Obituaries

Dec 4, 2022

On December 4, 2022, Charles Roger Simpson of Surprise, Arizona passed away surrounded by family. Roger was born on August 4, 1937, in Phoenix, Arizona. A lifelong and native Arizonan, he graduated from West High and obtained bachelor’s and master’s Degrees in Education from Arizona State University. He served in the Korean War as a member of the United States...

Dec 3, 2022

"There are some who bring light so great to the world that even after they are gone, the light remains." Christian Kevin Vega was born on January 11, 2004, to Stephanie and Clemente (Richard) Vega. Nearly two months early, Christian bounded into the world amid the immediate and infinite love of his immediate and extended family. From the beginning, Christian...

Nov 30, 2022

Woodrow S. Helfrich, age 85 died Nov. 30, 2022, in Sun City, AZ. He was born May 2, 1937, in Lehigh County, PA to Stewart and Helen Helfrich. He attended Parkland High School and Catawba College in Salisbury, NC. He participated in basketball programs at both high school and college. He married Mary Rahn in 1958 and they had 2...

Nov 29, 2022

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Nov 26, 2022

On November 26th, 2022, Ronald James Zomok took his last breath. He walked many long and hard roads in his 85 years and the last six were some of the toughest as he experienced the progression of dementia. He could identify something was wrong but he couldn’t express what it was. For those of you who had the opportunity to...

Nov 25, 2022

Nov 24, 2022

Joe Macias was born and raised in Glendale, Arizona. He was one of 10 children born to Joe and Mildred Macias. He attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School, then went to work at a young age to help support the family. He spent many years working along side his father as a truck driver for a California produce...

Nov 20, 2022

In Memoriam George Jackson Moore March 24, 1931 – November20, 2022 In Loving Memory of a man loved by all; A faithful Soldier on horseback now hears the call; His journey complete, now at his Savior’s feet; His chin quivering as he bows his head, welcome home faithful Servant, our Lord said; Gone from this World he’s now made whole;...

Nov 12, 2022

Beverly Burnett – Rounds, 79, passed away in Surprise, Arizona on November 12th, 2022. Beverly was born April 25th, 1943, in Osceola, Iowa the daughter of Basil and Juanita Willett and lived in Murray, Iowa during the majority of her childhood years. After graduation she moved to Nevada, Iowa where she raised her family and worked for Iowa State University...

Nov 10, 2022

Joseph Francis Boris Sr. was born on a farm near Fosters, Michigan, on February 7, 1924, to Frank and Alice Barczk Borowski. Within months after graduation from Burton High School in Roseville, Michigan in 1941, he enlisted in the US Navy in 1942. He was honorably discharged in 1946. Joseph was joined in marriage to Virginia Fehrenback on October 16,...

Nov 6, 2022

James (Jim) Hill passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 6th, 2022. He was born in East Orange, NJ in 1934. Jim is predeceased by his parents, Howard M. Hill, Elizabeth J. Hill, his sister Nancy E. Hill (Enger) and his wife of 54 years Margaret L. Hill (Scotton). Jim leaves behind 3 children, David Hill (Tracie) of Mount...

Nov 4, 2022

Freida Painter danced her way out Friday November 4th 2022 just 23 days short of her 101st B-Day. Freidas’ zest for life was there to the end. She is survived by her Daughter Lisa Painter Buckley and her Husband Bob Buckley. Her Granddaughter Dusty Rooker and her Husband Geoff Rooker, her grandson Colie Wdowiak, grand daughter Alex Buckley and Grandson...

Nov 4, 2022

Marie Ellen Bebee passed away on November 4, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. She was born in Traverse City, Michigan to Nick and Phoebe Wiecheck. Marie was office Manager for the Washington Elementary School District for many years. She is survived by her son William Barrett and daughter in law Katie Barrett.

Services were provided by Menke Funeral and Cremation Center in...

Nov 3, 2022

Dave D. Tolmachoff of Glendale, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2022. Dave was born December 16, 1933 in Glendale, AZ. He lived his entire life in Glendale, a true native. Dave graduated from Glendale High School in 1953. He entered the army in 1956 and served three years. Stationed in Puerto Rico, he always said he enjoyed the time...

Nov 2, 2022

John Comitz, age 88, died November 2, 2022 in Sun City West, Arizona. He was born in Chicago, IL on September 12, 1934 to John Cozzatorto and Helen Antonucci. He attended Steinmetz High School in Chicago. He later attended barber school and opened his own barber shop called John’s Cut Rite in Schiller Park, Il which he operated for over...

Nov 1, 2022

Ruby was born in Andersonville, Tennessee, January 18, 1928 to Louis Alcain Reynolds and Lelia Mae Jones Reynolds. She is preceded in death by her brothers Conda Lee Reynolds, William Carl Reynolds, Louis Clyde Reynolds, and sister Barbara Ruth Kinsky. She is survived by her husband Paul Csuy, sisters-in-law Bea Reynolds and Marlene Csuy, brothers-in law David Csuy (Jeannie), Jim...

Oct 31, 2022

Oct 31, 2022

Richard “Barry” Strachan passed away in Peoria, AZ on October 31, 2022. He was born near Philadelphia, PA in 1941. He is pre-deceased by his parents David J. Strachan, Marion Kerr Strachan, and brother David J. Strachan Jr. Barry was raised in Media, PA, and during his junior year, he moved with his parents to Union Lake, MI where he...

Oct 28, 2022

On the evening of October 28, 2022, Diane Elaine (Schwartz) Evans was received at last into the arms of Jesus. Her 75 years on this Earth were gift to all who were privileged to know her. While she battled Alzheimer's bravely for the last 14 years, that will not be her legacy. Her legacy is love. As her children our...