Obituaries

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,...

Jun 5, 2019

Mary Virginia Duvall, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Sun Valley Lodge in Sun City, Arizona. The family takes comfort in the belief that she has returned to the arms of her beloved husband, of 64 years, Bill. Mary leaves behind her son, Robert Duvall Sr.; daughter, Nancy Bustamante; son- in-laws, Barney Bustamante and Fred Quihuis;...

Jun 2, 2019

Nancy Victoria Maudsley, age 65, died at Hospice of the Valley in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Born October 30, 1953, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, she lived in the Golden Gate Barrio, Mexican-American neighborhood in South Phoenix, AZ before moving to Jacobsen, Minnesota for 8 years, and then back to the Westside of Phoenix, Arizona in 1981, before settling...

Jun 2, 2019

Edgar “Ed” C. Terrell was born on December 9, 1922 in Worthington, Missouri and died June 2, 2019 in Peoria, Arizona. His father, Roy, was a farmer and then owner/operator of a general store while his mother, Leila, was busy raising Ed, his brother and his two sisters. Ed fell in love with and married his wife, Phyllis in Missouri....

Jun 1, 2019

Eva M (Frand) Porter, 75, of Sun City, AZ, passed away June 1, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born February 3, 1944 in Hibbing, MN to Eino and Sylvia (Itkonen) Frand. Eva was a beautician by trade. She worked for several businesses including owning/operating her own beauty salon. Eva enjoyed walking in the mornings, bowling, and doing ceramics....

May 29, 2019

Victoria Nell Hawkins, 78, of Glendale, Arizona passed away May 29, 2019. Born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, she moved to Arizona in 1977 and was the co-owner of a trucking business. Survivors include her husband James Hawkins and their children. Visitation will be held at 11:AM Monday, June 3, 2019 at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center. Graveside services to follow...

May 29, 2019

Charlotte Louise Mirabito, 74, of Goodyear, Arizona passed away May 29, 2019. Charlotte was born January 4, 1945 in New London, New Hampshire to Laurence and Louise Palmer. A homemaker, Charlotte resided in Arizona since 1977. She is survived by her husband Lawrence Mirabito; daughters, Laurie Ann Berkshire (Steven), Tina Marie Hughes (John) and Deanna Leigh Mirabito (Phillip); brothers, Billy...

May 28, 2019

Carol Geier, 70, of Sun City, passed away May 28, 2019. She was a former member of the Sun City Prides, block watch captain, and member of Faith Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband, Robert, daughters, Amber Garland and Audra Schuetz, brother George Soucek, step-sons, Eric and Scott, step-daughter Lynette Anderson, and 7 grandchildren. A memorial ceremony will...

May 21, 2019

Gerald “Jerry” L. Livengood passed away peacefully in Sun City, AZ on May 21, 2019 at the age of 93. Jerry was born in Mishawaka, Indiana in 1925 to Frieda Otto and Gerald Livengood, Sr. Jerry’s childhood was largely spent on the Otto family farm in Buchanan, Michigan. He served with the U.S. Merchant Marine during WWII, narrowly avoiding enemy...

May 18, 2019

Beloved wife, loving mother, grandmother and sister Lillian G. Duncan was welcomed into our Father’s loving embrace May 18, 2019. She is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years Raymond Duncan Sr., children Linda (John), Raymond Jr. (Jennie) and James (Lisa), cherished grandchildren Eriq, Kaitlin, Kristen and Allison. Her surviving siblings Don, Jimmy, Eddie, John and Norman join us...

May 12, 2019

James C. Moran, the oldest son of James Joseph Moran and Cora Wagner Moran, of Hutchinson, MN, passed into eternal life at the age of 80 years with his wife and brother at his side. The world was a better place with Jim in it because Jim accepted his own humanness and the humanness of his fellow travelers. Jim was...