Obituaries

Jul 19, 2019

Jean Irene (Blakeman) Carpenter passed away July 19, 2019 at her home in Peoria, AZ. Mrs. Carpenter was born September 18, 1924 in Hudson Falls, NY, where she lived, worked and raised her children until moving to Cape Coral, FL in the mid-1980s. Her husband, Amos, and her brother George E. Blakeman preceded her in death. She is survived by...

Jul 17, 2019

Jessie Leyon Harper “Leyon” was born to parents J. and Dortha in Bremen, KY on February 28, 1941. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Sue Harper of over 40 years, his children Jess (Rhonda), Renee, Todd (Robin), Lynn (Matt), and Melissa (Lo), his sister Sarah, his grandchildren Bethanee, Jessie, Paige (Dan), Emily, and Samuel, and great-grandson Sawyer....

Jul 9, 2019

Benjamin Cornelius Dawson ("Benny") was born on January 31, 1949, in Akron, Ohio to parents Cornelius Benjamin Dawson and Mattie Elizabeth (Winston) Dawson. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Ayhelia (Kaladeen) Dawson of 35 years, his daughters Melissa Elizabeth Dawson (David Maze), Shana Dawson Fish (Kiyoshi Terrell Fish), and his grandchildren Olivia Ayhelia Fish, Charlotte Elizabeth Fish and...

Jul 6, 2019

Maria Guadalupe Reiger, 63, of Surprise, Arizona passed away July 6, 2019. Born in Mexico, Maria resided in Arizona for the past 22 years. She is survived by her husband Roy Reiger; children Roy, Eric, Corey, Merissa, Heather and April Reiger; brothers Alphonso, Margarito and Mike (Miguel); sisters Cathy and Fina and numerous grandchildren. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. with...

Jul 3, 2019

Eeleen J. Nelson 93 Eeleen Jessie Nelson was born in Seattle Washington to William and Anne Cameron. As an adult she and Dick Willard had the Palm Desert California Flower Shop. She also lived in Montrose Colorado. She then lived in Casa Grande, then Mesa, AZ and her remaining Senior years in Sun City, Arizona where she met her late...

Jun 30, 2019

On June 30, 2019, John Stillman,78, made his transition peacefully. Born in Fresno, CA he resided in Arizona since 2013. John loved fishing, traveling, and later in his retired life, golfing. John was never shy about meeting new people and making instant friendships through his daily walks with his dog Amani. John is survived by his wife Marcia of 36...

Jun 29, 2019

Robert Louis Tambini, 94, of Waddell, Arizona, departed this life on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Robert was born to Albert Louis and Vivian Yvonne Tambini on August 9, 1924, in San Francisco, California. After high school graduation, Robert attended the University of California at Berkeley. His education was interrupted by his enlistment into the U. S. Army. He spent most...

Jun 28, 2019

Janet A. Jongert of Sun City, a retired school secretary of the Alhambra District, died June 28, 2019. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI and moved to AZ in 1960, She is survived by her husband of 67 years Thomas, children Annjean (William) DeVries of Grand Rapids, MI, Charles (Pam) Jongert of Salt Lake, Utah and Genie Jongert of...

Jun 27, 2019

Ivan James (Rusty) Fuqua a retired U. S. Navy Chief Petty Officer died unexpectedly at his home in Peoria, Arizona on 27 June 2019 at the age of 79. Rusty was born in Miami, Arizona on February 6, 1940 to Francis M. Fuqua and Elsie E. Rogers. He lived his early years in the Verde Valley of Arizona and retired...

Jun 27, 2019

IvaDelle Edna Filipi was born on April 12, 1930 in Tabor, Minnesota to Edward and Emily Filipi (both deceased) and was called to spend eternity with the Lord on June 27, 2019. She had one sister, Lydia (deceased), and two brothers, Dallas (deceased) and Arne of Denver, Colorado. IvaDelle was confirmed at Menden Hall Presbyterian Church in 1942 and graduated...

Jun 24, 2019

Just five months after coming into our hearts, Cameron Charles Brunke passed away peacefully in his sleep. During that fleeting time, he touched many lives and was loved by all who met him. Born January 24, 2019 weighing 7lbs, 15oz and measuring 20 and a half inches, this little bundle came equipped to immediately steal our hearts. “Cam Man” filled...

Jun 19, 2019

With great sadness, we announce that Evinda (93) passed away on June 19, 2019 in Sun City West, Arizona. She is no longer physically with us, but will forever be in our memories and hearts. Evinda Onis (Ramstad) Johnson was born January 12, 1926 to Arthur Archibald Ramstad and Thora Mathilda Ramstad in Minot, North Dakota. Evinda was baptized and...

Jun 19, 2019

Jun 18, 2019

Valerie L. Hodgden, 88, of Peoria, Arizona passed away June 18, 2019. Valerie was born in Weyauwega, Wisconsin to Erich and Lillian Schmoldt. She married Robert L. Hodgden January 1st, 1952 in Fremont Wisconsin, they were married 63 years. An Arizona resident since 1980, she was a member of Apostles Lutheran Church. She lived a life of faith and was...

Jun 15, 2019

Carmen “Mela” F. Chagolla, 80 of Peoria, AZ went to be with her Lord Saturday, June 15. Carmen was surrounded by her loved ones as she peacefully passed to eternal life. Carmen was a tireless and selfless caretaker. She devoted her life to serving our Lord and others. She is survived by brothers Augustine Jr., Norbert, and Julio Chagolla, as...

Jun 15, 2019

Geraldine “Jerry” Simpson McCally On November 9, 1914 an angel fell to earth in Texas. Jerry was born in Bigfoot, Frio County Texas to Hugh Jones and Wilberta Echols. Our Beloved Mother, Grandmother, “Nana”, and “Yellow Rose of Texas” moved on to happier times and cooler climes on June 15, 2019 surrounded by 5 generations of her loving family. She...

Jun 10, 2019

John “Mac” Lenarr McCormick 86, of Surprise, AZ passed away June 10, 2019. John was born in Wylie, Texas. He enlisted into the United States Army in 1953. He proudly served his country for 27 years, which included two tours of duty in Vietnam, deployments to France, Germany, and five state side assignments. He retired in 1980 as a Command...

Jun 9, 2019

Gary L. Corbin, 63 of Sun City, Arizona passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Gary was born in Jacksonville, Illinois on May 17, 1956. He attended Roy C Start High School in Toledo, Ohio. After high school, Gary worked for J&L Distributors and Rolled Alloys in Monroe, Michigan. He later worked at a paper mill and learned the...

Jun 6, 2019

Our sweet, beautiful mother, Doris Domasco, passed away on June 6, 2019 at the age of 90. She was mother to Valorie Everton-Barnett and Georgia Franko and their husbands, Paul Franko and Michael Barnett. She cherished her granddaughters, Chelsea Franko Inglis, husband Keith, Katie Everton Trevett, husband Nick and Alissa Franko. She was great grandmother to Hannah and Tyler Trevett...

Jun 6, 2019

Maria Katherine Garvin, 94, of Sun City, Arizona passed away June 6, 2019. Maria was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Maria was a homemaker and moved to Sun City from Vermont in 2002. She is survived by her husband James F. Garvin and her sons Jim and Tim Garvin. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 19,...