Obituaries
Joseph Barresi
Feb 26, 2021
Joseph “Joe” A. Barresi, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend has passed into His heavenly realm on February 26, 2021 of complications associated with Covid-19. Joe was born in Niagara Falls, New York on January 11, 1945, the first child of Joseph and Mary Barresi who preceded him in death. Joe is survived by his adored wife, Nancy,...
Wanda King
Feb 23, 2021
Wanda Joice King, 78, passed away peacefully on February 23rd, 2021 from natural causes with her Husband and granddaughter Lisa at her bedside. Wanda was born March 9th, 1942 in Marlow, OK. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Harold King, her daughter Loretta King, son Ricky King and brother Elbert Taylor as well as 3 grandchildren, and...
William (Bill) Wisner
Feb 23, 2021
August 13, 1939 - February 23, 2021, William (Bill) L. Wisner passed away peacefully at home after a long cancer battle at the age of 81. Bill, also known as WL, was born August 13, 1939, to William J. and Edith G. Wisner in Longview, Washington. He grew up in Battleground and Amboy, Washington where he met Constance (Connie) O....
Susan Tenerelli
Feb 18, 2021
Susan Barnes Tenerelli, 75, of Sun City, AZ, died suddenly and unexpectedly from pulmonary embolisms on February 18, 2021 at Banner Hospital in Sun City. Sue was born in Chicago, IL on January 23, 1946 to Frank and Helen (Janisch) Barnes. She attended Northern Illinois University, majoring in Special Education with an emphasis on visually impaired students. Sue married Dr....
David Urman
Feb 16, 2021
David Urman was born on August 3, 1949 to Eva and Frank Urman. He departed this life on February 16, 2021. David was a retired City of Phoenix Firefighter. He loved working in his backyard, playing cards, spending time with his grandchildren, and taking care of his best friend, his beloved yorkie Rocky. He leaves to cherish his memory: His...
M Groves
Feb 15, 2021
M Suzanne Groves Went to Heaven February 15th, 2021. My lovely wife and best friend born April 26th, 1945 in Omaha, Nebraska. Born to Roy and Lucille Sandvold of Woodbine, Iowa who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband John A Groves, brother Jay C Sandvold, daughter Terri J McSpadden, son William Jay McSpadden (deceased), stepsons Joshua...
Sandra Chambers
Feb 5, 2021
Sandra Lee Chambers fell asleep in Christ on February 5, 2021. Sandra was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 2, 1949, and came to the valley in 1952 when her parents, Thomas and Otillia Chambers moved west. Sandra, a retired property manager, loved fishing, dancing, cooking, and the fellowship of family and friends. She is survived by her devoted mother,...
Charles "Chuck" Keller
Feb 5, 2021
Charles William (Chuck) Keller passed away from Covid-19 on February 5th, in Sun City Arizona, with his beloved partner of 18 years, Deana Carter, at his side. Well-loved brother to Frankie Ewing (David), Paula Graham (Rich), Jon Keller, Linda Harris (Kev-in), and Mary Keller; uncle to Heather Ewing Veitch (Bill), Amy Ewing, Carter Graham, Garrett Graham, Shara Graham DeVelder (Scott),...
Sister Lorraine Castelein, SFCC
Feb 5, 2021
Sister Lorraine J. Castelein, SFCC, passed away February 5, 2021 in Sun City, Arizona. Born in Chicago, Illinois, she entered the convent in 1942. She was a member of SSND (School Sisters of Notre Dame) and the SFCC (Sisters for Christian Community). She spent her long life of 96 years learning, teaching, praying and playing. The last decade being reunited...
James Carter
Feb 2, 2021
James M. Carter, 73, of Peoria, Arizona. Jim to friends and family, James M. Carter was born in Pocatello, Idaho in 1947, the third child of Fred and Lola Carter, and actually a bit of a surprise to his brother and sister who were just reaching their teens. He was an Eagle Scout, a veteran of the U.S. Army, an...
Donald "Don" Shields
Feb 2, 2021
Donald Louis Shields, (Don) a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in Peoria, Arizona at the age of 82. He was a resident of Surprise, Arizona and a native of Washington C.H. Ohio. He retired in 2001 after serving 18 years as a Technician at Gould Foil in Chandler, Arizona....
Neal Fritchie
Feb 2, 2021
Neal Kenneth Fritchie was born May 31, 1944 at St. Aloisius Hospital in Harvey, North Dakota to parents Norris Freddie Fritchie and Nellie Ida Fritchie. Neal’s middle name was selected to match that of his mother’s brother-in-law (Kenneth Vontz). Neal was raised in a small-town rural community, and he grew up working on his father’s livestock & grain farm. He...
Clyde Slemmer
Jan 30, 2021
Clyde Lynn Slemmer, 84, finished his race on earth and was embraced in the arms of his Heavenly Father on January 30, 2021. Following a brief bout with pneumonia, he passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side and heard the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant!” Clyde was born on November 12, 1936, in Wichita,...
Rodolfo Serino
Jan 29, 2021
Jesús Rodolfo “Rudy” Serino, 73, of Phoenix, passed away on January 29, 2021. Rudy was born August 8, 1947 in Nogales, Arizona to Antonio and Consuelo Serino. He was the fourth of six children (3 boys; 3 girls) and in his youth he had big dreams of becoming a bullfighter. He was a smart and athletic teen, excelling in both...
Mark Maxwell
Jan 26, 2021
Mark S. Maxwell (Max) On Tuesday, January 26, 2021, Mark Maxwell, loving husband, father, and Popop passed away at the age of 63. Mark is survived by his wife Kellee, sons Douglas (wife Sarah; children Austin and Selena), Jacob (wife Amanda; children Archer, Sawyer, and Walker), Matthew (daughter Bria), and his daughter Lauren (husband Brandon; children Paxton, Preston, and Ellie),...
Paul DeBeer
Jan 25, 2021
Paul William DeBeer, age 88 of Sun City, Arizona, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 25, 2021. He was born January 29, 1932, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Paul was preceded in death by his son, David Paul DeBeer and his daughter, Jane Kathleen DeBeer, his sister Ruth Stricker Dayton and his parents Rev. Peter and Eleanor DeBeer. He is...
Carlos Ferrero
Jan 23, 2021
Carlos Ferrero (80), passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Carlos was born in Hermosillo, Mexico; and served in the U. S. Navy for two years He is predeceased by his parents Paul and Lupe Ferrero, his father and mother-in-law Mike and Sarah Vega, sister-in-law, Christina Ferrero, He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Martha, he is also...
The Rev. Dr. Daniel Defassio
Jan 22, 2021
The Reverend Doctor Daniel Robert Defassio, beloved pastor, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend entered the church triumphant on January 22, 2021, age 63. Daniel was the baby of the family, born to John and Gertrude Defassio in New Kensington, PA on November 11, 1957. As a child, everyone knew that God had called him to the ministry. Daniel would...
Marc Haarbauer
Jan 22, 2021
Marc “Hollywood” Haarbauer, 68, of Sun City, Arizona passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on January 22, 2021. He was born in Waukegan, IL on August 7, 1952. He was the son of Frederick Haarbauer and Mary Haarbauer (Priller). The family later moved to Kenosha, WI where Marc attended Tremper High School graduating in 1970. Marc briefly moved...
Thomas Becker
Jan 21, 2021
Thomas E. Becker passed away on January 21, 2021. He was born July 20, 1936 in Green Bay, Wisconsin and was an avid Packer fan his entire life. Tom received a BBA degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1958. He then served his country for 4 years as a U.S. Naval Officer. Tom migrated to Arizona in the early...
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