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Mary Moya Gutierrez was born in Louise, TX. in 1931 and died on November 17, 2025 at the age of 94.

She grew up in Waddell, AZ. with her future husband, Domingo. They were married in 1948. They raised their family in Avondale, AZ., where they resided for the next 64 years.

Mary was a loving wife, mother,...

Sheryle Cortez (née Terry) of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, at the age of 81. She was born in Wichita, Kansas, to J.H. and Myrtle Pauline Terry and grew up on a farm in Valley Farms, Arizona.
A lifelong educator, Sheryle earned a bachelor's degree in English and secondary education...

John Lewis Seitz, 88, of Litchfield Park, passed peacefully away on October 21, 2025, at his home.

He was born on March 21, 1937, to Milton and Marietta Seitz in Phoenix, Az

John started as a Plaster Journeyman and worked Construction until he began a partnership with his dad in Farming. He attended Cartwright...

Melvin Edward Manning passed away peacefully with friends and family present on September 27, 2025. He was born on May 6, 1958, in Phoenix. Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be expressed at www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com

Pedro M. Cruz passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2025. He was born on August 10, 1988 to Maria Isabel Cruz and Carl May. Visitation was held on October 5 at Thompson Funeral Chapel and a Funeral Service was held on October 6 at the Funeral Chapel. Burial took place at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Avondale....

At age 91, on September 30, 2025, an old Avondale police chief physically died. Ah, but the life the old chief lived is a story worth telling.

On June 6, 1934, Fannie Mae and Curtis Stewart welcomed their first born into a difficult world. Chances are you knew him as James or Jim orC.J. or Sarge or Lieutenant or...

Our dear mother, Margie Bejerano Morales, sadly passed away on September 17th, at the age of 83. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance. A friend to many, she was a cherished member of our Westside community, leaving behind a...

On September 11, 2025, our family lost a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Charles A. Gilchrist was born December 12, 1944 in Mobile, Alabama and grew up in South Bend, Indiana where he met his wife, Mary Ellen Vaughn. They shared 62 years of marriage and raised three children — Melanie...

Survived by his 3 sons, Nathaniel, Alexander and Cameron Galica and their mother Shannon Galica, his mom Maryann Jakubowski, siblings Rhonda Gresh, Toni, Kathy, Sandy and Joe Jakubowski. He was a father, son, uncle and friend to many. He will be missed.