Obituaries

Obituaries

Emilia "Millie" Moreno Villa

Emilia "Millie" Moreno Villa

Jan 3, 2026

Emilia “Millie” Moreno Villa, lovingly known to many as Mother, was born on July 9, 1943, in Hill, New Mexico, to Esteban Mendoza Moreno and Rosa Alejo Moreno. Millie was one of twelve children and survived by her youngest brother, Leroy Moreno. She passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at her home in Chandler, Arizona.

Millie married, Jose Luis Villa,...

Timothy Cole Merrill

Timothy Cole Merrill

Jan 1, 2026

Timothy Cole Merrill was born on December 9, 1991, and passed away on January 1, 2026. He was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by his family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Timothy had a rare and gentle spirit. Though the world was not always kind to him, he remained kind to it. He was...

Debra Lynn Hitchens

Debra Lynn Hitchens

Dec 27, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Debra Lynn Hitchens, an accomplished mind, dedicated mother, wife, and grandmother. 

Debbie is survived by her husband, Patrick; her grandchildren, Emma, Harper, Ash, Ellie, Archie, and Hensley; and her children, Hunter (married to Lisa), Haley (married to Zachary), and Brittany (married to James).

A celebration of life service will be held...

Siebe Hamstra

Siebe Hamstra

Dec 27, 2025

Siebe Hamstra (91) of Chandler, Arizona went to meet his Lord and Savior on December 27, 2025 after a long and blessed life. Siebe was born May 22, 1934 in Artesia, California to Hendrik (Henry) and Petronella Hamstra. After high school, Siebe joined the Army, and was stationed in Germany as a medic. In 1957, Siebe married Eileen Noordman, and...

Bianna Mora

Bianna Mora

Dec 22, 2025

On December 22nd, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona, Bianna Mora unexpectedly passed away in her home at age 29. Born August 30th, 1996, in Beaverton, Oregon to Victor Manuel Mora and Gregoria Mora, Bianna was the only daughter and second-born of four children. On January 1st, 1997, her family relocated to Chandler. Arizona where she remained until she reached adulthood.

Bianna is...

Jean E. Enzor

Jean E. Enzor

Dec 21, 2025

Jean E. Enzor, 90, went home to be with the Lord and her beloved husband Billy on December 21, 2025. Jean was born in Philipsburg, PQ in 1935. She grew up there and worked in Montreal as a young adult. She moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL at age 25 where she met Billy Enzor, and was married to him for...

John "JT" Thompson

John "JT" Thompson

Dec 21, 2025

John “JT” Thompson, 78 of Gilbert, Arizona and formerly of Yankton, South Dakota passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. John was born on September 14,1947 in Yankton, South Dakota to Elmer and Helen (Krovoza) Thompson.

John grew up in Yankton and attended YHS, where he was involved in all kinds of activities: Basketball...

John J. Cavanagh

John J. Cavanagh

Dec 19, 2025

John J. Cavanagh, 84, was born in the Bronx, New York, and passed away on December 19, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marion; his daughter, Mary Ellen; his former son-in-law, Matthew Smith; and his grandchildren, Shane Cavanagh and McKenna Smith.John began his career at Con Edison at the age of...

Anne Marguerite Spagnuolo DeRose

Anne Marguerite Spagnuolo DeRose

Dec 18, 2025

Anne Marguerite Spagnuolo DeRose was born in Fowlerville, Michigan on August 5, 1932 and went to be with Our Lord on December 18, 2025. She was the third child and third daughter of George and Ellen (Diamante) Spagnuolo. She and her siblings helped their parents who owned the Spagnuolo Candy and Ice Cream company stores in Fowlerville and Howell, Michigan...

George Marvin Johnson

George Marvin Johnson

Dec 12, 2025

George “Marvin” Johnson passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and children on December 12, 2025

He was born on August 19, 1937 to Ernest and Nora Johnson in his childhood home in Prescott, Arizona and was one of eight children: May Jean (who died in infancy), Merlene Cope, Anna Jean Fleming, Ernest Johnson, Myrna Johnson, Linda Bloom, and Carol...

William "Bill" Kral

William "Bill" Kral

Dec 9, 2025

William “Bill” Kral, 71, passed away peacefully at his home in Chandler, AZ on December 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on January 30, 1954, in Euclid, Ohio, Bill was the beloved son of Pearl and Stephen Kral. He attended Euclid High School, graduating in 1972, and later pursued his passion for cars at the Chevrolet...

Josephine Aurelia Sperl

Josephine Aurelia Sperl

Dec 7, 2025

Josephine was born on May 28, 1926 in Millerville, MN to Joseph and Mary Haiden. She died peacefully at the age of 99 on December 7, 2025. 

Josephine lived on a family farm until the age of seventeen at which time she left the farm to attend St. Gabriel’s School of Nursing where she served as a member of the U.S....

Giuseppina Pino

Giuseppina Pino

Dec 5, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Giuseppina “Pina” on Friday, December 5th, at 11:57 p.m. She was the eldest child of John and Pasqua Pino, born on September 3, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1981, she moved with her family to Phoenix, Arizona, where she lived under the loving care of her parents...

David Alan Bennett

David Alan Bennett

Dec 2, 2025

In Memory of David Alan Bennett

On December 2, 2025, we lost David Bennett of Phoenix, Arizona, in a tragic automobile accident. A beloved presence in the music community, David worked tirelessly behind the scenes, shaping countless live performances and ensuring that every fan experienced the magic of the moment.

David was born in Sandusky, Michigan, to Gary and Debra Bennett, and...

Dorothy Ann Duncan

Dorothy Ann Duncan

Dec 1, 2025

Dorothy Ann Duncan, 84, of Tempe, Arizona, returned home to her Heavenly Father on December 1st, 2025, at 7:00 a.m., peacefully surrounded by her family.

Dorothy was born on January 16th, 1941, in Phoenix, Arizona, to William Glenn Foote and Alice Irma (Devore) Foote. She joined her beloved older brother, James E. Foote, who became her lifelong hero and protector.

From an...

Christina Elnora Garza

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

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

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

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

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...