awarded a Varsity...