Obituaries
James B. Hicks Jr.
Mar 4, 2026
James B. Hicks Jr., a man of remarkable spirit and generosity, passed away on March 4, 2026, in Sun City, Arizona, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew him. Born on July 15, 1948, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, he was a dedicated husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend whose impact on the lives around...
David John Lindstrom
Mar 6, 2026
David John Lindstrom, 88, of Peoria, Arizona, passed peacefully into his eternal rest on Friday, March 6, 2026. He was born on February 8, 1938, in Racine, Wisconsin, to Arthur Lindstrom and Rose Krejcha. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Gene; his sister, Katie; his grandson, Jeremy; and his beloved wife, Charlotte. He is survived by...
Cristina Thompson
Feb 27, 2026
Cristina Thompson was born on November 9, 1983, in Redlands, California. She was a devoted wife, loving mother of three, a fiercely loyal older sister, and a cherished friend who touched countless lives with her compassion and generosity.
Cristina was the eldest of seven girls and helped protect and raise her sisters alongside her mother, Marlene Casarez. As a teenager, she...
Stanley Bartol Thompson
Jan 25, 2026
Stanley Thompson passed away surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of strength, dedication, and deep love for those closest to him.
Stanley was a proud United States Marine, carrying the values of honor, courage, and commitment with him throughout his life. He dedicated 37 years of hard work to Arizona Public Service (APS), where he built...
Linda Susan Curran
Feb 19, 2026
Linda Susan Curran, born on July 11, 1946 in Davenport, IA to Verne & Marion Williamson, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, in Surprise, Arizona. A devoted wife and loving mother, Linda cherished her family above all else, leaving behind her beloved husband of 57 years, Bob Curran.
Linda’s life was rich with love and laughter, and she dedicated herself...
Claude Thomas Buzby
Feb 20, 2026
Claude T. Buzby lived 86 full and adventurous years before passing peacefully at home in Surprise, Arizona, on February 20, 2026.
Born in Woodstown, New Jersey, Claude was the son of Claude T. Buzby Sr. and Eleanor (Moffitt) Buzby. He grew up in New Jersey and, after high school, proudly served in the United States Navy. As an electronics technician and...
Matthew David Keating
Feb 11, 2026
Matthew David Keating was born August 1, 1966, to Robert and Karen (Schwanz) Keating in Denison, Iowa. During his youth, Matthew was active in Cub/Boy Scouts, Little League Baseball, and high school tennis. After graduating from Denison High School in 1984, he went on to attend Morningside College. During his second year at college, he enlisted in the United States Navy...
Frances Eileen Kittredge
Feb 7, 2026
Frances Eileen Kittredge, a gentle soul with a heart of gold, departed from this world on February 7, 2026, at the age of 100. Born on August 14, 1925, Frances led a life marked by kindness, devotion, and a deep love for her family. She shared 78 enriching years of marriage with her beloved husband, Earl Kittredge, who remains a...
Eleanor Mae Boltz
Feb 7, 2026
Eleanor Mae (Diers) Boltz, lovingly known as Ellie, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, at The Gardens of Sun City Assisted Living in Sun City, Arizona. She was 96 years old.
Ellie was born on May 22, 1929, in Waverly, Minnesota, to Elhart and Mary Diers. She grew up in a close‑knit community and graduated from St. Mary’s
Catholic School in...
Joel Lee Brand
Jan 31, 2026
Joel L. Brand, Esq. was born on November 6, 1962, in Buffalo, New York. Joel attended Niagara Wheatfield High School in the State of New York. After graduation from high school, Joel enlisted with the United States Military and served three years. After Joel’s enlistment with the United States Military he became a mercenary officer and served three (3) years...
Emilee Bosworth Kealer
Jan 23, 2026
Emilee Bosworth Kealer of Peoria, Arizona, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family after a courageous three-and-a-half year battle with kidney cancer.
Emilee was born September 6, 1966 in Downey, Idaho. She was the sixth of eight children to Bryan and Leoda Bosworth. Emilee spent most of her life in the Arizona sun where she attended Maryvale High...
Deborah Lynn Swinford
Oct 5, 2026
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Martin Antonio Sandoval Sr.
Sep 19, 2026
Martin Antonio Sandoval Sr., born December 23, 1972, passed away on September 19, 2026.
A graduate of Carl Hayden High School, Martin built his working life through dedication and perseverance. He began as a warehouse worker and, through hard work, earned a promotion to become a truck driver with T-Force, formerly UPS. That steady determination reflected the way he approached life:...
Ann Marie MacDonald
Sep 19, 2026
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Mary Helen Bango
Aug 28, 2026
Mary Helen Bango, 90, of Glendale, Arizona, passed away on August 28, 2026. Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Mary later made her home in Glendale, where she built a beautiful life centered on family, friendship, kindness, and an extraordinary capacity to care for others.
Those who knew Mary will remember her sparkling eyes, her warm smile, and, most of all, her...
Johnnie Johnson Wright
Aug 25, 2026
Johnnie Johnson Wright, age 71, of Sun City, Arizona, passed away on August 25, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him dearly and a lifetime of memories they will carry forward.
Johnnie was born on August 5, 1955, in New York, New York to parents Alexander Wright and Elizabeth (Blunt) Wright. During his teenage years, he moved to Baltimore, Maryland,...
James William Rice
Aug 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of James Rice, age 62, of Sun City, AZ (formerly of Central Minnesota). Although Jim had struggled with a plethora of health issues, his abrupt death on Thursday afternoon left his family and friends shocked and heartbroken.
James was born February 26, 1964 in Willmar, Minnesota to Betty...
Kathleen Rose Hawks (Kay)
Aug 14, 2026
Kay Hawks (Jorgenson) passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026 at the age of 99. Kay was born on January 25, 1927 in Story County, Iowa to Nels Harvey and Lila V. Jorgenson. She was the last survivor of Gilbert, Iowa High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army in the RN Program in 1945 in Des Moines, Iowa.
She married...
Vonda Lee Maitlen
Aug 13, 2026
Vonda Lee Schmitt Maitlen, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Surprise, Arizona. Born on January 22, 1933, in Atalissa, Iowa, Vonda was the cherished daughter of Ralph and Grace (Aye) Schmitt. She was 93 years old.
Vonda lived a life marked by devotion to her family. On...
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