Obituaries

Niranjala Sumithradevi Kirtisinghe

Niranjala Sumithradevi Kirtisinghe

May 5, 2026

Niranjala Sumithradevi Kirtisinghe, age 78, of Phoenix - AZ, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born on April 2, 1948, to the late Mr. Denzil Wirasinha and late Mrs. Millicent Senanayake. She was the beloved daughter-in-law of the late Dr. Ciril Kirtisinghe and late Mrs. Pheobe Kirtisinghe, and the devoted wife...

Charles Sheppard

Charles Sheppard

Mar 26, 2026

Charles Sheppard Jr. passed away on March 26, 2026.

Charles was born on March 6, 1959 at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale Arizona to Charles and Virginia Sheppard Sr. Charles had a passion for Art and was an amazing artist. He also had a love for music and enjoyed playing the guitar and drums. He appreciated music of every kind...

Brett Kendall Matheson

Brett Kendall Matheson

May 5, 2026

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Rosalyn Kimerling

Rosalyn Kimerling

May 4, 2026

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James William Atkins

James William Atkins

May 4, 2026

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Wilbur Harry Moyer

Wilbur Harry Moyer

Apr 30, 2026

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Ronald Edward Anderson

Ronald Edward Anderson

Apr 23, 2026

Ronald Edward, affectionately known as “Lefty,” passed away on April 23, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona. Born on April 29, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, Ronald led a life marked by dedication, kindness, and a deep love for family, baseball, and adventure.

Ronald’s early years in Chicago were shaped by his education at Lane Tech High School, followed by his honorable service in...

Charles Frederick Curry

Charles Frederick Curry

Apr 28, 2026

Charles Frederick Curry, a devoted family man, veteran, and public servant, passed away on April 28, 2026, in Sun City, Arizona. Born on May 19, 1940, Mr. Curry lived a life marked by dedication to his country, his community, and his loved ones.

A graduate of Mason City High School in Mason City, Iowa, Charles answered the call to serve his...

Norma Arlene Doyle

Norma Arlene Doyle

Jan 1, 2026

Norma Arlene Doyle, a devoted mother, cherished wife, and beloved member of her communities, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, in Peoria, Arizona. Born on October 25, 1936, in Elgin, Illinois, Norma's life was marked by quiet strength, thoughtful care, and an enduring devotion to her family and passions.

A graduate of Dundee High School in Illinois, Norma pursued her...

Melinda Marie Malone

Melinda Marie Malone

Apr 26, 2026

Melinda Malone of Sun City, Arizona passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026.

She is survived by her son's Jason Malone (Justine) of Phoenix, and Sean Malone (Amy) of Phoenix and several grandchildren.

Service information pending.

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Dennis Lee Bolton

Dennis Lee Bolton

Apr 23, 2026

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Jacqueline J. Kottmann

Jacqueline J. Kottmann

Mar 27, 2026

Born in Big Spring, Texas Jacque was the first of 3 children to Riley and Louise Sharp. After moving to Clovis, New Mexico, where brother Gary was born, she enjoyed the many cousins of her mother’s large farming family. Relocating to Los Angeles, where sister Mitzie was born, she attended Captain Raymond Collins Elementary. At Clearwater Junior High she met...

Harriett Jane Fortner

Harriett Jane Fortner

Apr 5, 2026

Our beloved Harriett Jane Fortner was chosen by God to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven on April 5th, 2026. We weren’t ready to lose her but know that she is in a much better place. She lived a life filled with love, devotion, and quiet strength, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew her.

Harriett...

Doris Jeanne Krzystofczyk

Doris Jeanne Krzystofczyk

Apr 12, 2026

Doris ‘Dori’ Krzystofczyk passed away peacefully into Gods arms on April 12, 2026. Dori spent over 20 years as a resource teacher in the Deer Valley School District in Phoenix, Arizona, a job she thoroughly enjoyed. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Neil and Barbara Osborn, sister Lucinda Young (Jerry) and is survived by her brother...

Jerry Dean Wood

Jerry Dean Wood

Apr 3, 2026

It is with deeply saddened hearts we announce that our devoted patriarch, Jerry Dean Wood, 86, of Peoria, has gone to his eternal life in Heaven. Friday, April 3, 2026, with his wife and daughter by his side, he peacefully passed on.

Born as “Baby Boy Wood” to Raymond Cleveland and Edna Nora (Bull) Wood of Wichita Falls, TX, he was...

David Michael Lamb

David Michael Lamb

Apr 1, 2026

65, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away on April 2, 2026.

He was born on August 22, 1960, in Whittier, California.

David lived a life defined by curiosity, service, and unwavering love for his family. He was the son of Raymond Lamb and the late Janet Harris.

After graduating high school in 1980, David enlisted in the United States Navy, where he trained...

Pauline Angela Provateare

Pauline Angela Provateare

Apr 6, 2026

Pauline Angela Provateare passed quietly on April 6, 2026. Born to Paul and Marietta Campana in Bedford, OH on September 6,1930. Pauline was their youngest child. Her siblings: Dominic, William, Maryellen and Laura were all dearly loved by Pauline. The Campana Children grew up in a wonderful Italian family who represented their parent's teachings of goodness, hard work and respect...

Robert Roy Armitage

Robert Roy Armitage

Apr 2, 2026

Robert Roy Armitage (“Bob”), 93, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026.

Born and raised in Ossining, New York, Bob proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War era, including two years stationed in Hawaii.

At 27, he met the love of his life, Sandra Judkins, at Ramstein Air Force Base in Germany. They later married and began their...

Nanette Mayerchak

Nanette Mayerchak

Mar 31, 2026

Nanette Mayerchak, age 77, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 8, 1948, in Youngstown, Ohio, Nan was raised in Cuyahoga Falls and Youngstown before her family settled in Hermitage, Pennsylvania during her teenage years. It was there, on a kid-filled street in that small town, that a young Nan first came...

Merrill B. Hunter

Merrill B. Hunter

Mar 23, 2026

Merrill Bernard Hunter of Sun City and Kirkland, Arizona passed away on March 23, 2026, at the age of 81.

Born and raised on a farm in Pipestone, Minnesota, Merrill had an enterprising and adventurous spirit. He attended Edgerton High School, where he played football, and later studied at DeVry University in Chicago. He was an entrepreneur at heart and never...