Obituaries

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...

Anthony "Tony" Bryan Cota of Avondale, Arizona passed away on August 28th, 2025. He is survived by his loving family and friends. A private service will be held at a later time.

Ruben A. Garcia, a beloved and cherished member of the Avondale, Arizona community, passed away on September 14, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on July 7, 1938, Ruben was a devoted and faithful individual, known for his loyalty and unwavering dedication to family and community. Ruben graduated from Tolleson High...

Ronald Young passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born on April 25, 1950, in Watertown, New York, to Charles and Josephine (Brown) Young.

A 1968 graduate of Watertown High School, Ron went on to serve his country for six years in the United States Navy as a machinist's mate. He...

Michael "Mike" George Rodgers of Buckeye, Arizona went to be with the Lord on August 4th, 2025. He is survived by his wife Candice, daughter Harper, mother Monica, sister Shaunna Owsley (Tom), sister-in-law Morgan Ohlin (Ryan), brother-in-law Casey Ratlief (Katie), nephew Tanner Owsley and nieces Paisley and Sadie...

David, who was a traveling Hippie at heart, will be sorely missed by his wife Rita and his many sibling; Linda Samuelson, GA, Alex Rucker, AZ, Mary Rucker, AZ, James Rucker (Kelly) AZ, John Rucker, SC, Carol Hunold (James), GA, Charles Smith (Debbie), AZ, Jamie Kerr, AZ. He is preceded in death by his parents and...

Ed Peck was born in Jacksonville, Florida, to Edwin Harris Peck, Sr. and Margaret Josie Bradford, January 5, 1938, and passed peacefully at home on July 13, 2025, in Waddell, Arizona.
Ed attended Henry Ford Community College for four years while training to become a journeyman electrician which he accomplished in...