Death Notices

Virginia Emma Wallace Sims passed away from this earth and entered her heavenly home on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Memorial Service will take place on Sunday, May 24 at 11:00 am, Pebble Creek Community Church, 3645 Clubhouse Dr., Goodyear, AZ (Eagle's Nest Ballroom).

Private service at a later date.

Gary G. Keenen passed away on December 23, 2025. Arrangements were entrusted to Thompson Funeral Chapel.

Memorial service will be on 12/12/25 @ 10:00 a.m. a celebration of life will be immediately followed at Aunt Chilada's RSVP by 12/9/25 @ keng7978@gmail.com

Adelaida C. Perez, 100 years old, passed away on September 19, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was originally from Santa Maria but grew up in Tolleson, AZ.
She is survived by her daughters Alice Tercero, Josie Leal and her son Arthur Perez (Mona). 12 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 9 great-great...

Our Beloved Adela (Leon) Dennett born 07/18/71 has passed away on 09/10/25 leaving behind her husband Dennis Dennett of 36 years as well as her sisters and brothers, many God kids, nieces and nephews she loved as her own. RIP our youngest in the familia LEON

No Services Planned

Jennifer Lynn Reynolds daughter of David Wayne Reynolds and Wanda Weyant. Both deceased and leaves behind six chiildren dahlia Reena Reynolds age 25
Ariel Irene shackleford age 23
Nicole Lyn shackleford age 22
Noah irvin white age 19
Andrew kaden white age 18
Marc Evan white age 17

Funeral will be held on 11/27/24 at 1:30pm

Robert Yanez 69 of Buckeye, AZ passed away on Sept.5 2024 peacefully with family by his side. Survived by one daughter Rachel Black and one son Robert Daniel Yanez Jr., 8 grandchildren, one brother Manuel of Buckeye, 2 sisters Peach of Buckeye and Barbara of Georgia and numerous nieces and nephews. Proceeded in...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Raylina Star Fontes age 20 on 2024-03-25 in Lackland, TX. Raylina Star Fontes age 20 was born on 2003-10-27 in Goodyear, AZ. She was an Active member of the United States Air Force and enjoyed Hanging out with friends, she was a very caring person who always...

Frances J. Lukasik of Litchfield Park, Arizona passed away at the age of 92 on September 8, 2024. Her funeral mass is scheduled for October 4, 2024 at 9:45 at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
To leave the family condolences, please visit www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com.

Tommy Cox passed away at home July 6,2024. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Cheryl. Three children Tommy J, (Lori), Jennifer Lloyd (Tom) and Maurice (Christina). Seven grandchildren, Tannar, Jamie, Kaysey, Aprel. Sean, James and Michael Lloyd. Three great grandchildren Jaiden, Abigal and Benjamin Lloyd. 5...

Henry P. Romo Henry P. Romo of Mount Aukum Ca. passed away on June 14, 2024 in a VA hospital in Palo Alto Ca. Henry was born on June 17, 1942 to Juan and Rosaura Romo in Litchfield Park, Az. Henry also served in the US Army. He is survived by one son Chico, he leaves one sister Mari Allen and one brother Richard...

KELLEY MARIE HAMMEL (GREEN) BECAME AN ANGEL TODAY. SHE PASSED PEACEFULLY WITH 3 OF HER 4 SONS : MICHAEL, BILLY AND LUKE, AS WELL AS HER HUSBAND MARK, MOTHER ANNA, 1 OF HER 2 SISTERS KARLA AND BROTHER GLEN BY HER SIDE. SHE WILL BE REMEBERED EVERY TIME WE HAVE AN OUTING IN THE WOODS, OR GO FISHING, OR EVEN WHEN WE...

Victor Ross, 47, born in Tucson, AZ. Formerly of Litchfield Park, AZ, passed 04/10/24 survived by his spouse- Monica Ross (nee: Candelaria) , Daughters -Alicia (Javier Chavez Sr.), Adison Ross & Grandson- Javier Chavez Jr. and members from the Ross and Candelaria families. Services were held:
A Rosary was held April...

She died peacefully at home early Wednesday morning. She is survived by her daughter Lydia Ghorbani and Son Jorge Ramirez, and 13 grandchildren.

Susan Jo Peterson 69 of Prescott, formerly of Buckeye, passed away on December 24,2023.
She is survived by Three Sons and A Daughter, Many Grandchildren, three sisters and a brother. She was the former owner of Paint By Pete, in Buckeye. She was a Believer in Jesus, The Son of God. No services are planned per her...

Sharon Marie McKenzie of Goodyear, Arizona passed away on November 28, 2023, from Kidney disease, and failure.
She was born on December 15, 1949, in Denver Colorado, to Daniel and Yvonne Armstrong.
She married Greg McKenzie in Reno Nevada, on February 14, 1995.
She was employed as a Seamstress, and Lead person, by...

Jerry Hemmerling 43 of Lafayette, IN passed away July 29th,200a3. He was born June 23rd,1980 in Lafayette, INAbel to Pete and Cheryl Hemmerling. He loved playing the guitar, fishing, camping, skating, and just loved being out doors. He is survived by his Mother Cheryl Hemmerling, daughters Lishu Baker, Caitlyn...

Gerry Anthony Villa of Tonopah, Arizona passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2023. Gerry was born in Buckeye, Arizona on December 30, 1958 to George and Marylou (Gandara) Villa, both of whom predeceased him. Gerry is survived by his children, Anthony Villa of Buckeye and Texas and Anna Villa Nichols of Virginia. ...

Memorial Service for Virgil Grumbling - Sept. 9, 2023 @ 11 a.m. at the Church at Litchfield Park 300 N. Old Litchfield Rd, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340.

Please come and celebrate his life with his family and friends!

Elnora "Elly" Mae (Fyles) Zimmer, Buckeye, AZ, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Sunday July 9, 2023, at the age of 86. She was born on October 11, 1936, in Watertown NY, the daughter of Clara E. (Pringle) Fyles and Melvin D. Fyles, she married Larry M. Zimmer in November 1957 and resided...

Barbara Dianne Smith, 82, of Rigby, passed away at her home. She was under the care of her loving family. A visitation will be held on Friday, July 7, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S Ammon Rd. Burial will be Monday, July 10, at 1 p.m. in the Richmond Cemetery in Richmond, UT. Condolences...

Barbara Dianne Smith, 82, of Rigby, ID passed away at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was under the care of her loving family.

A visitation will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road. Burial will be Monday, July 10, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in...

With great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved father, Richard Vera. In loving memory of Richard, we are saddened to announce their passing on June 6,2023. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. Please join us to mourn the passing of Richard. As per request, no funeral or...

D. Sherrie Brinkerhoff formerly of Goodyear passed at home in Sun City. She is preceeded in death by her husband David Brinkerhoff and is survived by her children, Janna Ford, David and Dianna Carnahan. Two grand children, Samantha Manning and Ian Carnahan, and one precious Great Grand daughter Rhiannon Carnahan. ...

Patricia (Pat) passed away March 28, 2023, after a brief illness, she is preceded in death by her husband Karl (Gabe) and her 3 sons, Anthony, Billie and Junior. Services were held at the Church of Latter Day Saints, Buckeye, AZ

Ambrose is survived by his wife, Lolie, and his seven children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Visitation will be held on Friday, March 31, 2023 from 1:00-2:00 P.M., immediately followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00 P.M. that will begin with Military Honors, all will take place at Whitney & Murphy Funeral...

Celia Walton leaves behind Paul Gene Walton, her husband of over 50 years and her 2 children, daughter Terrasa Cadena and her husband John and her son Daniel Walton and his fiancé Tiffany .She had 3 brothers and 2 sisters .Clara Marinez and Danny. Manuel Lopez and wife Terri,David Lopez and Rose and her late...

Nicolás López Saldaña, husband, father, and grandfather died Saturday, February 18, 2023,
at his home in Buckeye, Arizona.

Nick was born in 1949, in Palo Hueco, Jalisco, México, the 6th of ten children to Sr. Jose Maria Saldaña and Sra. refugio López.

He is survived by his loved ones including his wife,...

In loving memory of Carrie Toon-Rowe, I am saddened to announce her passing on February 10, 2023. She is preceded in life by her mother Michele Rendon, grandmother Marjory Sells, Aunt Kimberly Sells and uncle John Sells. Carrie leaves behind her father Gary Toon, Hector Rendon, brother Landon Toon, sister-in-law...

Ken was born in Van Nuys, CA, and was a resident of Goodyear, AZ. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie, three children, Sophia, Leandro & Matteo, and sister Nicole. A private memorial will be held at a later date.

Eddie Borne, 61, of Avondale, Az passed away on 12/28/22. He was born 5/6/61 in Passaic NJ to Jean L. Borne and Stoney J. Borne. He is survived by his wife Dawn: daughters Tara, Kayla, Dana, Amanda, and grand daughters Isabella and Elise.

Marilyn Joan Price, 88, of Phoenix, formerly of Buckeye, passed away on November 2, 2022.

Marilyn was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Fred and Mary Greenhagen on February 17, 1934. She married Gordon Elster in 1950. After his passing she married Harold Koster , and Charles Price.

She is survived by her...

Obituary - Willard Maynard
Willard Rueben Maynard, 99, passed away on October 30, 2022. He was born August 26, 1923 at home in an apartment above a blacksmith shop in Northome, Minnesota to Thomas Vern and Viveon Helena (Mitchell) Maynard. He grew up on a small farm in Kelsey, Minnesota with a sister and two...

Seth, age 45, passed away in Tempe. He leaves his wife Jennifer and one son James.
Services will be held at Cornerstone Christian Center 11301 W Indian School Rd on October 20, at 10:00AM.