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Stephen Simons

Stephen Simons

Sep 12, 2020

Stephen Henry Simons was born on August 28, 1967 in Inglewood, CA and went home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2020, at his home in Phoenix, AZ. Steve grew up in Saugus, CA where he attended Rosedell Elementary, Arroyo Saco Junior High, and Saugus High School. Steve was an avid football fan and player, and suffered a...

Melodee McCord

Melodee McCord

Sep 8, 2020

Melodee "Jonell" McCord It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved wife, mother, nana, aunt, sister and friend. Following a hard battle with lung cancer Melodee "Jonell" McCord passed away comfortably at her home in Goodyear, AZ surrounded by her family and loved ones on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 3:12pm at...

Gregory Butler

Gregory Butler

Sep 6, 2020

Gregory Butler (Greg) was born November 29, 1962 in Melrose Park, IL. He is one of eleven children born to the parents; Mr. David Lee Butler & Delores Butler. Also later raised by Nona Butler who he cherished to his last breath. Greg attended Westbury High School in Houston, TX. On October 27, 2014 Greg married the love of his...

Daniel Gonzalez

Daniel Gonzalez

Sep 6, 2020

With deepest heartache, we announce that Daniel Gonzalez age 21, born May 7th, 1999 in Orange County, CA, Our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend to many passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 06, 2020 at home in Glendale, Arizona. Daniel will be greatly missed by his Father Alex Gonzalez, Mother Melissa Palacios, Step-Mother Angela Gonzalez, Brothers Alex...

Bebe Montgomery

Bebe Montgomery

Sep 3, 2020

On Thursday, September 3, 2020, Bebe Jean Montgomery passed away peacefully in her home in Sun City West, AZ. Jean was born on September 19, 1926, in Deer Creek, OK to Helen and Merble Bachman. She graduated from Deer Creek High School in 1944 and from Abilene Christian College in 1950. Jean was proud of her teaching certification and her...

David Mueller

David Mueller

Aug 30, 2020

David Mueller was born at the Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, Los Angeles, CA, on July 20, 1937. He started piano and organ lessons as a pre teen, but quickly chose the organ as his instrument of choice. His parents owned and operated a pharmacy, and as a young teen he worked behind the soda fountain. David attended Cal State and...

David Troiani

David Troiani

Aug 27, 2020

David A. Troiani 71, Sun City, AZ formerly of Chicago Heights, IL passed away at home after a hard fight and courageous battle with Myelofibrosis. He is survived by his loving wife Connie (Sons) children Elizabeth Byers, Jeff (Nikki) Troiani, John (Tammy) Troiani, Stephanie Troiani (Frank) Wendt, brother, Douglas (Susan) Troiani and preceded in death by his parents John and...

Henry Brown

Henry Brown

Aug 26, 2020

On Wednesday, August 26, 2020, Henry "Hank" Brown, age 84, AZ, passed away suddenly after breaking his leg the prior week. Hank was strong, determined and feisty until the last moments. He was born in CA and had three sisters. He completed high school at St. Vincent's. He served proudly in the US Army, AG Officers Branch. He was awarded...

Tom Chavez

Tom Chavez

Aug 24, 2020

On Monday, August 24, 2020, Tom C. Chavez, loving husband and father of five children, peacefully passed away at the age of 83. Tom was born on April 25, 1937 in St. Johns, Arizona to Luis and Monica (Nuanez) Chavez. Tom grew up in St. Johns and attended college at Northern Arizona University where he met his wife Sylvia. They...

Deborah Kelly

Deborah Kelly

Aug 23, 2020

On Sunday, August 23, 2020, Deborah Denise Kelly, age 72, Surprise, AZ, passed away peacefully after a fierce fight with ovarian cancer. She gained her heavenly wings at home, surrounded by her loving family. Debbie Jahnke was born on February 17, 1948 in Fargo, ND to Kenneth and Ruth Jahnke. Debbie spent her life generously putting others first. She treasured...

Clarence Huesman

Clarence Huesman

Aug 22, 2020

Clarence, age 79, went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2020. His beloved wife, Diane, was at his side. Clarence was born to Clarence & Virginia Huesman in St. Paul, MN on January 7, 1941. He graduated from Mechanic Arts High School in St. Paul, after which he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for 4...

Byron Gettle

Byron Gettle

Aug 15, 2020

In August 2020, as the family of Byron Lee Gettle gathered, his older son Jeff wrote these words: For as long as I have any memories whatsoever, my dad had been the rock. The source. The voice of reason. The intelligent one. The one with moral values that stood above everything and everyone. The person that even if we hadn't...

George Roberts Jr.

George Roberts Jr.

Aug 14, 2020

George Joseph Roberts Junior, Born to George Roberts and Francis Grebe, on December 26, 1926, at Ozone Park, New York, passed quietly on August 14, 2020 at the age of 93. George served honorably in the US Navy from 1944 thru 1946 in a Naval Combat Battalion (CB). He received ribbons for the American Theatre, Victory, Asiatic Pacific, and Philippine...

Manuel (Manny) Figueroa Jr.

Manuel (Manny) Figueroa Jr.

Aug 10, 2020

Manny Figueroa Jr. March 5, 1943- August 10, 2020 Manny was an avid horseman. He began his career in 1959 as jockey at Rillito Park in Tucson. He traveled around and rode in places like; Prescott Dowas, Turf Paradise, and all the fair circuits in Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Juarez, Mexico. In 1965 he proudly served in the US...

Charlie Serino

Charlie Serino

Aug 10, 2020

Charlie R Serino passed away on August 10, 2020 on his 76th birthday. Charlie was born in Nogales, Arizona to Jose and Abelia Serino. He was a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather. He left a permanent mark etched on our hearts and will be tremendously missed. He dedicated his life to serving his country and community, first, in the...

Shirley Johnson

Shirley Johnson

Aug 9, 2020

Shirley R. Johnson from Sun City passed away on August 9, 2020 at the age of 94. Shirley was born in Tenstrike Minnesota and moved to AZ. In 1942 where she was a long time resident of the Avondale/Tolleson area. She retired from Agua Fria High School where she served as the front desk telephone receptionist. She was very active...

Thomas Huffman

Thomas Huffman

Aug 8, 2020

THOMAS E. HUFFMAN FIRST, TOM WANTED EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT HE HAD A GOOD LIFE! Thomas E. Huffman passed away peacefully August 8, 2020 at his home in Sun City. Born in 1937 to Elmer P. and Geneva (Ayers) Huffman in Rochester, Illinois, he moved to Arizona in 1963. Never regretting his move, he was as close to a native...

Lee Finch

Lee Finch

Aug 4, 2020

On Tuesday August 4, 2020, Lee Kenneth Finch , loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 90. Born Sept.5th, 1929 to Marjorie and Percy Finch in Belding MI. He was one of 6 children. After proudly serving his country, Lee married Bonnie Berger. Together they had 5 children: LeeAnn (Jim) Euler, Michael (Joyce) Finch, William (Carin)...

Madalyn Dinius

Madalyn Dinius

Aug 3, 2020

Madalyn Arlene (Hack) Dinius of Surprise, Arizona, passed away peacefully Monday, August 3, 2020. Madalyn was born on May 10, 1934 in Huntington, Indiana where later in life she met her soulmate Leonard Jack Dinius, they got married on December 13, 1953 and went on to have 3 wonderful children. Madalyn had a colorful career, she worked at Huntington College...

John Mueller

John Mueller

Aug 1, 2020

John Richard Mueller Born September 21, 1942 Died August 01, 2020 “He died sober” John is survived by his two children, William Paul and Karina Amanda, as well as, his four grandchildren Jasmin, Harrison, Sierra and Ivan. John worked as an air traffic controller and was proud of the contributions he made to his country through his service in the...

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