Obituaries
Christina Elnora Garza
Nov 29, 2025
Christina Elnora Garza passed away on November 29, 2025, at the age of 58, in Mesa, Arizona. She was born in Glendale, California. She lived in Arizona from the age of 6, except for the 4 years she spent at Trinity College in San Antonio, Texas and the year she taught school in California. She received her masters in Anthropology...
Hubert C. Sprecher III
Nov 25, 2025
Hubert “Buzz” C. Sprecher III, 76, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away on November 25, 2025.
Born on September 7, 1949, in Omaha, Nebraska, Buzz was the son of Hubert C. Sprecher Jr. and Patricia Sprecher. He grew up in Nebraska and graduated from Norfolk High School in 1967 before earning his degree from the University of Nebraska in 1971.
Buzz found his...
Bill McCoach
Nov 24, 2025
Bill McCoach, 78, of Sun Lakes, Arizona passed away at home on Monday, November 24, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He was born on January 6, 1947, to Donald and Olga (Krawchuk) McCoach. He grew up in Oceanside, NY, alongside two brothers, Robert and Roger McCoach. He attended undergraduate at Lehigh University and received his master’s degree from the University of...
Kevin Watson Clark
Nov 22, 2025
Kevin Watson Clark passed away on November 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 66 years old.
Kevin was born in San Rafael, California, to Lawrence Clark and Katherine Pierce. The second of five children, he grew up alongside his siblings—Becky, Ann, David, and Peggy. He was raised in Klamath Falls, Oregon, where he worked on the family ranch,...
Karen Lenore Carboun
Nov 20, 2025
Karen Lenore Carboun
January 14, 1963 – November 20, 2025
Karen was born on January 14, 1963 in Phoenix, Arizona and was quickly brought home to a loving family where she would be the youngest sibling of four. Her parents, Nadine and Otis Hilton raised her and her brothers, Kelvin, Kenny, and Kim, with immense love and care. Karen’s youth involved spending...
Jerry Marzano
Nov 19, 2025
Jerry Marzano, age 71, was born on April 21, 1954, in Tacoma, Washington, and passed away on November 19, 2025, while in Arizona.
Jerry was a devoted husband, father, and ,Papa and his love for family guided every step of his life. He and his wife, Pam, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a wonderful six-week trip through Italy and...
Robert S. Quezada
Nov 15, 2025
It is with deep love and sadness that the family of Roberto S. Quezada, 88, of Gilbert, Arizona, announces his passing on November 15, 2025. Roberto passed peacefully surrounded by family members.
Born on September 19, 1937, Roberto lived a life marked by strength, humility, and unwavering devotion to those he loved, including God and country. He built his life on...
Manuel Garcia
Nov 13, 2025
Manuel García, 75, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away peacefully at home on November 13, 2025. Born on February 27, 1950, in Eden, Texas, Manuel was a devoted husband to Olivia García and a loving father to Priscilla Acero, Ursula Garcia, Manuel Garcia, Jason Garcia, and Raul Garcia. He has 22 Grandkids, 29 Great-Grandkids and 1 Great Great Granddaughter. Manuel is...
Joan A Harrison
Nov 13, 2025
Joan A. Harrison, 86, of Green Valley, Arizona passed away on November 13, 2025 in Gilbert, AZ. She was born on July 29, 1939 in Gallatin County, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Zola (Wood) Edwards.
Joan was a 1957 graduate of Ridgway High School and a 1960 graduate of Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing receiving a Registered Nurse degree. She...
Vernell K. (Sorenson) Wicks
Nov 11, 2025
Vernell K. (Sorenson) Wicks, former Great Falls, MT resident, passed away November 11, 2025 in Chandler, AZ.
Vernell was born on March 23, 1947 in Jamestown, ND, daughter of Doanld and June (Larson) Sorenson. Vernell attended school and graduated from Jamestown H.S. (1965). Vernell attended and graduated from Valley City State University, Valley City, ND (1968), with an Elementary Education degree.
Vernell...
Tony Anthony Montaño
Nov 5, 2025
Tony Anthony Montaño, age 62, passed away on November 5, 2025. A native of Chandler, Arizona, Tony was born on January 26, 1963 to the late Raul B. Montaño and Guadalupe “Lupe” Montaño.
Tony embraced life with enthusiasm, especially when it involved sports and friendly competition. He was a dedicated athlete, participating in the Special Olympics and enjoying his time in...
Connie Sue Buchanan
Nov 2, 2025
Connie Sue Buchanan (née Sampson), age 66, passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2025, at her home in Chandler, Arizona.
Connie will be remembered for her passion for karaoke, her love for her daughters and grandsons, and the joy she brought to her friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Phyllis Sampson; her sister, Marsha Cade...
Chris P. Billetdeaux
Nov 2, 2025
Chris P. Billetdeaux, 64, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away with the same quiet strength and independence that defined his life. One of four brothers, Chris was the wild one—the free spirit who couldn’t be fenced in. He never lived by the rules, and he never needed to. He was a man who carved his own path, barefoot if he had...
Terry Allan Pearo
Oct 31, 2025
It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my beloved father, Terry Pearo.
As many of you know, he saved me when I was seven years old and raised me on his own. He taught me to always be a person of my word and would often remind me, “Trust takes years to build and only a...
Jean Shappy Vaughan
Oct 28, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that the family of Jean Shappy Vaughan announces her passing on October 28, 2025 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 81. Born on November 16, 1943, she spent her earlier years in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, and Atlanta, Georgia before eventually relocating to Gilbert, Arizona in 2003 to be closer to...
Kenneth Marmon
Oct 26, 2025
Mesa, ArizonaKenneth Marmon went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2025. Kenneth was a man who-if you were fortunate enough to meet him-you would not forget him. He was a true man, faithful to his family, faithful to his God, faithful to his friends. If you needed his help, he was ready and willing to help. He was...
LaFon Cooper Baker
Oct 23, 2025
LaFon Cooper Baker
Born December 20, 1937, at Southside Hospital in Mesa, Arizona, to Alton and Stella Cooper, she was the oldest of five children. The Coopers lived in Kyrene, Arizona at the time of her birth. The family moved to Higley, Arizona after her sister Beverly was born. LaFon completed her first four years of school at Higley School District....
Melanie Cherrington Conway
Oct 19, 2025
Melanie Cherrington Conway, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister left this world HEAVEN BOUND on October 19th, 2025, at the age of 71, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Hers was a dedicated life of service, compassion, and kindness to all. Melanie was a vivacious spirit with a magnetic personality who loved people and scattered sunshine wherever she...
Yvonne Frances Dean
Oct 17, 2025
In Loving Memory of Yvonne Frances DeanA Tribute to a Beloved SoulHeaven Has Gained Another AngelHeaven has gained another angel. On October 17, 2025, Yvonne Frances Dean, cherished wife, loving mother, doting grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, ascended into Heaven. Her presence touched the lives of all who knew her, and she will always be remembered for her kindness and...
Margaret Sherryl Peterson
Oct 14, 2025
Margaret Sherryl Peterson, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on October 14, 2025, in Anderson, South Carolina at the age of 76. Born on April 3, 1949, in Lafayette, Louisiana, Margaret was a bright light in the lives of those she touched.
Margaret dedicated much of her professional life to serving as an Administrative Assistant for seven doctors...
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