All Obituaries

Ahmead Jamal Satterwhite, 47 of Glendale AZ, passed away on Sunday, September 5th, 2021, after a long battle with bladder cancer. When he left us, he was surrounded by his brothers, family, and friends. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed for his sense of humor, by telling jokes & stories, sharing family memories, his loving nature and immense care for others was real. Simply put he was a good guy, an even greater man. Ahmead was born on June 25th, 1974, to Stewart &...

Albert C. Huerta, 66 of Peoria,  passed away September 4, 2021. Albert was born in San Antonio, Texas on January 8, 1955 to the late Jose and Irene Huerta. He is survived by his wife Marsha, daughters, Jessica (Mike) Jameson and Elizabeth (Ryan) Bertram; son Steven Huerta; and 6 grandchildren. As a child, Albert moved from Topeka, Kansas to Phoenix and graduated from Washington High School in 1973.  He worked as an Auto Technician for GM prior to retiring in 2017.  A...

Lonnie Ray Brown Jr. “Butch” , passed away peacefully on August 20, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife and kids. He was born on January 3, 1980 to Lonnie and Helen Brown. He was the second of four sons and grew up in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He enjoyed sports and played football in high school. Lonnie went to Northwestern State University and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering. He married his high school sweetheart, Shashila, in 2004. They had three...

Benny Michael Lira, 54, passed away 9-2-2021 from complications of diabetes.  He is survived by a loving mom (Hortencia), brother (Willy & Monica), niece (Maya), and many other loved relatives and friends.  His beloved dad, Manny, passed away in January of this year. Ben was extremely dedicated to his decade’s long career in restaurant management where he so enjoyed working with people and has made lifelong friendships.  He managed several Phoenix landmark locations...

Denis Joseph Spanier, 79 of Mesa, AZ, formerly of St Martin, MN, passed away on September 1, 2021 at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on April 26, 1942 in St Cloud, MN and grew up near Roscoe, MN and later moved to St Martin, MN with his parents, Leo and Marie Spanier, his sisters, Ruby Anderson (Bemidji, MN), Ann Schramel (Richmond, MN), Lin Spanier (Oakland, CA) and his two brothers, Chris Spanier (Paynesville, MN) and Leon Spanier (Santa Rosa, CA). The Spanier...

Mark Douglas Sarver , passed away peacefully on August 31, 2021. He was born on July 2, 1953 in Kingfisher, Oklahoma to James and Norma Sarver. He was raised in Aurora, Illinois. He met and married the love of his life Janet Lage. Mark, Janet and their two children, Adam and Cara, relocated and settled in Arizona in 1978. He became an air conditioning contractor. Mark was the owner and proprietor of J-MAR heating and cooling and, later, Stage One Heating and Cooling until his retirement in...

Charles Irving Klimek , went to be with the Lord on August 30, 2021. He was born May 17, 1935 in North Dakota to Irving and Mable Klimek. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia, children Charlene, Wayne, Sandra, Clayton, Donna and Kyle, sisters Margaret and Virginia, grandchildren, great grandchildren and many other family and friends. A celebration of life for Charles will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Regency Mortuary Chapel, 9850 W. Thunderbird Blvd. Sun...

Carrie Hopp Scott, 48, passed away peacefully at her home in Glendale, AZ on August 30, 2021. She was born May 24, 1973 in Garfield Heights, Ohio. Carrie is survived by her father (Ken Hopp), step-mother (Karen), mother (Diane Pleska), brother (Shane Hopp), and five children (Katelynn, Jay, Casilynn, Logan and Lauryn). Her children held a special place in her heart and she will be deeply missed. Carries was passionate about helping others. She was active in volunteering and supporting...

William “Billy” “Dubb” T. Skurka, unexpectedly passed away on August 25, 2021, he was only 26 years young. Billy resides in Phoenix, Arizona with his parents, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Billy was born on November 28, 1994 in Phoenix, Arizona to Katherine and William Skurka. Billy was a one-of-a-kind son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Billy was so ambitious and had an undeniable sense of humor. He made an impact on everyone who knew and loved him and...

Nadine Hill Rodriquez age 92 of Buckeye, AZ passed peacefully on August 25th 2021. She was born August 23rd, 1929 in Beauchamp, AR to Richard and Edith Hill. She moved to Arizona when she was in high school. She married Edward Rodriquez October 26th 1947 who preceded her in death. She is survived by her 4 children Edward Rodriquez (JR), Linda Terrell, Theresa Frankson, Thomas Rodriquez, 10 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren, 11 Great Great Grandchildren. And many Nieces and Nephews....