Obituaries

Mary Lou Reichert (Beck) Mary Lou (Beck) Reichert, age 57, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, May 7th, 2018, at her home in Goodyear after a two-year battle with uterine cancer. She was born on December 25th, 1960, in Milwaukee WI, to Oliver H. and Evelyn E. (Rader) Beck. Mary is survived by her...

Ann Louise Jeanette (Edgley) Rohla, age 79 of Tolleson, AZ, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021.
Ann was born on January 27, 1942 in Mount Vernon, New York to Edward & Theresa Szafran. Ann is survived by her sons, Jim Edgley of Litchfield Park, AZ; Tim Edgley of Phoenix, AZ; Scot (Karen) Edgley of Litchfield...

Nita Jean John (Lewis) Our beloved and beautiful mother, Nita Jean John (Lewis), 89, of Buckeye passed away July 29, 2017. Jean was born at the Stork Nest in Tucson, December 30, 1927. Jean ’ s parents were Kyle William Lewis & Melza Johnson. Jean was the first of 5 siblings: Keith Duane Lewis, Doris Dixon,...

Miriam Ruth (McLeod) Loughead, 85, of Buckeye, Arizona went home to the Lord Thursday, June 8, 2023. She was born to Lacy Sloan McLeod and Dorothy Louise (McCauley) McLeod on October 7, 1937, in Phoenix, AZ.
Her family moved to Mayer, AZ in 1941 where she attended grade school while living on a working cattle...

Pamela Jean Colvin (Nulph) Pamela Jean Colvin (Nulph), 65, of Tonopah, AZ passed away on August 17, 2021. Pam was born on May 26, 1956 to Lawrence (Bob) Nulph and Dorothy (Dottie) Taylor in Erie, Pennsylvania. Pam was predeceased by her father Bob. She is survived by her mother and step father Dorothy and W. Glen...

Deborah Sue Pine (Reynolds) Deborah Sue Pine (Reynolds) died in Taylorsville, Utah on July 16, 2018, at the age of 62. She was born in Pontiac, Michigan, December 19, 1955, to Delores and Lowell Reynolds. Deborah is survived by her daughters, Heather (Paul) Lippmann of West Vest Valley City, Utah, Karen (Jason)...

Jeri-Ann Goodman, 87 of Litchfield Park, AZ passed away on January 15, 2023 she was born on March 16, 1935 in Stanley, WI to Harry and Dorothy (Stair) Webber.
A recitation of the Holy Rosary for Jeri-Ann will begin at 6 pm on January 24 at Thompson Funeral Chapel.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 1 pm on January 25 at...

Edward Achenbach, 78, of Goodyear, Arizona died April 12, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born April 2, 1943 to Edgar and Evelyn Achenbach in Indianapolis, Indiana.
He served in the Air Force from 1960-1981 as a Generator Specialist.
All service information is private at this time.
The family suggests that...

Ignacio (Nacho) Acosta Sr. went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on August 31, 2021 holding his wife's hand. He was born in Riverside, California on July 31, 1926 to Julian Valdivia and Rita DeLeon. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings. He is survived by his wife, children, many grandchildren, great-...

Daniel Acuna Daniel Acuna, 53, of Tolleson passed away on August 15, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday September 4, 2021 from 12pm-2pm located at Avenidas Funeral Chapel 522 E. Western Avenue Avondale, AZ 85323

Steven Jay Adams It is with great sadness that the family of Steven Jay Adams announces his passing. After battling cancer, he died on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the age of 71. Steve will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Susan, of 11 years, his children, Peter (Gerlie) Adams, Julie Newton, Cheri Plessala,...

Lois R. Adams Lois R. Adams age 100 passed away March 11,2019 due to a injury of a fall. Lois was still living on her own, enjoying lunch dates, bridge games, drop in visitors, her daily walks and the many joyful years of playing the piano. Lois was born in Hale Missouri to EB and Ruth Debolt. She eloped and...

Michael Paul Adams Mr. Michael Paul Adams of Glendale, Arizona passed away on April 17, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born January 27, 1992 to Paul D. Adams Jr. and Michelle R. Adams in Glendale, Arizona. You can leave the family condolences at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/ obituary/michael-paul-adams/

Ronald Dee Adkins, age 85, of Litchfield Park, AZ passed away on April 20, 2020 in Litchfield Park, AZ. He was born July 7, 1934 in Marion, Indiana to Everett and Vera Adkins. Services are private. Condolences can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/obituary/ronald-dee-adkins/.

Lucretia Ann Agostarola, age 65, of Goodyear, Arizona passed away on September 23, 2020 in Goodyear, Arizona. She was born on April 25, 1955 to Charles and Mary Mattis in Somerville, New Jersey.
Lucretia was a proud member of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and belongs to the Copper...

Belia Bonita Aguayo Belia Bonita Aguayo, born February 3, 1982, in Phoenix, to Ramon (Sonny) and Mary Ellen Aguayo. Belia left the world to fly with the Angels and be with God on January 28, 2019. Belia graduated from Carl Hayden High School. in 2004. She had attended Gompers for the last 15 years and also...

Irene Echeverria Aja

On September 3, 2021, Irene Echeverria Aja, loving mother and beloved "Amachi", passed away at the age of 90. Irene was part of a large Basque sheepherding family. She attended school in Wickenburg and St. Mary's High School for girls. She enjoyed 64 years of marriage with the love of her life,...

Alan G. Klink "Big Al" Alan G. Klink "Big Al", 75, died on April 7, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born on August 26, 1945 in Osage, Iowa to Catherine "Carroll" and David Klink. Al is survived by his wife of 49 years Jean Klink, his sister Carol (Steve) Adamowicz, sister-in-law Marie (Bernie) Henry,...

Sergio Thomas Alarcon Sergio Thomas Alarcon, age 18, of Goodyear, AZ. Passed away on May 25, 2020. He was born on June 15, 2001 to Sergio E. and Kirby Alarcon in Goodyear, AZ. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be given to the Arizona Humane Society at AZhumane.org. Condolences can be sent to...

Albert Jon Scheller, M.D., FACS Albert Jon Scheller, M.D., FACS passed away on February 10, 2018 surrounded by his wife and children. The youngest son of Arthur Martin and Ruth Marie Scheller, he survived his brother Arthur. A native of Wisconsin, he attended St. Thomas College in St. Paul Minnesota furthering his...

Robert P. Aldridge Jr, 85, of Goodyear, Arizona, passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2024, in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born on June 14, 1939, in Richmond, Virginia to Ruth and Robert Aldridge.
The family would like donation be made in his honor to Ambucs (www.ambucs.org).
To leave the family condolences,...

John A. Ali, age 75, of Goodyear, AZ passed away peacefully on Nov. 13, 2021 in Gilbert, AZ. John was born March 25, 1946 in Yuba City, CA. to parents Anayat and Mary K. Ali. John was the third of five siblings.

John attended Marysville schools until 1963 and graduated from Tolleson High School, Tolleson, AZ in...

Mary C. Allar, 79, of Avondale, Arizona died Friday, April 12, 2019 at her home.
A memorial service will be held at Abel Funeral Home at 1627 N. 51st Ave. in Phoenix on Thursday, the 23rd of May, 2019 at 2:00 pm with a shared meal to follow.

Born Mary Clare Pacheco on December 30, 1939 to Louis Francis Pacheco and...

Mary Lou Allen Mary Lou was born May 25, 1931, in San Diego to Curtis and Lilah Stelley. She passed away on April 11, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was the older sister of Curtis Lee Stelley Jr. Mary Lou met her husband, Douglas Allen, at Litchfield High School and they soon became sweethearts in college....

Irma J Allen Ms. Irma J. Allen, 78, of Buckeye, Arizona died September 27, 2021 in Goodyear, Arizona. She was born September 16, 1943 to Earl and Ella Mae Allen. Shaka was kind-hearted and humble; she had the sweetest soul and the most beautiful smile. She lived a good life. She was loved by everyone she met. She...

Colonel Tommy B. Almquist (Ret.), 76, of Litchfield Park passed away on Saturday 23 February, 2019. Born on July 24th 1942, and commissioned in the Air Force in 1965, he earned his wings as a fighter pilot in 1966. Mastering the F-4 Phantom, he served his country in Vietnam and flew 134 combat missions. Following...

Steven James Altman Mr. Steven James Altman, 58, of Phoenix, Arizona died December 22, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born June 10, 1963 in Toledo, Ohio to James R. Altman and Donn M. Griner. A Celebration of Life is being planned and details will be given when finalized. To read the full obituary and leave the...

Roger Alvarez Roger Alvarez, age 59, of Buckeye, AZ passed away on August 3, 2020 in Goodyear, AZ. He was born on September 16, 1960 in El Salvador, El Salvador. Services are scheduled for 9am on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd. Goodyear, AZ 85338 followed by a...

Maricela Vita Alvarez Maricela Vita Alvarez, 59, of Goodyear, Arizona died on January 19th, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born March 17th, 1961 in San Diego, California to Junior Rouston and Carmen Gonzalez. Condolences for the family can be left at http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel....

Anna Maria Amabisca, 62, a mother, a daughter, a nana, a tia, a cousin, who is loved so much passed away January 9th due to complications of COVID and pneumonia. Anna is a Buckeye Native, attending grade schools in town and is a BUHS 1977 graduate. She received her Associates degree at GCC and a cosmetology degree...

Marjorie McKinney Anderson Marjorie McKinney Anderson, 102, slipped away peacefully Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at her residence in Waddell, surrounded by her family. Marjorie was a faithful wife, devoted mother, loving grandma and Gigi, sister, aunt, and dear friend. Born July 12, 1916 at Bar CL Ranch in Courtland,...

Ret. Sr. MSgt. Donald Dean Anderson passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022. He was born in Washington, Iowa in February 1939. Known as "Butch" to his family and "Andy" to his Air Force colleagues, he was raised on the Anderson family farm near Bonaparte, Iowa.

After completing two years at Burlington College,...

Maria Luisa Anglin, 87 of Goodyear, Arizona died October 21, 2022. She was born June 24, 1935 in Guatemala, C.A. to Guillermino Figueroa Corleto and Luz Rivas Paredes.
A visitation will be held at 6PM on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Thompson Funeral Chapel.
To read the full obituary, please visit...

Lupe "Lupi" Antunez of Litchfield Park, Arizona went to be with our Lord on May 23, 2022. She was born November 13, 1939 to Santiago and Guadulupe Antunez in Waddell, Arizona.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022 from 8 to 11am at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, Arizona.
To read the...

Dawna Gay Aragon, age 84, of Avondale, Arizona passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
A memorial service for Dawna will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Avondale Baptist Church, 1001 N Central Avenue, Avondale, Arizona 85323.

Martha Aragon-Bodnar Martha Aragon-Bodnar, 102, of Avondale, Arizona, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2021. She was born to Tomas and Justita Aragon on July 25, 1919, in Shoemaker, New Mexico. In 1927, Tomas and Justita moved to Coldwater (now Avondale), Arizona with their 13 children. Martha graduated...

Dustin Richard Arbogast Dustin Richard Arbogast, 39, of Goodyear, Arizona died on February 2nd, 2021 in Goodyear, Arizona. He was born on November 28th, 1981 to Richard Arbogast and Susan Arbogast in Taylor, Michigan. Condolences for the family can be left at: http://www.thompsonfuneralchapel.com/...

Betty J. Arcide Betty J. Arcide, age 86 of Rancho Cucamonga, CA died February 23, 2020, in Litchfield Park, AZ. She was born May 23, 1933, in Elwood City, PA to Sylvio Colista and Louise Mazzano. A visitation will be held at 10:00 am, followed by a funeral mass at 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at St. Peter &...

Barbara Lee Arellanes, age 70, passed away on April 19, 2019, in Goodyear, Arizona. Barbara was born on November 14, 1948, in Fontana, California and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. Barbara is survived by her daughters Stephanie Blackhoop, Annette Becerra (spouse, Eddie Becerra); her sister Beverly Newkirk; her...

Barbara Potter Arnold Barbara Potter Arnold, 92, of Goodyear, Arizona died October 19, 2021 in Goodyear, Arizona. She was born April 25, 1929 to William and Rowena Buck-Friis. Barbara arrived just prior to the 1929 stock market crash and the following Great Depression. Despite the hardships of that time, she had a...

Mr. Tony J. Arroyo, Jr. of Goodyear, AZ died October 25,
2023 in Phoenix, AZ. He was born on December 23, 1950 in
Denver, CO to Tony J. Arroyo, Sr. and Mary Ann Aragon.
He is survived by his wife, Emilia Serrata; his children:
Michael DiGiacomo, Brandon Arroyo (Tonya), Jeffrey
Arroyo (Laura), and Michelle Sanders...

Frank Soto Arvizu Frank Soto Arvizu, 79, of Litchfield, AZ passed away July 18, 2017. He was born July 19, 1938 in Litchfield, to Luis and Agripina Arvizu. Frank leaves behind two brothers Alfred and Tony Arvizu, one sister Esther Redondo and numerous nephews, nieces and dear friends. Frank is preceded in death by...

Herbert Quillian Ash Herbert Quillian Ash, 98, (March 24, 1919 Pecos, Tx- July 30, 2017 Goodyear, AZ). Born to Mary Hull Quillian Ashe and Thomas Gregory Ashe with siblings (all deceased) Dr. John Lawrence Ashe (Alice Goodlow), Dr. Robert W. Ashe (Helen Critchlow), Howard S. Ashe (Margaret Bailey), Raymond E. Ashe...