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Jonathan Henry Schwartz

Jonathan Henry Schwartz

May 9, 2024

Jonathan Henry Schwartz, 75, passed away on May 9, 2024, from liver cancer.  He was born September 16, 1948, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  He grew up in Pittsburgh and got his Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Pittsburgh in 1969.  Jon then went to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan from 1970 to 1973 where he got...

Ruben Felix Alejandro Lopez

Ruben Felix Alejandro Lopez

May 8, 2024

Celebrating the Life of Ruben Felix Alejandro LopezIt is with deepest sadness that we share the passing of Ruben Felix Alejandro Lopez, a cherished soul who graced this world with his presence for 45 years. On May 8th, 2024, in Chandler, Arizona, Ruben embarked on his next journey, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth that touched the lives...

Terry Gene Bussert

Terry Gene Bussert

May 7, 2024

Terry was born in Boulder, CO December 4, 1952 to Eugene (Gene) and Orva Dee Bussert. He was the oldest of four boys and graduated from Fairview High School in 1971 where he played quarterback for the football team. He attended Western State College for one year until his lottery number came up first in the draft for the Vietnam...

Edward L. James

Edward L. James

May 7, 2024

Edward L. James "Ed" passed away peacefully on May 7, 2024 after a brief illness.   Ed was born in Norfolk, VA on February 20, 1945 to parents Charles T. and Edra (Waldeck) James.  He spent his early years in New Castle, PA and graduated from New Castle High School where he earned nine Varsity letters in multiple sports.  In recognition...

Colleen Draklich

Colleen Draklich

May 5, 2024

Draklich, Patricia Colleen (Burns) – Loving mother and Champion of Family; passed away on May 4, 2024. Born in Fresno, CA March 27, 1933. Colleen, ever the daughter of a Senator, was wonderfully and naturally situationally aware. Often, artfully navigating the circumstance or individual while earning the respect and admiration of those she met along the way. She married her...

Brian Joseph James Speese

Brian Joseph James Speese

May 4, 2024

Brian was called home by our Lord on May 04, 2024, surrounded by his family at the Veteran’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. Brian was a graduate of Camelback High School. He enlisted in the Army after graduation and served his country during Desert Storm. After his tour in the military, he became a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local...

Kaye Ellen Martin Temple

Kaye Ellen Martin Temple

Apr 30, 2024

Kaye Ellen Martin Temple, proud mother, grandmother and wife, elementary school teacher and longtime aid to the late Sen. John McCain, died April 30 in Phoenix. She was 79. Kaye was born December 6, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, and was the daughter of James and LaDonna Martin. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in education from Miami University in Ohio, she...

Susan B. Romig

Susan B. Romig

Apr 30, 2024

Susan Romig passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30th, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona, at the age of 84. She is survived by her two daughters, their husbands, four grandsons, their wives, and four great-grandsons, her brother and his family. Susan was born on May 15, 1939, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She raised her family in Los Angeles, California, later relocating...

Catherine Helen Cox

Catherine Helen Cox

Apr 29, 2024

Catherine Helen (Heidecker) Cox of Prescott Valley, Arizona died Monday, April 29th, 2024. Her death came just less than a year after her husband, Keith and only about 6 months after her son, Jimmy. She was born in Chicago to immigrant parents, William Heidecker and Elizabeth (Borner) Heidecker. Catherine was an only child. From an early age, Catherine helped her parents...

Harry Pappas

Harry Pappas

Apr 28, 2024

Born in Albany, NY on February 10, 1929, of Greek immigrants, Costantinos and Panay Pappas, of Tenedos, Greece.  Harry was the youngest of six. During his high school years, he attended Christian Brothers Academy, where he excelled in the Department of Military Science and Tactics, Corp of Cadets, Infantry Regiment from 1942 to 1946, receiving multiple Commander Medals, all while...

Francee Ellen Dale

Francee Ellen Dale

Apr 27, 2024

Surrounded by her family, Francee passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024, at age 78. Born in Minneapolis MN on August 21, 1945, her family relocated to Phoenix in 1953 where she graduated from North High, and then raised her 4 children. Francee was preceded in death by her parents, Julian and Orma Meka, husband Greg Dale, first husband Craig...

Brennan Carmody Crane

Brennan Carmody Crane

Apr 21, 2024

It is with deepest sadness that we share the passing of Brennan Carmody Crane on April 21st, 2024. Brennan passed on at home surrounded by family and friends after an indescribably valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. Brennan was a dearly beloved, son, brother, cousin and friend. A Phoenix native and graduate of Brophy College Preparatory, Brennan will be remembered dearly...

Rosemary M. McDonough

Rosemary M. McDonough

Apr 20, 2024

Rosemary M. McDonough passed away peacefully on Saturday April 20th, in her home in Chandler, Arizona. Her family was with her. Rosemary was 92 years old, born in Chicago, Illinois on July 10, 1931. She was the third child of Rose and Steven Hodel. She grew up in the Brighton Park neighborhood on the city’s Southwest side. She attended Shields...

Charles R. Schulz

Charles R. Schulz

Apr 20, 2024

Charles R. Schulz,  101, of Phoenix, AZ, formerly of Bloomington, IL passed away April 20th, 2024.  A memorial service Mass will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 11th at the Beatitudes Campus in Phoenix, AZ with final burial to be at a later date at Park Hill Cemetery in Bloomington, IL.      He was born October 25, 1922 in...

Mark Wesley Kruse

Mark Wesley Kruse

Apr 18, 2024

Mark Wesley Kruse, affectionately known as Mose, Marcos, Markie, Pumpkie, by many who loved him, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024 at Haven of Phoenix. Mark leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and his very unique passion for life.  He achieved recognition as the absolute best woodworking artist anyone could ever encounter.He was 69 years old.  Mark is...

Alice Torres Duran

Alice Torres Duran

Apr 18, 2024

Alice T. Duran, 82 years old of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on April 18, 2024. She was born October 11, 1941 to Jesus and Estella Torres, the youngest of six siblings. She was married to Fred Duran and together they shared three children, Patty, Debbie & Fred. A beloved grandmother to Erika, Patricia and Krystal, following her great grand-children Isaiah,...

Sandra Claire Dalgleish

Sandra Claire Dalgleish

Apr 17, 2024

Sandra Claire Dalgleish “Sandy”, 85, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.Sandy was born on February 26, 1939 to Maurice and Loretta Leahy in St. Paul, Minnesota. The family moved to Arizona in the early 1950’s. After graduating Saint Mary’s high school in Phoenix, Arizona she went on to study X-ray technology. Sandy then had a long...

Virginia Robles

Virginia Robles

Apr 17, 2024

Virginia Robles, aged 91, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away on April 17, 2024. Born on February 26, 1933, in San Diego, California, to Estanislado and Rosa Flores, Virginia was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend.She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry C. Robles, her son, Michael E. Robles, and her parents.Virginia will be forever...

Ralph L. Holzhaus, II

Ralph L. Holzhaus, II

Apr 16, 2024

Ralph L. Holzhaus, II, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away April 16th, 2024, in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 81. His life journey began on July 10, 1942, in San Antonio.Ralph was a man of many accomplishments and roles throughout his lifetime. He was married to Joan Holzhaus for 52 beautiful years and their love was...

Rosendo Aviles Mendoza

Rosendo Aviles Mendoza

Apr 16, 2024

Rosendo Aviles Mendoza, was born on September 27, 1926, in Phoenix, AZ, to Rosa Aviles Mendoza and Rosendo Verdugo Mendoza. He passed away April 16, 2024, in Phoenix, AZ, at the age of 97. He is survived by his sons Guillermo (Willie) & David, daughters Rosa, Consuelo (Connie) & Esperanza and brother Joaquin and sister Betty. Rosendo leaves behind a legacy of...

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