Obituaries
Patricia Ann DeBusk
Aug 9, 2025
Patricia Ann Lauer DeBusk, 89, passed away on Saturday, August 9th 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Patricia was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on August 28, 1935 to Helen Genevieve Sullivan Lauer and Anthony John Lauer. She moved to Phoenix with her family in 1937 where she attended St. Mary’s Elementary School. The family briefly moved to San Mateo, California in...
Jill Kathleen Marie Benza
Aug 9, 2025
The servant of God Jill K Benza fell asleep in the Lord on August 9, 2025. Jill was born in 1944 in Waukegan, Illinois and raised in Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her husband John and is survived by their children: John (Danyelle), Jeffrey (Holly), and Jill Natasha; Grandchildren Savannah, Matthew, Jonas, Jackson and Nico; Brother-in-law Michael (Sarah) and...
Arnold L Bonillas
Aug 5, 2025
Arnold L. Bonillas, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and dedicated Army veteran, passed away on August 5, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 87. Born in Florence, Arizona, on July 5, 1938, Arnold lived a life marked by service to his country and a deep commitment to his family.
Arnold proudly served in the United States Army, completing two...
Anne J. Stumpf
Aug 3, 2025
Anne J. Stumpf, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on August 3, 2025. Anne was born to Alan and Gladys Johnstone on February 28, 1933 in Minneapolis, MN. Anne grew up during the height of the great depression and had many moves to different states during her childhood before finally settling in Philadelphia, PA for her high school years....
Christopher Moore Schermann
Aug 2, 2025
Christopher 'Chris' Moore Schermann, aged 68, passed away peacefully at home in Scottsdale, AZ on August 2, 2025. He departed this life while lovingly surrounded by his wife Marcia, daughter Margaret, and friends Marcy and Melanie. He was born in 1956, in Flagstaff, AZ to parents Jacqueline Louise (Moore) Schermann and James Albert 'Al' Schermann. He was the youngest of...
Meredith Johnson Walton
Aug 1, 2025
With her characteristic grace, Meredith Johnson Walton closed the chapter on a three-year cancer battle on August 1, 2025, at the age of 73. A third generation Arizonan born to Arthur Johnson Jr and Janice LaPrade Berridge, Meredith grew up in North Central.
While she shared with pride that she withstood eight concussions as a teen, she wisely pivoted from waterskiing...
Marcia Kay Hansen Lewis Johnson
Aug 1, 2025
Marcia Kay Hansen Lewis Johnson lovingly known as Marcy was born November 25, 1940 to Harlan and Susan Hansen. She was baptized at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Ferndale, CA on December 22, 1940. She was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, being confirmed September 13, 1959. During her many years in the church she volunteered as...
Daniel Nicholas Alejandro
Jul 31, 2025
Daniel Nicholas Alejandro, age 21, was sent to his eternal home on July 31, 2025, in Peoria, AZ, due to a desert accident. He was born on July 22, 2004, in Glendale, AZ, the beloved son of Peter Genaro Alejandro and Amarilis Gonzalez Alejandro.
Daniel Nicholas was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing...
Michael Daniel Polachek
Jul 30, 2025
Our wonderful father, extraordinary grandfather, loyal friend and devoted husband, Michael Daniel Polachek, age 78, passed away peacefully in Scottsdale, AZ after a brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on February 19, 1947, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Betty and Lester Polachek. In 1973 he married his college sweetheart, Jane Strand of Dubuque, Iowa and the...
Michael E. Trujillo
Jul 29, 2025
Michael E. Trujillo“Mike” October 9, 1967 – July 29,2025Michael E. Trujillo, 57, passed away on July 29, 2025, to begin his next chapter in God’s eternal kingdom. Michael passed away peacefully in Phoenix, Arizona, surrounded by his loved ones and listening to his favorite tunes. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Ruben R. Trujillo and Bernice B. Trujillo, who passed...
Fay Kistler
Jul 28, 2025
Beloved, redeemed and rejoicing: Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Elma "Fay" (Griffith) Kistler, finished her race and went Home to rest in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 28, 2025, at the age of 104. Fay was born in Lubbock, Texas on April 26, 1921. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Kistler;...
Joe Dean Hartley
Jul 27, 2025
Joe Dean Hartley April 15, 1944 – July 27, 2025
Joe Dean Hartley, age 81, passed away from complications following surgery. He was surrounded by loved ones. Joe was born on April 15, 1944, to Mary and Jess Hartley and was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served honorably and achieved the rank of Sergeant.
Joe was...
Estelle Speros Macdonald
Jul 25, 2025
Estelle was born in Boston Massachusetts to Danny and Olympia (Bebe) Speros on August 4, 1947. It wasn’t long before she was “Puttin’ on the Ritz”, entertaining friends and family singing and dancing her way into their hearts. The family moved to Phoenix, Arizona in late 1953 to join her grandparents, Yia Yia and Papou, who had moved there in...
Joanne Christine Watson Harris
Jul 25, 2025
Joanne Christine Watson Harris, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the incredible age of 91. She now joins a multitude of loved ones who have preceded her to the heavens above, including her first husband, John Watson, her son James (Jim), and stepson Alan. She leaves behind her husband, Darrell; brother, Tom and his wife...
Terrence Patrick Woods
Jul 25, 2025
Terry Woods, 81, our Dad, died peacefully Friday morning, July 25, 2025 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family and friends and his devoted wife, our Mom, Linda, who never left his side.
On June 11, 1944, Terrence Patrick Woods was born at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Virginia to his doting mother, Helen (Tucker) Woods, and his...
James Allen Strickland
Jul 25, 2025
James A. Strickland entered eternal rest on July 25, 2025, after a 25-year battle with multiple sclerosis (MS). Jim is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Nancy (nee Sullivan); his children, Cori Strickland, Tiffany Stanley (Michael), Kyle Strickland (Jennifer), and Lindsay DiStefano (Michael); his grandchildren, Madison Strickland, Foster and Keegan Stanley, Ethan and Giselle Strickland, and Jack, William,...
Nallely Adriana Martinez Esquivel
Jul 24, 2025
In Loving Memory of Nelly Martinez
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nelly Martinez, a beloved daughter, loyal friend, and gentle soul who left this world far too soon.
Nelly’s radiant smile could light up any room, and her warmth, humor, and kindness touched everyone lucky enough to know her. She had an extraordinary gift for making...
Stella M. Bugh
Jul 24, 2025
Stella Mercedes Bugh, born on January 20, 1937, in Phoenix, Arizona, peacefully passed away on July 24, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. A beloved matriarch, she leaves behind a legacy of warmth, love, and resilience that will forever be cherished by her family and friends.
Stella was the proud mother of three daughters who survive her: Debbie Solomon, Diane Schneider (Mark), and...
Keith Allen Lambeth
Jul 19, 2025
Keith Lambeth peacefully passed away at his home on Saturday, July 19th in Scottsdale, Arizona. Keith was a gentleman, a tried-and-true friend, a fisherman, but most of all, he was a family man. He loved his wife of 38 years, his two children, his grandchildren, his parents, his siblings, and his large extended family.
Keith had a calm, steady presence that...
Juan Luis Alvallar
Jul 17, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Juan Luis Alvallar Sr, who departed this life on July 21, 2025, at the age of 65, at his home in Phoenix, Arizona. Juan was born on November 11, 1959, in Huanusco, Zacatecas, Mexico, and was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many.
He is survived by his devoted wife,...
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